Sri Lanka Tours

A tropical paradise of golden Buddhist stupas, verdant tea plantations and majestic wildlife

Our Tours in Sri Lanka

With sandy, palm-fringed beaches, jewelled cultural treasures and magical chance encounters with elephants all on offer, a Sri Lanka tour has a magic all of its own.

On your Sri Lanka trip, why not visit the ancient rock fortress at Sigiriya, rising high above the rainforest canopy; see elephants in their natural environment tugging at the grass and grazing on palm fronds; and watch out for darting leopards too.

Discover rare species and the gemstones that first drew travellers here. Explore paddy fields by bike; lose yourself in maze-like rows of highland tea plantations; and let juddering tuk tuks zip you through the underbrush to hidden expanses of beach.

Our tours in Sri Lanka provide a fantastic mix of culture, history, people, food, wildlife and beaches, and Exodus – with the help of our expert local guides – promises to get you closer to the action than anyone else.

Or why not try our Private Group Adventures in Sri Lanka?

Are you looking to book a holiday with a group of your friends, family or other half? With our Private Group Adventures, you can now experience your Sri Lanka tour with people who matter the most. Enjoy the freedom to travel with your own private group, including the flexibility to choose your departure date and add on days at the end of the trip, should you wish to extend your stay. So, if you’d like to celebrate your birthday with friends, a wedding anniversary or simply book an adventure holiday to Sri Lanka with the ones you love, just let us know your group size and dates, and we’ll do the rest.

Find out more information about our Private Group Adventures.

Our Top Destinations in Sri Lanka

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15 Days from £ 2195

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Spend two weeks exploring the delights of this diverse island

Culture

14 Days from £ 2779

£ 2549

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Explore rich Sri Lankan history and culture by bike

Cycling

Discover Sri Lanka's wild side, from national parks to the ocean

Wildlife

14 Days from £ 3199

£ 2949

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Spend two weeks discovering the wonders of this unique island in premium comfort

Culture

15 Days from £ 2499

£ 2299

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Walking and exploring the delights of this diverse island

Walking & Trekking

9 Days from £ 1349

£ 1199

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Spend an unforgettable week experiencing the best of the Island of Serendipity

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Cultural and activity leader Roshan shows us why he is so passionate for his job and his country.

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Cultural and activity leader Roshan takes us round the ancient temple of Dambulla and shows us why he is so passionate for his job and his country.

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Top 5 Sri Lanka Tour Highlights:

1. Wildlife encounters: If you’re not lucky enough to see elephants grazing at the side of the road, Yala National Park is where it’s at. Here majestic elephants, powerful bears, skittish deer, languorous leopards and a rainbow of exotic birds can all be found.

2. Friendly local guides: For most people, one of the best things about trips to Sri Lanka is the warm charm of the people. Our local guides are chosen for their friendly nature, knowledge and enthusiasm, and will be able to tell you all about the history of the country and their way of life.

3. Off-the-beaten-track adventures: We’ll take you down back streets to see real-life Sri Lanka, eat with local people and really get to know what makes the country tick.

4. Local accommodation: All four-star, and run by local families, so our guests on our tours in Sri Lanka get an authentic experience.

5. Personalised trips: Pick and mix from the normal Sri Lanka tour itineraries to create an Exodus private group adventure that’s perfect for you and your group.

Are your Sri Lanka tours guided?

All of our Sri Lanka tours are guided with the help of our local experts. And if you’re taking in all the sights, sounds and smells on one of our cycling tours, you will have full vehicle support throughout your Sri Lanka trip. Heading out on one of our wild Sri Lanka tours? This exciting and immersive experience takes you from the national parks all the way to the ocean with an experienced and knowledgeable tour leader.

How long are the Sri Lanka trips?

Our incredible Sri Lanka tours start at 8 days (excluding flights) and extend all the way to 15 days. Soak up as much or as little of this awe-inspiring culture as you want and pick from a variety of Sri Lanka tour durations. No matter if you want a whistle stop tour of the very best of what the Island of Serendipity has to offer, or a more comprehensive and immersive 14 nights experience discovering the north, south and everything in between, we have a Sri Lanka tour for everyone.

This holiday really delivered beyond our expectations in every respect. The itinerary is packed and varied; culture, wildlife, scenery, exciting activities and enlightening experiences. We climbed Lions Rock; biked alongside rivers, lakes, fields and forest; walked to World End and Horton Plain; explored jungle villages, ancient temples and botanic gardens; rafted across rivers and over rapids; swam in the ocean and gorgeous hotel pools, rode the gloriously scenic train from Pattipola to Ella and even braved tuk tuk rides amidst the mad chaos of The Sri Lankan roads. We jiggled around in jeeps, seeking elephant and leopard and enjoying everything else our excellent guides spotted on two very special safaris. Sounds exhausting doesn’t it but with a very comfortable air conditioned bus to transport us between beautiful hotels in superb situations, and delicious multicultural buffets and wonderful Sri Lankan curries and Lion Beer to reenergise us at the end of each day we were always ready and eager for the next early start. Longer trips were broken up with lovely lunch stops and there were interesting visits to spice gardens, a gem museum, a folk museum and a tea factory. We went from busy towns and hot, humid forests to cooler high country and finished at refreshing beaches, journeying via temples, lakes, paddy fields and the gorgeous contours of tea plantations. We saw traditional dancing and fire eaters in Kandy and had time off to wander the markets and soak up the vibes. There were plenty of spontaneous surprises to add a little extra. We felt safe and welcome, the hospitality was genuine, everyone was so friendly, the children are delightful, and although there is some obvious poverty the people seem happy at heart and very keen to share their love of their country with us visitors. The wildlife in this fabulous country is all around you, flora and fauna in abundance and breathtakingly beautiful.

Ruth Clarke Discover Sri Lanka

As a group we had to force the hand of the local agents by refusing to travel unless we had suitable transport. The bus was not big enough, it did not have overhead racks for rucksacks and hand luggage and the air conditioning failed. We then had an excellent large coach until the clutch kept breaking down on mountain roads (engineers were called out 3 times).
Our itinerary was changed resulting in excessive travel time (Exodus were aware of this months earlier, but the Group Leader was only given 48 hours notice and the group 24 hours notice via a WhatsApp); we fully except that itineraries change but this was not due to exceptional circumstances. The EKHO Ella hotel was substandard and far from ‘Premium’ quality.

Mike Graham Sri Lanka: Wonders & Wildlife – Premium Adventure

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