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Pearl of the Indian Ocean - Sri Lanka Photography Tour

  • 21st Mar - 02nd Apr, 2026

  • £5,999.00 / £750.00 Deposit

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Our Sri Lanka photography tour 'Pearl of the Indian Ocean' will take place in March/April 2026 with tour leader Mehmet Ozbalci.

Sri Lanka is the land of South Asia’s most intriguing religious and cultural attractions, featuring elaborate art and architecture with friendly people belonging to different religions, and incredible wildlife (Sri Lanka has the most varied biodiversity in all of Asia).

Its impressive landscapes host lush tropical forests, beautiful lakes and magnificent mountain ranges. It’s not only the island’s scenic beauty that is so enchanting, there are ancient ruins and religious shrines (Buddhist, Hindu and Muslim temples), national parks and wildlife sanctuaries, charming traditional buildings, a pastoral way of life contrasting with the hubbub of the towns and cities, tranquil beaches and a salubrious climate. It is a lush, fertile island of many cultures with a history of diversity now blended into a nation in harmony making it a perfect destination retreat for people from around the world, yet it remains largely unknown by the typical tourist.

Tags: Sri Lanka Photography Tour | Sri Lanka Photography Holiday | Pearl of the Indian Ocean

Pearl of the Indian Ocean - Sri Lanka Photography Tour

Sri Lanka Photography Tour - Pearl of the Indian Ocean
Sri Lanka is a fascinating country with a great variety for photography. Historical sites, fishermen on stilts, wildlife, tea plantations, scenic landscapes, markets, Buddhist, Hindu and Muslim temples, local people in neighborhoods and markets, a cultural show with dancers in national costumes are some of the highlights of this this well designed photo tour, offering possibilities to capture iconic images.

Ancient sites such as Anuradhapura, Polonnaruwa and Dambulla, once they were home to ancient kingdoms and they still retain many relics and artifacts from ancient times. The famous rock fortress of Sigiriya and the Temple of the Sacred Tooth Relic of Kandy are only two of many must-photograph places.

Sri Lanka Photography Holiday
Sri Lanka Photography Tour
Sri Lanka Photography Tour

Wildlife ranging from wild elephants and leopards to a vast variety of birds. Yala National Park is known to have the highest density of leopards (Panthera Pardus Kotiya) in the world. We will have 4 game drives in 3 National Parks, with 2 game drives in Yala National Park, all in four-wheel drives with 4 participants in every jeep.

Stilt fishing is a traditional method of fishing in Sri Lanka and it is an iconic subject matter to photograph. We will photograph fishermen on stilts at sunset and at sunrise.

Join Mehmet on this tour to discover Sri Lanka and you will return with images to treasure a lifetime!

  • Included

    • Accommodation - Single Occupancy

    • All meals, still water for lunches and dinners

    • Airport Transfers from recommended flights

    • Transport during the tour, bottled water in vehicles

    • All admission and photo fees

    • Game drives and boat cruise

    • Local Guide

    • Tuition from Mehmet Ozbalci

  • Excluded

    • International flights

    • Insurance

    • Extras, such as tips and gratuities for staff, guides and drivers

    • Visa fees, if applicable

Tutored By

Tutored by Mehmet Ozbalci

Mehmet Ozbalci
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Luxury Editions

Essentially, a Luxury Editions tour is an exclusive micro learning group with five star tuition and treatment in all aspects of the tour. Each year a small number of ‘Luxury Editions’ tours will run where the group numbers no more than four photographers per tutor. Here the learning approach is more intensive where the leader is able to offer constant ‘hands-on guidance’ allowing them an opportunity to work in depth with each individual photographer in addition to working with the group on a collective basis. In addition to this, the accommodation will be of a high standard and special extras will be included. These tours are only taught by our long standing leaders who have years of experience and are highly sought after. If you would like to join a Luxury Edition tour, then the requirement would simply be a complete understanding of the workings of the camera and the desire and commitment needed to attend the workshop.

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Off the Beaten Track

Our 'Off the Beaten Track' tours cater for those more adventurous photographers who would like to get off the beaten track and explore roads untrodden or delve into the culture of a place. Groups are small and you can be assured that although the tour leader will have an in-depth knowledge of the location, you may veer off track if an unplanned photography opportunity presents itself! The tuition is five star on these tours. The accommodation varies on these tours from mid range hotels, shared cabins on a ship to basic and clean camps. Our priority is to get you to the best locations in time for the best shot and if this means camping half way up a mountain then so be it! Our 'Off the Beaten Track' tutors will have experience and knowledge of the area, so you can be assured that you will be completely taken care off to allow you to concentrate on that award winning image. If you would like to join an ‘Off the Beaten Track’ tour, then a good knowledge of your camera would be an advantage, but not essential, and the desire and commitment needed to attend the workshop. We do also ask that you have a good level of fitness as these tours could involve a large amount of walking. Check each tours description for requirements.

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Classic

Our Classic tours are aimed at those who wish to discover unique locations, but at a more leisurely pace than the Off the Beaten Track tours. There will be ample time to immerse yourself in the location and spend time on your photography. Classic tours also focus on sunrise and sunset (which are optional for those who like to sleep in!) and have a slightly larger group size (max 8 per tutor) to allow the social side of photography to be appreciated. Tuition is five star and hotels are mid-high range depending on the tour. Every classic tour is different so do refer to the tour description for details of accommodation and locations visited. If you would like to join a ‘Classic’ tour, then a good knowledge of your camera would be an advantage, but not essential, and the desire and commitment needed to attend the workshop. Fitness levels required vary depending on the tour so do check the exertion level under the description tab.

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City Tours

Interested in architectural photography or street photography? Do you get a buzz from photographing city life? Then a city tour is for you. We have a range of tours catering to various styles of photography including People/Street, Intentional Camera Movement, Iphoneography or Architectural photography. Tours range in length from weekend breaks, ideal for those who don’t have may days holiday left, or longer tours to allow yourself to truly explore the city. Our tutors have an in-depth knowledge of the location and will take you to undiscovered spots to ensure you come away with a varied selection of images that you are proud of. If you would like to join a ‘City’ tour, the requirement would simply be a complete understanding of the workings of the camera and the desire and commitment needed to attend the workshop. Fitness levels required vary depending on the tour so do check the exertion level under the description tab.

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In a Day

Only got one day to spare or have already used up your ‘holiday’ budget? Join one of our ‘In a Day’ photography workshops and we will provide you with the knowledge, the views and the techniques for making the most of the light. You will go away not only having met some like minded people but most importantly having learnt something new and exciting about photography. You only need to bring a camera and an open mind! Our photography workshops are ideal for all levels of photographer from beginner to advanced. Please note these one day workshops are exclusive of VAT, this will be applied at the rate of 20% at the checkout.

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Easy - most locations are arrived at by vehicle, and most subjects and viewpoints are within easy reach. No particular level of fitness is required.

Moderate - these tours involve some walking, perhaps sometimes in towns, or on well developed trails. There may be a limited amount of uphill walking. Please advise if you have any fitness concerns.

Strenuous - these are tours which may include demanding levels of walking, including some prolonged or steep ascents and descents. Rough terrain (off the beaten track) may well be encountered. A reasonable level of fitness is required for these trips.

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