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Top Indian Ocean Culture Trips & Packages In 2025/2026

Our 7 most popular Indian Ocean Culture Trips & Packages trips. Compare tour itineraries from 4 tour companies. 355 reviews.

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Sri Lankan Highlights
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Sri Lankan Highlights

By Exodus Adventure Travels
premier
4.6/5 Excellent
100+ reviews
Small Group Tour
Why we love them
With a wide range of trip styles, Exodus caters to every type of traveler out there- even those with specific interests from cycling to winter hiking.
Lodging level
Standard - 3 star
Physical level
Moderate
Trip pace
Balanced schedule

Visits

Kandy

Highlights

  • Climb the rock fortress at Sigiriya for breath-taking views
  • Discover the magnificent cave temple at Dambulla and the ruins at Polonnaruwa
  • Explore the beautiful lakeside town of Kandy
  • Visit the lush green region of Nuwara Eliya

Themes

Cultural, Nature & Wildlife, National Parks, Festivals & Special Events

What travelers are saying

"Excellent service"

Trip dates & details
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$2,228
9 days From$1,650

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Generous cancellation

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Discover Sri Lanka
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Discover Sri Lanka

By Exodus Adventure Travels
premier
4.7/5 Excellent
100+ reviews
Small Group Tour
Why we love them
With a wide range of trip styles, Exodus caters to every type of traveler out there- even those with specific interests from cycling to winter hiking.
Lodging level
Standard - 3 star
Physical level
Moderate
Trip pace
Balanced schedule

Visits

Kandy, Nuwara Eliya, Sigiriya

Highlights

  • Experience the best of Sri Lanka: ancient culture, tropical landscapes and safari adventures
  • Enter Dambulla’s sacred cave temples to walk among ancient Buddha icons
  • Summit the mighty rock fortress at Sigiriya for unforgettable views over the central plains
  • Cycle through rice fields and villages − an immersive way to experience rural Sri Lanka
  • Game drive through Yala National Park to search for the elusive leopards
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Themes

Cultural, Nature & Wildlife, Culinary & Wine, National Parks, Festivals & Special Events

What travelers are saying

"Excellent service"

Trip dates & details
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$4,448
15 days From$3,295

Health Safety +

Generous cancellation

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Cycle the Back Roads of Sri Lanka
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Cycle the Back Roads of Sri Lanka

By Exodus Adventure Travels
premier
4.8/5 Excellent
100+ reviews
Small Group Tour
Why we love them
With a wide range of trip styles, Exodus caters to every type of traveler out there- even those with specific interests from cycling to winter hiking.
Lodging level
Standard - 3 star
Physical level
Moderate
Trip pace
Balanced schedule

Visits

Kandy, Nuwara Eliya, Sigiriya, Sigiriya

Highlights

  • Discover Sri Lanka by bike, meeting the friendly people and exploring the incredible landscapes
  • Challenge yourself on a ride through emerald tea estates to Nuwara Eliya
  • Enter Dambulla’s sacred cave temples to walk among ancient Buddha icons
  • Summit the mighty rock fortress at Sigiriya for unforgettable views over the central plains
  • Game drive through Yala National Park in search of the elusive leopard

Themes

Cultural, Nature & Wildlife, Cycling & Biking, National Parks

What travelers are saying

"Excellent service"

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$4,860
14 days From$3,600

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Generous cancellation

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Splendors of South Africa & Victoria Falls with Botswana
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Splendors of South Africa & Victoria Falls with Botswana

By Globus
none
4.7/5 Excellent
100+ reviews
Small Group Tour
Why we love them
Despite being one of the most established names in the travel business, they continue to innovate and offer new top-notch experiences.
Lodging level
Premium - 4 star
Physical level
Very Easy
Trip pace
Balanced schedule

Visits

Cape Town, Chobe National Park, Johannesburg, Kruger National Park, Okavango Delta, Victoria Falls

Highlights

  • Cape town: Guided walking tour of Cape Town’s highlights and the colorful Bo-Kaap area; visit the Bo-Kaap Museum, Cape Point Nature Reserve, and a colony of African penguins; cable-car ride up Table Mountain; funicular ride to old Cape Point lighthouse
  • Kapama private game reserve: Six game drives in an open-air, 4-wheel-drive Land Rover; optional bush walk; sundowner drinks
  • Johannesburg: Guided tour of Soweto, including Mandela House; visit the Apartheid Museum
  • Victoria falls: Cruise on Zambezi River; guided walk of the falls
  • Botswana: Three game activities in Chobe National Park; three game activities in the Okavango Delta including a mokoro excursionBottled Water Included on all game drives
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Themes

Cultural, 50 Plus

What travelers are saying

"We were able to see many different areas of Portugal and enjoy the local fare."

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$9,150
16 days From$7,769
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Splendors of South Africa & Victoria Falls with Chobe National Park
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Splendors of South Africa & Victoria Falls with Chobe National Park

By Globus
none
4.7/5 Excellent
100+ reviews
Small Group Tour
Why we love them
Despite being one of the most established names in the travel business, they continue to innovate and offer new top-notch experiences.
Lodging level
Premium - 4 star
Physical level
Very Easy
Trip pace
Balanced schedule

Visits

Cape Town, Chobe National Park, Johannesburg, Kruger National Park, Okavango Delta, Victoria Falls

Highlights

  • Cape town: Guided walking tour of Cape Town’s highlights and the colorful Bo-Kaap area; visit the Bo-Kaap Museum, Cape Point Nature Reserve, and a colony of African penguins; cable-car ride up Table Mountain; funicular ride to old Cape Point lighthouse
  • Kapama private game reserve: Six game drives in an open-air, 4-wheel-drive Land Rover; optional bush walk; sundowner drinks
  • Johannesburg: Guided tour of Soweto, including Mandela House; visit the Apartheid Museum
  • Victoria falls: Cruise on Zambezi River; guided walk of the falls
  • Botswana: Three game activities in Chobe National Park
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Themes

Cultural, 50 Plus

What travelers are saying

"We were able to see many different areas of Portugal and enjoy the local fare."

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$7,133
14 days From$6,069
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South Africa: From the Cape to Kruger
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South Africa: From the Cape to Kruger

By Cosmos
none
4/5 Great
100+ reviews
Group Tour
Lodging level
Standard - 3 star
Physical level
Extreme
Trip pace
Full schedule

Visits

Cape Town, Durban, Johannesburg, Knysna, Knysna, Kruger National Park, Oudtshoorn, Tsitsikamma National Park

Themes

Cultural, Safari, 50 Plus

What travelers are saying

"I would highly recommend this company and some trips to Scandinavia and Baltic. The countries are amazing, the service and our guide Ausra Paukste was really the best ever. If you wish to visit this region consider Cosmos company."

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13 days From$3,359
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Islands of the Indian Ocean
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Islands of the Indian Ocean

By Fred Olsen Cruise Lines
none
4.6/5 Excellent
100+ reviews
Small Ship Cruise
Lodging level
Premium - 4 star
Physical level
Easy
Trip pace
Flexible schedule

Highlights

  • Visit famous Pamplemousses Botanical Gardens
  • Discover Silhouette Island, the third largest island in the beautiful Seychelles archipelago.
  • Explore Antsiranana the largest city in Northern Madagascar
  • Visit Port Louis, capital of Mauritius

Themes

Cultural, Nature & Wildlife, 50 Plus, National Parks, Small Ship Cruise, Singles Travel

What travelers are saying

"everything is perfect from start to finish just back from Baltic cruise on Braemar , it was amazing."

Trip dates & details
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13 days From$2,479
Price updated 1 year+ ago
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Anonymous

Oct 2018

Provided byExodus Adventure Travels

Beautiful country, stunning scenery...

I came away from this trip with a great understanding of Sri Lanka. It is a beautiful country with stunning scenery, interesting buildings and lovely people. Our f...

Tour:  Sri Lankan Highlights

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Anonymous

Apr 2018

Provided byExodus Adventure Travels

A fantastic Trip

This was a great way to see and experience a lot of Sri Lanka in a short space of time While tracking in the Knuckle mountains we came across a tiny school in the ...

Tour:  Sri Lankan Highlights

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Anonymous

Jan 2018

Provided byExodus Adventure Travels

Sri Lankan Highlights April 2019

Exodus does an excellent job in showcasing this jewel off the tip of India. This tour gives you the highlights of Sri Lanka in a short amount of time. The itiner...

Tour:  Sri Lankan Highlights

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Anonymous

Jan 2018

Provided byExodus Adventure Travels

Wonderful Holiday

Although classed as level 1 adventure you do need to be fit. One day cycled 15kms, another climbed all 1100 steps up Lion Rock. You did not have to do these things...

Tour:  Sri Lankan Highlights

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Anonymous

Jan 2018

Provided byExodus Adventure Travels

Sri Lanka a dream holiday

A fantastic holiday. Well organised our guide Roshan was informative, helpful and very calm and he together with his team looked after us exceptionally well. A bus...

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