Incredible value for such an outstanding destination

Sri Lanka is a wonderful country to visit. Known as the "pearl of the Indian Ocean," it's a tropical paradise with a rich history and stunning natural beauty. A trip to Sri Lanka offers a diverse range of experiences, from exploring ancient cities and temples
to relaxing on palm-fringed beaches and spotting wildlife in lush national parks.

We recently organised a 2-week holiday for four to Sri Lanka. We're always impressed by the service and price. There are so many destinations where service comes at a cost, it's nice to visit countries where service is part of the culture.

The perfect balance of organised and independent travel

The service began with a private driver for the first part of the tour. They witnessed cultural shows, visited temples, took part in safaris and stayed in beautiful luxurious hotels. First class train tickets were booked in advance and every transfer and connection was looked after. It was the perfect balance of organised and independent travel that most people these days are looking for.

Kandy Lake and Kandy city aerial panoramic view from Arthurs Seat Kandy City Viewpoint, Sri Lanka

Our service guarantee

As we will continue to impress on you, there is really no such thing as a 'special offer', only the best price you can get at any time. This is a great example of a trip that beats most 'unbeatable' priced tours advertised online. The fact is, even the wholesale airfares for this holiday were unavailable online. The group benefited from over $1,000 in flight savings alone. The added value and service, from the moment they spoke to us, to when they returned ... priceless.

This is what makes it all so worthwhile and why we'd love to help you plan your next trip.

Your particular style of travel

Remember, our destination pages contain tours and itineraries. Every trip is different, so you're not locked into booking a particular place. You tell us what you're looking for and we'll build something that suits you. We'll even check out accommodation you've found, to ensure it's safely booked and secure.

Example itinerary & cost

Based on four guests travelling for 13 days in January 2024, the price was AU$2,000 pp twin share. Economy return airfares at the time were about $2,000 return (though this varies and we can help you find the best offer if you'd like to do your own trip).

11-Jan: Arrival in Negombo

Arrival and pickup from Katunayake airport.
Transfer to Jetwing Sea 4* in Negombo (Deluxe Room) on a bed and breakfast basis.

12-Jan: Negombo

Day at leisure.
Accommodation at Jetwing Sea 4* (Deluxe Room) with bed and breakfast.

13-Jan: Negombo

Day at leisure.
Accommodation at Jetwing Sea 4* (Deluxe Room) with bed and breakfast.

14-Jan: Negombo

Day at leisure.
Accommodation at Jetwing Sea 4* (Deluxe Room) with bed and breakfast.

15-Jan: Negombo to Anuradhapura

Drive to Anuradhapura (approximately 3 hours and 45 minutes).
Visit the ancient city and its archaeological sites.
Stay at The Lake Forest 4* (Standard Room) with bed and breakfast.

16-Jan: Anuradhapura to Trincomalee

Drive to Trincomalee (approximately 2 hours and 20 minutes).
Visit Koneswaram Temple and enjoy the beach.
Stay at Trinco Blu 3* (Standard Room) with bed and breakfast, including complimentary dinner.

17-Jan: Trincomalee to Kandy

After breakfast, proceed to Kandy (approximately 4 hours and 30 minutes).
Witness a cultural show in the evening.
Accommodation at Randholee Resort 4* (Standard Room) with bed and breakfast.

18-Jan: Kandy

Engage in a city tour of Kandy, including Kandy Temple and a visit to Peradeniya Botanical Gardens.
Accommodation at Randholee Resort 4* (Standard Room) with bed and breakfast.

19-Jan: Kandy to Yala

After breakfast, proceed to Nanu Oya railway station.
Board the train from Nanu Oya to Ella at 12:40 PM.
Afterward, proceed to Yala.
Stay at Grand Tamarind Lake 4* (Standard Room) with bed and breakfast, including complimentary dinner.

20-Jan: Yala

Engage in a wildlife safari at Yala National Park at 5:30 AM with a packed breakfast.
Afternoon at leisure.
Accommodation at Grand Tamarind Lake 4* (Standard Room) with bed and breakfast, including complimentary dinner.

21-Jan: Yala to Galle

After breakfast, proceed to Galle (approximately 2 hours and 30 minutes).
Engage in a city tour of Galle.
Stay at Lady Hill Galle 3* (Standard Room) with bed and breakfast.

22-Jan: Galle

Day at leisure.
Accommodation at Lady Hill Galle 3* (Standard Room) with bed and breakfast.

23-Jan: Galle

Day at leisure.
Accommodation at Lady Hill Galle 3* (Standard Room) with bed and breakfast.

24-Jan: Galle to Airport

After breakfast, proceed to the airport (approximately 2 hours and 30 minutes) for departure.

About the Author

Simon Mustoe

Writer, photographer and founder of Wildiaries

https://simonmustoe.blog/

Simon is CEO of DeluxeLife. He is also an ardent conservationist and has been studying and observing wildlife for over 40 years. He's written a book called Wildlife in the Balance. He loves taking his worldwide travel experience to help people discover new and exciting places to visit,as well as contributing to science and conservation.