Explore cave temples. Discover sacred cities. Encounter wildlife. See the best of Sri Lanka with On The Go Tours.
Sri Lanka. Where elephants roam and waterfalls flow. Where beaches abound and tea plantations thrive. Take an unforgettable trip through this fascinating country with a group tour or custom-made holiday.
With On the Go Tours, you'll get to know the real Sri Lanka. We'll do more than simply drop you off at the UNESCO World Heritage sites and leave it at that. From tuk-tuk rides to traditional cultural shows, our Sri Lanka tours are brimming with authentic and memorable experiences.
And after each day exploring Sri Lanka, you can unwind in 4-5 star comfort. Because, at On The Go Tours, we take care of everything for you.
Sri Lanka Group Tours
Colombo, Caves & Kandy
8 days | FROM R16,900Discover Sri Lanka's famous cultural triangle and visit the rock...
Safari in Sri Lanka
9 days | FROM R34,900WILDLIFE TOUR: Safari in Sri Lanka on this unique wildlife tour...
Wild About Sri Lanka
10 days | FROM R24,900WILDLIFE TOUR: Go wild in Sri Lanka animal spotting in Yala,...
Buddha and Beach
12 days | FROM R26,900Explore Dambulla Rock Temple and discover the ancient city of...
Sri Lanka Northeast Explorer
12 Days | FROM R28,900Take in the classic sights of Sri Lanka’s cultural triangle, but not...
Delhi to Colombo
15 days | FROM R31,900Combine the incredible sites of India's Golden Triangle with Sri...
Sri Lanka Family Holidays
Sri Lanka Family Holiday
8 Days | FROM R11,900Take your family on a Sri Lankan adventure! Discover the Dambulla cave...
Sri Lanka Adventure for Teenagers
9 days | FROM R25,900Go in search of herds of elephants, spotted deer and toque monkeys in...
Wild Sri Lanka & Beach for Families
13 days | FROM R22,900This exciting journey travels through Sri Lanka’s famous cultural...
Sri Lanka Private Tours
Sri Lanka Safari, Tour & Trek
8 Days | FROM R24,900WILDLIFE TOUR: Release your wild side in Sri Lanka, with game...
Sri Lanka North East & Beach
10 Days | FROM R30,900PRIVATE TOUR: Discover the delights of northern Sri Lanka and...
Sri Lanka & the Maldives
10 days | FROM R32,900PRIVATE TOUR: See the best of the Indian Ocean. Discover grand...
Sri Lanka Encompassed
15 days | FROM R45,900PRIVATE TOUR: Experience the best of Sri Lanka. Colourful...
Tailor-made Holidays
A Tailor-made Sri Lankan trip, designed entirely around you. From your ideal itinerary to your perfect hotel, we'll design a Tailor-made holiday to Sri Lanka that works just for you. Your budget. Your bucket list. And your terms. Because when it comes to your dream trip...why compromise?
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Sri Lanka Day Tours and Excursions
Scratch beneath the surface of Sri Lanka with our outstanding day tours and excursions. From a tuk-tuk trip to a traditional tea tour, our tours will serve up a slice of Sri Lankan culture you'll never forget.
Sri Lanka tour reviews
Scoring an average traveller rating of 4.68 out of 5 based on 25 recent reviews — See All Sri Lanka Reviews
Great experience - Brilliant tour of Sri Lanka, taking in national parks, UNESCO treasures, tea plantation and packing/sorting factory, mountain climbing, ocean picnic, boat, superbly organised by guide Manoj - oh and wonderful hotels! ”
Tour guide was fantastic. He went out of his way to make sure everyone was happy and had what they needed. He was very informative and interesting. He was accomdating and made sure everyone was informed and comfortable with the elephant orphanage decision.
Highlights of the tour were the safaris, sigiriya, and polonnaruwa. ”
Has been absolutely an amazing trip. Everything has been superb from day one till last day ,selections of the hotel tour itinerary and comfortable AC bus was amazing ”
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When you book a group tour, you expect quality service - but we go above and beyond. With our award-winning know-how and expert local guides, we'll help you uncover a side to Sri Lanka that's truly authentic.
And when you explore Sri Lanka with us, you can really relax. We'll take care of the details. We'll sort the nitty-gritty travel arrangements. Because we know your time is precious; with On The Go Tours, you can make the most of every second in Sri Lanka.
Highlights of our Sri Lanka tours
Ancient tradition meets modern-day. Lush greenery meets thriving city life. Asian culture meets European influence. In a country packed full of contrasts, we've handpicked our highlights.
Lion Rock
Standing proud at 200 metres high, the Sigiriya Lion Rock fortress is a spectacle well worth a trek through the jungle. Find a tour.
Go wild on safari
Seek out sloth bears, leopards, elephants, and more in the beautiful national parks of Sri Lanka. Find a tour.
Cave temples
Explore ancient Buddhist temples preserved in the caves of Dambulla Rock Temple. Find a tour.
Natural Beauty
Glide through stunning views of waterfalls, plantations, and mountains on a scenic train journey to Nuwara Eliya. Find a tour.
Booking your Sri Lanka tour from South Africa
To book your tour to Sri Lanka, please call us on 0800-990-311, email us at info@onthegotours.com or book online. Alternatively, we work with a number of travel agents, so you can book through your travel agent if you prefer. Recent travel agents that booked a trip to Sri Lanka with us:
Alberton City - Flight Centre S.A.
Shop L38, Alberton City , Voortrekker Road , Alberton 1449, Johannesburg, South Africa011 907 0120
Colombo, Caves & Kandy - 8 days
Thibault Square - Flight Centre S.A.
Shop 6 Southern Life Centre, St Georges Mall, Cape Town, Cape Town, South Africa021 421 6507
Colombo, Caves & Kandy - 8 days
Durban North - Flight Centre S.A.
Shop 6, Pick & Pay Centre, Uitsig Road , Mangrove Park , Durban North 4051, Durban, South Africa031 563 8065
Colombo, Caves & Kandy - 8 days
Canal Walk - Flight Centre S.A.
Shop 591 Upper Level Entrance 7, Canal Walk Shopping Centre , Century Boulevard , Century City , Cape Town, Cape Town, South Africa+27 21 551 5445
Sri Lanka Northeast Explorer - 12 Days
Our Signature group tours place local interaction and authenticity at the heart of your travel experience.
For our Signature range, we maximize your days with excitement and then bring you home to specially selected accommodation with extra character, convenience and comfort, whether that's a five-star river boat on the Nile or a traditional Japanese Ryokan. Accommodation in this range features comfortable western standards, air-conditioning, WiFi and, where appropriate, a swimming pool.
On a Signature holiday, you’ll be escorted throughout your trip by our qualified English-speaking local guides who’ll show you all the must-see attractions and even the lesser-known sights.
To further add to that special touch, the group sizes in our Signature range are mid-sized: small enough to be intimate, but large enough that you can bond with new friends over common interests.On our Tailor-made trips, we give you the flexibility and choice to do things just the way you want, all alongside the great service we’re famous for.
Whether you’re travelling solo, with a partner, family, extended family or as group of friends we’ll customise your arrangements to suit your exact needs and budget. Our Tailor-made trips are designed for your needs and you don't have to join other travellers like you would on a group tour. Just tell us what you’d like to see and when you’d like to go, and we’ll design the perfect holiday for you.
The Tailor-made itineraries we've suggested are designed to give you an idea of what you could do with us, they can be booked as they are, or adapted to suit you. If you'd like to change any aspect of the trips you see, please get in touch. If you aren’t quite sure of what you want to do, that’s no problem either! One of our experienced travel consultants can make suggestions then together you can tweak until it’s the perfect fit.