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Activity Holidays in Sri Lanka

Overview

Stunning food, postcard-perfect, golden sand beaches, lush jungles and misty hills crisscrossed with colonial-era train tracks, charming towns and beautiful little villages where time seems to stand still, expect all this and some of the warmest, most welcoming hospitality you’ll receive anywhere in the world on a Sri Lanka holiday with Not In The Guidebooks.

On a Sri Lankan wildlife holiday with Not In The Guidebooks, you can search for elephants, buffalo, sloth bears and leopards in the dense jungles of Wasgamuwa National park, before spending time unwinding on the golden-sand beaches of Tangalle. Get off the beaten track as you visit small, rural villages in the midst of tea country, watch the lush green hills flash by on scenic train journeys and get a true taste of authentic Sri Lankan culture.

On your Sri Lankan adventure holiday, you’ll stay in beautiful, unique accommodation such as eco-farms with a focus on protecting and restoring the local environment, wildlife lodges in the heart of beautiful national parks, and colonial hillside bungalows, all bursting with character and making each of your stops on your tour truly unforgettable.

Inland the scene is luminous green. Lush expanses of carefully tended paddy fields stretch between palm-dominated jungle beneath which sit village homes and Buddhist temples fringed by bright white parapet walls. Guided bicycle rides are the best way to explore the narrow back lanes and bunds of this serene inland wildlife-filled hinterland, and kayaks can also be taken out to explore the narrow canals and waterways of this verdant scene. Further inland, there are rainforests to discover, temples to visit and tea estates to encounter.

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  • Sri Lanka: Immersive Tour

    10 Nights / 11 Days Sri Lanka

    Discover the very best of Sri Lanka, one of the most beautiful travel destinations on earth where you are guaranteed a w..

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  • Sri Lanka: Country and Coast

    12 Nights / 13 Days Sri Lanka

    See the very best of Sri Lanka on this incredible immersive trip that combines the cultural triangle, hill country, tea ..

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  • Ultimate Sri Lanka Off the Beaten Track

    14 nights / 15 days Sri Lanka

    This adventure is perfect for couples or families with older children who want to explore Sri Lanka in a truly authentic..

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    £3415 per person
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  • Sri Lanka Tea Country and Trains

    3 Nights Sri Lanka

    Sri Lanka's Tea Country is up there with some of the fascinating sights the country has to offer. It's lush, green plant..

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    £855 per person
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  • Hill Country Hike

    3 Nights Sri Lanka

    Sri Lanka’s hill country is truly beautiful. It has a variety of different ecosystems co-existing. From tea plantation..

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    £793 per person
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    • Sri Lanka: Immersive Tour

      10 Nights / 11 Days Sri Lanka

      Discover the very best of Sri Lanka, one of the most beautiful travel destinations on earth where you are guaranteed a w..

      Price from

      £1560 per person
      Take me there

    • Sri Lanka: Country and Coast

      12 Nights / 13 Days Sri Lanka

      See the very best of Sri Lanka on this incredible immersive trip that combines the cultural triangle, hill country, tea ..

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      £1751 per person
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    • Ultimate Sri Lanka Off the Beaten Track

      14 nights / 15 days Sri Lanka

      This adventure is perfect for couples or families with older children who want to explore Sri Lanka in a truly authentic..

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      £3415 per person
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    • Sri Lanka Tea Country and Trains

      3 Nights Central Province

      Sri Lanka's Tea Country is up there with some of the fascinating sights the country has to offer. It's lush, green plant..

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      £855 per person
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    • Hill Country Hike

      3 Nights Central Province

      Sri Lanka’s hill country is truly beautiful. It has a variety of different ecosystems co-existing. From tea plantation..

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      £793 per person
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    Best Time to Visit Sri Lanka

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    • The dry periods in Sri Lanka are split by area with December to March being the best period for the west and south coast and the Hill Country
    • The southwest monsoon affects the south and west coasts as well as the hill country between April and September
    • Temperatures are relatively consistent year round (26-32°C) all around the island, especially around the coast
    • Traditionally Sri Lanka sees most visitors from December to March but there is never a bad time to visit. February is my favourite month and January is a great time to be in Galle for the Literary Festival

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    We ensure that communities benefit from our visit.

    We ensure that communities benefit from our visit.

    • In many cases, less than 10% of the money spent on a holiday actually ends up in the pockets of the local community. Tourism leakage is a serious problem, and it means many people are not able to reap the benefits of the tourism happening in their own back yard. We work with small, local suppliers and ensure that they receive a fair amount for every holiday we sell.

    We protect the environments we visit.

    We protect the environments we visit.

     

     

    • The climate is changing, and the travel industry is a key frontier in this battle. On the one hand, pollution from travel, erosion from over-tourism, and waste from careless travelling can make the problem much worse. But on the other hand, travel affords unique opportunities to help people connect with the natural environment in a close-up, personal way, and support locals in protecting their local environment. We are committed to offering experiences that match our sustainability criteria.

    We educate and provide guidance to travellers, hosts and agents.

    We educate and provide guidance to travellers, hosts and agents.

    • Travel can help build a better world, but it has to be done properly. We are not just finding experiences that are better for local communities and better for the planet. We are committed to helping everyone travel better. From the moment they book with us until the moment they arrive home, we actively help our travellers with resources and guidance. This helps them travel more mindfully, and ultimately, offers a deeper, more rewarding experience.

    Best Places to Visit

    Galle

    Galle is the beating heart of the Southern Province, known for it’s beautiful Dutch architecture s

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    Central Province

    The Central Province of Sri Lanka is famous for it’s stunning mountainous terrain, tea plantations

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    Central Province

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    Yala

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