A group trip to Sri Lanka, Sri Lanka
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Beaches, tea hills, safari and ruins in one small island. Two monsoons, so timing matters. Best months for a group: December, January and February. Our estimate for three nights in January is about £570 each from London, flights plus a share of the bed.
When to go
Sri Lanka is in season for a group in December, January and February, the months we would pick first. Average daytime highs are 31°C in December, 31°C in January and 32°C in February. Outside those months it can still work, it is simply what our catalogue rates highest for a trip with friends.
What it costs from five cities
Our estimate for one person in a group of four sharing one place for three nights in January, in pounds. Every figure here is an estimate from the same pricing annamo uses on the shortlist. Before anyone books, annamo checks real fares for your own dates from every home city.
| From | Total | Flight, return | Bed |
|---|---|---|---|
| London | About £570 each | Flight £395, usually £275 to £575 | Bed and a share of a hire car £175 |
| Paris | About £680 each | Flight £505, usually £350 to £735 | Bed and a share of a hire car £175 |
| Barcelona | About £590 each | Flight £415, usually £290 to £605 | Bed and a share of a hire car £175 |
| Milan | About £520 each | Flight £345, usually £240 to £505 | Bed and a share of a hire car £175 |
| Amsterdam | About £830 each | Flight £655, usually £455 to £950 | Bed and a share of a hire car £175 |
Our estimate Flights from our flight model, fitted on 6,159 real fares up to 4 October 2026. The usual range is where two real fares in three land: 70 to 145 per cent of the model figure, or the spread of real fares on the route where we have them. Beds from our bed model for the price level of the place. Not a quote.
What Sri Lanka is good for
- Beaches: excellent (5 out of 5)
- Nature: excellent (5 out of 5)
- Adventure: very good (4 out of 5)
- Culture: very good (4 out of 5)
- Food: very good (4 out of 5)
- Wellness and spas: good (3 out of 5)
Things people go for:
- Tea country train
- Leopard safari
- South coast surf
Who it suits
- Friends who travel to eat well and wander
- A group that wants sun and time by the sea
- Active groups who want walks, hikes or time on the water
Getting there
The airport is CMB. Everything starts a long drive from the airport. Most groups hire a driver.
FAQ
How much does a group trip to Sri Lanka cost?
Our estimate is about £570 each from London for three nights in January, flights plus a share of one place for a group of four. It is an estimate, not a quote, so check real prices before anyone books.
When is the best time to go to Sri Lanka with friends?
December, January and February suit a group best by our reckoning, with average daytime highs of 31°C in December, 31°C in January and 32°C in February.
How do you get from the airport to Sri Lanka?
Everything starts a long drive from the airport. Most groups hire a driver.