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Group discounts 2026: (1) Small group tours (Intrepid Travel, G Adventures) run Sri Lanka trips 8-16 pax, USD 900-2500 per person for 8-15 day trips - already discounted from private tours. Fixed departure dates. (2) Private groups: your 5-person group can hire a private chauffeur + minivan for USD 100-150/day driving cost + your accommodation - saves 30-50% per person vs individual booking. (3) Villa rentals: 5 pax fit in most 3-bedroom villa rentals (Colombo, Galle, Ella) - USD 200-500/night total = USD 40-100 per person per night. Villa + shared chauffeur is best value for 5-person group.
Contact local agents (Ceylon Roots, Aitken Spence, Jetwing Travels) with your group specifics - they'll build a private group itinerary with volume pricing. Often 20-30% cheaper than 5 individual bookings. Custom > package tours for a group.
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