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- Mango Vacations
- In-depth Cultural
- Immerse yourself in rich history and local traditions
- Group Tour
- Join a group and forge lifelong friendships
- Fully Guided
- An experienced guide will be with you for the entire tour
- Guided in English, German
- Group Size 1 - 15
- Age range 1 to 99
Places You’ll See

Highlights
- Explore ancient Dambulla Cave Temples
- Visit the Temple of the Tooth in Kandy
- Tour a tea estate in Nuwara Eliya
- Go on a wildlife safari in Yala National Park
- Watch whales in the waters of Mirissa
Itinerary
- Introduction
- Day 1 Wel come to Sri Lanka
- Day 2 Sigiriya
- Day 3 Kandy
- Day 4 Nuwara Elliya
- Day 5 Udawalawe National Park
- Day 6 Mirissa/ Unawatuna Beach
- Day 7 Colombo City tour
- Day 8 departure
What's Included
- Accommodation
- Guide
- Meals
- Additional Services
- Transport
- Free eSIMTourRadar offers the lead traveler (the person who booked) a free 1GB eSIM for the trip. The eSIM is redeemable only through the TourRadar app 72 hours before departure.
What's Not Included
- Additional Services
Where You'll Stay
Pegasus Reef Hotel, Wattala.
Hotelday 1Upgrade AvailableJetwing Blue, Negombo.
Hotelday 1Upgrade AvailableChristima Residence, Negombo.
Hotelday 1Upgrade AvailableHotel Cassendra, Kandy
Hotelday 2Upgrade AvailableHotel Topaz, Kandy
Hotelday 2Upgrade AvailableThe Grand Kandyan, Kandy.
Hotelday 2Upgrade AvailableSeasons Villa, Nuwara Eliya
Villaday 3Upgrade AvailableGalway Heights Hotel, Nuwara Eliya.
Hotelday 3Upgrade AvailableAraliya Green City, Nuwara Eliya.
Hotelday 3Upgrade AvailableElla Flower Garden Resort
Hotelday 4Upgrade Available02 Ella
Hotelday 4Upgrade Available98 Acres Resort & Spa, Ella.
Hotelday 4Upgrade AvailableChaarya Resort & Spa
Hotelday 5Upgrade AvailableDoubleTree by Hilton Weerawila Rajawarna Resort
Hotelday 5Upgrade AvailableKithala Resort - Yala, Tissamaharama
Hotelday 5Upgrade AvailableRandiya Sea View Hotel, Mirissa.
Hotelday 6Upgrade AvailableWeligama Bay Marriott Resort & Spa
Hotelday 6Upgrade AvailableThe Steuart by Citrus, Colombo.
Hotelday 7Upgrade AvailableGalle Face Hotel, Colombo
Hotelday 7Upgrade AvailableCinnamon Lakeside Colombo
Hotelday 7Upgrade Available
Adventure Type
- Group AdventuresJoin a group and forge lifelong friendships.What to expect
- Group of 15 travelers max.
- Fast booking confirmation
- Carefully planned itineraries
- Travel with like-minded people
- Personalized AdventuresCustomize an existing itinerary or create your own.What to expect
- Travel with your own group of min. 1 travelers
- Choose your preferred dates and duration
- Upgrade your accommodation
- Customize the itineraries
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Mango Vacations
Number of tours
19
Age Range
1 to 99 years old
Response time
12 hours
Response rate
100%
Discover the Wonders of Sri Lanka with Mango Vacations Sri Lanka is one of...
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- Overall RatingExcellent
- ItineraryExcellent
- GuideExcellent
- TransportExcellent
- AccommodationExcellent
- FoodExcellent
- JRjean· April 29th, 2025Hasanka, our driver was excellent. Great driving, flexible, and very kind and thoughtful. I liked the itinerary overall and if there was something specific I didn’t want to visit, he had alternative suggestions. I really loved the safaris, my favourite! The trip up to the tea hills was beautiful. Almost all of the hotels chosen were very good. Everything went smoothly. I highly recommend this tour.Show moreMango Vacations commented on this reviewHi, Thank you so much for taking your valuable time to give us an excellent review about your tour in SriLanka. We really value it and appreciat it.our goal is to offer our clients unforgettable travel expirence with no mistakes. We are more than happy... Show moreTrip date: April 2025
- TRTony· March 15th, 2025We are in the final days of our 18 day holiday in Sri Lanka organised by Mango Vacations. It was a bespoke package with 8 days touring the central and southern part of the island and then 10 days at a beach side hotel. This has been a truly unforgettable experience. From our first contact with Mr Nadeeka, owner of Mango Vacations, we have been impressed with the desire to meet our needs and communications throughout have been excellent. We stayed in 4 star hotels during the first part of the holiday and during the final beach part at the 5 star Occidental Eden Beruwala. All have been excellent with such nice, friendly and helpful staff. The first part included historical visits, two safaris, climbing Lions Rock, a tea factory, 3 1/2 hour train ride and several fascinating temples including the famous Buddhist temple in Kandy. We were blessed to have Vishwa Lakshan as our driver and guide for the first part of the holiday. Vishwa is a true star, he made our first week so enjoyable, interesting and fun. He is an excellent safe driver, his English excellent and his knowledge unmatched. He is even an excellent photographer using our camera much better than us! He seemed to have friends or contacts everywhere we went so knew how to navigate queues, the best currency rates, shops and where to eat etc. He had previously looked after our son’s family last summer who recommended him to us. Indeed they are returning this summer when Vishwa will again be their driver and guide. This was our Golden Wedding Anniversary holiday, thank you Mango Vacations, Mr Nadeeka and Vishwa for making it so special and memorable. A thank you also to the friendly people of Sri Lanka and your beautiful island.Show moreTrip date: March 2025
- SSSelina· March 4th, 2025Very enjoyable trip. Very well organised by our tour guide Samantha accompanied by our very good driver Lochana. We visited many highlights of Sri Lanka, fully in line with my expectations and had a great holiday.Show moreTrip date: February 2025
- TTTina· March 3rd, 2025I had a nice time during the tour. Our guide Samantha made sure the tour was to our liking and Lochana drove us everywhere safely despite the crazy Sri Lankan traffic ;) They took good care of us and it was always important to them that we were happy. There were only 3 people on the tour and we could decide what was important to us and the guides were very flexible. They offered us different options and very interesting stops and activities. The hotels we slept in were all amazing and all our lunch breaks were in great restaurants. Just as an info for other travellers: I have personally underestimated the distances we were driving. We spent a lot of time in the car to see everything on the itinerary. I also thought one safari would have been enough. Thanks to Mango Vacations, Samantha and Lochana for an eventful holiday and a great experience! :)Show moreMango Vacations commented on this reviewHi, Thank you so much for taking your valuable time to give us an excellent review about your tour in SriLanka. We really value it and appreciat it.our goal is to offer our clients unforgettable travel expirence with no mistakes. We are more than happy... Show moreTrip date: February 2025
- JOJulie· February 24th, 2025The start of the trip was a bit confusing with a request from the company to start a day later so other people could join and then the itinerary swapped and changed a bit with some things getting missed off. However the company were great and gave me an extra nights accommodation and got me to Colombo for an early morning train to the north that I had booked and couldn't change, The tour guide Samantha and driver Luchano were lovely and extremely accommodating. They flexed with what we wanted to do and no request was too much. The hotels we were put up in were just beautiful and when we had a slight problem with one of the hotel rooms Samantha hit it changed the next morning.compared to slot if other companies it was great value for money as far as I am concerned. Only thing to note that though described as so yours its for couples too and the price advertised seemed to go up when I put in just one person. That said would definitely use them again. Really enjoyed it.Show moreMango Vacations commented on this reviewHi, Thank you so much for taking your valuable time to give us an excellent review about your tour in SriLanka. We really value it and appreciat it.our goal is to offer our clients unforgettable travel expirence with no mistakes. We are more than happy... Show moreTrip date: February 2025
- TC· February 17th, 2025A Disappointing and Unfair Experience – Beware I don’t normally write reviews like this, but I feel it’s important to share my experience so that future travelers can make informed decisions. I believe it’s only right to give an honest and accurate account of what happened, as a warning and guide for anyone considering this tour. I booked the Sri Lanka Solo Journey Group tour with Mango Vacations through TourRadar as a birthday vacation, expecting a smooth and well-organized experience. Unfortunately, what I encountered was a series of unexpected changes that left me feeling frustrated, isolated, and unfairly treated. Everything seemed fine when I paid in full and received confirmation for my chosen departure date. However, just one week before the tour, I was suddenly told that my itinerary had changed. I was given three choices: accept a revised itinerary, pay extra for a private tour, or cancel and lose my flight and vacation plans. With just one week left, it was too short for me to replan my birthday trip, so I accepted the revised itinerary by Mango Vacations. It felt like I was backed into a corner with no good option. Once the tour started, the unfair treatment continued. On multiple occasions, I was separated from the rest of the group and placed in different accommodations—sometimes in noticeably lower-quality rooms, sometimes in completely different hotels altogether. At one point, I was put in a cold, unheated room in a separate building while others stayed in the main hotel. Another time, I was abruptly told upon arrival that I would be staying elsewhere, only to end up in a hotel with no blinds, no air-conditioning, and loud construction noise. When I raised my concerns, I was moved again—but to an even cheaper place. What made this situation even worse is that the hotel arrangements were never pre-made known to me. I had no prior notice of these changes, which left me feeling misled and unprepared. As far as I’m concerned, a comparison of my revised itinerary with other group members showed no indication of any difference in hotel accommodations. It felt like I was treated as second-class when I shouldn’t have been. The most upsetting part was when the company justified all of this by saying that I had “underpaid” for the tour and that they were making a loss on my booking. This was incredibly unfair—I had booked and paid in full, just like any other customer. If my payment was an issue, why was I allowed to book in the first place? Instead of delivering the experience I was promised, I was made to feel like a burden and treated as if I didn’t deserve the same quality of service as the rest of the group. By the end of the trip, I had lost trust in the company. While the guide tried to offer a city tour as a goodwill gesture—which was actually supposed to be part of the original itinerary but was removed from the revised one—I rejected the offer because by then, I had lost all interest in engaging further with the company. I also question whether this tour is actually capable of running daily as advertised. If Mango Vacations does not have the resources to operate this as a real daily tour, then why is it still being advertised that way? Did TourRadar even do a proper background check on this operator? As for TourRadar, they have been keeping silent. They claim it’s still under investigation, but their inaction only adds to the weight of this sad, unjust experience. As for Mr. Nadeeka of Mango Vacations, who justified all this by saying I “underpaid”, don’t you dare to reply and discredit this. Well, if you still show no remorse at all, and it is 100% customer fault, then I hope Sri Lanka is a country that truly believes in Karma. The guide and driver were nice people though. You can sense when people are genuine. That’s why I tipped both of them anyhow—especially the driver. On the way to the airport, the mood was somber. I gave him all the rupees I had left—this included the amount people had paid me for a group dinner the previous nights and all the cash I had withdrawn earlier. I wish I will never see a Sri Lankan rupee again.Show moreTrip date: February 2025
- AKAdam· January 12th, 2025It was a wonderful adventure travelling through Sri Lanka with fellow travellers and our fantastic tour guide KESHARA who showed us his beautiful country and even invited us to his family home for dinner 🥘 🍚 The itinerary included all the main attractions on the way and the stay at San Francesco cottage in Nuwara Eliya was one of the highlights!Show moreMango Vacations commented on this reviewHi, Thank you so much for taking your valuable time to give us an excellent review about your tour in SriLanka. We really value it and appreciat it.our goal is to offer our clients unforgettable travel expirence with no mistakes. We are more than happy... Show moreTrip date: December 2024
- Suzana· December 21st, 2024Keshara was an incredibly helpful, kind, friendly and knowledgeable guide who made this an amazing tour. He never hesitates to assist you in every situation even beyond what is required from a tour guide. Sri Lanka is a beautiful country and our trip was jampacked with memorable experiences. My fellow travelers on the tour were also lovely people making this a great experience overall.Show moreMango Vacations commented on this reviewHi, Thank you so much for taking your valuable time to give us an excellent review about your tour in SriLanka. We really value it and appreciat it.our goal is to offer our clients unforgettable travel expirence with no mistakes. We are more than happy... Show moreTrip date: December 2024
- Loretta· October 28th, 2024Had a fantastic time in Sri Lanka . Saw so much!! Leopards, whales, beautiful landmarks and amazing scenery. My guide and driver were so amazing and couldn’t do enough to make my holiday as special as it could be . Thank you Thili my guide and pavi my driver you were amazing ! Always on time advised us on best places to eat , They both joined us the trips, They where so patient and we had a lot of laughs 🤣🤣Show moreMango Vacations commented on this reviewHi, Thank you so much for taking your valuable time to give us an excellent review about your tour in SriLanka. We really value it and appreciat it.our goal is to offer our clients unforgettable travel expirence with no mistakes. We are more than happy... Show moreTrip date: October 2024
- CLCharlotte· October 19th, 2024I recently completed the 8-day solo backpackers tour around Sri Lanka with my guide, Hasanka, and it was an unforgettable experience! The tour was meticulously planned, taking me to all the must-see spots across this beautiful country. Hasanka went above and beyond to ensure everything was perfect. His warm, friendly, and considerate nature made the trip even more enjoyable. He was always attentive to my needs, and his deep knowledge of Sri Lanka’s culture and hidden gems made the experience truly special. I can’t recommend this tour or Hasanka enough! This trip exceeded all my expectations, and I can’t wait to return to explore more of Sri Lanka!Show moreTrip date: October 2024
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What our customers ask about this tour
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Kathy
Asked on May 10th, 2025I'm interested in the nine days tour, but I have seen a very disappointing review in February 2025, they mentioned that their trip was revised, they were treated unfairly, will it happen again please advise
- Mango VacationsOperator•Written May 2025
Regarding the review from February 2025, the situation stemmed from a misunderstanding related to a customized itinerary request that exceeded the original booking terms. We offered fair options within the agreed budget. At Mango Vacations, we are committed to transparent pricing, fair treatment, and delivering excellent value to every traveler. You will receive a clear and detailed itinerary, a full breakdown of inclusions, and written confirmation so there are no surprises.
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Sheila
Asked on March 12th, 2025Can I join a group on March 21 or 22 2025. I would be very happy if it would work out.
- Mango VacationsOperator•Written March 2025
We have a confirmed departure on March 21 for both 8-day and 14-day group tours, with a group size of 5 to 6 participants.
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Sheila
Traveler•Written March 2025I am very interested in the group tour from March 21 for 8 days. Can you send me the detailed itinerary? how much would it be?
- Mango VacationsOperator•Written March 2025
The tour is currently customized for 9 nights, but we can adjust it to 8 days. Total Cost (8 days): $850 USD. Room Type: Single. Meals Included: Breakfast and 3 Dinners.
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Sheila
Traveler•Written March 2025As I am only in Sri Lanka for 13 days, I would like to go to the beach for another week, so I prefer the tour for 8 days. Which attractions will I miss out on if I only do the 8-day tour instead of the 10-day tour?
- Mango VacationsOperator•Written March 2025
The 8-day tour includes: Anuradhapura UNESCO World Heritage Site, Polonnaruwa UNESCO World Heritage Site, Sigiriya Lion Rock, Dambulla Cave Temple, Temple of the Tooth, Minneriya Safari, Tea Plantation, Ramboda Waterfall, Scenic Train Ride. You will depart from the group in Ella on Day 8 to continue your journey to the South Coast beach.
- Mango VacationsOperator•Written March 2025
The only activity you will miss is the Yala National Park Safari. If you'd like to include it, we can customize a Day 9 tour to give you the opportunity to visit Yala National Park.
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Sheila
Traveler•Written March 2025Is it possible to do the 8 day tour which includes Yala National Park, Mirissa and a Colombo City tour?
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Sheila
Traveler•Written March 2025I would like to sign up for the 9-night tour. Then I would do the Yala Park with the group and then travel independently on the south coast. would that be ok?
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Sheila
Traveler•Written March 2025I will pay the $200 deposit to confirm the booking and the rest upon arrival. Is that correct?
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Sheila
Traveler•Written March 2025I am a vegetarian. Do I get a single room?
- Mango VacationsOperator•Written March 2025
Yes, Room options will be single room with breakfast and 3 dinners.
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Alfred
Asked on February 26th, 2025Is travel insurance included?
- Mango VacationsOperator•Written February 2025
Travel insurance is not included and it is recommended that travelers arrange their own insurance.
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Roger
Asked on February 16th, 2025We would like to start a tour from Kandy, Sri Lanka on February 22 and end in Colombo on February 27th. 6 nights. We are two Canadian Seniors. Is this something you could arrange?
- Mango VacationsOperator•Written February 2025
Yes definitely we can offer you the tour from 22 nd. We have confirmed departure. Please let us know if you are interested so that we can offer you the itinerary and the customize package for 6 days tour.
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Roger
Traveler•Written February 2025We would need to be picked up in Kandy on February 22 by 11:00 AM. We would need to be at the Airport in Colombo by 12:00 to 12:30 on February 27 th. We would only need 5 nights accommodation. My wife does not ride a bike.
- Mango VacationsOperator•Written February 2025
Total cost will be 450$ per person. Included: Hotels/ Breakfast and private car and guide service.
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Roger
Traveler•Written February 2025I notice on day 1 and 2 we stay at Sigiriya, even though day two you have us in Kandy. We will have been in Kandy for 7 days already so we could skip Kandy. We could spend more time at the Minneriya National Park on day 2 February 23 instead of Kandy. What do you think?
- Mango VacationsOperator•Written February 2025
Yes, We can add day 2 for Minneriya National. We can confirm the pick up at 10 am. Please inform if you would like to join a small group or a private tour.
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Taylor
Asked on February 15th, 2025I'm interested in this Sri Lanka solo journey group. But I have only 5 days for the trip so I can meet you in Negombo and pick up from there and leave after Mirissa. I will start on april 1st. Can you work this into the itinerary?
- Mango VacationsOperator•Written February 2025
Yes we can customize the trip for you fit 5 days and end in Mirissa. Please let us know if you need any further assistance.
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Louise
Asked on January 29th, 2025Would like to know if this tour will go ahead on the 8th or 9th of February, and how many people are already signed up for those dates
- Mango VacationsOperator•Written January 2025
We have confirmed departure for 08 February. Group size will be up to 3 to 4 pax
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Ruth
Asked on January 29th, 2025Can you tell me if anyone else is booked onto the Sri Lanka solo tour leaving on April 22nd? I don't want to travel on a tour where I am the only person.
- Mango VacationsOperator•Written January 2025
At the moment, we have confirmed booking on 22nd April for same tour. The group size may up to 6 pax.
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Martin
Asked on January 17th, 2025How many travelers are already booked for this adventure? I am a solo traveler and would love to travel in a group.
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Martin
Traveler•Written January 2025Can you confirm the hotel list for this departure?
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Martin
Traveler•Written January 2025Is the departure on January 23rd already guaranteed?
- Mango VacationsOperator•Written January 2025
We currently have one confirmed female traveler for the January 23rd departure.
- Mango VacationsOperator•Written January 2025
Here is the list of accommodations for this departure: Negombo: Christine Residence, Sigiriya: Sigiri Asna Nature Resort, Kandy: Senani Hotel, Nuwara Eliya: Cottage San Francisco, Ella: O2 Ella, Yala: Hotel Diva Dahara, Mirissa: Randiya Sea View
- Mango VacationsOperator•Written January 2025
Yes, the January 23rd departure is guaranteed.
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Amber
Asked on December 25th, 2024I am visiting Sri Lanka as a solo traveler. I am looking to start the tour Feb 2nd or Feb 3rd 2025, and prefer to travel with a group. Are there other travelers taking this tour on those dates that will be a part of a group?
- Mango VacationsOperator•Written December 2024
We Have confirmed depature for solo traveler on 04,05,06 Februar. Would you like to join any of above date?
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Fabiola
Asked on December 19th, 2024How can I make a payment for the tour?
- Mango VacationsOperator•Written December 2024
Payments can be made via our online booking platform. We accept various forms of payment including credit cards.
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