COLOMBO · COLOMBO TOURS
Colombo is a working port city that most people give one day. Spend it well: the 15 here cover the tuk-tuk loop of the Fort and Pettah, the temples on Beira Lake, the food streets after dark, and the day trips that leave before dawn.
Ride through Colombo with a private driver-guide such as Ranjith, Joseph, or Nawzad. You’ll visit Pettah Market, Gangaramaya Temple, the Red Mosque, Lotus Tower, Galle Face Green, and more, with coconut water, tea tasting, hotel pickup, and photo stops included.
“Prem was an amazing host for the city and was so lovely and helpful with all our questions.”
Hire a private English-speaking driver for 3 to 14 days in Sri Lanka. Meet your driver at Colombo airport, set your own route, and use a comfortable air-conditioned vehicle for places such as Sigiriya, Kandy, Ella, Galle, and the national parks. Drivers including Dilantha and Janaa have hosted past trips.
“So convenient when travelling around the country and the driver was great and flexible with our plans!”
Spend four hours with a private driver-guide such as Ricky, Faisal, or Mr Caviar, touring Colombo by tuk tuk. Visit temples, markets, Fort, Galle Face Green, Independence Square, and a local restaurant, with hotel pickup and drop-off included.
“It was a Sunday and relatively quiet which was good seeing everything and for listening to the guide. collected on time and at each stop given plenty of time for photographs. Guide/driver was calm and knowledgable. Religious stops were best and much old British Colonial history. Overall everything the itinerary expected”
Explore Udawalawe National Park in a private 4x4 with guides such as Gimhana, Udith, Jayashan, and Gayan. Expect strong elephant sightings, patient wildlife watching, quiet routes, and useful animal facts. Choose a 4-hour safari or extend the outing to 10 hours with lunch and water included.
“We had a fantastic time on our safari. We saw numerous elephants including a family with young, at least a dozen crocodiles, jackals, mongoose, water buffalo, lizards and loads of birds. The park was not congested and at times we had the trails to ourselves. Our guide Gimhana was very knowledgeable and went out of his way to make sure that we saw as much as possible. Would recommend the early morning safari as there seems to be lots of animals about.”
Spend 3 to 4 hours touring Colombo by private tuk-tuk with a local driver such as Ranjith, Shifan, Rilwan, or Joseph. Visit temples, mosques, colonial buildings, Galle Face Green, a tea shop, and more, with hotel pickup, drinks, and flexible timing included.
“Great tour! Very information and we appreciated that the tour guide was accommodating to a schedule in stops change! Nice experience and would recommend.”
Ride through Colombo with a private tuk-tuk and English-speaking guide such as Boby, Fasmin, Faizar, or Ranil. You’ll visit temples, markets, colonial landmarks, and the coast, taste Ceylon tea, drink king coconut, and get hotel or port pickup for $22 per person.
“Niyas was absolutely amazing. He took us around all the sights, explained everything with a smile on his face, and even helped us with an unplanned stop at Pettah to buy a few things. Highly recommend. Navigating Colombo on your own can be challenging, especially when you don’t have much time - having a guide helps so much!”
Travel Sri Lanka by private air-conditioned vehicle with a chauffeur guide, staying in 3-star-plus hotels with breakfast. See Sigiriya, Kandy, Ella, Galle, tea country, wildlife, temples, beaches, and village life. Reserved seats are included for the Nanu Oya to Ella train ride.
“First trip to Sri Lanka. Beautiful country! Very green, friendly people and low prices(at least compared to Norway). We stayed for 8 nights. Went to the Lion Rock, Kandy, train ride to Ella and Yala National park. Went with Mahaweli company. Read more”
Ride through Colombo with an English-speaking guide such as Asmi, Faizar, Bobby or Fasmin, stopping for hoppers, kothu roti, crab with pittu, snacks, tea and sweets. Expect generous portions, several food stops, city sights, private tuk-tuk transport and pickup from hotels, ports or malls.
“Excellent. Humaid was a great guide who showed us many interesting places as well as providing us with delicious food. This was his first solo trip but he was knowledgeable, friendly and relaxed. He also took some great pictures for us to keep as happy memories. The trip is highly recommended.”
Spend about four hours touring Colombo in an open-roof tuk tuk with a private guide, often Dinuka or Dinhash. Visit temples, markets, colonial buildings, Town Hall, Independence Square, and local food stops, then finish with Sri Lankan tea and a traditional meal.
“Dinuka, the tour guide is very friendly and polite. He also provides much information during the tour. We felt very safe during it and we kindly recommend booking with him! The tour covers many interesting spots from the city.”
Ride through Colombo with guides such as Oliver, Sameer, and Samir, stopping at Sri Ponnambalam Vanesar Kovil, local shopping districts, rooftop markets, coffee and food stops. This small-group tuk-tuk tour lasts about 3 to 4 hours and returns to Independence Square.
“An authentic tour through Colombo with some great surprises & genuinely enthusiastic guides. Would highly recommend.”
See Colombo by private tuk tuk with a local guide such as Starlin, Niloshan, Sariq, or Nushan. In 3 to 4 hours, visit temples, colonial landmarks, Galle Face Green, tea and craft shops, with water, king coconut, and selected entry fees included.
“Good job by Stalin. We saw everything worth seeing in Columbo and more. Nothing was too much trouble.”
Travel south from Colombo with an English, Sinhala, or Tamil-speaking guide such as Chathu, Krish, or Ranga. Visit Bentota, a turtle hatchery, Madu Ganga by boat, a cinnamon garden, and Galle Fort. The shared tour lasts 12 to 14 hours, with extra fees for the boat and hatchery.
“Suren was a great and attentive guide! Van was comfortable and it was a well-timed tour with all of us back before 7pm. Consider this if it’s your last day in Colombo and have a night flight to catch.”
Ride through Colombo with a private tuk-tuk driver-guide and stop for Sri Lankan favorites including cheese balls, tea, hoppers, pittu, kottu, fruit, crab curry, sambol, and dessert. Guides such as Faizal, Ricky, Romesh, and Ramesh have led the route, which usually takes two to three hours.
“Tuk Tuk travel exciting! Very nice driver Ramesh. Saw lots of areas of the city and had several stops for different foods. Enjoyed it.”
Travel from Colombo or Negombo to Dambulla and Sigiriya with an air-conditioned vehicle, a local guide such as Aadhil, Dilip, Tuan, or Mahesh, and hotel pickup. Add the village lunch and elephant safari for a full day of temples, climbing, local food, and wildlife.
“This was truly an unforgettable experience! Everything exceeded my expectations — from the atmosphere to the service. I would absolutely recommend it to anyone looking for something special!”
This private three-hour tuk-tuk tour pairs Colombo sightseeing with wade, hoppers, kottu, tea, fruit juice, dessert, and more. Your English-speaking guide, such as Ranjith, Ahilan, Rilwan, or Faizal, handles the driving, local explanations, photos, and hotel transfers.
“Shiyam is an excellent guide. He explained about all the sites that we visited and also a nice guy. It is very much worth while tour to do if you are in Colombo.”
Pick a street, a coast road or a national park.
