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A page turner of a trip

It’s a special part of the world where the honking of tuk-tuks and the rush of waterfalls create a perfect symphony. Welcome to our home; we can’t wait to share our favourite places with you.

Most people have heard of the Taj Mahal. But most people also couldn’t tell you where to savour fragrant, pillowy pittu in Jaffna. As your guides, that’s a responsibility we take very seriously. Look over there, just past the crowds: there is magic.

Every one of our trips is a story of a thousand threads, reflecting the vastness and variety of our wonderland. Ancient monasteries meet the hottest local haunts, and tea-covered hills spill into dreamy island getaways. Together, they form a unique and unforgettable story; one that only you could tell.

Destinations

Sri Lanka

Rise to the call of temple drums. Ask Mendis to show you his favourite local surf spots. End the day feet-in-sand, or tucking into the best Godamba roti that Google can’t find. Where will Sri Lanka take you?

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“On the morning train to Ella. Mist-covered valleys and the brightest green hills stretch out in every direction. But the real action is happening inside.

At one end of our carriage, someone’s beating a drum. At the other, a vendor selling pol pani wafts the sweet smell of coconut my way. I had a huge breakfast at the hotel, but I wouldn’t say no to one of those pancakes right now. I can’t wait to see the tea plantations up close but for now, I’m just enjoying the ride.”

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India

Heart-thumping skydive over Aamby Valley, or skin-tingling massage at Taj Lake Palace? Whether you’re after culture, nature, lounging or adventure, there’s (so much) more to explore with Red Dot. Where will India take you?
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“Road-tripping through rural Rajasthan today. Made all the more magical by red-turbaned goat herders and flashes of beautiful saris in the dusty air.

Arriving in Udaipur is quite the contrast in the best way possible. The honking of tuk-tuks in traffic, roadside chai, a million windows... I can’t wait to get out there to explore the palaces and stepwells with our guide later. Right after I’m done admiring the insane views of Lake Pichola and the Aravalli mountain range from our terrace.”

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Maldives

Come face to fin with the deep-sea locals. Set adrift on a paddleboard. Or ground yourself for a yoga session on the beach. Where will The Maldives take you?
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“As we prepare our diving gear, I feel like a kid setting off for Disneyland. Only I'm about to meet a real-life Nemo.“
We reach a quiet lagoon, the water so clear we can spot an eagle ray gliding next to our boat. One (ungraceful) backflip into the sea later, and I've slipped into another world. A coral reef during rush hour. Clownfish, parrotfish, moray eels, a blacktip shark, even a hawksbill turtle! Back at our overwater bungalow, I'm already daydreaming about tomorrow's snorkel and sundowners.”

In your words

If Red Dot ever ceased to exist and I wanted to return to Sri Lanka I would probably go somewhere else instead. They were, in every way shape and form, impeccable. From Samanthie who created the itinerary to Wicky who drove us here, there and everywhere I cannot imagine anybody doing it better. Impeccable. I need say no more except it doesn’t get any better.
Stuart (March 2025) United Kingdom Read the whole review here Tripadvisor
We chose this company as we wanted our money to benefit the people of Sri Lanka rather than international companies. Their work supports smaller businesses, projects and communities as well as the environment
Jessica E (August 2025) London, UK Read the whole review here Feefo
Our 11th visit to this magical Island with always something new to discover and see. This time we made it up north to Jaffna, via Mannar Island, after beginning in the tea country and acclimatising to the heat, after leaving a very cold UK in January. We had total confidence that RedDot would organise everything to perfection, having used them many times before
Roy L (March 2025) United Kingdom Read the whole review here Feefo
We had a fantastic holiday. The itinerary and choice of hotels was spot on, and seamlessly organised.
Charlotte (August 2024) United Kingdom Read the whole review here Tripadvisor
Exceptional tour of Sri Lanka with Dami. We cannot recommend Dami at Red dot tours highly enough. As our guide over 9 days he made sure that our trip to Sri Lanka was unforgettable- always going above & beyond to impart his knowledge, show us things off the beaten track, looking after us, getting us to try many local delicacies & making us laugh .. a LOT. Cannot imagine anyone doing a better job- if we could take him with us on every holiday we would!
Sarah (July 2025) United Kingdom Read the whole review here Feefo
Dulmini did a great job listening to our wishes and arranged an itinerary that was very busy but met all our needs. Sisira, our guide, was outstanding, providing us with great local knowledge and suggesting other activities on our travels. He was a great driver on the busy Sri Lankan roads, was always punctual but above all added colour to the whole trip.
Malcolm (April 2024) United Kingdom Read the whole review here Tripadvisor
I cannot recommend Red Dot Tours more highly. Thank you so much to Samanthie for her patience with me and all her hard work at putting together the perfect itinerary for my family. I had done a lot of research before I contacted Red Dot and Samanthie created a tour that fitted in all the activities we wanted to do and secured the hotels I told her we would like to stay in (not easy to do in high season).
Nina (July 2025) United Kingdom Read the whole review here Tripadvisor
Wow what can I say, from start to finish we have had a wonderful holiday with Red Dot Tours. Dulmini was so helpful in putting an itinerary together for us as a family of 6 and catering to all of our needs. We have ticked off so many of Sri Lanka’s beautiful sights during our trip. Dulmini and Dhanu were a great help to us while we were out on our travels too.
Anupa (July 2025) United Kingdom Read the whole review here TripAdvisor
We spent 13 days on a Bawa tour with wonderful driver and guide Manjula, including Kandalama Heritance, The Kandy House, The Last House, Jetwing Yala, Jetwing Lighthouse and Club Villa hotels. We are 3 friends, one of them in the wheelchair. Dulmini Ekanayake from Red Dot Tours was very helpful and very patient and found solutions to all our special demands.
Rene (March 2025) United Kingdom Read the whole review here Tripadvisor
The itinerary was absolutely perfect and the hotels wonderful, especially Thotalagala, The Warden’s House and 41 Lighthouse Street. Our driver, Indika, was a delight-charming, knowledgeable, considerate and always punctual; he showed us more of this amazing country than we could have hoped for!
Karen - United Kingdom Read the whole review here Tripadvisor
Wanted to take a moment to thank RedDot Tours, and specifically Jayandi for helping book a wonderful family vacation for my family and I. First time for my family and Jayandi took care of every detail, was so courteous and professional, and genuinely cared about our experience in SL. I would also like to mention Pradeep, our kind and understanding guide/chauffeur who took such good care of us while we were out and about. I cannot recommend RedDot enough!
Bob (November 2024) United States Read the whole review here Tripadvisor
We used Red Dot for the first time for our holiday in Sri Lanka. Dulmini put together such a wonderful experience for us, creating an itinerary she drew up after many discussions about what we like and also gave us suggestions for excursions and activities. It was totally bespoke and we were able to make changes throughout this process.
Gill (March 2025) Kent, United Kingdom Read the whole review here Tripadvisor
This is an excellent tour company. They planned our Sri Lankan holiday from start to finish. The trip was initially planned for 2022 but due to Covid and other issues we didn’t manage to undertake the trip until this year. Throughout all this time we had the same travel advisor Lahiru who responded quickly to my emails and rearranged and adjusted our holiday each year!
Anne (January 2025) United Kingdom Read the whole review here Tripadvisor
As a group of 8 we have had the most fabulous tour of Sri Lanka organised by Dulmini from RedDot who totally understood my brief of "some" culture, agriculture, nature, trekking and relaxation. The hotels chosen were a wonderful mixture of homestay, tented and pure luxury (Ceylon Tea Trails). The experiences to local villages, trekking the Pekoe Trail and climbing Pidurangala were memorable and our wonderful guide, Ananda, was so informative and knowledgeable and adapted to our needs admirable (not easy with a group of 8)
Anna (February 2025) United Kingdom Read the whole review here Tripadvisor
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On our radar

Venture into Ladakh

It’s easy to get lured into more mainstream sides of India but we urge you to look beyond that. Ladakh, in India’s north, offers another world, where monasteries are perched on mountain tops and snowy peaks contrast with blue skies. Here you’ll find total peace, truly remote and authentic villages, trekking routes, and turquoise lakes. Recent improvements to accommodation make this now a very accessible and comfortable region, which is perfect between May and September.

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