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Negombo, Sri Lanka
Mirissa, Sri Lanka
Breathe in the scent of fresh tea leaves as you explore plantations and learn to pick tea with locals
Scramble up little Adam’s Peak and snap the Insta famous Nine Arches Bridge
Spot water buffalo, crocodiles and herds of wild elephants on a sunrise safari
Learn to surf or kick back and relax at Welligama Beach
Visit a Buddhist Monastery and learn their way of life.
The Sri Lanka Experience tour is your gateway to twelve days of sun, surf, and culture, crafted for adventurous young adults. From the bustling streets of Negombo to the tranquil beaches of Mirissa, the journey covers everything from the majestic Sigiriya rock fortress to the tea plantations and spice gardens of the highlands. Learn to surf, witness wild elephants on safari in Udawalawe National Park, and travel on the world’s most scenic train route. Engage in authentic cultural exchanges with Buddhist monks and unwind in stylish accommodations throughout. With a dynamic group and a knowledgeable leader, this trip’s USP is its perfect blend of adventure, relaxation, and genuine local encounters.
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Sri Lanka Experience is a 10/10 recommendation from me if you’re thinking of visiting this amazing country! Intro made this whole process clear and simple from the start. The support before, during and after was great. The accommodation during the 12 days was gorgeous with a good mix of types including two nights in an eco retreat on the beach! Our group leader Matt was the best, he was so accommodating to everyone’s individual needs as well as our group. He was so welcoming from day dot and helped make our trip fun and easy. He had a wealth of knowledge about Sri Lanka (but also other countries) and no question was ever too much trouble. He ensured to make time for everybody and was always on top form even after 12 days of non stop leading and guiding! I really thought this was excellent value for money and would encourage anybody thinking of doing it to book, you wont regret seeing this incredibly beautiful country with Intro.
I had the best time in Sri Lanka, missing it already! Really happy to have had the opportunity to experience such a wide range of what the country has to offer. Sri Lanka is such a beautiful country, and travelling with Intro was really worth it. It also helped that our group had the best possible group leader, Matt, who organized everything very well, and made sure that everyone in the group was having a great time! It was very evident that he’s genuinely interested and has a lot of knowledge about Sri Lanka and the culture. (Also shoutout to Sarath and JJ for getting us safely around!)
Ich habe die Sri Lanka Experience Tour gemacht und war mega zufrieden. Die Leistungen die man erhalt sind wirklich top und die Guides mega nett und lieb und kümmern sich um alle Fragen, die man hat. Es war wie eine kleine Familie ♥ Absolut zu empfehlen! Thanks to Emma & Emma :D
Just returned from 12 Day Sri Lanka Experience trip. It was AMAZING! I haven;t travelled for a long time and was quite anxious but Matt, the group leader, was welcoming and immediately put me at ease. The itinerary was carefully planned and showcased Sri Lanka;s places and people ... so beautiful, happy and friendly. It was great that local guides and drivers were employed, allowing opportunities to ask lots of questions to locals. Loved the activities, including: hiking, safari, swimming, surfing, cooking, eating and drinking delicious cocktails! ... and dancing! Matt was fantastic, helping the group to gel ( 21 to 61 year olds, no mean feat) and was very knowledgeable about Sri Lankan history, culture and environment. Safely carrying baby turtles to the sea and beach cleaning were highlights, as well as Small Change activities. Matt helped everything to run smoothly and everyone to feel safe. I;m already looking at going on an Intro travel adventure again. Can;t wait!
I just finished the Sri Lanka Experience tour and it exceeded all of my expectations! It felt like I was travelling with my best friends, doing the most amazing activities, in the most spectacular country! Every day seemed to be even better than the last and I felt so incredibly grateful to be part of the tour. I really loved how intro gave back to the local communities and hired local tour guides with excellent knowledge of the culture and history. I also appreciated how all of the transport and activities were included in the initial cost of the tour. Our tour leader Matt always went above and beyond to make sure each individual felt safe, supported, and got the most out of their travels. His optimism, positive energy, incredible knowledge/experience, and relationship with the locals made this trip stress-free and so enjoyable. For my first time travelling with a group, this tour has definitely set the bar high! I can’t wait to do another one soon.
Intro travel are the best tour operators around. I loved how easy it was to see a beautiful country with the help and organisation of our amazing, fantastic tour leader Meg. I did the Sri Lanka trip in April 2025 and I cannot fault it. There is something for everyone, the people were amazing and everyone went above and beyond to make this the best trip ever. Can’t recommend enough.
Just finished the Intro Sri Lanka experience and wow it was definitely an unforgettable experience! Our tour leader Matt went above and beyond - he was super knowledgable, fun, organised and passionate. I couldn’t have asked for a better guide and group, we all bonded day 1 and laughed non stop for 12 days straight! We are even talking about having a reunion next year in South Africa. The tour itself is a perfect blend of cultural experiences, stunning beaches and hikes, animal conservation and delish food. This is my second tour with Intro and couldn’t recommend enough. Thanks again Matt for sharing your love of such a beautiful country ❤️🇱🇰
My trip to Sri Lanka was incredible from start to finish 🛺 Matt, our guide, was one of the friendliest, kindest, most genuine people I’ve ever met. From the first big warm hug on arrival, it felt like we’d been friends for years. I honestly don’t know how he kept up the energy through the whole trip, but he never had a bad day, he just smiled and smiled and smiled. My whole group were crackers, by the end I had a six-pack from laughing so much! I’m so grateful for the friendships and know we will be in touch for years to come. We’re already trying to organise a future tour together! I wish I could do the Sri Lanka trip again from start to finish…maybe one day I will. The only part I hated was saying goodbye at the end. After being sceptical about the price vs solo travelling at the start, I’m truly an Intro Travel convert. It was such good value for money and honestly you can’t put a price on the friendships, camaraderie, and fun. I’ll defiantly be back…hopefully with Matt, the best tour guide ever! 🩷
Jeg deltok pa 12 dager experience turen i Sri Lanka og er superfornoyd! Vi opplevde sa mye kult og sa mange nydelige steder. Gruppelederen var Emma Q. var helt fantastisk hele turen, informasjonen var superbra, hun hadde masse kunnskap om stedene vi dro, fant pa nye goye ting dersom ikke alt gikk etter planen, i tillegg til a vare inkluderende, snill og en ekspert pa a ta de beste bildene! Anbefaler virkelig denne turen og Intro travel pa det sterkeste.
I just finished the 12-day Sri Lanka Experience trip with Emma. It was exceptional. I’ve been to almost 60 countries, many of them on group tours that leave much to be desired. So that’s why I was a bit nervous to go on this tour with Intro, but I’m so happy I did! Long story short, Intro plans excellent itineraries that are very well balanced between culture and fun, organised activities and free time, regular experiences and very unique “bonus” activities (monastery visit, BBQ on the beach, yoga class, etc.). I loved it. As a bonus, there were no BS stops at overpriced shops. Emma was amazing. She was patient, organised, inclusive, authentic and engaged. She made sure there was group cohesion and safety, and she takes genuine interest in both the travellers and locals. When things didn’t go according to plan, she (and the rest of the team) were able to improvise and solve problems so everyone is happy and we didn’t miss out on anything. A huge plus is that she takes excellent pictures. It felt like taking a trip with friends rather than a group tour. Strongly recommend! And the coconuts in Sri Lanka are amazing!!!
Just finished the best 12 days in Sri Lanka. The whole trip ran smoothly, everything was well organised and all I had to do was go to the meeting points and the times we were told. Good mix of activities and chill time. The whole trip was made because of our group leader, Meg. She was informative, so knowledgable, organised, friendly, funny and just an all round vibe. She made sure everyone’s rooms were okay and gave tips at every hotel/location. Even stayed up with me when everyone else wanted to go to bed some nights. Honestly can’t thank her enough for making the trip so cool and seamless, wouldn’t have been the same without her (and her meme references). It was my first solo trip but I was super relaxed and comfortable very quickly. Anyone who does the trip will have the best time, especially if Meg is your leader!
Just finished the Sri Lanka Experience, had an amazing 2 weeks travelling around the country. The trip was full of varied and fun activities, beautiful scenery and knowledgeable local tour guides. We got to see so much in such a short time. Penn was an awesome leader, fully recommend this tour! Cool cool cool
The best tour ever in Sri Lanka - Such a lovely country and I had the best time ever with the group and the incredible Tour Leader Penn. She is such a Rockstar. She showed us all the best places and gave us the most epic time in Sri Lanka. If you wanna see a hidden gem and a country with a lot of culture best food ever - SRI LANLA it is Hiddem Gem in SE Asia thats the place to go.... Thanks Penn and Intro for the most awesome weeks ins Sri Lanka ¸ Love ya...
Penn on our Sri Lanka trip was absolutely outstanding. Great communication and such a great leader. Highly recommend
Just finished a tour of Sri Lanka with Penn and it was absolutely amazing!! I fell in love with the country and definitely want to go back. Penn was the best travel guide. Super kind, considerate, easing going and dedicated. She made it so much better! Id do the tour again with her! I cannot wait to go back! Thank you!!
Just completed the Sri Lanka tour. Such a great trip, it may be my favourite one yet. Great mix of culture, beach and activities. The food is so nice too! Accommodation has been good, everything has gone super smoothly. So nice having everything sorted for you. My group leader was Penn, she was amazing! So organised, knowledgeable and helpful, even for arrangements and recommendations for after the tour finished. An absolute legend. All the leaders are great but Penn has given us that extra passion. It clear she loves this country as if it was her own. Definitely recommend coming to this beautiful country with Intro.
I have just finished the Sri Lanka experience tour and wow! What a beautiful country! The scenery is absolutely insane and have met the nicest people! Penn has been an amazing group leader and cant do enough for you. Roll on Vietnam in November˜
We visited local restaurants with amazing food, villages who took us in for the morning and tour guides rooted in the local culture giving a truly amazing experience. Our tour guide Pen was brilliant and made the whole trip energising and enjoyable. Even when feeling under the weather Pen was able to keep us going and experiencing Sri Lanka as the beautiful country it is. 10/10 would recommend
The Sri Lanka experience trip has a great mix of activities and relaxing/free time, as well as good food throughout. Pen was our group leader and she was amazing with brilliant recommendations and organising onward travel, made the trip really enjoyable. Really recommend the Sri Lanka experience tour!
Penn crushed it as a leader and also as a cool person, highly recommend the Sri Lanka tour even if it feels like it was too short!
Penn was an amazing leader and star photographer! She was always behind the scenes making sure we had all the information needed and best pics captured. The Sri Lanka tour is fantastic and the perfect balance of active and relaxation. I highly recommend!!!
Just finished up a fantastic trip with Intro to Sri Lanka, covering all the major sites as well as special local experiences. Penn was an amazing group leader, making the trip stress free, fun and relaxing! I would recommend to anyone looking to travel to Sri Lanka with a group of likeminded people!
This is my 2nd tour with Intro and cannot fault them. I would highly recommend the Sri Lanka tour. All accommodation was really nice and clean. The trip to the national park to see the elephants was incredible and definitely a highlight. Thankyou Tom
The Sri Lanka tour was great, couldnt fault any part of it and our tour leader Tom was amazing. Thank you!
The Sri Lanka tour was amazing, we had the best two weeks travelling around the country. The views were beautiful and everywhere we stayed was really clean and nice. The people were all so friendly. Our tour leader Tom was amazing, he was so fun and really knowledgeable on the country, he made the tour really enjoyable!!
Definitely recommend the Sri Lanka experience. Did not know what to expect as it was my first time travelling with a group but what an amazing experience! Thanks to Emma, who made this trip really memorable, cant wait to go on to another trip!
Just an incredible company. Just completed my second trip with them and couldn;t recommend them more. Penn was our group leader around Sri Lanka and she made everything effortlessly fun, great country with great company. If in doubt, book the trip!
Im coming to the end of my Sri Lanka tour and I couldnt recommend it highly enough. The tour is well organised and we got to see so many beautiful places along the journey. Our group leader, Penn, has been absolutely wonderful and so helpful in every aspect. She is highly knowledgeable about Sri Lanka and clearly cares a lot about her job. Everything from accommodation to food to the activities has been brilliant. I would recommend this tour to everyone!
Had the most amazing time on the 12 day Sri Lanka Experience tour! Our group leader Tom Kay was a great guide! He took good care of us, and was really helpful when our luggage was delayed at the airport. The itinerary was amazing, we got to experience so much and saw lots of elephants. The acommodations were also nice. Good drivers and local guides as well. I would really recommend this trip.
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