82 Cultural holidays in Sri Lanka found
Sri Lanka holidays, tailor made
Independent tailor made holidays to Sri Lanka
From £2,145 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 highlights holiday
An exciting mix of culture, nature, wildlife and beaches
From £1,695 14 days ex flights
Tailor made:
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 family holiday
A fabulous family holiday including the best of Sri Lanka
From £1,650 to £2,200 15 days ex flights
Tailor made:
This trip can be tailor made throughout the year to suit your requirements
Sri Lanka tour & beach holiday
Tropical island paradise with cultural tour
From £2,245 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
Travel Team
If you would like some help or advice, or just want to discuss your ideas for your next trip, do give us a call.
Sri Lanka holiday, island explorer
Sri Lanka; wildlife, landscapes, culture and history
From £1,575 14 days ex flights
Small group travel:
2020: 12 Apr, 8 Nov, 13 Dec
Sri Lanka small group tour, a food adventure
A delicious adventure through this provocative country
From £1,460 to £1,660 12 days ex flights
Small group travel:
2020: 2 Jun, 21 Jul, 4 Aug, 11 Aug, 14 Aug, 21 Aug, 25 Aug, 4 Sep, 15 Sep, 25 Sep, 9 Oct, 3 Nov, 17 Nov, 20 Nov, 8 Dec, 11 Dec, 15 Dec, 18 Dec, 25 Dec
2021: 1 Jan, 5 Jan, 8 Jan, 12 Jan, 2 Feb, 5 Feb, 9 Feb, 12 Feb, 16 Feb, 2 Mar, 5 Mar, 9 Mar, 12 Mar, 16 Mar, 2 Apr, 6 Apr, 7 May, 4 Jun, 18 Jun, 2 Jul, 9 Jul, 13 Jul, 6 Aug, 10 Aug, 13 Aug, 20 Aug, 24 Aug, 3 Sep, 10 Sep, 14 Sep, 17 Sep, 24 Sep, 1 Oct, 8 Oct, 15 Oct, 22 Oct ...
2021: 1 Jan, 5 Jan, 8 Jan, 12 Jan, 2 Feb, 5 Feb, 9 Feb, 12 Feb, 16 Feb, 2 Mar, 5 Mar, 9 Mar, 12 Mar, 16 Mar, 2 Apr, 6 Apr, 7 May, 4 Jun, 18 Jun, 2 Jul, 9 Jul, 13 Jul, 6 Aug, 10 Aug, 13 Aug, 20 Aug, 24 Aug, 3 Sep, 10 Sep, 14 Sep, 17 Sep, 24 Sep, 1 Oct, 8 Oct, 15 Oct, 22 Oct ...
Late availability on these dates: 02 Jun
Beach holiday & tour in Sri Lanka
Beach holiday and wildlife tour of Sri Lanka
From £2,595 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 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 £1,625 to £1,890 15 days ex flights
Small group travel:
2020: 7 Jun, 14 Jun, 21 Jun, 28 Jun, 5 Jul, 10 Jul, 18 Jul, 26 Jul, 1 Aug, 9 Aug, 14 Aug, 15 Aug, 16 Aug, 23 Aug, 4 Sep, 13 Sep, 18 Sep, 20 Sep, 27 Sep, 11 Oct, 16 Oct, 18 Oct, 25 Oct, 6 Nov, 13 Nov, 27 Nov, 13 Dec, 18 Dec, 19 Dec, 20 Dec, 23 Dec, 25 Dec, 26 Dec, 27 Dec, 30 Dec
2021: 1 Jan, 3 Jan, 6 Jan, 8 Jan, 10 Jan, 15 Jan, 17 Jan, 22 Jan, 24 Jan, 29 Jan, 30 Jan, 31 Jan, 5 Feb, 6 Feb, 7 Feb, 12 Feb, 13 Feb, 14 Feb ...
2021: 1 Jan, 3 Jan, 6 Jan, 8 Jan, 10 Jan, 15 Jan, 17 Jan, 22 Jan, 24 Jan, 29 Jan, 30 Jan, 31 Jan, 5 Feb, 6 Feb, 7 Feb, 12 Feb, 13 Feb, 14 Feb ...
Late availability on these dates: 07 Jun, 14 Jun, 21 Jun, 28 Jun, 05 Jul, 10 Jul
North Sri Lanka holiday
North of Sri Lanka culture and wildlife
From £2,365 to £2,491 16 days inc UK flights
Small group travel:
2020: 7 Nov
2021: 22 May, 23 Oct
2021: 22 May, 23 Oct
Culture and history tour of Sri Lanka
A beautiful visit through exotic Sri Lanka
From £1,895 10 days ex flights
Tailor made:
This trip can be tailor made throughout the year to suit your requirements
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.
Small group holiday to Sri Lanka
Explore Sri Lanka's natural paradise
From £2,249 to £3,099 16 days inc UK flights
Small group travel:
2020: 25 Jul, 8 Aug, 22 Aug, 12 Sep, 26 Sep, 24 Oct, 7 Nov, 28 Nov, 5 Dec, 19 Dec
2021: 2 Jan, 5 Jan, 16 Jan, 23 Jan, 2 Feb, 6 Feb, 16 Feb, 27 Feb, 13 Mar, 20 Mar, 27 Mar, 3 Apr, 10 Apr, 17 Apr, 19 Jun, 17 Jul, 24 Jul, 7 Aug, 14 Aug, 21 Aug, 4 Sep, 11 Sep, 25 Sep, 23 Oct, 30 Oct, 6 Nov, 20 Nov, 27 Nov, 4 Dec, 18 Dec, 25 Dec
2021: 2 Jan, 5 Jan, 16 Jan, 23 Jan, 2 Feb, 6 Feb, 16 Feb, 27 Feb, 13 Mar, 20 Mar, 27 Mar, 3 Apr, 10 Apr, 17 Apr, 19 Jun, 17 Jul, 24 Jul, 7 Aug, 14 Aug, 21 Aug, 4 Sep, 11 Sep, 25 Sep, 23 Oct, 30 Oct, 6 Nov, 20 Nov, 27 Nov, 4 Dec, 18 Dec, 25 Dec
Sri Lanka cycling tour
Small group cycling tour of Sri Lanka
From £2,515 to £3,047 15 days inc UK flights
Small group travel:
2020: 1 Aug, 17 Oct, 31 Oct, 14 Nov
2021: 23 Jan, 20 Feb, 3 Apr, 24 Jul, 30 Oct, 13 Nov
2021: 23 Jan, 20 Feb, 3 Apr, 24 Jul, 30 Oct, 13 Nov
Travel Team
If you would like some help or advice, or just want to discuss your ideas for your next trip, do give us a call.
Sri Lanka holiday, small group
Hidden temples, sacred Buddhist sites and Hindu shrines
From £959£656 to £1,019£999 9 days ex flights
Small group travel:
2020: 25 Jul, 22 Aug, 19 Sep, 10 Oct, 31 Oct, 21 Nov, 5 Dec, 19 Dec
2021: 9 Jan, 30 Jan, 20 Feb, 13 Mar, 3 Apr, 24 Apr, 22 May, 19 Jun, 17 Jul, 14 Aug, 11 Sep, 9 Oct, 30 Oct, 20 Nov, 11 Dec, 25 Dec
2021: 9 Jan, 30 Jan, 20 Feb, 13 Mar, 3 Apr, 24 Apr, 22 May, 19 Jun, 17 Jul, 14 Aug, 11 Sep, 9 Oct, 30 Oct, 20 Nov, 11 Dec, 25 Dec
Up to £320 off selected dates.
Late availability on upcoming trips
Late availability on upcoming trips
Sri Lanka holiday, culture & relaxation
For couples & friends who want to relax with minimal travel!
From £3,616 to £4,123 13 days ex flights
Tailor made:
This trip can be tailor made throughout the year to suit your requirements
Sri Lanka hill country tour
An active 2-week Holiday in Sri Lanka's cooler hill country!
From £3,142 to £4,151 14 days ex flights
Tailor made:
This trip can be tailor made throughout the year to suit your requirements
Sri Lanka Family Holidays
A superb 2-week family adventure to Sri Lanka
From £1,450 15 days ex flights
Tailor made:
This trip can be tailor made throughout the year to suit your requirements
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:
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 on a shoestring
Sri Lanka Highlights Holiday on a budget.
From £1,055 14 days ex flights
Tailor made:
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 & Maldives tour
Highlights of Sri Lanka and a beach break in the Maldives
From £2,565 16 days ex flights
Tailor made:
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.
Honeymoon in Sri Lanka
Exclusive Honeymoon in Sri Lanka
From £761 10 days ex flights
Tailor made:
This trip can be tailor made throughout the year to suit your requirements
Sri Lanka highlights tour
Local village experience combined with must do highlights
From £1,870 11 days inc UK flights
Tailor made:
This trip can be tailor made throughout the year to suit your requirements
Sri Lanka small group holiday
Culture, sights & wildlife. No supplement for single rooms.
From £1,775 15 days ex flights
Small group travel:
2020: 7 Nov
Sri Lanka holiday including the north
Discover the very north to the very south of this island
From £2,499 to £3,299 18 days inc UK flights
Small group travel:
2020: 12 Nov
2021: 11 Feb, 11 Mar, 18 Sep, 14 Oct, 11 Nov, 16 Dec
2021: 11 Feb, 11 Mar, 18 Sep, 14 Oct, 11 Nov, 16 Dec
Sri Lanka and Maldives holidays
Enjoy two Indian Ocean tropical island paradise
From £3,795 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, tea, trains and elephants
Best of Sri Lanka with mixcure of wildlife and culture.
From £1,250 to £1,490 12 days ex flights
Tailor made:
This trip can be tailor made throughout the year to suit your requirements
Sri Lanka 21 day tour
21 day bespoke customised Sri Lanka Holiday
From US $3,999 to US $4,299 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 small group holiday, Buddhas Island
Sri Lanka has it all, wildlife culture and beaches
From £2,397 to £3,360 16 days inc UK flights
Small group travel:
2020: 25 Jul, 1 Aug, 10 Oct, 17 Oct, 24 Oct, 7 Nov, 14 Nov, 21 Nov, 28 Nov, 5 Dec, 12 Dec
2021: 2 Jan, 9 Jan, 16 Jan, 23 Jan, 30 Jan, 6 Feb, 13 Feb, 20 Feb, 27 Feb, 6 Mar, 13 Mar, 20 Mar, 27 Mar, 3 Apr, 17 Apr, 31 Jul, 14 Aug, 9 Oct, 16 Oct, 23 Oct, 30 Oct, 6 Nov, 13 Nov, 20 Nov, 27 Nov, 4 Dec, 18 Dec
2021: 2 Jan, 9 Jan, 16 Jan, 23 Jan, 30 Jan, 6 Feb, 13 Feb, 20 Feb, 27 Feb, 6 Mar, 13 Mar, 20 Mar, 27 Mar, 3 Apr, 17 Apr, 31 Jul, 14 Aug, 9 Oct, 16 Oct, 23 Oct, 30 Oct, 6 Nov, 13 Nov, 20 Nov, 27 Nov, 4 Dec, 18 Dec
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
From
£2,145
including UK flights
The most memorable part of the holiday was seeing the leopards in Yala national park and the elephants in Udawalawa NP. (more)Jo Bennett
The daily hikes to rock pools for swimming, the early morning hikes to watch the sun rise, the fantastic food, the breathtaking scenery and our impromptu tuk-tuk and boat safari close to Sigiriya were the most memorable parts of our holiday. (more)Cecilie Gianneri
We all really enjoyed our visit to Sri Lanka and I would love to return to see more.
The places you chose for us to stay were really great. They were well spaced and considered our request for some down time as well as culture. (more)Caroline Tower
From
£1,650
excluding flights
We thoroughly enjoyed it all. It was a good mix of culture, wildlife viewing and local learning such as tea picking, coconut processing (more)Linda Edward
For my wife rekindling her childhood memories. For us both the beautiful landscapes in the Hill Country and from Sigiriya. (more)Brian King
Marvellous range of experiences which we all enjoyed....Sigiriya was superb and not to be missed (more)Katy Lee
From
£1,695
excluding flights
The most memorable part of the holiday was learning about the culture and history of Sri Lanka. We also loved the snorkelling in Nevali. (more)Chiara Zuccon
Best holiday ever! (more)Melanie Frankel
The holiday was well planned not only due to our research but informed discussion with the tour operators who adapted to suit our needs. It was a wonderful experience and we would highly recommend it to others. (more)Jill Gethin
From
£2,595
including UK flights
Sri Lanka is a beautiful country with beautiful people. We enjoyed the mix of the cultural triangle, hill country and beach which was ideal for a small group of friends with slightly varying preferences. There was something for everyone. (more)Angela Whyte
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
From
£2,245
including UK flights
All the parts of the holiday were good. Excellent trip. (more)Lucy Hadfield
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
From
£1,460
excluding flights
Fantastic - a great group of like-minded people and lots of home-cooked, amazing food. (more)Samantha Royston
Most memorable part of the holiday: Our guide Asanga who has to be one of the best guides in the world. The people we shared the holiday with & the people we met in particular the cooking we did in their homes, some very humble. (more)Diane Graziano
We covered a lot of country, it is a beautiful country even though we did not have clear weather; the home cooking was an experience. (more)Jaen Barnes
From
£1,575
excluding flights
From
£2,499
including UK flights
Memorable parts?
The whole 3 weeks were memorable and exciting. Very varied itinerary with everything from local colour, living temples and wildlife.
Tips?
Take UV umbrella
Local benefits?
Certainly benefitted local people as we stopped at many cottage industries and rewarded them for showing us their work. South India and Kerala in particular is surprisingly, for me, very environmentally aware.
Overall rating?
Fantastic, a roller coaster 3 weeks of wonderful experiences. (more)Susan Riley
From
£2,565
excluding flights
Memorable parts?
The hike up Ella Rock
Tips?
Don’t waste any time in Colombo. Book hotels based upon recommendations if possible. There is a huge variety of quality at apparently the same standard. Old colonial is no longer necessarily the best.
Local benefits?
A mixture of all
Overall rating?
Brilliant! (more)Darren Cartlidge
From
£2,095
including UK flights
Memorable parts?
We were bold over by the quality of the hotels.
Tips?
The holiday is ideal for those wishing to relax and take things at a leisurely pace. Be aware most of the hotels are located in fairly remote locations so not ideal for sightseeing or activities but our driver was very good at suggesting an itinerary that suited us and fitted plenty of things on our travel days maximising our time.
Local benefits?
Not directly but we did visit and support some environmental... (more)Stuart McFarlane
From
£1,775
excluding flights
There is so much on offer in this small country- beaches, wildlife, food, colonial and cultural activities, and the friendly locals many who speak English. Excellent, great mix of sights and activities. (more)Mary Mc Kiernan
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
£3,142
excluding flights
Memorable parts?
Spotting all the birds at 98 Acres, especially the scarlet minivet who came to our lodge every day. Looking out onto the Castlereagh Reservoir at Camellia Hills tea bungalow and walking the land surrounding the reservoir.
Tips?
Tinker with it to get it to your own requirements, as we did, then just do it. We asked to add 98 Acres Resort in. The whole trip was fabulous!
Local benefits?
The tea bungalows and 98 Acres were employing local people and giving them... (more)Anne Carlill
From
£1,450
excluding flights
Sri Lanka has it all - history, wonderful food and stunning
landscapes. (more)Simon Weatherseed
Having a fully guided tour was new to us as a family and we were fortunate to have a very knowledgeable and experienced guide who was able to make the tours interesting and allowed us the free time which we often asked for to explore places on our own. (more)Carole Hoy
From
£3,795
including UK flights
Fantastic, and unforgettable experience. It leaves us wanting to return as
soon as possible! (more)Barbara Huntsman
The most memorable parts of the holiday were meeting the Sri Lankan people, seeing a leopard in Yala national park, staying in very interesting unusual accommodation. (more)Pauline Clark
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
From
£761
excluding flights
From
£656
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
£3,890
including UK flights
Memorable parts?
Sri Lanka is an island of diversity from world heritage sites, amazing coastline to an abundance of wildlife and conservation. It's impossible to highlight one particular place or part of the holiday as being special as each has its own appeal and memories. It was just the right mix for us.
Tips?
Take time to absorb each place and experience. It just can't be rushed.
Local benefits?
Tourism is a major economy in Sri Lanka and therefore many people work... (more)Elaine Howarth
From
£2,490
including UK flights
Memorable parts?
Seeing leopards drinking at the waterside and sloth bears at Wilpattu National Park.
Tips?
We went on a wildlife tour of Sri Lanka and suggest you give yourselves a few rest days between safaris to recuperate as well as giving you more time to enjoy
the resorts where you are staying.
Local benefits?
Safari guides and drivers were employed from the local community as were hotel staff. The hotels where we stayed were environmentally aware. The National Parks... (more)Kim Plumb
From
£1,799
including UK flights
Memorable parts?
Early morning walk up to Lion's rock at Sigiriya - bike ride through villages and seeing village life and early start to Yala National park with a beautiful sunrise
and wildlife in a wonderful setting
Tips?
Read the Itinerary well in advance to make sure the trip is for you, regarding activities etc. There is a lot of time spent on the bus but to cover the distance this is obviously necessary. Beautiful scenery and hectic life in towns make up for it all!! The coach... (more)Beverley Wickham
From
£2,200
including UK flights
Memorable parts?
Definitely the elephant safari, we came out of the forest and saw one elephant is the distance having a bath in the lake, we stopped for a while and took a lot of photos. The driver then drove off to another part of the lake and there before us were about four hundred of them, mums, babies and young ones, absolutely breath taking and such a privilege.
Tips?
Pack well for hot and cold weather! We were taken by surprise by how cold and wet Nuriya Eliya was! Also be... (more)Katie Coe
From
£580
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
From
£2,249
including UK flights
Brilliant, absolutely brilliant! (more)Linda Cooper
The most memorable part of the holiday was Adam's peak, white water rafting, the "incidental"/smaller activities such as the visit to the coconut house. (more)Tim Stapenhurst
We did have lunch with a local farmer which was delightful, and I hope it helped them. (more)Tessa Bruce-Lockhart
From
US $3,999
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
From
£2,145
including UK flights
Memorable parts?
The Horton plains walk was very good, but most of the things that we did and saw were all enjoyable and educational
Tips?
Just accept everything that comes along and you will enjoy it.
Local benefits?
We certainly helped out local communities by buying various stuff and not haggling. Am not sure that our long haul flights
reduced environmental impacts!
Overall rating?
Really enjoyed it all, we saw lots of different things and non of the accommodations... (more)Colin McBurney
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