Sri Lanka · TOURS
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The shortlist we would hand a friend flying into Colombo: 15 tours & days out, each with its price, its traveller verdict and the one thing worth knowing before you commit.
Private 4-hour Colombo tuk-tuk tour with all entry fees, tea tasting, coconut water, and quick stops at forts, temples, and markets.
“Nawzad was an excellent guide. Very experienced with a wealth of knowledge. I recommend him for your driver”
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”
Yala National Park safari with smooth jeep rides, breakfast and optional lunch, plus expert spotting for leopards, elephants, and birds in Sri Lanka.
“Excellent safari. Driver was able to get us views of Leopards, elephants and lots of interesting birds. very good knowledge and driver.”
Private Sri Lanka driver from Colombo with flexible routing, airport meet-and-greet, WiFi, and an air-conditioned vehicle for groups up to 3.
“We are so grateful we found this company for our 8 day trip around Sri Lanka. We traveled from Colombo to Kandy to Dambulla, and all the way back to Colombo with 3 guests in an incredibly spacious van for a reasonable cost. Our driver, Read more”
A private Colombo tuk-tuk half-day with hotel pickup, classic Fort and Pettah stops, tea tasting, and a meal, plus key entry fees covered.
“I wanted to get an understanding and overview of Colombo from someone who is a local. My driver Gudie delivered on this for me. We packed in a lot and got to see every stop advertised. I particularly enjoyed the temples. The food was better than I was expecting and I thought wasn't too spicy! I didn't realise how strong the British influence was and how much of a legacy there is. I recommend”
Private tuk-tuk Colombo tour with hotel pickup, king coconut water, and mostly included entry fees. See temples, sea views, tea.
“We had 2 booked both Joseph and Shiyam, Extremely knowledgeable, patient, accommodating and professional. The company is lucky to have them. Made our visit a memorable one, for the short time we had. A big thank you to them both”
Ella to Yala safari with a dawn or noon transfer, open-air 4x4 game drives, and drop-offs across Tangalle, Mirissa, Weligama, Galle, and more.
“Unbelievable experience highly recommend whilst in sri lanka. Ishaad was an amazing tour guide and we got to spot leopards, Elephants, water buffalo and so much more. We was really lucky!”
8 days in Sri Lanka with a private English-speaking driver, cave temples, Sigiriya, tea country, safaris, and Mirissa whale watching.
“Our driver Rranga absolutely MADE this tour! He was knowledgeable, respectful, fun, and so accommodating. A wonderful itinerary, great accommodation and meals and a 5 star driver - highly recommended.”
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!.”
Private 4 to 5 hour Anuradhapura city tour with hotel pickup, your own guide, and top Buddhist sites. Admission paid on arrival.
“It was a fantastic experience! Navin knows a lot about the culture and brings the information with a lot of enthusiasm! Highly recommended”
Ella to Yala safari plus onward transfer to Mirissa and Galle areas, with an open-jeep wildlife hunt and air-conditioned comfort.
“Sasanka was a great guide and showed us some great sights in Yala.”
A fast-paced Kandy day with tuk-tuk fun, big viewpoints, and real elephant time at Pinnawala, plus tea and temple stops.
“Saman was a great guide. Informative, relaxing to be with, and professional too. You can certainly personalise your tour, I opted against the Gems place and local dancing. He arrived at 8.15 for an 8.30 departure. We started with a Buddhist temple, moved on to various gorgeous viewpoints then to Pinnawala (3500 rupees) to see the elephants that were stunning. Then a coconut stop and on to Elephant feeding, riding and washing - great fun for 7500 rupees. Saman did a fabulous job taking photos for me. We then stopped at a spice garden, which was great but felt slightly pressured to buy a product, then to the tea factory…”
Walk Galle Fort with Madawa Galagedara, from Clock Tower ramparts to Dutch landmarks and bastions, for $15.
“Our walking your of Galle Fort was excellent. Madawa was very knowledgeable and made the walk fun and interesting. We learned a lot about the history of Sri Lanka and Galle.”
A timed leopard-focused safari in Yala National Park with hotel pickup, small jeeps, and flexible full-day options with food add-ons.
“Absolutely loved this tour! Was amazing and we had a great driver that found some leopards and tons of elephants. The park was beautiful and the driver was friendly and timely. Highly recommend!!!”
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.”
