Sri Lanka Escorted Tours – Discover the Best of Sri Lanka
Discover the fascinating culture, ancient history and beautiful landscapes of Sri Lanka on an unforgettable escorted tour. This captivating island offers a wonderful mix of historic cities, sacred temples, lush tea plantations, scenic train journeys, wildlife and traditional villages.
At Hessle Travel, we can help you explore Sri Lanka escorted tours with leading touring specialists, including Mercury Holidays, Wendy Wu Tours, Titan Travel, Newmarket Holidays, Riviera Travel and Travelsphere. Whether you want to discover ancient ruins, visit traditional temples, travel through the tea-growing highlands or experience the island's wildlife and natural beauty, we can help you find a tour to suit you.
Escorted touring is an excellent way to discover Sri Lanka, with carefully planned itineraries that allow you to experience several of the island's highlights in one holiday. Depending on your chosen tour, accommodation, transport, sightseeing and the services of a tour manager or local guides may be included.
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Explore Sri Lanka with Leading Tour Operators
We work with a selection of established touring specialists offering holidays to destinations around the world. Explore our operator pages below and contact Hessle Travel to check the latest Sri Lanka itineraries, departure dates and prices.
Mercury Holidays – Sri Lanka Tours
Mercury Holidays offers touring holidays to destinations across Asia, including Sri Lanka. Discover ancient cities, cultural landmarks, beautiful scenery and the island's fascinating heritage on a carefully planned journey.
Wendy Wu Tours – Sri Lanka Touring
Wendy Wu Tours specialises in escorted holidays and immersive experiences across Asia. Sri Lanka offers an appealing combination of historic sites, colourful culture, scenic landscapes and memorable local experiences.
Titan Travel – Escorted Touring
Titan Travel offers organised escorted holidays to destinations around the world. We can help you explore its current long-haul touring programme and check whether a suitable Sri Lanka itinerary is available for your preferred dates.
Newmarket Holidays – Guided Tours
Newmarket Holidays offers escorted touring holidays and guided experiences in destinations around the world. Browse its current programme and ask us to check the options available for discovering Sri Lanka.
Riviera Travel – Escorted Tours
Riviera Travel offers a wide selection of escorted touring holidays. We can help you investigate its current long-haul programme and identify suitable tours for your interests and travel dates.
Travelsphere – Worldwide Escorted Holidays
Travelsphere specialises in escorted touring holidays, with itineraries designed to help travellers discover the culture, history and highlights of destinations around the world. Contact us to check its current programme for Sri Lanka and other Asian destinations.
Please note: Not every operator offers Sri Lanka tours on every departure date. Available destinations, itineraries and inclusions vary by operator and season, so contact us to check the latest options.
The Best Places to Visit on a Sri Lanka Tour
Sri Lanka may be a relatively small island, but it has an extraordinary variety of attractions. From ancient kingdoms and sacred sites to misty mountains, tea plantations and wildlife reserves, an escorted tour can help you experience many different sides of the country.
Sigiriya – The Famous Lion Rock
One of Sri Lanka's most recognisable landmarks, Sigiriya is an ancient rock fortress rising dramatically above the surrounding countryside. Discover its fascinating history, landscaped gardens and impressive views. It is a major highlight on many cultural touring itineraries.
Kandy – Temples and Tradition
Set among green hills in central Sri Lanka, Kandy is one of the country's most important cultural destinations. Visit the Temple of the Sacred Tooth Relic, explore the city's markets and enjoy the atmosphere of this historic centre of Sinhalese culture.
Nuwara Eliya – Tea Plantations and Highland Scenery
Known for its cooler climate, rolling hills and tea estates, Nuwara Eliya offers a very different experience from Sri Lanka's tropical lowlands. Learn about the island's famous tea industry and enjoy scenic countryside, mist-covered mountains and beautiful plantations.
Ella – Scenic Views and Railway Journeys
Ella is a favourite destination for its spectacular mountain scenery, tea-covered hills and relaxed atmosphere. The train journey through Sri Lanka's central highlands is particularly memorable, with views of forests, valleys, bridges and plantations along the way.
Anuradhapura – Ancient Sacred City
Explore one of Sri Lanka's most significant historic cities, known for its ancient stupas, monasteries and sacred Buddhist sites. Anuradhapura provides an insight into the island's early kingdoms and long religious traditions.
Polonnaruwa – Historic Ruins and Monuments
Polonnaruwa was once a thriving royal capital, and its archaeological remains include temples, palaces and remarkable stone carvings. It is a fascinating stop for visitors interested in history and architecture and is often combined with other ancient sites in the Cultural Triangle.
Dambulla – Cave Temples
The Dambulla Cave Temple complex features Buddhist shrines, paintings and statues set within a series of caves. Its cultural and religious significance makes it one of the island's best-known heritage attractions.
Yala National Park – Wildlife and Safari Experiences
For wildlife enthusiasts, Yala National Park offers the opportunity to experience Sri Lanka's natural environment on a safari. The park is known for elephants, crocodiles, a wide variety of birdlife and the possibility of spotting leopards in their natural habitat.
Galle – Colonial History and Coastal Charm
On Sri Lanka's southern coast, the historic city of Galle is famous for its fortified old town, colonial architecture and atmospheric streets. Explore the historic fortifications, browse independent shops and enjoy views across the Indian Ocean.
Colombo – Sri Lanka's Vibrant Capital
Colombo combines modern city life with historic buildings, temples, markets and a lively waterfront. Depending on your itinerary, the capital can provide an introduction to Sri Lanka or a final stop before your journey home.
Every tour follows its own itinerary, so you may not visit all these destinations on one holiday. We can help you compare available tours and find an itinerary that includes the places you most want to experience.
Why Choose an Escorted Tour of Sri Lanka?
An escorted tour is a convenient way to discover Sri Lanka's many highlights without having to organise every part of your trip yourself.
- See more of the island: Visit several destinations in one holiday, from ancient cities to the central highlands.
- Discover the local culture: Learn about Sri Lanka's history, religion, food and traditions.
- Enjoy organised transport: Travel between destinations as part of a planned itinerary.
- Benefit from guided sightseeing: Many tours include local guides or a tour manager to help bring the destinations to life.
- Experience varied landscapes: Enjoy tea plantations, mountain scenery, historic sites, tropical countryside and wildlife.
- Travel with like-minded people: Share the experience with other travellers who enjoy discovering new places.
Tour inclusions differ, so we recommend checking the details of each holiday, including flights, accommodation, meals, sightseeing and any optional excursions, before booking.
Book Your Sri Lanka Escorted Tour with Hessle Travel
Whether you dream of exploring ancient cities, visiting sacred temples, travelling through tea plantations or spotting wildlife on safari, Sri Lanka offers a rewarding touring experience.
At Hessle Travel, we can help you compare escorted tours from leading holiday companies, discuss different itineraries and check the latest prices and availability for your preferred dates.
As an independent travel agent, we offer friendly, personal advice to help you choose a holiday that suits your interests and budget.
Contact Us About Sri Lanka Tours
Call Hessle Travel on 01482 641064
Tell us when you would like to travel, how long you would like to go for and which parts of Sri Lanka interest you most. We'll help you explore the available escorted tours and check what price we can offer.