Explore the Tear Drop Isle with our range of escorted group tours, private journeys and bespoke tailor-made holidays to Sri Lanka.
Lying just off the southern tip of India is picturesque Sri Lanka. With over 2,000 years of history, Sri Lanka has a rich cultural heritage and a wealth of sacred sites, ancient cities and lush tea plantations. Sri Lanka also boasts eight UNESCO World Heritage sites, several of which are located in what is known as the cultural triangle. Not to be missed are the Sigiriya rock fortress, cave temples of Dambulla and the sacred cities of Polonnaruwa, Kandy and Anuradhapura.
Read MoreBrimming with endless palm-fringed beaches, colourful temples, striking architecture, ancient ruins, exotic jungles, abundant wildlife and superb food, there so much to see and do in Sri Lanka and it's a perfect destination to combine a cultural holiday with a bit of R&R by the beach.
We offer a diverse number of tours to Sri Lanka that cover all the top spots and we look forward to welcoming you on holiday to the Teardrop Isle soon.
Top Sri Lanka Travel Deals and Upcoming Tours
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| Sri Lanka Northeast Explorer - 12 Days | Colombo, Sri Lanka | 04 Jul 2017 | USD $2,309 | was $2,565 10% off |
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| Delhi to Colombo - 15 days | Delhi, India | 01 Jul 2017 | USD $3,055 |
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| Buddha and Beach - 12 days | Colombo, Sri Lanka | 08 Jul 2017 | USD $2,395 |
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| Colombo, Caves & Kandy - 8 days | Colombo, Sri Lanka | 08 Jul 2017 | USD $1,895 |
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| Wild About Sri Lanka - 10 days | Colombo, Sri Lanka | 08 Jul 2017 | USD $2,435 |
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Sri Lanka Group Tours
Colombo, Caves & Kandy
8 days | FROM USD $1,535Discover Sri Lanka's famous cultural triangle and visit the rock of of...
Colombo Caves & Kandy Festival
8 days | FROM USD $1,895See the best of central Sri Lanka on this all-encompassing tour and in...
Colombo Festival
8 days | FROM USD $1,895Discover the sights of Sri Lanka's cultural triangle, take the train...
Safari in Sri Lanka
9 days | FROM USD $2,695Safari in Sri Lanka on this unique wildlife tour which takes in five -...
Wild About Sri Lanka
10 days | FROM USD $2,045Go wild in Sri Lanka visiting Yala, Udawalawe and Bandula National Add...
Buddha and Beach
12 days | FROM USD $2,195Explore Dambulla Rock Temple and ancient Polonnaruwa and visit iconic...
Sri Lanka Northeast Explorer
12 Days | FROM USD $2,565Take in the classic sights of Sri Lanka’s cultural triangle, but not...
Delhi to Colombo
15 days | FROM USD $2,875Combine the incredible sites of India's Golden Triangle with Sri cool...
On our group tours in Sri Lanka you will see the ancient cities, rock fortresses and cave temples of the island's famed cultural triangle, plus visit spice gardens, tea plantations and national parks too. There's also the opportunity to relax on one of Sri Lanka's many beautiful sun-kissed beaches, a fantastic way to top off a culture-rich holiday. All our trips include airport transfers, all transportation, accommodation in 4 star hotels and plenty of local experiences along the way, so you can immerse yourself in Sri Lanka and get a true impression of local culture. read more
All our Sri Lanka tours start and end in the capital city of Colombo. Group size is typically 10 to 14 passengers and escorted by a knowledgeable local guide - for groups of 5 or less this guide will also be your driver. Consider combining your trip to Sri Lanka with a tour of India's Golden Triangle with our Delhi to Colombo group tour or coincide your trip with the colourful Kandy festival.
Sri Lanka Walking Holidays
Sri Lanka Tracks & Trails
14 Days | FROM USD $2,495Get off the beaten track in Sri Lanka's formerly restricted Eastern to...
Sightsee, safari and trek on a leisurely walking holiday in Sri Lanka, escorted by an English speaking guide and travelling in a small group with a maximum of 16 travellers. Enjoy the best of the varied hiking the beautiful Tear Drop Isle has to offer, while gaining a real insight into Sri Lankan culture. Staying in simple accommodation, with the majority of meals included.
Sri Lanka Private Tours
Teardrop Isle
5 Days | FROM USD $1,465Wing your way to Sri Lanka. Lush jungles, abundant wildlife, cool and...
Go Sri Lanka
9 Days | FROM USD $2,565Exotic Sri Lanka. Ancient cities steeped in history, elephants, tea a...
Sri Lanka + Maldives
10 days | FROM USD $3,425See the best of the Indian Ocean. Grand temples, intricate ruins and a...
Sri Lanka Encompassed
15 days | FROM USD $4,445Private Tour. Experience the best of Sri Lanka. Colourful spice...
If you prefer to visit Sri Lanka exclusively with your friends and family then our private journeys are an excellent choice with a selection of tour lengths that cover all the main sites and highlights with the option to combine the stunning beaches of the neighbouring Maldives.
Sri Lanka Day Tours
Curious about Colombo
1/2 day | FROM USD $80Explore the sights of the cosmopolitan Sri Lankan capital, from the to...
Colombo: Rock Fortresses & Temples
1 day | FROM USD $320Climb the ancient rock fortress of Sigiriya and view the world-famous...
Colombo: Dutch Galle
1 day | FROM USD $180Step back in time in postcolonial Galle on the south west coast of Sri...
Discover some of the island's most iconic sights with one of our day tours. Accompanied by our English-speaking local guides, you can choose to explore Colombo and post-colonial Galle, the rock fortress of Sigiriya or visit orphaned elephants in Pinnawala and the laid-back hill city of Kandy.
Tailor-made Holidays
With a personalised itinerary carefully put together by our expert tailor-made team, you can enjoy the sights and delights of Sri Lanka at your own pace. You decide what you want to see, when you want to see it and even how you want to see it, whether it's combining all the best sites of the Cultural Triangle with a bit of beach side R&R on the Indian Ocean as well. Let us know your preferred standard of accommodation and we'll recommend our choice of characterful boutique properties and excellently located hotels.
Sri Lanka tour reviews
Scoring an average traveller rating of 4.56 out of 5 based on 36 recent reviews — See All Sri Lanka Reviews
Akthur was great and highly professional and the tour was outstanding.”
We are just wild about Wild in Sri Lanka.
We truly had the best guide, Akthar Mohamed. He was knowledgeable, funny, accommodating, interesting and easy to like. The hotels were great and the food was unreal. We felt that there were few changes that should be done....honestly the only thing that we were NOT happy with were the mini bars in the room. None of them were big enough to store a bottle of wine and none of them kept cold. We would go on another On the Go Tour in a minute. PS Our guide was the best and we wish to nominate him as Guide of the Year. Highly recommended company.”
I was surprised with Sri Lanka and had a WOW experience. The free cold water on the bus was a daily lifeline! Akthar is an excellent guide. The bus driver did almost the impossible and the assistant was ever present, friendly and helpful. The itinerary was packed and therefore very good value for money. Thanks to On the Go.”
10 Interesting Facts About Sigiriya
Sigiriya, meaning Lion Rock, is quite literally a large rock with a lion carved into it and an on do...
Elephants, Beaches and Temples of Sri Lanka
The Tear Drop island of Sri Lanka has many wonderful qualities – national parks full of tea of...
Rooms With A View From Around The World
If your ideal hotel stay includes an unforgettable view without even needing to step outside your on...
Sri Lanka has it all - miles of tropical coastline, dozens of UNESCO World Heritage sites and impressive creatures including elephants, whales and leopards. With our range of tours to the Tear Drop Isle you can see all this and more from the historic Cultural Triangle to the wildlife-rich national parks and palm-fringed beach resorts with colourful festivals and popular sporting events to entice you further.
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Recommended places to visit in Sri Lanka
With eight UNESCO World Heritage Sites that comprise of remarkable ancient cities, archaeological ruins and beautiful nature reserves home to exotic flora and fauna, Sri Lanka has many attractions to choose from and here's some of our favourites to get you started.
Dambulla - Cave Temple
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This UNESCO-Listed cave temples of Dambulla are some of the best-preserved and most impressive in all of Sri Lanka, and it’s not difficult to see why. Dambulla is made up of five different caves, each one of covered with wall to ceiling mural paintings and scattered with statues and sculptures of Buddha on a mountain overlooking the verdant plains.
Kalutara - Beach Bliss
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A huge white expanse of sand framed by swaying palm-trees on one side and a beautiful turquoise sea on the other, it doesn’t get much better than Kalutara. Whether you want to snorkel, learn how to surf or simply kick back, relax and top up your tan, this is the place to be. Located on the southwest coast, Kalutara can easily be combined with the island's national parks.
Kandy - Highland Retreat
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Kandy is a scenic city surrounded by lush vegetation with a delightfully cool temperature, which acts as the perfect antidote to the heat of the coast. In the centre of the city sits the dazzling lake, looking more like a decoration than a part of nature. Kandy is popular among travellers for a number of reasons, one of which is the Temple of the Tooth Relic, wherein lies the sacred tooth of Buddha.
Nuwara Eliya - Tea Plantations
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Tea is one of Sri Lanka’s biggest exports and they sure are proud of it. Witness tea pickers harvesting the crop and enjoy a cup of delicious pure Ceylon tea in the factory of the Nuwara Eliya tea plantation. Once a colonial favourite, this attractive town is a charming confluence of old world England and modern day Sri Lanka surrounded by picturesque hill country.
Sigiriya - Rock Fortress
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Perched 370 metres above verdant jungle, the mysterious remains of this 5th century granite rock fortress are well worth exploring. The summit of Sigiriya is accessed by a steep staircase that climbs up the side of the rock, with a collection of Heavenly Maiden frescoes which can be seen en route. The top affords spectacular views of the jungle below and mountains in the distance.
Udawalawe National Park - Elephants
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Go wild on a jeep safari in Udawalawe National Park, home to elephants, deer, wild boar, buffalo, jackal and much more. Home to over 400 elephants, this is probably the best place to catch a glimpse of a Sri Lankan elephant in the wild with the transit home for baby elephants in need of some extra TLC, plus there are sloth bears too.
Sri Lanka Travel Guide
Get the low down on all you need to know about travelling to Sri Lanka with our useful guide covering everything from visas to when to go.
Best Places to Visit
Places on our must-see list of any visit to Sri Lanka
Best Time to Visit
Information on climatic and weather conditions in Sri Lanka
Top Travel Tips
Money, shopping, transport, food, health advice & more
Wildlife in Sri Lanka
Sri Lanka's most popular animals and where to find them
The Cultural Triangle
Our guide to visiting Sri Lanka's Cultural Triangle
Sri Lanka's Best Beaches
Our choice of top beaches in Sri Lanka and when best to visit
Kandy Festival FAQ
Our comprehensive guide to the Esala Perahera
Tourist Visas
Visa requirements for Sri Lanka and info on getting your visa
Traveller Reviews
Trip reviews from our travellers to Sri Lanka
Recommended Reading
- Running in the Family
by Michael Ondaatje - A Village in the Jungle
by Leonard Woolf - The Road From Elephant Pass
by Nihal de Silva
Facts about Sri Lanka
- Sri Lanka was the first country in the world to have a democratically elected head of state who was a woman.
- The spice cinnamon originated in Sri Lanka but was actually discovered by the Egyptians.
- Although cricket is the most popular sport in Sri Lanka, the national sport of the country is, in fact, volleyball.
Sri Lanka Travel Advice:
We keep informed of the latest travel advice to Sri Lanka and follow advice as set out by the British Foreign Office. Safety of our travellers is paramount and we recommend that you check the latest travel updates from the relevant advisory body in your country.
Useful Online Resources:
The official Sri Lanka Tourist Organisation site and the latest Sri Lanka Weather Updates from the BBC.
Travelling to Sri Lanka with us
On our tours in Sri Lanka you can meet elephants at the Pinnawala Elephant Orphanage, head out on safari in Yala and Udawalawe National Parks or soak up plenty of the sunshine on Sri Lanka's gorgeous beaches. For great insight into Sri Lanka's history and culture, time your visit to coincide with one of its many festivals. On our Colombo Caves & Kandy Festival tour you attend the famous Kandy Festival, one of the most important Buddhist festivals in the Sri Lankan calendar.
