$2495—Sri Lanka: 12-day, 2-safari tour w/$1300 flight credit
Leopards, Lion Rock, tea country & colonial Galle on a 12-day tour, with up to $1300 towards flights
Why We Love This Deal
Sri Lanka packs leopards, tea country and ancient kingdoms into one compact island. This 12-day tour covers the lot, from palm-fringed beaches to misty hill country. Wander the ramparts of UNESCO-listed Galle Fort after a boat ride to Cinnamon Island. Search for elusive leopards on a sunset game drive in Yala National Park*. Then ride the scenic train from Ella through rolling tea plantations and waterfalls*. In Kandy, a traditional cultural performance caps a tour of the old Hill Capital. Climb Sigiriya’s Lion Rock, then join a private jeep safari to see Minneriya’s gathering elephants. A Sri Lankan cooking demonstration and lunch overlooking the paddy fields round out the flavours.
Travelzoo members enjoy exclusive savings of up to $500 per person, with prices from just $2495. Plus, get $800 more flight credit than the public offer. At $1300, that's enough to cover return airfares on most departures.
What's included
- Airfare credit up to $1300 per person, to be used towards flights with Sri Lankan Airlines, Singapore Airlines, Malaysia Airlines or Cathay Pacific
- 11 nights in 3- and 4-star hotels
- Breakfast daily, 1 cooking demonstration with lunch, 1 dinner
- Scenic Train ride
- Safari drives in Yala and Minneriya national parks
- Dedicated private transportation throughout
- Fully escorted by an English-speaking guide throughout
- Incredible sightseeing including entry fees as per itinerary
When
The featured $2495 per person fare is valid for travel on 5, 12, 19 and 26 September; and 3 and 17 October 2027.
The offer also applies to 55 other departures from 14 January 2027 to 17 December 2028, starting from an additional $200pp.
Book by 18 November 2026.
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Holiday snapshot
Australia* - Colombo - Kalutara - Galle - Yala National Park - Nine Arch Bridge - Haputale - Ella - Nuwara Eliya - Kandy - Dambulla Cave - Minneriya National Park - Sigiriya - Polonnaruwa - Negombo - Australia*
Itinerary highlights
Your adventure begins in Colombo, an old port city with a colonial past. Meet your group and explore its colonial streets and neo-Baroque National Museum.
Afternoon sea breezes greet you in Kalutara on the south-west coast. Enjoy the evening relaxing by the beach.
A boat ride on the Madu River leads to Cinnamon Island before you reach Galle. Walk the ramparts of its UNESCO-listed fort, shaped by three colonial powers.
Head back to the beachside comfort of Kalutara for another night by the sea.
The wild south awaits in Yala National Park, one of Sri Lanka’s largest parks. A late afternoon game drive offers the chance to spot the rare leopard.
After a stop in Ella, Nine Arch Bridge curves through lush green hills. Known as the Bridge in the Sky, it’s a fine example of colonial-era railway building.
Cool mountain air welcomes you to Haputale, perched high in the hills. Settle in for two nights among the tea estates.
This afternoon, board the scenic train at Ella for a journey through rolling tea country. Waterfalls and plantations drift past your window.
Return to the misty hills of Haputale for a peaceful evening.
Waterfalls line the road to Nuwara Eliya, the heart of tea country. Follow the leaf from plantation to cup on a tea factory visit.
The old Hill Capital, Kandy, sits beside a tranquil lake. Explore the UNESCO-listed city, then enjoy a traditional cultural performance.
More than 150 Buddha images fill the walls and ceilings of Dambulla Cave. Next, breathe in the aromas of a Spice Garden in Matale.
Board an exclusively private jeep in Minneriya National Park to watch for gathering elephants. In the dry season, hundreds may assemble around the Minneriya Tank.
The iconic Lion Rock rises above Sigiriya, your base for two nights. Tonight, a group dinner celebrates your new friendships.
Rise early to climb Sigiriya’s rock fortress, a UNESCO-listed fifth-century citadel. Then enjoy a cooking demonstration and Sri Lankan lunch overlooking the paddy fields.
Wander the medieval ruins of Polonnaruwa this afternoon. This UNESCO-listed city was Sri Lanka’s capital for over two centuries.
Return to Sigiriya this evening after an unforgettable day of ancient wonders.
The coast calls again in Negombo, with an afternoon free to relax by the pool. Before heading home, visit Lellama, the island’s second-largest fish market.