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What does a Sri Lanka holiday cost?

Last updated 21 September 2026 · by our team in Kandy
The short answer

With us, from £1,030 per person for a 7-day private tour and from £1,460 for a 10-day small group tour – flights not included. On the ground Sri Lanka is good value.

Our tour prices

Per person sharing a double room, including hotels, breakfast, guide and transport.

Tour
Type
Days
From pp
The Classic
Small group
10
£1,460
Island of Contrasts
Private
10
£1,370
Sri Lanka at Leisure
Small group
14
£1,970
The Grand Tour
Private
14
£1,890
Sri Lanka Compact
Private
7
£1,030
North & East
Small group
15
£2,060

Flights

Not included in our prices. Return flights from London or the US East Coast vary widely by season – book early for December to March.

On the ground

Beyond the tour price, budget for lunches, drinks, tips and souvenirs.

LunchRice and curry at a local place is inexpensive; hotel restaurants cost more.
TipsMany guests tip their driver-guide around US$10–15 per day.
Entrance feesIncluded on group tours; listed in your proposal for private tours.

What drives the price

Three things decide the cost of a Sri Lanka holiday: the season, the hotels and whether you travel privately or in a group. December to March is peak season, when hotel rates are highest. Boutique and luxury hotels can cost several times as much as a well-run comfort hotel in the same town. And a private tour with your own driver-guide costs more per person than a small group tour – less so if you travel as a family or with friends.

Frequently asked questions

Hotels at the top end are comparable to Europe; food, transport and guides are good value.

Hotels with breakfast, guide or driver-guide, transport and the items listed on each tour.

Prices shown in GBP; invoiced in the same currency at the rate on the booking date.

Tours that fit

All tours
Sigiriya rock fortress from the air
Private · 7 days

Sri Lanka Compact

from £1,030 pp
Sigiriya Lion Rock rising above the jungle
Small group · 10 days

The Classic

from £1,460 pp
Tea estates in the hill country from the air
Private · 10 days

Island of Contrasts

from £1,370 pp
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