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Clive_B, Nov 2026
Excellent full day tour.
A great day out.
It is a full 11 and a half hours long from hotel pick up to drop off, depending on your start point.
The drive to our lunch stop was 2 and a half hours long (our pick up was 0930hrs). The driver was very smart and the taxi spotless.
Lunch was a 3 course set menu which was very nice. The only disappointment was that drinks, even water and soft drinks were chargeable. Otherwise very nice.
It is at the restaurant where you transfer to the Safari jeep and meet your guide. It is then a further 30 minutes drive to the park entrance.
Once in the park we had a full 4 hours touring which was excellent seeing lots of animals including observing leopards on two separate occasions. Apparently we were lucky to see them in the afternoon tour.
Our guide was excellent, spotted loads of things for us to see.
We left the park as darkness fell and then a 30 min ride to the restaurant where we picked the same car and driver for the ride back to the hotel.
Overall this was a long but thoroughly worthwhile day with plenty of time in the park and it never felt rushed.
Would highly recommend this tour.
Y993LSmariet, Sep 2026
Not to be missed!
Oliver gave us a very good morning in Colombo before we caught our flight. Whether upon your arrival or before your return, do not miss this tour. Olivier knows the history of Colombo and Sri Lanka perfectly, which helps one understand many things about its population in particular; he will take you where you would not have gone on your own while adapting perfectly to his audience. Our 6 and 9-year-old children also loved it, and the fact that they could enjoy explanations in French helped them enjoy the moment.
caitlincarlo, Sep 2026
Ella was on the top of my...
Ella was on the top of my to-do list in Sri Lanka. I was traveling solo and was so grateful for Suranga as my driver and guide. He picked me up early in the morning and made the long ride so comfortable for me. He was an absolute delight. Kind, funny, easy to talk to, and an expert guide. It felt like I had a friend on my trip. Even making sure we stuck to a strict schedule for the train and elephant transit home, he still made time for me to purchase local tea and added special touches like purchasing king coconuts to enjoy, and let me know the day was mine to enjoy. If I did it again, I probably would have opted to spend more time in Ella, as the elephant transit home added quite a bit of travel time for what I felt wasn’t much additional value (because I’d previously done an elephant safari the day before.) However, Suranga had a passion that was impossible not to enjoy in the day spent together.
Michael_A, Aug 2026
Colombo by Tuk Tuk
This experience went over our expectations. Mr Kishor was so helpful and spent so much time showing us all over Colombo we knew more that what our separate paid for city tour the next day. The tour was exciting but at all time, we felt safe. Can not recommend this to any travellers considering using a Tuk tuk here in Colombo.
David_A, Jun 2026
Wonderful Galle trip with Hetti and Pradeep!
Hetti was a wonderful informative guide. Our driver Pradeep was a safe and polite driver. We had a private tour and Hetti asked us where we wanted to go and in what order. We were able to spend as much or as little time at each location as we wanted. We really enjoyed visiting Galle with its Dutch fort and the surrounding area. The tsunami memorial is a must see as you can see the devastation caused by it and the resiliency of the Sri Lankan people to rebuild. The highlight of the tour was the Suranga boat Safari through the mangroves where we stopped and watched them make cinnamon from the cinnamon tree. We were able to hold a baby crocodile and also had a fish pedicure. We really enjoyed it. Our boat driver was friendly young man who drove the boat expertly. Hetti kept us on track and explained all the sites to us. I highly recommend this tour along with Hetti as the guide and Pradeep as the driver. Well done!
Coastal13226775270, Jun 2026
Super fun way to discover Colombo!
Our last night we stayed near Colombo airport. My wife and I decided to go to Colombo for another night. From the car on the way to the city, I booked a private tour of about an hour and a half with Pradeep at the last minute.
He picked us up at One Galle Face Mall and, despite the limited time, showed us the main highlights of Colombo. During the tour he talked a lot about the history, culture and daily life in the city, which made the experience even more interesting.
We thought the price of 15,000 LKR was absolutely worth it. In such a short time we have been able to see a surprising amount of Colombo and get a good impression of the city.
We can therefore warmly recommend Pradeep to anyone who wants to discover Colombo in a fun and efficient way.
Marina_M, Jun 2026
Best tour ever
I have done many tours the last few years across many countries and 3 continents and this was by far the best tour I have been on. Kavindu Minipura Was super flexible, kind, entertaining, and humble. He was willing to go the extra mile to give me a great experience. I felt like a friend or a family member not a just a tourist job. If you do this tour and get him you are blessed. Seeing sites is breathtaking but experiencing them is an honour!!
wcarpen3, Apr 2026
Colombo Amazing Day Tour!
This was a great way to explore the city of Colombo and Sri Lanka culture. My guide Shifan was amazing! He was very insightful regarding the history and culture of all of the spots we visited in the city. The mosques, temples, government buildings, beaches, and sights were excellent. Colombo really is a beautiful city with an amazing history!
madisons601, Feb 2026
Wow
Very nice guide, really had an eye for it and knew a lot about the animals and we spotted many. Along the way, the guides always keep each other informed which animals are where. It was a very long day, I didn't expect that for what I paid for it. The breakfast and lunch was also really fantastic. Highly recommended!
Cheri_B, Feb 2026
You might just gain another family member 🫂
Pickup at hotel was on time. Our guide was not only friendly, he became family with us. His knowledge for history, sharing the experience with my daughter and I (yes, he climbed 1200 steps up the Siguria Rock!) We had such an amazing time that will forever be in our heart ❤️
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