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Sri Lanka Holidays & Escorted Tours

One of history's most famous explorers, Marco Polo, declared Sri Lanka simply the finest island in the world, and it's known as the Pearl of the Indian Ocean thanks to its astonishing natural beauty.

Our tours to Sri Lanka show you the very best of the country's superb scenery and bring you closer to its diverse wildlife. As soon as you arrive in Colombo, you'll be greeted by warm tropical air, the heady aroma of spices and the vibrant colours of wildflowers. In Yala National Park, you'll hear the sound of a tropical dawn chorus as you wait to spot leopards, water buffalo, saltwater crocodiles, wild boar, sloth bears, and a huge variety of birdlife as well as its most famous residents, elephants - the herd is over 300 strong. Discover four of Sri Lanka's UNESCO World Heritage sites - the Golden Temple Dambulla, the sacred city of Kandy, Sigiriya and the old town Galle Fort - and explore the lush forests of the interior with the vast plantations of tea, rubber and coconuts.

Sri Lanka tours offer an intoxicating mix of nature, adventure, relaxation, history, and cuisine - what are you waiting for?

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Unbeatable value

which always includes

  • Return flights & transfers
  • Insightful excursions & visits with local guides
  • Handpicked hotels
  • Itinerary curated by Riviera experts
  • Expert Tour Manager looking after you throughout
  • Breakfast each morning, plus select other meals
  • Average group size of 22 guests on all Signature tours
  • Checked luggage
  • 24/7 support from our UK-based team

Hear from our experts

Kieran Aldridge - Long Haul Product Manager

"An unmissable moment I would recommend to every traveller is climbing the Sigiriya rock. It may feel like a physical challenge, but when you’re at the top of the rock and have the 360° panoramic views of lush greenland and wildlife spotting from above, it’s all worth it. When done at sunrise, seeing the sun start to cast its light across the land is truly special."

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Elephant family near the pond in national nature park Udawalawe, Sri Lanka

Escorted Tour

Highlights of Sri Lanka

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  • Sri Lanka
  • 4* / 5* hotels
  • Flights included
  • 19 meals: 11 breakfasts & 8 dinners
  • 13 included experiences
Save 10% on all 2027 & 2028 holidays. No exceptions.
Save 10% on all 2027 & 2028 holidays. No exceptions.

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24/7 access to UK based team

Our UK-based team are on hand from the moment you book to the day you return home. If plans ever need adjusting while you’re away, you can reach us at any time via our 24/7 emergency number – real people, ready to help.

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Book early, confident in the knowledge it will be our lowest price. In the event we do reduce the price after you've booked, we'll automatically send you a Future Travel Voucher for the difference in value, plus an extra 25%

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Quality promise

You cannot find the same quality experience for less with a competitor – and if you do, we’ll match the price.

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Happiness guaranteed

You’re always protected by our Happiness Guarantee. If, by day two of your holiday, things aren’t feeling quite right, we’ll bring you home with a full refund. It’s our Happiness Guarantee.

An excellent holiday all round. All hotels were really good, some were excellent. Food was top notch at all hotels, with an amazing amount of variety in the buffets both at breakfast and dinner. Travel time was just right for us - no really long days and two nights at most hotels so you didn’t completely feel like you were living out of a suitcase. Activities and trips were really varied as was the landscape.

Feefo review by guest Rosemary on our Sri Lanka Tour

Tours to Sri Lanka on the Riviera Blog

Two elephants in the wild, one wrapping their trunk around the others trunk on the island of Sri Lanka.

The Best Place to Travel in Sri Lanka to See Elephants

From my very first visit to a zoo, I have always loved elephants. As my trip to Sri Lanka grew closer, it dawned on me that I would finally get to see these incredible creatures in the wild for the first time.

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What to Expect In Sri Lanka as a Solo Traveller

Find out what happened on our very first Solo Traveller tour - discover Ayurveda at the Luckgrove Spice Garden, many UNECSCO World Heritage Sights, Udawalawe Elephant Transit Home and Yala National Park.

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