Sri Lanka Tours

Our tour to Sri Lanka from the UK represents exceptional value for money. With holiday prices starting from only £2,295 per person for a 17-day tour, we are offering you the opportunity to explore Sri Lanka’s many attractions, with so much included but without it costing a small fortune.

We include so much

Every Distant Journeys tour to Sri Lanka from the UK is meticulously planned, and designed to offer great value by including many meals, activities and experiences in the price of the tour. As you would expect from a touring holiday, we include return international flights from the UK on an award-winning scheduled airline, with all your on-board meals and drinks included. Once you have arrived in Sri Lanka, you will enjoy transportation in modern air-conditioned coaches, hotel porterage for your luggage, all pre-payable airport and resort taxes, and all the entrance fees to the many incredible places you will visit.

Breakfast and dinner are included each day, in addition to lunch one day and high tea on another.
What’s more, to help you make the most of your time, you will be accompanied by a knowledgeable Tour Manager throughout your journey; a friendly, helpful guide who will ensure you can enjoy every moment of your well-earned holiday.

Our escorted tour of Sri Lanka includes:

• Return economy class flights with Etihad Airways from London Heathrow and Manchester
• Airport transfers overseas
• Superior hotels, with great locations
• Daily breakfast and dinner, plus a lunch and a high tea
• Experienced local tour managers and drivers
• Incredible excursions
• All pre-payable airport taxes
• All hotel porterage
• ATOL protection for your holiday
• Our Price Promise
• COVID Guarantee

Distant Journeys’ escorted tours offer the perfect balance between an organised, comprehensive itinerary and the freedom and flexibility that our guests really appreciate.

With our escorted tour of Sri Lanka, you can choose to fly from London Heathrow or Manchester, whichever is more convenient for you. Once overseas, we think it’s important to include all the iconic sights and lesser-known delights of the country, but to also have the flexibility to offer experiences that really interest you.

Freedom Days

We have built in some Freedom Days in Sri Lanka, with a choice of activities for you to choose from. Nature and wildlife lovers may wish to immerse themselves in the island’s natural beauty with a trek through a rainforest in Kandy, rich in native birdlife, or enjoy a whale watching cruise in search of the magnificent blue whale off the coast of Galle. Maybe take a tuk tuk to explore the rural temples of Gampola, or learn to cook like a local under the tuition of a renowned local chef in Galle. It’s all about making the most of your holiday, your way.

Choose your Yala Safari Experience

The Very Best of Sri Lanka tour includes a two-night stay in Yala National Park, home to an eclectic array of wildlife including elephants, bears, crocodiles, wild boars and of course the elusive leopard. Our hotel is the stunning Jetwing Yala, from where we will venture into the National Park on a thrilling safari.

For those wanting to get even closer to nature, there is an alternative to spend the two nights in Yala at one of Sri Lanka’s amazing safari camps. Set in truly remarkable locations, you’ll enjoy two safari drives into lesser-known areas of Yala and all meals, along with alcoholic and non-alcoholic drinks. Please enquire for details and supplements.

Our Private Tours of Sri Lanka offer a unique and exclusive travel experience. Whether your Sri Lanka touring holiday is to celebrate a special occasion as a couple, or whether you are a group of friends who enjoy travelling together, Distant Journeys Private Tours are a surprisingly affordable alternative to our Small Group Tours.

Affordable and convenient

A Private Tour benefits from the intimacy and convenience of travelling in your own private vehicle with your own friendly and knowledgeable local guide and your own choice of departure date. It’s your holiday, your way. What’s more, supplements start from just £95 per person, and a couple can enjoy a Private Tour all to themselves from only a £395 per person supplement. You choose your own Very Best of Sri Lanka departure date – we’ll take care of the rest.

The ideal touring holiday, to Sri Lanka and elsewhere, is one that includes the iconic, must-see places that are on everyone’s wish list, but that also allows the time and space to enjoy a host of authentic and enriching experiences.

The intimate and relaxed way to explore

With each tour limited to a maximum of 24 guests, Distant Journeys’ escorted tours of Sri Lanka ensure you have the chance to explore in the company of a small group of people, enjoying a number of included special experiences to create unforgettable memories. Visit a remarkable charity-funded school, view the magnificent Cave Temple at Dambulla and scout for leopards on a safari in Yala National Park – these are just a few of many activities to look forward to.

Friendly and knowledgeable Tour Managers

Tour Managers and local guides play a huge part in the success of any tour of Sri Lanka, and at Distant Journeys we make sure that only the very best guides are chosen to escort our groups. They will expertly lead us through the country, sharing information and insights gained through their knowledge of the local culture, customs and history. The tour guides love to share their enthusiasm for Sri Lanka and are always happy to offer advice and recommendations, to ensure that your holiday is every bit as special as you would like it to be.