Sri Lanka Budget Tours & Travel Packages 2025/2026

Our 54 most popular Sri Lanka Budget trips. Compare tour itineraries from 26 tour companies. 487 reviews. 4.7/5 avg rating.

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Kerala and Maldives Adventure
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4.5/5 Excellent
100+ reviews
Small Group Tour
Lodging level
Basic - 2 star
Physical level
Moderate
Trip pace
Flexible schedule

Visits

Kochi

Highlights

  • Succumb to the languid pace of South India life at beach side resorts
  • Take in the iconic backwaters of Alleppey by kayak
  • Uncover historic Kochi and its colonial architecture
  • Unwind with 5 nights aboard an authentic dhoni as you cruise the Maldives
  • Explore the rich mangrove ecosystems of Paravur

Themes

Cultural, Cycling & Biking, Sailing, Rafting, Kayaking, Canoeing, Small Ship Cruise, Eco, Sustainable & Green Travel

What travelers are saying

"Our group of four, were very well supported by an experienced group of Nepali guides, cook, kitchen boys and porters. Our leader – Bir Singh – was exceptional. He ensured everything went smoothly, from recommending “fleecy buffs”, dispensing medication, answering endless questions, to estimating the severity of earthquakes. He offered endless reassurance, always with a smile."

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Teardrop Isle - 5 Days
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4.7/5 Excellent
100+ reviews
Operator does not provide
Lodging level
Standard - 3 star
Physical level
Easy
Trip pace
Balanced schedule

Visits

Colombo, Kandy, Polonnaruwa, Sigiriya

Highlights

  • Polonnaruwa - Explore the remarkable ruins of the ancient capital city of Ceylon
  • Sigiriya - Climb to the top of the iconic 5th century Lion Rock fortress and see the Heavenly Maidens
  • Dambulla Rock Temples - Visit the largest, best-preserved cave-temple complex in Sri Lanka
  • Colombo - Enjoy a guided tour of the city including the Old Fort area and impressive Gangaramaya Temple
  • Kandy - Take in the highlights of Kandy including the famous Temple of the Tooth, enjoy a tuk tuk ride and watch a cultural performance
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Themes

Cultural

What travelers are saying

"Over all fantastic Excellent service, great prices, superb tours, brilliant customer service, highly recommended"

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Taste of Italy
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4.1/5 Great
69 reviews
Small Group Tour
Lodging level
Standard - 3 star
Physical level
Easy
Trip pace
Full schedule

Visits

Cinque Terre, Florence, Lake Garda, Pisa, Rome, Siena, Tuscany, Venice

Highlights

  • Walking tours of Rome andFlorence with expert local guidesPhoto stop at the Leaning tower of PisaFree days to explore Venice and TuscanyExperience San Gimignano
  • Siena & Cinque Terre

Themes

Cultural

What travelers are saying

"Hilariously bad support from outsourced call centers. They flat out bs you making up answers. They did not actually book all the hotels stated in the tour so there were some last minute changes that were very disruptive. The bus was missing luggage liners in the shelf above the seats so stuff was falling out while driving and I was hit by a heavy laptop bag."

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Italy Explorer
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4.1/5 Great
69 reviews
Small Group Tour
Lodging level
Standard - 3 star
Physical level
Easy
Trip pace
Full schedule

Visits

Agrigento, Alberobello , Cinque Terre, Florence, Lake Garda, Matera, Mount Etna, Pantheon, Pisa, Rome, Sicily, Siena, Sorrento, Tuscany, Venice

Highlights

  • Walking tour of Rome & Florence with expert local guidesExplore Cinque Terre and the ruins of ancient PompeiiFree days to explore Venice
  • Tuscany
  • Sorrento& SicilySee the Trulli houses of Alberobello
  • take a photo with the Leaning Tower of Pisa

Themes

Cultural

What travelers are saying

"Hilariously bad support from outsourced call centers. They flat out bs you making up answers. They did not actually book all the hotels stated in the tour so there were some last minute changes that were very disruptive. The bus was missing luggage liners in the shelf above the seats so stuff was falling out while driving and I was hit by a heavy laptop bag."

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Holiday Voyage: From Africa to Asia
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4.3/5 Great
100+ reviews
Group Tour
Lodging level
Standard - 3 star
Physical level
Moderate
Trip pace
Balanced schedule

Highlights

  • At Nairobi’s Giraffe Center, hear from staff about efforts to restore the population of the endangered Rothschild’s giraffe.
  • Go island hopping in the Seychelles, from the endemic vegetation of granite-peaked Mahé to Praslin National Park and breathtaking La Digue.
  • Explore the Sri Lankan cities of Galle and Colombo, including the latter’s colorful Pettah Bazaar and Asokaramaya Buddhist temple.

Themes

Nature & Wildlife, 50 Plus, Sailing, Education / Learning, National Parks

What travelers are saying

"When I signed up for the Wonders of Costa Rica at a slower pace. The hotel listed in the itinerary for day 8&9 was a 4 star hotel on the beach called the Punta Leona. I'm not sure when but Road Scholar changed the Punta Leona hotel for the 3 star Villa Lapis Jungle hotel. I was shocked when we drove up to this dump. Others in the group wanted to leave and find another hotel. I had black bugs under that shower mat and the shower did not drain, Spiders on the wall and roaches coming out of the cracked in the bathroom. The bed was a thin mattress on a board and was hard as a rock. The food they put out was covered with a wrap but 15 minutes after the plastic wrap was removed it was covered with fruit flies. I passed on the open food bowls. The walls were real thin and the neighbors were real noisy until 11:30 pm. Others in the group complained about the late night noise, spiders and toilet seat being broken. I'm not sure where this place gets 3 stars. After I saw the roaches, I give it a 1 star. Road Scholar put us up in beautiful hotels and then they take us here. You can do better than this Road Scholar. The end the story, Road Scholar customer service called me about my concern and said they have never used the Punta Leona, (I sent her my itinerary that said PUNTA LEONA). She also said they haven't had any complaints about this Villa Lapis dump. After her call, I'm not sure if I'll ever travel with Road Scholar again. Enough said...."

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Road Scholar World Academy Semester 2: West from Asia to Europe
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4.3/5 Great
100+ reviews
Large Ship Cruise
Lodging level
Standard - 3 star
Physical level
Moderate
Trip pace
Flexible schedule

Highlights

  • Experience an unforgettable voyage from Singapore to England along the famed Suez Canal route.
  • Explore wonders including the temples of Bali, the rock-cut city of Petra and Pompeii.
  • For the first time, Road Scholar World Academy takes place aboard Holland America Line’s elegant ms Rotterdam.

Themes

Cultural, 50 Plus, Education / Learning, Small Ship Cruise, Around The World

What travelers are saying

"When I signed up for the Wonders of Costa Rica at a slower pace. The hotel listed in the itinerary for day 8&9 was a 4 star hotel on the beach called the Punta Leona. I'm not sure when but Road Scholar changed the Punta Leona hotel for the 3 star Villa Lapis Jungle hotel. I was shocked when we drove up to this dump. Others in the group wanted to leave and find another hotel. I had black bugs under that shower mat and the shower did not drain, Spiders on the wall and roaches coming out of the cracked in the bathroom. The bed was a thin mattress on a board and was hard as a rock. The food they put out was covered with a wrap but 15 minutes after the plastic wrap was removed it was covered with fruit flies. I passed on the open food bowls. The walls were real thin and the neighbors were real noisy until 11:30 pm. Others in the group complained about the late night noise, spiders and toilet seat being broken. I'm not sure where this place gets 3 stars. After I saw the roaches, I give it a 1 star. Road Scholar put us up in beautiful hotels and then they take us here. You can do better than this Road Scholar. The end the story, Road Scholar customer service called me about my concern and said they have never used the Punta Leona, (I sent her my itinerary that said PUNTA LEONA). She also said they haven't had any complaints about this Villa Lapis dump. After her call, I'm not sure if I'll ever travel with Road Scholar again. Enough said...."

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Italian Delights
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4.1/5 Great
69 reviews
Operator does not provide
Lodging level
Standard - 3 star
Physical level
Easy

Themes

Cultural

What travelers are saying

"Hilariously bad support from outsourced call centers. They flat out bs you making up answers. They did not actually book all the hotels stated in the tour so there were some last minute changes that were very disruptive. The bus was missing luggage liners in the shelf above the seats so stuff was falling out while driving and I was hit by a heavy laptop bag."

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Sri Lanka Spice Trails
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4.9/5 Excellent
35 reviews
Small Group Tour
Lodging level
Standard - 3 star
Physical level
Strenuous
Trip pace
Balanced schedule

Themes

Cultural, Cycling & Biking

What travelers are saying

"Very good company"

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Anonymous

Oct 2018

Provided byExodus Travels

The Best So Far!

A fairly challenging cycle tour of Sri Lanka, taking in some of the culture, wild life and sites and sounds. Completing a 2,300m climbing day through the tea planta...

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Anonymous

Oct 2018

Provided byExodus Travels

Amazing - highly recommend!

I would highly recommend this tour of Sri Lanka. It was a fantastic way to see the real Sri Lanka and get to meet the local people and see how they live their live...

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Anonymous

Oct 2018

Provided byExodus Travels

Excellent

Challenging cycling, interesting and varied, excellent guide Achieving the climb to the Hill station Excellent Well organised Always professional and extremely hel...

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Anonymous

Oct 2018

Provided byExodus Travels

Review

Best Exodus tour yet Personalized attention from Exodus staff Best yet Don't consider travelling with Exodus if it cancels Cuba tours for political reasons - as...

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Anonymous

Oct 2018

Provided byExodus Travels

Sri Lanka a must

Exodus lived up to expectations .Using local guides ,making sure our money went into local community,giving us an individual holiday. The guide was on duty 24hours ...

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