Cultural holidays in Sri Lanka
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Sri Lanka holidays, tailor made
Independent tailor made holidays to Sri Lanka
From £1,945 15 days inc UK flights
Tailor made:
Our tailor made Sri Lanka holidays can be arranged at any time to suit you, and adapted to your requirements as necessary although we do not offer trips for under 10 days.
Sri Lanka family holiday
A fabulous family holiday including the best of Sri Lanka
From £1,255 to £1,825 15 days ex flights
Tailor made:
This trip can be tailor made throughout the year to suit your requirements
Sri Lanka highlights holiday
An exciting mix of culture, nature, wildlife and beaches
From £1,698 14 days ex flights
Tailor made:
Fancy a Sri Lanka holiday with a twist? Explore breath taking landscapes, stroll along endless golden shores and sample delicious local cuisines and flavourful tea. Undiscovered, stunning and full of friendly locals, now is the time to pioneer Sri Lanka.
Book your 2018 adventure now with only a £150 deposit.
Sri Lanka holiday, island explorer
Sri Lanka - its wildlife, culture and people
From £2,190 to £2,910 15 days inc UK flights
Small group travel:
2017: 8 Nov, 24 Dec
2018: 13 Jan, 10 Feb, 9 Mar
2018: 13 Jan, 10 Feb, 9 Mar
Sri Lanka tour & beach holiday
Tropical island paradise with cultural tour
From £2,125 15 days inc UK flights
Tailor made:
This trip can be tailor made throughout the year to suit your requirements although we do not offer trips for under 10 days
Sri Lanka small group tour, a food adventure
A delicious adventure through this provocative country
From £1,194 to £1,635 12 days ex flights
Small group travel:
2017: 4 Jul, 18 Jul, 25 Jul, 4 Aug, 8 Aug, 15 Aug, 22 Aug, 25 Aug, 29 Aug, 5 Sep, 12 Sep, 19 Sep, 26 Sep, 10 Oct, 24 Oct, 31 Oct, 7 Nov, 21 Nov, 5 Dec, 12 Dec, 19 Dec, 26 Dec
2018: 2 Jan, 5 Jan, 9 Jan, 16 Jan, 19 Jan, 23 Jan, 30 Jan, 6 Feb, 13 Feb, 20 Feb, 27 Feb, 6 Mar, 13 Mar, 20 Mar, 23 Mar, 27 Mar, 30 Mar, 3 Apr, 10 Apr, 13 Apr, 17 Apr, 20 Apr, 24 Apr, 1 May, 15 May, 22 May, 5 Jun, 12 Jun, 26 Jun, 3 Jul, 10 Jul, 17 Jul ...
2018: 2 Jan, 5 Jan, 9 Jan, 16 Jan, 19 Jan, 23 Jan, 30 Jan, 6 Feb, 13 Feb, 20 Feb, 27 Feb, 6 Mar, 13 Mar, 20 Mar, 23 Mar, 27 Mar, 30 Mar, 3 Apr, 10 Apr, 13 Apr, 17 Apr, 20 Apr, 24 Apr, 1 May, 15 May, 22 May, 5 Jun, 12 Jun, 26 Jun, 3 Jul, 10 Jul, 17 Jul ...
Grand tour of Sri Lanka, tailor made
A bespoke customised Sri Lanka Holiday
From £1,490 14 days ex flights
Tailor made:
This trip can be tailor made between 01 May - 30 Oct and can be adapted to suit your interests, budget and requirements as necessary
Kerala and Sri Lanka holiday
Discover Kerala's backwaters and Sri Lankan temples
From £2,458 15 days ex flights
Tailor made:
This trip can be tailor made to suit your dates and requirements.
Sri Lanka birding & cultural tour
Top tour of birding, wildlife and culture of Sri Lanka.
From £1,500 14 days ex flights
Tailor made:
This trip can be tailormade at a time to suit you throughout the year. The best time for birding is September to April, when thousand upon thousands of northern winter migrants arrive.
Sri Lanka adventure holiday
Now is the time to discover this magical land
From £1,313 to £1,720 15 days ex flights
Small group travel:
2017: 2 Jul, 7 Jul, 9 Jul, 16 Jul, 21 Jul, 23 Jul, 28 Jul, 4 Aug, 6 Aug, 13 Aug, 20 Aug, 27 Aug, 3 Sep, 8 Sep, 10 Sep, 15 Sep, 22 Sep, 1 Oct, 8 Oct, 15 Oct, 22 Oct, 29 Oct, 5 Nov, 12 Nov, 17 Nov, 19 Nov, 24 Nov, 26 Nov, 1 Dec, 3 Dec, 8 Dec, 15 Dec, 17 Dec, 22 Dec, 24 Dec, 29 Dec, 31 Dec
2018: 5 Jan, 7 Jan, 12 Jan, 14 Jan, 19 Jan, 21 Jan, 26 Jan, 28 Jan, 2 Feb, 4 Feb, 9 Feb, 11 Feb, 16 Feb, 18 Feb, 23 Feb, 25 Feb, 4 Mar ...
2018: 5 Jan, 7 Jan, 12 Jan, 14 Jan, 19 Jan, 21 Jan, 26 Jan, 28 Jan, 2 Feb, 4 Feb, 9 Feb, 11 Feb, 16 Feb, 18 Feb, 23 Feb, 25 Feb, 4 Mar ...
Small group holiday to Sri Lanka
Explore Sri Lanka's natural paradise
From £1,999 to £3,299 16 days inc UK flights
Small group travel:
2017: 1 Jul, 8 Jul, 22 Jul, 29 Jul, 5 Aug, 12 Aug, 16 Aug, 26 Aug, 2 Sep, 16 Sep, 30 Sep, 14 Oct, 17 Oct, 21 Oct, 28 Oct, 4 Nov, 11 Nov, 18 Nov, 25 Nov, 2 Dec, 16 Dec, 18 Dec, 20 Dec, 23 Dec
2018: 6 Jan, 13 Jan, 20 Jan, 27 Jan, 3 Feb, 10 Feb, 17 Feb, 24 Feb, 3 Mar, 10 Mar, 24 Mar, 31 Mar, 7 Apr, 14 Apr, 23 Jun, 7 Jul, 21 Jul, 28 Jul, 18 Aug, 25 Aug, 1 Sep, 20 Oct, 27 Oct, 10 Nov, 24 Nov, 15 Dec, 22 Dec
2018: 6 Jan, 13 Jan, 20 Jan, 27 Jan, 3 Feb, 10 Feb, 17 Feb, 24 Feb, 3 Mar, 10 Mar, 24 Mar, 31 Mar, 7 Apr, 14 Apr, 23 Jun, 7 Jul, 21 Jul, 28 Jul, 18 Aug, 25 Aug, 1 Sep, 20 Oct, 27 Oct, 10 Nov, 24 Nov, 15 Dec, 22 Dec
Beach holiday & tour in Sri Lanka
Beach holiday and wildlife tour of Sri Lanka
From £2,495 15 days inc UK flights
Tailor made:
This trip can be tailor made throughout the year to suit your requirements although we do not offer trips for under 10 days
Sri Lanka holiday, small group
Hidden temples, sacred Buddhist sites and Hindu shrines
From £1,332 to £1,467 15 days ex flights
Small group travel:
2017: 1 Jul, 29 Jul, 26 Aug, 23 Sep, 21 Oct, 18 Nov, 16 Dec
2018: 13 Jan, 10 Feb, 10 Mar, 7 Apr, 5 May, 2 Jun, 30 Jun, 28 Jul, 25 Aug, 22 Sep, 20 Oct, 17 Nov, 15 Dec
2018: 13 Jan, 10 Feb, 10 Mar, 7 Apr, 5 May, 2 Jun, 30 Jun, 28 Jul, 25 Aug, 22 Sep, 20 Oct, 17 Nov, 15 Dec
Book now for 10% off this trip!
Sri Lanka small group holiday
Culture, sights & wildlife. No supplement for single rooms.
From £2,325 to £2,375 15 days inc UK flights
Small group travel:
2017: 4 Nov
2018: 3 Mar
2018: 3 Mar
Special departures for solo travellers - Save £50 subject to 50% deposit (or book at regular price with a 20% deposit).
Private tours - last minute availability
Sri Lanka and Maldives holidays
Enjoy two Indian Ocean tropical island paradise
From £3,590 15 days inc UK flights
Tailor made:
This trip can be tailor made throughout the year to suit your requirements although we do not offer trips for under 10 days
Sri Lanka 21 day tour
21 day bespoke customised Sri Lanka Holiday
From US $3,935 to US $3,999 21 days ex flights
Tailor made:
This trip can be arranged at any time and can be tailored to fit your own unique requirements, interests and budget.
Sri Lanka tailor made tours
An Island odyssey of ancient culture, unique natural beauty
From £2,850 to £4,032 14 days ex flights
Tailor made:
This trip can be tailor made throughout the year to suit your requirements
Sri Lanka family tour
A Sri Lanka holiday perfect for the family
From £2,178 14 days ex flights
Tailor made:
This trip can be tailor made throughout the year to suit your requirements
Book your 2018 adventure now with only a £150 deposit.
Sri Lanka holiday, in one week
Private tour visiting classic attractions. Real experiences
From £1,300 7 days inc UK flights
Tailor made:
Tailor made: Available all year where everything is tweak-able, giving you the freedom to build a unique and personal trip for your chosen date. Upgrade your accommodation for all - or just part - of your trip, slow down the pace with few extra nights here and there or add a few more active adventures along the way.
Sri Lanka tailor made country tour
Complete Sri Lanka tour with home stays and boutique hotels.
From £3,200 26 days inc UK flights
Tailor made:
Tailor made: Available all year where everything is tweak-able, giving you the freedom to build a unique and personal trip for your chosen date. Upgrade your accommodation for all - or just part - of your trip, slow down the pace with few extra nights here and there or add a few more active adventures along the way.
Sri Lanka culinary tour
Perfect tour for families, couples and wildlife lovers.
From £2,300 13 days inc UK flights
Tailor made:
Tailor made: Available all year where everything is tweak-able, giving you the freedom to build a unique and personal trip for your chosen date. Upgrade your accommodation for all - or just part - of your trip, slow down the pace with few extra nights here and there or add a few more active adventures along the way.
North Sri Lanka holiday, tailor made
North Sri Lanka is magnificent, friendly and not touristy
From £3,250 17 days inc UK flights
Tailor made:
This trip can be tailor made throughout the year to suit your requirements
Sri Lanka highlights tour, tailor made
Active, wildlife, culture and off the beaten track Sri Lanka
From £2,490 23 days inc UK flights
Tailor made
Sri Lanka holiday, tea, trains and elephants
Best of Sri Lanka with mixcure of wildlife and culture.
From £1,700 12 days inc UK flights
Tailor made
Best of Sri Lanka 21 day holiday
Culture, wildlife & magical ancient cities of Sri Lanka
From £3,600 to £3,900 21 days ex flights
Tailor made:
Tailor made: Available all year where everything is tweak-able, giving you the freedom to build a unique and personal trip for your chosen date. Upgrade your accommodation for all - or just part - of your trip, slow down the pace with few extra nights here and there or add a few more active adventures along the way.
Sri Lanka and Southern India holiday
Sri Lanka plus the two southern states of Tamil Nadu & Kerala
From £2,499 to £3,359 20 days inc UK flights
Small group travel:
2017: 9 Oct, 6 Nov, 4 Dec
2018: 8 Jan, 5 Feb, 19 Mar, 9 Apr, 8 Oct, 5 Nov, 17 Dec
2018: 8 Jan, 5 Feb, 19 Mar, 9 Apr, 8 Oct, 5 Nov, 17 Dec
Sri Lanka holiday with boutique hotels
Boutique Sri Lanka – a superb value tailor-made holiday
From £2,095 16 days inc UK flights
Tailor made:
This trip can be tailor made throughout the year to suit your requirements
Sri Lanka boutique hotels holiday
Special places to stay around resplendent Sri Lanka
From £2,665 14 days inc UK flights
Tailor made:
This trip can be tailor made throughout the year to suit your requirements
Sri Lanka wildlife tour, 10 days
A ten-day eco-trip supporting sustainability programs.
From AU $2,300 to AU $2,752 10 days ex flights
Small group travel:
2017: 26 Jul, 26 Aug, 26 Sep, 26 Oct
Complete tour of Sri Lanka, tailor made
Tailor-made tour with highlights of Sri Lanka
From £3,370 to £3,470 27 days inc UK flights
Tailor made:
Tailor made: Available all year where everything is tweak-able, giving you the freedom to build a unique and personal trip for your chosen date. Upgrade your accommodation for all - or just part - of your trip, slow down the pace with few extra nights here and there or add a few more active adventures along the way.
From
£1,945
including UK flights
The most memorable was seeing Blue Whales live, they are so big! Learning about the Tea industry and how best Tea is made at Amba Estate. Beautiful private waterfalls in the Hillside Country. Sigiriya Fortress / Rock and Dambulla Cave Temples. Beautiful beaches in Tangalle and Bentota. Too many!! (more)Anamaria Tudoran
Combination of nature and culture. Having a competent guide with us for all our activities as a family. (more)Jens Brümmer
The variety of eco-systems, climates, views and experiences. And the Rice & Curry! Yum! We thoroughly enjoyed our two weeks in Sri Lanka. (more)Bob Treitman
From
£1,255
excluding flights
From
£1,698
excluding flights
Memorable parts?
Difficult to choose one - probably the visit to Sigiriya rock - unlike anything I have seen anywhere else. Probably followed by seeing the local fishermen
working on the beach at Negombo.
Tips?
Make the most of any opportunities to look around, take part in things, talk to the local guide to tell them what you are interested in. (For instance we talked
about food, and ended up spending an evening at a cookery demonstration, which was very interesting). Also be aware... (more)Christine Cook
From
£1,194
excluding flights
Undoubtedly the most memorable and exciting part of the trip was the food, Sri Lankan food is spicy, flavourful and delicious. (more)Smita Shah
A most enjoyable experience, getting much closer to the local culture than a standard trip. (more)Andrew Jackson
The most memorable was either the natural beauty of Sri Lanka or our outstanding guide, Bala. My holiday was amazing. I am very glad I chose the tour I did and providence gave my group such a wonderful guide. (more)Naomi Day
From
£2,190
including UK flights
Getting up early to climb Sigiriya and the visits to the national parks. (more)Bryan East
Too many memorable moments to mention. Apart from all the amazing places we visited, we had some very interesting evening discussions with our tour leader which further enhanced our understanding of Sri Lanka and its people. Excellent. Very varied and well organised with a charismatic and informative tour leader. (more)Phil Walker
The most memorable was the people :-) Especially our fantastic tour guide Indika who went beyond the call of duty and made Sri Lanka come alive. The best run tour we have ever been on. (more)Andrew Fowler
From
£1,490
excluding flights
The highlight was seeing a tribe of elephants crossing our path to go swimming on our Minneriya Safari, the surprise gorgeous view at Dambulla Cave Temple, and the warmth of the Bay of Bengal waters at Trincomalee. (more)Beth Hankinson
We were lucky enough to park within 20 yards of a herd of wild elephants who were just enjoying themselves. (more)Phil Barber
We were looking for a holiday to remember as a family and a country to explore which would provide a treasure of memories and we were not disappointed. (more)Jane Tosetti
From
£2,125
including UK flights
It was all exciting really from the beautiful beachside hotels to the wildlife parks. At Palagama beach the food was amazing especially when I was shown their own vegetable garden and we picked fresh vegetables that were cooked as individual curries for my dinner that evening. I felt as if I had been away for at least a month - I had seen and done so much in that two weeks. (more)Susie Barrett
Excellent trip (more)Melanie Michel
There were many memorable moments - we loved the incredible bird life especially seeing them close-up in the bird sanctuary. (more)Gabi Tubbs
From
£2,325
including UK flights
I really adored meeting and spending time with the kids at the plantation nursery school and with the older fishermen's children at Dutch Bay. Glorious, dignified children. It was a wonderful holiday with a group that worked very well together and were in fact quite resilient and funny. I really felt there was a good mix of Sri Lankan culture, crafts , food, people and nature on this trip. (more)Mary Puckett
Excellent. (more)Tim Harber
From
£3,590
including UK flights
The highlight was staying in Ella and walking in the hill country and snorkelling in the Maldives. Very good, loved the Maldives. (more)Annmarie Woodcraft
The most memorable part of our holiday was snorkelling in the Maldives. It was amazing to see sharks, fish and sea turtles on the reef. It was a surreal experience...Overall, I would rate our holiday 10/10. We had a great time in all the countries we visited, the locals were very friendly and hospitable. (more)Tracy Watson
Flying in a seaplane over the Maldives and landing in the lagoon by Filitheyo Island where we spent an amazing week was the most memorable part. (more)Greg Harris
From
£1,500
excluding flights
This was the most fantastic holiday. I was not that keen on going, but my husband is a very keen birder and he really wanted to go. I am now so glad he persuaded me, and will definitely visit Sri Lanka again... (more)John Diley
This was a really excellent holiday. We had fun, we were stimulated, we were educated and we made good friends with our locals who showed us their country. We also feel that we had excellent value for money with two locals, a new vehicle, most meals, all entrance fees and other extras included for a very inexpensive daily rate. (more)Keith Pigdon
It was great and our guide, Jith, was an incredible birder, funny, and generous. The most memorable was the smiles of all the people in Sri Lanka whom we passed in our bird walks and the children who got all excited and waved and called to us (more)Gisela Meyn
From
£2,458
excluding flights
Memorable parts?
The blue train ride, Ooty/Coonor. This was made more enjoyable as it was my birthday- another couple who had also had the delightful driver, Jess and so all drivers, and visitors met up like old friends! Day finished with my driver presenting me with a jasmine and rose garland and a big cake decorated with happy birthday Ann!
Tips?
Refer to the individual booklet with helpful information, eg on tipping etc.
Unless you really like to travel solo, much enhanced trip... (more)Ann Force
From
£1,313
excluding flights
Memorable parts?
The variety, colours, smells, religions, history, companionship of the group, the care taken by the tour guide (Bruno) and his friends, food, birds and wildlife, Kandy Perahera Festival, elephants, children, public transport, roller-coaster driving and overtaking, cycling, trekking, Buddhist temples, the variety of fruit, flowers, smiling. The 7 hour train ride from Kandy to Haputale was amazing. Jam packed and lively. People hanging out of the doors and windows with wonderful... (more)Yvonne Connelly
From
£1,332
excluding flights
Jewels of Sri Lanka was a brilliant trip we covered so much from temples, wildlife, tasty food and fantastic beach time. Amara, Ranjit and Indika really looked after us and gave us fantastic service. (more)Jo Miller
The variety of activities, cultural as well as physical. The hotels were of good standard. (more)Christine Hallam
From
£1,999
including UK flights
For me it was really the whole thing, as seeing the country where my mother and aunts were born and grew up was very interesting. I particularly enjoyed the puja at the Temple of the Tooth as our tour leader managed to get us to the front and we were also able to see the Tooth reliquary and another shrine not normally open. (more)Elizabeth Devery
Excellent variety, well run and an excellent guide... Take a good camera, you will want to photograph almost every thing you see, the island is fantastic! (more)Dianne Williams
From
£2,495
including UK flights
The most memorable moments were was the beautiful scenery, the exciting wildlife, the friendly people and delicious food. Absolutely fantastic! Everything was perfect from the initial booking with our tour operator, the superb accommodation and the planned activities and safaris. (more)Catherine Huzzey
Whale Watching and Wildlife Safari was the most memorable part of this trip (more)Phil Miller
The accommodation was the most luxurious, most welcoming, most helpful place we have ever stayed in; and the walks through the tea estate with idyllic views of the reservoir and surrounding hills, both relaxing and inspiring.
(more)Ruth Le Guen
From
£1,450
excluding flights
The most memorable was visiting Anuradhapura with my excellent guide Kapil and the Buddhist Temples during Vesak Poya (one of the main Buddhist holidays celebrating the birth, enlightenment and death of the Buddha) with serene Sri Lankan pilgrims all dressed in white and poya lanterns lining the roads floating in the breeze - truly magical.
(more)Smita Shah
I would rate it very highly, great experiences, well organised, we felt very wwell looked after and entertained the whole time. (more)Cath Errington
I booked with Jith, who helped in every way he could, to make it a great trip, in particular when we had to change flights and plan. His driver, Upali, was wonderful and made sure that my time in Sri Lanka was as good as possible. He gave me lots of information about Sri Lanka, the people, history and country. (more)Karen Pedersen
From
£1,350
excluding flights
Most memorable were Seeing the (many, many) elephants by jeep safari in the national park...Climbing up Sigirya rock and admiring the spectacular views, and then swimming in the hotel pool beneath during the stormy monsoon rain....We really enjoyed our snapshot of Sri Lanka and would love to go back sometime. (more)Joanna Brown
A great experience with a good insight into the diverse nature and culture of Sri Lanka and its people and religions. It was definitely worth all the planning and the cost and we would probably go again given the opportunity in the future. (more)Alastair Francis
The most memorable part was definitely the look of pure joy on my wife's face when taking a bath with an elephant at the Millenium Foundation... (more)John Dodson
From
£565
excluding flights
The highlight was seeing wild elephants on wildlife safari at Uda Walawe National Park. (more)Rebecca Webster
Fantastic. A holiday we will all remember for always. (more)Chandra Whear
The amount of wildlife we encountered was just incredible! On the safari in Udawalawe National Park, we saw elephants, crocodiles, water buffalo, many bird species like Blue Tailed Bee Eaters and India Rollers and also lots of reptiles...I feel so lucky that our whale watching trip saw blue whales in their natural habitat. Their majesty will stay with me for years to come. 5 stars! (more)Frances Armitage
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£2,594
including UK flights
The holiday was fantastic, and exceeded our expectations in terms of wildlife sightings, activities, organisation and efficiency and even cuisine. Special mention should be made of our guide, Eduardo, who made a huge contribution to the holiday's success. (more)Sara Chanan
Go for it! You won't regret it - Sri Lanka is a beautiful country, the people are very friendly, our guide was superb and the itinerary was excellent. (more)Joanna Brocklesby
Elephant ride, white water rafting, camping on tea mountain, Sigiriya Rock were most memorable. Excellent. (more)Marion Chatfield
From
£2,850
excluding flights
Our holiday was a lifetime experience in a lot of ways. We had so many great moments and would not have managed to do so much without the opportunity of our own chaffeur guide. Ash was a star!
(more)David Carter
It was really wonderful. We still have a million things that we would like to do next time we go to Sri Lanka :)It was relaxing to have it all reserved and taken care of in advance. (more)Oana Timofte
It was excellent thanks to the organizational skills of the tour company, and to lovely people of Sri Lanka, who always had a smile and a greeting for us. (more)Sandy Easterbrook
From
US $3,935
excluding flights
Memorable parts?
Too many to mention - getting to go to the North - Jaffna and Delft, the Ancient cities of Anuradhapura and Polonnuaruwa. the peaceful and beautiful beaches
on the East and South coasts. The amazing temples and quirky workshops - paper products from elephant dung and a whole array of products from coconut
husks. The safari parks and all the drivers and guides. Especially my main guide and driver - Harry.
Tips?
Go with an open mind and be flexible. It is a beautiful... (more)Fiona Bardsley
