Remarkable East Releases New Sri Lanka Small Group Tour
Remarkable East, the small-group touring brand of The Unbound Travel Group, has announced the launch of a new immersive journey through Sri Lanka, responding to renewed interest in the destination and strong demand from Australian travellers. The 13-day itinerary, Treasures of Sri Lanka, is now open for bookings and will begin departures from September 2025.
Carefully curated, this new tour has been designed to capture the essence of Sri Lanka - a country rich in cultural heritage, natural beauty, and warm hospitality - at a time when tourism to the island is experiencing a strong resurgence.
According to recent figures from Newswire, Sri Lanka welcomed over one million visitors in the first five months of 2025, with Australia emerging as a key growth market. In May alone, nearly 5,000 Australian travellers visited the island, placing Australia among the top five inbound tourism markets for the country.
Balancing Authentic Encounters With Consumer Demand
Australia’s long-standing affection for Sri Lanka stems from the island’s unique blend of accessibility, variety, and depth. Just a ten hour flight from most Australian cities, Sri Lanka offers a diverse travel experience within a compact footprint - from UNESCO-listed ruins and ancient Buddhist sites to surf beaches, tea plantations, national parks, and lively markets.
The welcoming culture, strong English-speaking population, and broad appeal to food lovers, history buffs, wildlife enthusiasts, and beachgoers alike make it an ideal destination for both first-time visitors to Asia and returning travellers seeking something different.
“We’ve been watching Sri Lanka’s recovery closely, and now is the right time to reintroduce it to our community of travellers,” said Lincoln Harris, Managing Director of the Unbound Travel Group. “Australians have always had a natural affinity with Sri Lanka - the climate, culture, and pace of life resonate with our style of travel. With Treasures of Sri Lanka, we’ve crafted a journey that showcases the country at its best, while keeping our signature small-group approach.”
The tour follows a carefully balanced route that includes Sri Lanka’s historical heartland, diverse wildlife, colonial legacies, and cool hill country. Highlights include:
A dawn climb of Sigiriya Rock Fortress
A private jeep safari in Wilpattu National Park, home to leopards, elephants, and sloth bears
Time in the sacred city of Anuradhapura and the lesser-visited Polonnaruwa
A scenic rail journey from Nanu Oya to Haputale through the tea plantations
Guided walk through Galle Fort with a local expert
Visits to rural villages, with tuk-tuk rides and home-cooked meals
Stays in boutique accommodation, from converted manor houses to eco-lodges
Limited to a maximum of 12 guests per departure, Treasures of Sri Lanka is ideal for travellers seeking access, authenticity, and insight. It is also well suited to those who prefer not to organise their own trip but value comfort and cultural depth over typical large-group sightseeing.
“Our itineraries are built around genuine connection - not only to the places we visit but to the people who live there,” said Harris. “This tour offers the kind of meaningful, unhurried travel that’s harder to come by in a mainstream setting.”
The tour is priced from AUD $7,080 per person, twin share. Inclusions cover accommodation, most meals, transport, entrance fees, tips, and all guided experiences. Departures are now open for booking through the Remarkable East website and selected partner agents.