Purple-Faced Langur
Why is it called "purple"?
Despite the name, this monkey isn't truly purple. Early European naturalists described its dark face with a purplish tone under certain light, which led to the name.
Local nameKalu WanduraStatusEndemic
Live · Indian Ocean
Sri Lanka, Your Way
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Sri Lanka.
Choose the places you love and we build your day-by-day route. No fixed packages, your trip, your way.
A small island holding worlds within. Wild jungles, sacred temples, misty highlands, and golden coasts, all in one emerald teardrop.
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0National parks
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0+Years of history
The Island
A small island, infinite worlds.
Some islands are places. Sri Lanka is a feeling the warm hush of monsoon, the clatter of a temple bell, the slow steam of tea on a cool hill morning.
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Geography
A diverse island nation in South Asia, just south of India. Covering 65,610 sq km, it packs in tropical beaches, dry-zone wildlife reserves, cool tea highlands, and ancient cities.
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Culture
Buddhism leads, with Hinduism, Islam, and Christianity woven through everyday life. A 2,500-year history of kingdoms, sacred sites, and a quiet, layered identity.
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Biodiversity
Among the top biodiversity hotspots on Earth, with one of the highest densities of wildlife species for its area, and Ceylon Tea, exported globally.
Endemic Encounters
Creatures of the emerald isle
Red Slender Loris
A nocturnal whisper of the rainforest
A small, nocturnal primate with large round eyes and slow, silent movements, hunting insects among the trees at night.
Local nameUnahapuluwaHabitatWet zone forests
Sri Lankan Leopard
Island's top predator
Sri Lanka has one of the highest leopard densities in the world, especially in Yala National Park.
Local nameKotiyaBest spotYala National Park
Sri Lankan Elephant
A gentle giant with a strong presence
The largest subspecies of Asian elephant, native only to Sri Lanka. Plays a key role in religious festivals like the Kandy Esala Perahera.
Best spotUdawalaweStatusEndangered
Sri Lankan Junglefowl
The island's original rooster
Bright, colorful, and found only in Sri Lanka, the country's national bird, closely related to domestic chickens.
StatusNational birdHabitatForest edges
Ceylon Blue Magpie
A rainforest jewel
A striking blue bird that lives in the wet zone forests of the island, considered a symbol of Sri Lanka's rich biodiversity.
StatusEndemicHabitatSinharaja
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How SelFly works
Three simple steps, from idea to a private, ready-to-live itinerary.
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Design Your Own Journey
You're in complete control. Choose the destinations, attractions, and number of days that match your travel style. There are no fixed tour packages, every journey starts with your ideas.
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We Build the Smartest Route
Our planner turns your selections into a smooth day-by-day itinerary, optimizing driving times, travel pace, and sightseeing so everything fits naturally.
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We Make It Travel-Ready
Our local experts review every itinerary before you travel, then send you a polished travel plan with your private driver-guide ready to go.
Why SelFly
Built for the way you actually travel
A trip shaped entirely around you, checked by a real local team, with no surprises along the way.
Truly your trip
Stay longer where you love it, skip what doesn't fit. The whole trip bends around you, not the other way around.
No email back-and-forth
No long email chains or waiting days for a quote. Build it, see it laid out, and it's ready to go.
Relaxed, realistic days
Your days are paced to actually enjoy each place, not race from one stop to the next.
Know before you go
Every destination comes with the full picture, so you decide with confidence.
Go in the right season
We show you the best time of year for each place, so you see it at its best.
No hidden costs
See every price up front and pay only when you arrive. Nothing buried in the total.
Sample journeys
Loved itineraries to spark ideas
Pick one as a starting point, then mould it to your own pace and interests.
Most PopularSri Lanka Classic Highlights Tour
10 days·Sedan Car
SigiriyaKandyEllaGalle
Couples PickSri Lanka Beach & Hill Country Tour
9 days·Sedan Car
Nuwara EliyaEllaMirissaGalle
Family FriendlySri Lanka Wildlife & Cultural Tour
12 days·Van – Flat Roof
SigiriyaKandyYalaUdawalawe
Culture LoverSri Lanka Cultural Triangle Tour
8 days·Sedan Car
AnuradhapuraSigiriyaPolonnaruwaKandy
Budget FriendlySri Lanka Romantic Getaway Tour
6 days·Mini Car
NegomboBentotaGalleMirissa
AdventurerSri Lanka Adventure & Hill Country Tour
14 days·Van – Flat Roof
KitulgalaEllaYalaMirissa
What guests say
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Words from guests who've travelled with us.
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"A very comfortable and well planned family holiday. Our driver was polite, the vehicle was clean, and the schedule was flexible for our parents. Selfly understood what we needed and arranged everything nicely. Definitely recommend."
"SelFly made planning our Sri Lanka trip so simple. We could choose the places we wanted, adjust the route, and understand the travel times before booking. During the tour our driver was amazing, always on time and very helpful. Everything was handled perfectly. Thank you SelFly!"
"Everything was taken care of from the moment we arrived in Sri Lanka. What impressed us most was the attention during the trip, the Selfly team checked in with us regularly to ask how our day went and if we needed anything. Small details like that made us feel very comfortable. Thank you Selfly for an amazing holiday."
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