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Capture the Soul of Sri Lanka Photography Walk Tour

This is a chance to see Colombo like never before, through the lens of a local photographer. Whether you’re a seasoned pro or just starting out, I’ll guide you in capturing the city’s hidden gems, vibrant street life, and timeless beauty. Unlike traditional tours, we focus on creative photography, offering personalized tips to help you master different techniques—whether it’s framing, lighting, or storytelling. From historic landmarks to colorful street food scenes, every stop is handpicked to provide unique perspectives and endless photo opportunities. Plus, the experience is interactive and hands-on, with plenty of time to ask questions, explore your creative vision, and get inspired. By the end of the tour, you won’t just have only stunning photos. Come, explore Colombo through your camera, and let’s turn your travel memories into art! Entrance fees to attractions are not included in the tour price. Guests are expected to purchase tickets directly at each site.

Capture the Soul of Sri Lanka Photography Walk Tour

3 to 4 hoursFree Cancellation

Private Colombo Sightseeing By Tuk Tuk

Private Colombo Sightseeing By Tuk Tuk

3 to 4 hoursFree Cancellation

Price varies by group size

Colombo Half Day City Tour

Immerse in Colombo’s multicultural past and present on this private half-day tour that’s tailor-made for history buffs. Discover sights from the British and Dutch colonial periods, such as historic Wolvendaal Church and the Old Parliament Building, explore cultural landmarks such as Ayurvedic stores and Buddhist temples, and shop for souvenirs in the open-air markets of Pettah. Please note: Tour excludes entrance fees and guiding. Check off historic and contemporary highlights of Colombo in just half a day See Wolvendaal Church, Galle Face, Pettah Market, and more Experience the city in style: just you, your group, and your driver Enjoy private transfers to and from the Colombo locations of your choice

Colombo Half Day City Tour

Price varies by group size

Colombo Sightseeing & Shopping

Combine sightseeing and shopping in Colombo on this private full-day tour with hotel pickup. Enjoy personalized attention as your guide tailors the itinerary to your interests. Highlights include Gangaramaya Temple, Galle Face Green, Independence Square, Colombo National Museum, and more. Shop for souvenirs with expert guidance on the best shops and deals, all while traveling comfortably in a private vehicle.

Colombo Sightseeing & Shopping

4 hoursFree Cancellation

Sigiriya Rock Fortress and Cave Temples Day Trip

Take a private day trip from Colombo or Kandy to two Sri Lanka must-sees—Sigiriya Rock Fortress and Dambulla’s Cave Temples. Avoid the hassle of cabs or buses; reach both UNESCO-protected wonders (entrance fees extra) by comfortable, private air-conditioned car with a driver-guide for extra insight. Enjoy included lunch and stops at a spice garden, traditional village, and Pidurangala Rock, with hotel pickup for convenience.

Sigiriya Rock Fortress and Cave Temples Day Trip

10 to 12 hoursFree Cancellation

Sigiriya Rock and Dambulla Cave Temple Day Tour

Sigiriya Rock and Dambulla Cave Temple Day Tour

10 to 12 hoursFree Cancellation

Price varies by group size

Tuk It Easy Colombo

Tuk It Easy Colombo

3 to 4 hoursFree Cancellation

Price varies by group size

Colombo Bay Tuk Tuk City Tour

Have a seat in a first-class tuk tuk with a dedicated guide for a private tour of Colombo. You'll travel efficiently through the city, weaving through traffic to see the maximum number of sights in a single day. This overview is great for first-time visitors, and your guide can focus on sites and narrative that interest you. Stops can include the Pettah market, the Galle Face Green, Independence Memorial Hall, Gangaramaya (Vihara) Buddhist temple, and others.

Colombo Bay Tuk Tuk City Tour

4 hoursFree Cancellation

Leopard watching from safari jeep at yala national park, Sri Lanka

Your guide will meet you at your hotel in Colombo or Galle and pick you up. Your Four Wheel Jeep will be ready at Yala National and you will be switched to it after a driver from Private Air Conditioned Vehicle. Then, you will proceed to the National Park. The vehicle is open on all sides to provide a panoramic view of the fauna and flora in the National Park. You have the choice of a morning safari at 5:00 am or an afternoon safari at 2:30 pm, and they each last approximately 3 hours. Leopards, Elephants, Sloth Bears, Wild Water Buffaloes, Fishing Cats, Wild Boars, Crocodiles, and a number species of birds are among the many animals that you may see during your visit. During the drive, you can get off at Patanangala where you could get to the beach and at the bank of the Menik River. After being in the Park for around three hours, you will return to your hotel.

Private Safari at Yala National Park

3 hoursFree Cancellation

Shore Excursion Colombo City Tour

Exploring Colombo independently and the risk of getting lost or delayed. Make things easy with a private shore excursion that whisks you around the sights smoothly and comfortably. Travel by Shared Bus/Coach, visit top sights such as the Seema Malakaya Temple,shop for souvenirs and handicrafts emporiums and hear tales of local life from your guide that you'd miss if alone. • Explore Colombo with ease on a Shore Excursion from the Cruise Port. • Forget cabs or buses,sightseeing stress-free by air-conditioned vehicle • See the sights, shop at markets, and hear about local life and history

Shore Excursion Colombo City Tour

Enjoy the Galle Dutch Fort and Panoramic view

Southern Sri Lanka Sightseeing Private Day Trip

10 to 12 hoursFree Cancellation

Private Bird watching and Nature trekking in Udawatta Kele Sanctuary

This Bird watching and Nature trekking tour at Udawatta Kele Sanctuary will give you an exciting experience complete with a ride in the Hill Country of Sri Lanka. the sanctuary located north of Kandy Lake is an eco-tourism site which expands over 103 hectares. This garden has an exclusive collection of avifauna. Other than that, it is one of the beautiful bird sanctuaries in Sri Lanka. The sanctuary contains three Buddhist forest monasteries and three cave dwellings for Buddhist monks & the sanctuary acts as a catchment area for the supply of water to the city of Kandy. This is a great place to explore the bird life where approximately 80 species of birds can be seen.

Private Bird watching and Nature trekking in Udawatta Kele Sanctuary

15 hoursFree Cancellation

Tea Plucking & Tea Factory Tour

As a leading tea producer, Sri Lanka’s highlands are coated in tea plantations. Experience this heritage first-hand on this private tea experience from Colombo, Negombo, or Kandy—something difficult to set up independently. After exploring a spice garden, visit a tea factory, and spend time plucking leaves in the fields before a factory tour and delicious tea tastings. Hotel or Colombo Airport pickup and drop-off are included for your ease.

Tea Plucking & Tea Factory Tour

1 dayFree Cancellation

Day Tour Galle from Kandy by Lux Tours Lanka

Galle is a jewel. A Unesco World Heritage Site, this historic city is a delight to explore on foot, an endlessly exotic old trading port blessed with imposing Dutch-colonial buildings, ancient mosques and churches, grand mansions and museums. Wandering its rambling lanes you'll pass stylish cafes, quirky boutiques and impeccably restored hotels owned by local and foreign artists, writers, photographers and designers.

Day Tour Galle from Kandy by Lux Tours Lanka

6 to 15 hoursFree Cancellation

Sri Lanka budget tour package 8 days with driver,vehicle and H/B accommodations.

During this Round Tour we will be sight-seeing areas in the following destinations: Sigiriya, Dambulla, Kandy, Nuwara Eliya, Ella, Yala, Mirissa. The guests will be provided with good quality, air conditioned, comfortable vehicles with a driver-guide to help with your tour and free wi-fi. All vehicles will have baby seats available if needed. We provide hotel accommodations for 7 Nights in good quality hotels varying from Economy / Budget hotels to Standard Hotels to Luxury Hotels. The charges will change depending on your selection.

Sri Lanka budget tour package 8 days with driver,vehicle and H/B accommodations.

8 daysFree Cancellation

Price varies by group size

Nuwara Eliya

This is a perfect choice for travelers interested in learning about the history of tea in Sri Lanka. Access rural landscapes without the need for car rental as hotel pickup, drop-off, and transfers are included. Visit the scenic Nuwara Eliya area, which is known for its mountains, waterfalls, and tea plantations. Highlights include a visit to Ramboda Falls, a tour of Gregory Lake Park, and a visit to a tea field and factory for a tea making experience.

Day Trip to Nuwara Eliya with Kingfisher Tours

1 dayFree Cancellation

Colombo City Tour By Tuk Tuk

Colombo City Tour By Tuk Tuk

3 to 4 hoursFree Cancellation

Price varies by group size

Horton Plains National Park Tour With Scenic Train Ride

Horton Plains National Park Tour With Scenic Train Ride

1 dayFree Cancellation

Shore Excursion Colombo City Tour Highlights

Get the best from Colombo when your cruise ship docks by prebooking this private shore excursion. Avoid last-minute cab negotiations or getting lost or delayed with a private air-conditioned vehicle and driver-guide to show you the city. After port pickup, view sights like Independence Square, Parliament, and more; browse markets and shops, and hear tales of local culture you’d likely otherwise miss before your drop-off back at port.

Shore Excursion Colombo City Tour Highlights

4 hoursFree Cancellation

Top of Sigiriya Rock

Forget transport worries and experience three Sri Lanka highlights in one easy day trip on this private tour from Colombo or Negombo. Put your focus on the sights as a private chauffeured vehicle ferries you to Sigiriya Rock to view its ancient fortress and murals, and on to Polonnaruwa’s 11th-century ruins and Dambulla’s art-filled cave-temples. Your experience includes lunch and select hotel pickup and drop-off, with admissions down to you.

Sigiriya, Polonnaruwa & Dambulla "Trilogy" Day Tour from Colombo

14 to 16 hoursFree Cancellation

Price varies by group size

Bird watching in Colombo Wetlands- Guided Bird Walks

Bird watching in Colombo Wetlands- Guided Bird Walks

4 hoursFree Cancellation

Price varies by group size

Private Minneriya Elephant Safari with Free Sigiriya Stay

Explore the wonders of Minneriya National Park on a private 4x4 jeep safari, witnessing majestic wild elephants and an array of native wildlife in their natural habitat. This ethical wildlife experience prioritizes responsible tourism, ensuring you observe without disturbing the animals. Enjoy the expertise of a professional wildlife tracker, with convenient hotel pickup from Sigiriya, Habarana, or Minneriya. As a bonus, your booking includes a complimentary one-night stay in Sigiriya, making your adventure even more memorable. - Private 4x4 jeep safari in Minneriya National Park - Observe wild elephants and diverse wildlife ethically - Includes hotel pickup from Sigiriya, Habarana, or Minneriya - Complimentary one-night stay in Sigiriya (room-only basis)

Private Minneriya Elephant Safari with Free Sigiriya Stay

4 hoursFree Cancellation

Kalutara,Lunuganga & Brief Garden Tour from Colombo

Kalutara,Lunuganga & Brief Garden Tour from Colombo

10 to 12 hoursFree Cancellation

Price varies by group size

Sigiriya Day Tour From Colombo

Visit two UNESCO World Heritage sites, the Sigiriya Rock Fortress and Golden Temple of Dambulla, on this private day trip with a personal guide — a must-do activity when visiting Sri Lanka. You’re chauffeured in the comfort of your own vehicle for the approximate 4-hour drive from Negombo, Colombo or Mount Lavinai. Climb the 5th-century fortress on a sightseeing tour of the 8th Wonder of the World. After lunch, tour the impressive cave temple and marvel at its Buddha statues. Visit the UNESCO-listed Sigiriya Rock Fortress and Golden Temple of Dambulla Hear personalized commentary from a knowledgeable guide Hotel pickup and drop-off by private vehicle from Colombo, Negombo or Mt Lavinia

Sigiriya Day Tour From Colombo

14 hoursFree Cancellation

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Gangaramaya Temple

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Colombo National Museum

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Galle Face Green

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