Sri Lanka · GUIDED
23 reviewed
Good guided tours fill up in season here and the best ones fill up first. Below are the 15 to look at, with current prices and what makes each one different.
Ride a tuk-tuk through Kandy’s top sights, tea country, and temple viewpoints with a guide who tailors the day to you. Good value.
“Everything was super, Dilan was a perfect driver we could arrange aour trip ourselves”
Udawalawe elephant safari with an expert guide in a vast Sri Lanka reserve, plus crocodiles, jackals, birds, and flexible tour lengths.
“We had an excellent time with our guide Gimhana. Compared to another safari we did in Wilpattu, our experience was so much more relaxed. We did the four hour safari and Gimhana was excellent at pointing out different animal species, and getting into good positions for photos while being respectful of the animals’ space. We found him very considerate; making sure we were ready to move on from a stop before going etc. We also saw lots and lots of elephants, which all seemed very happy to get close up to the jeep!”
Private 4-hour tuk-tuk tour of Colombo with English guide, hotel or cruise pickup, 18+ sights, tickets, coconut water, tea.
“The tour is well thought out, you get to visit all that Colombo has to offer in regards to landmarks all from the confort of your tuk-tuk. The time alloted to taking pictures is not set in stone and can be extended to fit each participant's need, which I really appreciated. In addition, they paid attention to our needs, helped us with clear explanations and stories of the places visited and even shared a laught or two. I truly recommend this tour for anyone looking to visit Colombo, learn about its history and feel truly welcome to the country of Sri Lanka!.”
Kandy tuk tuk and car day tour with Ambuluwawa Tower views, tea and gardens, craft factories, temples, and the Temple of the Tooth Relic.
“Our guide, Malik, was excellent andfriendly, knowledgeable, and happy to customize our private tour around our interests. A thoughtful highlight was when he bought us fresh steamed corn to try. We highly recommend both the tour and Malik as a guide.”
Kandy tuk-tuk tour for a small group. Temple of the Tooth, gardens, tea factory, hill views. Customize your route with an English guide.
“The tour was very nice. At first we only wanted to visit the big Buddha and the tea factory but our guide Wasana recommended to also take us to the herbal garden and to the botanical garden which were great recommendations and we had such a wonderful experience. We would definitely recommend this tour 100%! We learned a lot about Sri Lanka’s culture in one day. Wasana was a great guide who taught us a lot and made our one day on Kandy very memorable.”
Tuk tuk city tour of Negombo with hotel pickup, a guide, and stops at temples, Dutch Fort, canals, and fish markets, plus optional lagoon safari.
“Nishan was a super guide, he shared lots of historic background as well as showing me a few additional places along the way. He’s also really friendly and a great photographer!”
10-hour tuk-tuk day trip from Kandy to Sigiriya, visiting Matale Hindu Temple, UNESCO Dambulla caves, spice garden, and rock climbs.
“We had a wonderful time on our trip to Sigiriya with our guide Mangala who was also a great cameraman 😄. We were at Pidurangala rock, temples in Matale and Dambula. Everything was smooth and he was driving safely.”
Tuk-tuk and car day in Kandy with Ambuluwawa Tower views and Pinnawala elephants, plus tea, gardens, gems, and temples. Extra tickets apply.
“Ramzan was very kind and showed us around the city. He provided us with drinks and snacks and was very flexible regarding our wishes. Overall it was a great experience!”
Kandy Lake private chauffeur tour across Sri Lanka with tea fields, beaches, pickup, and mobile tickets.
“I can't recommend Praboda's team more strongly. Praboda built out just the itinerary I was looking for, and my driver Roshan provided me with thoughtful local insight, good humor, and consistent support throughout our time together. He Read more”
Private tuk-tuk city tour in Colombo with temples, Pettah market, colonial sights, parks, and seaside views, plus pickup and water.
“We had an amazing time with Guru. He took us to both the more touristy places such as the temples and local markets but also showed us many hidden gems where we learnt a lot about the history of Sri Lanka and Colombo specifically. Very good value for money as the tour lasted 4 hours and he bought us water and snacks too!”
4-hour Colombo tuk-tuk city tour with a guide, temples, forts, markets, tea tasting, and sea views. Choose morning or evening.
“Essam took me around the beautiful city of Colombo. I enjoyed all the historical sights and his history notes. Since I had only a few hours to discover Colombo this was a perfect match.”
Colombo half-day city tour with hotel pickup, Independence Square, temples, optional Lotus Tower, and photo stops around Fort, Pettah, and the lighthouse.
“very knowledgeable tour guide, Niraven was a lovely young man and made sure I understood what we were looking at.”
Private guided Colombo tour with lighthouse, Gangaramaya Temple, mosques, and Independence Square, includes entry and bottled water.
“Very good general tour around the city. Guide was hielpful and knowledgeable. Good way to see the city sights.”
See Kandy in a day by tuk-tuk and car, with temples, tea tasting, crafts, botanical gardens, lake views, and flexible private guidance.
“Wood that was amazing trip enjoy well and learn well also regarding Buddhism and culture. So kind people in sri lanka. And my guide akila was nice person highly recommend”
Private Yala safari with hotel pickup and a skilled guide, focused on leopards, sloth bears, and elephants, with flexible half-day or full-day options.
“Would highly recommend this tour, and especially with Prasanna! We went for a full day and half day private safari and loved it. It feels like Prasanna wants to see animals as much as if not more than you do, so he’s always working hard to gRead more”
