Our Sri Lanka holidays & tours
Sri Lanka tops many travel wish lists – and it’s not hard to see why. Our Sri Lanka holidays are designed by experts who’ll introduce you to blue whales and elephants and rainforests teeming with monkeys and peacocks, all while putting the animals’ welfare front and centre. Adventurous families can join sociable small group activity holidays or tailored trips starring family-friendly homestays and hotels. There are myriad cultural attractions, from coastal cities to the misty shrines of the Hill Country. Our responsible Sri Lanka holidays help nudge tourism here in the right direction, working with local guides and smaller, locally owned accommodation wherever possible for out-of-the-ordinary experiences that benefit local people and places.
Our top Sri Lanka holidays
Sri Lanka holidays, tailor made
From
£2395
14 days
ex flights
Independent tailor-made holidays to Sri Lanka
Tailor made
Bird watching tour in Sri Lanka
From
£1795
10 days
ex flights
Sri Lankan endemic birds & flagship mammals
Tailor made
Sri Lanka cycling holiday, off the beaten track
From
£2239 to £3169
14 days
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Ride the cool highlands, jungle parks and ancient Buddhist cities
Small group2026: 27 Sep, 8 Nov, 15 Nov, 22 Nov, 6 Dec, 13 Dec, 2027: 10 Jan, 24 Jan, 31 Jan, 7 Feb, 14 Feb, 21 Feb, 24 Feb, 26 Feb, 28 Feb, 7 Mar, 14 Mar, 21 Mar, 28 Mar, 11 Apr, 16 Apr, 18 Jul, 25 Jul, 1 Aug, 19 Sep, 26 Sep, 3 Oct, 10 Oct, 17 Oct, 24 Oct, 31 Oct, 3 Nov, 5 Nov, 7 Nov, 14 Nov, 17 Nov, 18 Nov, 21 Nov, 5 Dec, 12 Dec, 23 Dec
Sri Lanka wildlife and culture holiday
From
£2970
14 days
ex flights
Experience Sri Lanka on this great value tour
Tailor made
Elephant & wildlife conservation volunteering in Sri Lanka
From
£895
7 days
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Help wild elephants & wildlife in Sri Lanka
Small group2026: 23 Aug, 30 Aug, 6 Sep, 13 Sep, 20 Sep, 27 Sep, 4 Oct, 11 Oct, 18 Oct, 25 Oct, 1 Nov, 8 Nov, 15 Nov, 22 Nov, 29 Nov, 6 Dec, 13 Dec, 20 Dec, 27 Dec, 2027: 3 Jan, 10 Jan, 17 Jan, 24 Jan, 31 Jan, 7 Feb, 14 Feb, 21 Feb, 28 Feb, 7 Mar, 14 Mar, 21 Mar, 28 Mar, 4 Apr, 11 Apr, 18 Apr, 25 Apr, 2 May, 9 May, 16 May, 23 May, 30 May, 6 Jun, 13 Jun, 20 Jun, 27 Jun, 4 Jul, 11 Jul, 18 Jul, 25 Jul, 1 Aug, 8 Aug, 15 Aug, 22 Aug, 29 Aug ...
Family holidays to Sri Lanka
From
£1649
15 days
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Wildlife, beaches and culture for the summer holidays
Tailor made
Wildlife holiday in Sri Lanka, private departure
From
£2745
14 days
ex flights
Wildlife holiday to see Sri Lanka's Big Four
Tailor made
Small group holiday to Sri Lanka
From
£2090 to £2995
15 days
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Explore Sri Lanka's natural paradise
Small group2026: 20 Sep, 27 Sep, 11 Oct, 25 Oct, 8 Nov, 11 Nov, 15 Nov, 29 Nov, 6 Dec, 13 Dec, 27 Dec, 2027: 10 Jan, 17 Jan, 24 Jan, 27 Jan, 31 Jan, 7 Feb, 10 Feb, 14 Feb, 21 Feb, 28 Feb, 7 Mar, 14 Mar, 21 Mar, 28 Mar, 11 Apr, 20 Jun, 25 Jul, 8 Aug, 19 Sep, 26 Sep, 3 Oct, 10 Oct, 17 Oct, 20 Oct, 24 Oct, 31 Oct, 7 Nov, 10 Nov, 14 Nov, 21 Nov, 28 Nov, 5 Dec, 12 Dec, 26 Dec
Sri Lanka adventure holiday
From
£1616 to £2345
15 days
ex flights
Discover this magical land on expertly lead group tour
Small group2026: 26 Aug, 30 Aug, 2 Sep, 9 Sep, 11 Sep, 13 Sep, 16 Sep, 20 Sep, 23 Sep, 27 Sep, 30 Sep, 7 Oct, 9 Oct, 11 Oct, 14 Oct, 16 Oct, 18 Oct, 25 Oct, 28 Oct, 6 Nov, 8 Nov, 11 Nov, 13 Nov, 15 Nov, 17 Nov, 18 Nov, 20 Nov, 22 Nov, 25 Nov, 27 Nov, 2 Dec, 4 Dec, 6 Dec, 11 Dec, 13 Dec, 15 Dec, 18 Dec, 19 Dec, 20 Dec, 23 Dec, 25 Dec, 26 Dec, 29 Dec, 30 Dec, 2027: 1 Jan, 3 Jan, 6 Jan, 8 Jan, 10 Jan, 11 Jan, 13 Jan, 15 Jan, 17 Jan ...
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About our Sri Lanka holidays
The Cultural Triangle & beyond
The Cultural Triangle is a circuit with three temple-laden cities at its corners, and Sigiriya rock fortress and the Dambulla Caves in the middle. But we know that, often, the cultural highlights of Sri Lanka are as simple as trying your first banana-leaf lamprais or jittering along beach roads on a tuk tuk. Learning more about Buddhism and yoga are cultural highlights, too; you can also visit towering roadside Hindu temples and Catholic churches. Our small group tours allow you to explore the intricacies of Sri Lanka’s cultural identity, taking in the justifiably famous icons. Meanwhile, our tailor made experiences provide a broader insight into life on the island today, while ensuring that local communities benefit from your visit.
Hands-off wildlife watching
Our wildlife holidays take you to Udawalawe and Yala, as well as less-visited national parks like Minneriya and Gal Oya. Elephants, leopards, monkeys and over 400 species of birds reside here, while monitor lizards snooze on beaches as turtles and blue whales swim by. Sadly, Sri Lanka is also a gauntlet of elephant rides and dubious turtle sanctuaries – but you can rest assured that our holidays avoid these, supporting hands-off wildlife watching instead.
Family-friendly adventures
You’ll see Sri Lanka with a renewed sense of wonder when you travel with kids. Our family holidays make sure everything is plain sailing, with itineraries designed to make the most of this fabulously family-friendly country. There’s near-guaranteed wildlife viewing in the elephant-populated national parks. The trains are easy to navigate, and you could wind up chugging through jungle and across mountain passes to Ella, where you can wander through tea plantations to Little Adam’s Peak.
Tours on two wheels
Our Sri Lanka cycling holidays are a steady business, sometimes because you’re meandering from coconut stalls and spice markets to temples and mirrored rice paddies. Other times, you might be slowing down because you’re heading into Hill Country – scenic and cool, but a near-constant climb. We love this approach to Sri Lanka because it’s slow travel at its finest, vanishing the barriers that come with travelling behind the glass windows of a vehicle.
Add on the Maldives
Look at a map, and you’ll see that Sri Lanka and the Maldives are tantalisingly close. And although there’s just a 1.5-hour flight between Male and Colombo, the two countries offer very different travel experiences, which is why we think it’s great to combine them on our holidays. You can join the honeymooners and scuba divers exploring coral islands or hop on a dhoni cruise that takes you to local islands away from the insular resorts. Instead, our holidays opt for locally owned beach hotels and guest houses that invest in their communities.
Small group or tailor made?
Our small group holidays make a great introduction to Sri Lanka, especially for solo travellers. They usually welcome around 12 travellers to reduce negative impacts on the places visited and to create a better, more relaxed experience for you. Some guide you around the whole island over a couple of weeks, while others take on a theme: cycling, food, wildlife or painting. Meanwhile, our tailor made itineraries can be customised by our knowledgeable Sri Lanka experts, matching you up with accommodation and modes of transport that suit your needs, interests and budget.
Our Sri Lanka holidays reviews
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Subha Rajendran02 Aug 2026
I would say our holiday was superb and really very exciting!...Our Sinharaja rainforest visit was spectacular, introducing us to a world of various new and endemic bird species.read more
Maria Holden25 Jul 2026
Excellent. Loved our tour guide, very knowledgeable, helpful , thoughtful, and kind.read more
Catriona Francis18 Jul 2026
So many memories.... the friendly Sri Lankan people, leopard spotting early in the morning, the most beautiful beaches, and learning to cook Sri Lankan food.read more
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