THE 10 BEST Escorted and Guided Tours and Trips in Sri Lanka 2025/2026

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BudgetSimple stays with essential amenities. Typically guesthouses, hostels or hotels rated below 3 stars — clean, no-frills, and great for value-conscious travelers.
Mid-rangeComfortable and reliable 3-star stays. Expect private rooms, en-suite bathrooms, and solid amenities — a great balance between comfort and cost.
PremiumUpscale 4-5 star hotels and lodges. Enjoy high-end service, refined comfort, and premium locations — ideal for travelers seeking extra indulgence.

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Affordable luxury: Sri Lanka grand tour

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Experience luxury at affordable rates and within the guidelines of current travel restrictions, This carefully-crafted itinerary takes you to some iconic and spectacular places as well as some lesser-known spots of Sri Lanka and is comprised of carefully selected boutique accommodation that you are sure to love! Commence your tour from the heritage city, Sigiriya where you will explore a few of the main ancient sites such as Anuradhapura ancient city. Experience a jeep safari at Minneriya National Park as well. Arrive in Kandy after exploring the Sigiriya Rock Fortress and enjoy your stay at the royal city. Afterward, drive to the lesser-known Wellawaya area with few optional activities proposed for you to choose from. Spend a marvelous 3 nights stay at Tangalle. Visit the Udawalawa Elephant Transit Home and explore few other locations suggested optionally as per your preferences. We look forward to seeing you in beautiful Sri Lanka.

Cultural, religious and historic sites

Tour Type

Private Tour

Accommodation

Hotel, Resort

Age Range

12-60 yrs

Operated in

english

Destinations

Sigiriya, Kandy, Anuradhapura, U

Sigiriya, Kandy, Anuradhapura, Udawalawe, Colombo, Minneriya National Park, Wellawaya, Tangalle Beach, Galle

Duration10 days

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Love Trail: Honeymoon Package for Summer

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Are you looking forward to getting away this summer? This carefully-crafted itinerary takes you to some iconic and spectacular places as well as some lesser-known spots of Sri Lanka and is comprised of carefully selected boutique accommodation that you are sure to love! This guided trip commences from Galle and takes you all the way up to Kandy, Pasikudah and the country's cultural triangle. Start with a city tour of Unesco-listed Galle before heading to Yala to explore the wildlife in Yala National Park. Stop in Ella and enjoy the beautiful tea-country scenery. Then get a bit active with a short hike to a secluded waterfall before driving to the sacred city Kandy across the tea plantations. Sit back and relax on a beach in Pasikudah, or go for optional snorkeling and whale-watching excursions. Spend the last few nights in Sri Lanka's cultural triangle, where you will' be able to explore some iconic attractions such as the rock fortress of Sigiriya. Embark on one last safari in Minneriya National Park before the trip in paradise comes to an end!

National parks

Tour Type

Private Tour

Accommodation

Hotel

Age Range

18-40 yrs

Operated in

english

Destinations

Colombo, Sigiriya, Dambulla, Gal

Colombo, Sigiriya, Dambulla, Galle, Ella, Kalkudah, Katunayake, Weligama, Koslanda, Kandy

Duration15 days

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Complete Sri Lankan Cultural Tour

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From ancient heritages to bustling cities and stunning beaches to stunning rural scenery, this comprehensive, 20-day Sri Lanka tour will bring you face to face with the best that this country has to offer. Starting from Negombo, you will travel to Anuradhapura, Jaffna, Trincomalee, Sigriya, Kandy and Nuwara Eliya during this tour before heading off to Waskaduwa to relax on the beach. Get the glimpse of Sri Lanka's history across millennia in Anuradhapura, and Sigiriya among other places and explore the modern cities of Kandy, Nanu Oya and Galle to understand the country's more-recent colonial past. Along the way you can also choose to explore Sri Lanka's pristine national parks and get a chance to see herds of elephants in the wild. You'll also be able to see rescued baby elephants at Udawalwe’s Elephant Transit Home. Also learn the local way of life during a train ride from Kany to Nuwara Eliya and enjoy an intriguing crab-cooking session in Jaffna. After experiencing the verdant hills and expansive tea plantation inland, end your trip soaking up some sun on the picturesque beaches of Kalutara.

Cultural, religious and historic sites

Tour Type

Private Tour

Accommodation

Hotel

Age Range

7-79 yrs

Operated in

english

Destinations

Colombo, Negombo, Sigiriya, Kand

Colombo, Negombo, Sigiriya, Kandy, Jaffna, Galle, Minneriya National Park, Nuwara Eliya, Udawalawe, Kalutara, Waskaduwa, Anuradhapura, Nagadeepa Islands, Trincomalee

Duration20 days

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Off The Beaten Path

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This guided, 13-day tour stitches together amazing experiences and some of the most scenic destinations of Sri Lanka. Join us as we take in the stunning landscape and ancient culture of this country which is often referred to as the 'pearl of the Indian Ocean'. Zig-zag your way through the west coast of the country and traverse through the island's northern cultural triangle. See wild elephants in Gal Oya National Park during a boat safari, go swimming under cascading waterfalls, discover little visited rural enclaves where time seems to stay frozen and spend the last three days relaxing on golden sand beaches. Do not miss out on this chance to experience some of the hidden gems that Sri Lanka has to offer. Please scroll down to the itinerary section for more details.

Cultural, religious and historic sites

Tour Type

Private Tour

Accommodation

Hotel, Lodge, Resort, Villa

Age Range

1-79 yrs

Operated in

english

Destinations

Sigiriya, Kandy, Anuradhapura, K

Sigiriya, Kandy, Anuradhapura, Kotugoda, Weligama, Gal Oya National Park, Wellawaya

Duration13 days

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Madu River Boat Ride inc. Turtle Hatchery visit

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Join us for a relaxing boat trip around Bentota, the resort town on Sri Lanka's southwest coast. The boat goes up the Bentota River along the beautiful mangrove banks. As you ride, spot the water monitors, various kinds of birds, and, with a bit of luck, a crocodile in the wild. Birds in the area include kingfisher, bee-eater, egrets, eagles, fruit bats, cormorants and others. The boat will stop at a home garden where you will be given a demonstration of the coir industry, after which you can enjoy a tea or coffee and some fresh local fruit. If time permits, on the way back the boat will travel to the river mouth, a picturesque place perfect place for nature and photography enthusiasts. Choose a morning or afternoon departure time. The insured boats hold a twin-engine and are large and comfortable with an overhead cover/canopy. They come prepared with life jackets, raincoats and first aid kits.

ExplorerLocal boat rides

Tour Type

Private Tour

Accommodation

Resort

Age Range

7-70 yrs

Operated in

english, german

Destinations

Bentota, Koggala

Duration3 hours

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Essential Sri Lanka Explorer - 13 days

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BUDGET TOUR: Embark on a 13-day adventure through Sri Lanka, starting in Colombo before visiting the UNESCO-listed Dambulla Cave Temple and climbing the ancient Sigiriya Rock Fortress. Hike the Knuckles Mountain Range, opt to visit Kandy’s Temple of the Tooth, and enjoy white-water rafting in Kitulgala. Take the scenic train to Ella for hill-country hikes and a Sri Lankan cooking class, then spot wildlife on safari in Udawalawe. Learn tea-making at Handunugoda, surf in Unawatuna, and explore Galle’s UNESCO-listed fort before concluding in Colombo with a traditional blessing ceremony.

Explorer

Tour Type

Group Tour

Accommodation

Camping, Hostel

Age Range

18-55 yrs

Operated in

english

Destinations

Colombo, Unawatuna, Dambulla, Si

Colombo, Unawatuna, Dambulla, Sigiriya, Kandy, Kitugala, Ella, Udawalawe

Duration13 days

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Sri Lanka - 12 Day Adventure Tour

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Sri Lanka is the rising star of Asia, and trust us, it's got it all! Our 12-day group tour itinerary show's you the best of this green and luscious gem of the Indian Ocean. Head up to the misty mountain tops to hike the hill country and explore tea plantations before travelling down to the sun drenched beaches and national parks where we’ll search for wild elephants. Spot dolphins, visit ancient temples, play cricket on the beach and have the adventure of a lifetime with your new One Life travel family. The smells of spices, tea and traditional foods will bring your senses alive as you adventure through this island nation. Fully guided with a legendary company guide and a local Sri Lankan guide, you will be well taken care of and have all your questions answered. The tour includes accommodation in hotels and hostels as well as the most stunning train journey in the world, an expert guide, meals, transport, and more.

AdventureSightseeing Tours

Tour Type

Group Tour

Accommodation

Camping, Hostel, Hotel, Resort

Age Range

18-45 yrs

Operated in

english

Destinations

Colombo, Negombo, Sigiriya, Damb

Colombo, Negombo, Sigiriya, Dambulla, Mirissa, Kandy, Hikkaduwa, Udawalawe, Galle, Ella, Wattala

Duration12 days

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Sri Lanka Guided Tours

Create a 100% personalized and guided trip to Sri Lanka

Page 2 of 17 Guided and Escorted Trips in Sri Lanka with 171 Reviews

Affordable luxury: Sri Lanka grand tour

Love Trail: Honeymoon Package for Summer

Complete Sri Lankan Cultural Tour

Off The Beaten Path

Page 2 of 17 Guided and Escorted Trips in Sri Lanka with 171 Reviews

Madu River Boat Ride inc. Turtle Hatchery visit

Essential Sri Lanka Explorer - 13 days

Sri Lanka - 12 Day Adventure Tour

Europe

Asia

South America

Africa

North America

Oceania

Polar

Food, wine, events and nightlife

Adventure and sport

Wildlife, landscapes and nature

Boat tours, water sports and marine wildlife

Sightseeing, attractions, culture and history

Air tours, road trips and transfers

Beach, romance, getaways and relaxation

Special interests and hobbies

Sri Lanka Guided Tours

Create a 100% personalized and guided trip to Sri Lanka

Page 2 of 17 Guided and Escorted Trips in Sri Lanka with 171 Reviews

Affordable luxury: Sri Lanka grand tour

Love Trail: Honeymoon Package for Summer

Complete Sri Lankan Cultural Tour

Off The Beaten Path

Page 2 of 17 Guided and Escorted Trips in Sri Lanka with 171 Reviews

Madu River Boat Ride inc. Turtle Hatchery visit

Essential Sri Lanka Explorer - 13 days

Sri Lanka - 12 Day Adventure Tour