Experience Travel Group
Experience Travel Group
Immersive Holidays That Give Back
Experience Travel Group (ETG) was founded in 2004, borne from a love of Sri Lanka, its culture, and its people. It grew from there to offer the same philosophy of immersive holidays which give back, in India, Southeast Asia and Oman.
ETG’s holiday experiences let you genuinely connect to the people and places you visit. You’ll learn as much about yourself as you do about them. You'll tap into our unparalleled local connections to gain privileged access and exclusive experiences that reveal the fabric of each spectacular country, all while supported by our first-class guides, drivers and 24/7 in-country support in destinations across South and Southeast Asia.
Our B Corporation certification, commitment to sustainability, and 'give back' philosophy mean you can always be sure that every step you take is light. Ethical, mindful, guilt-free travel - travel done right. From beautiful boutique hotels to top-quality transport, to exceptional levels of service or just stepping away from the everyday - whatever luxury looks like to you… it’s yours.
Good to know
- Travel done right
- Immersive experiences
- Boutique service
Key information
| Destinations | Middle East, South Asia, Southeast Asia |
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| Activity | Safari, Luxury, Honeymoon, Beach, Family, Adventure, Hiking & Trekking, Active, Walking, Nature & Wildlife, Photography, Birdwatching, National Parks, Culture, Cities, Museums & Galleries, History, Culinary |
| Tour Type | Custom itinerary, Private guided tour |
Experience Travel Group Reviews
What people are saying about Experience Travel Group
Sue
22/01/2023
This was, I think, our 4th trip to SE Asia with ETG. we were happy to leave it to the specialists. You haven't let us down yet! As she had lived in Vietnam for a while, Chione was able to recommend areas which she felt would suit
us. She also made a work visit just before we were due to leave for our trip and visited the hotel we were booked into in Hanoi. We were so pleased that she realised that it would not suit us, and she was able to recommend a fantastic alternative. What a brilliant
and exciting trip. We were among the first visitors since the opening after Covid and many places were very quiet. We were welcomed warmly everywhere we went.
Roy
18/01/2023
After having arranged the itinerary we requested, James came back with some suggested alterations following his visit to Oman in December. We incorporated all these suggestions which proved to be an excellent decision. We often use
(a well-known travel agent) but on this occasion they could not meet our specific requirements. An initial phone conversation with James at ETG was very positive and we took it from there. This is not the type of holiday we would normally arrange ourselves
due to complexity. Our guide Fareed was truly excellent. We have had many guides in exotic countries around the world and he was up there with the best. A perfect gentleman. Knowledgeable, courteous, understanding - and a good off-road driver! He drove us
up into the dunes to witness a spectacular desert sunset. Oman has been a long time on our wish list and did not disappoint.
Ross
18/01/2023
Every detail was accounted for, and we felt looked after the entire journey from beginning to end. Lola was very responsive and even when on holiday, ensured Holly covered all our questions in her absence. Our chauffeur guide was
fantastic, professional, always available and smiling. Accommodated all our needs and fun at the same time. He really was a gem! The combination of all the different activities really made it special, so it's difficult to pinpoint one without the other. However,
the safari, bushwalk, the traditional dancing (arranged by the driver) and the farm visits were great. It was the trip of a lifetime, our best trip to date.
P & H
03/10/2019
We visited Sri Lanka for 18 days. It was excellent in every respect. ETG have a very close bond with the Sri Lankan people and ensure that your experience reflects daily life in this interesting country. We very much enjoyed our first visit to Sri Lanka.
Connor
30/09/2019
We have just had a wonderful family holiday, arranged by Lauren from Experience Travel Group. Our itinerary was perfect, with just the right mix of sightseeing and activities, many fabulous memories made. Our chauffeur guide was so knowledgeable and friendly, he made the whole experience thoroughly enjoyable and stress free.
Fiona C
23/04/2019
As a family of four (children aged 9 & 11) we travelled to Sri Lanka for the first time with little expectation but wow what a truly superb country to visit as a family. The Sri Lankan people are so kind & couldn't do enough for us. The whole experience from booking, flying, arriving at the airport, our driver, accomodation, excursions and even the journey home was magical and Experience Travel Group couldn't have done a better job in putting together a true family holiday of a lifetime.
Experience Travel Group tours
Big Mammals of Sri Lanka
Leopards, Elephants & Whales
| Destinations | Yala National Park, Udawalawe, Mirissa, Negombo |
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| Activity | Safari, Luxury, Beach, Family, Adventure, Active, Walking, Nature & Wildlife, Photography, Birdwatching, National Parks, Culture, Cities, Museums & Galleries, History, Culinary, Food |
| Tour Type | Custom itinerary, Private guided tour |
Luxury Family Holiday + Seaplane
A luxurious family adventure across Sri Lanka
| Destinations | Tangalle, Yala National Park, Polonnaruwa, Colombo, Kandy, Negombo, Sigiriya |
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| Activity | Luxury, Honeymoon, Beach, Family, Adventure, Hiking & Trekking, Water Sports, Kayaking, Active, Walking, Yoga, Swimming, Nature & Wildlife, Photography, Birdwatching, National Parks, Culture, Cities, History |
| Tour Type | Custom itinerary, Private guided tour |
Classic Family Holiday
Visit the ancient cities
| Destinations | Polonnaruwa, Udawalawe, Galle, Kandy |
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| Activity | Beach, Family, Adventure, Active, Cycling, Swimming, Nature & Wildlife, Photography, Birdwatching, National Parks, Culture, Cities, Museums & Galleries, History, Culinary, Food |
| Tour Type | Custom itinerary, Private guided tour |
Birds of Sri Lanka
Natural wildlife and birdwatching in Sri Lanka
| Destinations | Tangalle, Yala National Park, Colombo, Knuckles Mountain Range, Gal Oya National Park, Paramakanda Rock temple |
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| Activity | Luxury, Beach, Family, Adventure, Hiking & Trekking, Active, Walking, Cycling, Nature & Wildlife, Photography, Birdwatching, National Parks, Culture, Cities, History, Culinary, Food |
| Tour Type | Custom itinerary, Private guided tour |
Coastal Discovery
Explore Sri Lanka and relax at the beach
| Destinations | Galle, Bundala National Park, Bentota |
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| Activity | Luxury, Honeymoon, Beach, Family, Adventure, Active, Walking, Swimming, Nature & Wildlife, Photography, Birdwatching, National Parks, Culture, Cities, Museums & Galleries, History, Culinary, Food |
| Tour Type | Custom itinerary, Private guided tour |
Off The Beaten Track in Borneo
Kota Kinabalu, Sepilok and the Kinabatangan River
| Destinations | Sepilok Orangutan Sanctuary, Kota Kinabalu, Kinabatangan Wildlife Reserve, Danum Valley |
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| Activity | Family, Adventure, Caving, Hiking & Trekking, Active, Walking, Camping, Nature & Wildlife, Photography, National Parks, Culture, Indigenous Tourism |
| Tour Type | Custom itinerary, Private guided tour |
Beach and Wildlife
Explore Borneo's national parks and beaches
| Destinations | Sepilok Orangutan Sanctuary, Kota Kinabalu, Kuching, Bako National Park, Kinabatangan Wildlife Reserve, Mulu National Park, Tunku Abdul Rahman National Park |
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| Activity | Luxury, Beach, Family, Adventure, Caving, Hiking & Trekking, Active, Walking, Camping, Nature & Wildlife, Photography, Birdwatching, National Parks |
| Tour Type | Custom itinerary, Private guided tour |
Luxury, Adventure & Boutique Beach
Explore Borneo's beaches and cities
| Destinations | Borneo, Malaysia |
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| Activity | Luxury, Beach, Adventure, Caving, Water Sports, Kayaking, Canoeing, Active, Walking, Snorkelling, Swimming, Nature & Wildlife, Photography, Birdwatching, National Parks, Culture, Cities, Museums & Galleries |
| Tour Type | Custom itinerary, Private guided tour |
Borneo Trek and Climb
Climb Mount Kinabalu and experience Borneo's wildlife and culture
| Destinations | Kota Kinabalu, Kuching, Mulu National Park |
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| Activity | Beach, Adventure, Climbing, Hiking & Trekking, Water Sports, Kayaking, Active, Walking, Snorkelling, Swimming, Nature & Wildlife, Photography, Birdwatching, National Parks, Culture, Indigenous Tourism |
| Tour Type | Custom itinerary, Private guided tour |
In-Depth Borneo Adventure
Explore Borneo's jungles and beaches
| Destinations | Kota Kinabalu, Kuching, Bako National Park, Danum Valley, Mulu National Park, Tunku Abdul Rahman National Park |
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| Activity | Luxury, Beach, Family, Adventure, Caving, Climbing, Hiking & Trekking, Active, Walking, Snorkelling, Swimming, Nature & Wildlife, Photography, Birdwatching, National Parks |
| Tour Type | Custom itinerary, Private guided tour |
Borneo Highlights and Langkawi beach
15 days exploring Borneo and Peninsular Malaysia
| Destinations | Borneo, Malaysia |
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| Activity | Beach, Active, Walking, Snorkelling, Swimming, Nature & Wildlife, Photography, Birdwatching, National Parks, Culture, Cities, Museums & Galleries |
| Tour Type | Custom itinerary, Private guided tour |
Malaysia's Wildlife and Nature Encompassed
Kuala Lumpur, Kota Kinabalu and Gaya Island
| Destinations | Borneo, Malaysia |
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| Activity | Beach, Adventure, Caving, Hiking & Trekking, Water Sports, Kayaking, Active, Walking, Snorkelling, Swimming, Nature & Wildlife, Photography, Birdwatching, National Parks, Culture, Cities |
| Tour Type | Custom itinerary, Private guided tour |
The Contrasts of Malaysia
Experience wildlife and cities in Malaysia
| Destinations | Borneo, Malaysia |
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| Activity | Beach, Adventure, Water Sports, Kayaking, Active, Walking, Snorkelling, Swimming, Nature & Wildlife, Photography, Birdwatching, National Parks, Culture, Cities, Museums & Galleries, Culinary, Food |
| Tour Type | Custom itinerary, Private guided tour |
Preferred hotels
A small selection of Experience Travel Group's carefully-selected hotels. All hotels can be changed to suit your requirements and budget
Classic
The Mudhouse
Surrounded by lakes a nestled in sixty acres of forest at the foot of the Paramakanda Rock Temple lies The Mudhouse — a traditional jungle lodge that combines charming, thatched hut accommodation with a vast range of off-the-beaten-track excursions.
Classic
Gal Oya Lodge
Gal Oya Lodge is situated in the heart of the Gal Oya national park, not far from Sri Lanka’s most sizable inland body of water, Senanayake Samudraya lake, a serene body of water surrounded by forests teeming with colourful wildlife. Furnishings are handcrafted from teak and mara wood by workers in the village, and its open-plan architecture makes the most of the panoramic mountain views.
Classic
Melheim Resort
Located in Beragala at the southern edge of the hill country, Melheim Resort Sri Lanka is a quality nine-bedroom hotel with great views across the southern plains to the coast. Simple, clean and reasonably priced, all rooms have en-suite bathrooms, private balconies and commanding views, and guests can enjoy the swimming pool, mini spa and restaurant with outdoor dining.
Superior
Lake Lodge
Situated next to the Beira Lake in Colombo's city centre, Lake Lodge is a small, smart and multifunctional hotel, offering 12 spacious double rooms, fabulous views across the lake and the city beyond and a breezy open-air restaurant.
Superior
Coco Tangalla
Coco Tangalla is an intimate colonial villa situated on Tangalle beach. Decked out in black and white, this old house has been decorated in a fun and contemporary style with splashes of Sri Lankan tradition. It’s chic, compact, and very laid back here. With only six rooms, you can expect personal service, attentive staff and terrific food.
Superior
KK Beach
A contemporary beachfront hotel with stylish, modern interiors and fantastic service, KK Beach sits on a quiet beach just a 20-minute drive from Galle.
With just 10 rooms and a lovely pool, the property is wonderfully intimate. Rooms range from deluxe, suites and penthouse rooms, all with private terraces looking over the pool, palm trees and beach.
Superior
Rosyth House
Initially built in 1926, but completely refurbished in 2010, Rosyth House is an excellent addition to the range of converted planter’s bungalows that are on offer in Sri Lanka’s beautiful hill country. Situated at 1,000 feet above sea level in a working tea and rubber estate, 10 minutes from the provincial market town of Kegalle and only two and half hours from the airport, it is far more accessible than almost all of the other bungalows in the tea-growing region.
Deluxe
Ceylon Tea Trails
Tea Trails combines modern boutique luxury with the plantation bungalow experience. Surrounded by working tea estates, at an altitude of just over 5000 ft, Tiensin, Castlereagh, Norwood and Summerville are located at different points around the lovely Castlereagh reservoir deep in the tea growing Bogowantalawa region of the hill country.
Deluxe
Four Seasons Kudu Huraa
Located on its own private island lies the Four Seasons Kuda Huraa, with an exotic village-like atmosphere, the resort is surrounded by bougainvillaea, birds of paradise and frangipani flowers. Comprising of 38 lagoon bungalows, 57 beach pool bungalows and an expansive Royal Beach Villa, the resort offers guests a variety of activities, including diving, sailing and snorkelling, while the large freshwater pool is perfect for those after a little more peace and quiet.
What's included
All trips with Experience Travel Group include the following services. Get in touch to find out more.
| Accommodation |
All nights in hand-chosen hotels and carefully selected guesthouses. All hotels can be adjusted according to budget and preference. |
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| Guided excursions |
Expert, English-speaking guides and fully escorted tours in every destination. |
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| International flights |
International flights are included in the price (can be removed if required). |
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| Insurance |
Full financial protection (full ABTA and ATOL bonding). |
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| Ground transfers |
All airport collections, hotel transfers and other ground transfers. |
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