Private Day Trip From Colombo
Departure / Return Location
Bandaranayke International Airport /Colombo Port/ Hotel in Colombo or Negombo.
Inclusions
- Pickup and drop-off in Airport / Hotel in Colombo or Negombo
- All Transfers in Air Conditioned Vehicles
Exclusions
- Entrance fees
- Food and drinks
Colombo Day Trip
The bustling capital of Sri Lanka
Colombo, the capital of Sri Lanka, has a long history as a port on ancient east-west trade routes, ruled successively by the Portuguese, Dutch and British. That heritage is reflected in its architecture, mixing colonial buildings with high-rises and shopping malls.
Enjoy a 4-5 hours city tour of Colombo. An informative guide takes you to major highlights such as Galle Face Green is located in the heart of the city along the Indian Ocean coast, and is a popular destination for tourists and residents alike. Gangaramaya Temple one of the most important temples in Colombo. The Viharamahadevi Park (formerly Victoria Park), National Museum of Colombo, Town Hall and Independence Memorial Hall Square. End your tour with some shopping excursion in Pettah Floating Market and Old Dutch Hospital.
Kandy Day Trip
The Cultural Heartland of Sri Lanka
Popularly known as the city of Senkadagalapura, Kandy was the last capital of the Sinhala kings. It’s set on a plateau surrounded by mountains, which are home to tea plantations and biodiverse rainforest.
This 8 hours tour allows you to visit the historic city of Kandy and its surrounding areas. On the way to Kandy visit Pinnawala Elephant orphanage where you can see the elephants being raised with great care and affection. Visit the botanical gardens of Peradeniya and broaden your horizons on plant life. Enter Kandy City and see sights such as the Bahirawakanda Temple and the beautiful Temple of the Tooth. Have an optional shopping trip in the streets of Kandy.
Sigiriya Day Trip
One of The Most Important Archaeological Sites in All of Asia
Built in the 5th century, Sigiriya is a stunning example of innovative architecture, gardening, urban planning, hydraulic engineering and art. Also a UNESCO-listed World Heritage site, the area was formerly the royal citadel of King Kasyapa and houses a fascinating museum of the it’s past. Also UNESCO-listed World Heritage site, Dambulla Cave Temple can see ancient Buddha statutes and elaborate alfrescoes in caves that date back to the 1st-century.
Explore two of Sri Lanka’s UNESCO-listed highlights on an 11 hours day trip to Dambulla and the Sigiriya Rock from Colombo. View Sri Lanka’s countryside and villages as you journey to the atmospheric Dambulla Cave Temple, a cliffside cave complex packed with Buddha images and frescoes. Explore the caverns and after lunch (own expense) continue to Sigiriya, a spectacular, ruined 5th-century royal fortress atop a gigantic rock outcrop. Climb the stairs up, passing the rock murals on the way, and marvel at the ruins and 360-degree views from the top.
Galle Day Trip
One Unmissable Sight In Southern Sri Lanka
Galle is the capital of southern part of Sri-Lanka and it was one of the most important commercial city during earlier Sinhalese kings then after during Colonial period (Portuguese, Dutch and English). Today this is famous because it has one of the biggest remaining of the Dutch fortress in Asia and it was declared as a world heritage site by UNESCO and concern as a living colonial city.
This tour will take 10 to 12 hours. View endangered turtles at the Kosgoda Turtle Hatchery, see the stilt fishermen at Weligama and explore UNESCO-listed Galle Fort, where 17th-century ramparts enclose colonial buildings, museums and shops. Learn about Galle’s maritime history, and visit Talwatte’s simple-but-moving Tsunami Photo Museum to chart the impact of the 2004 disaster. Before returning to Colombo, enjoy lunch and discover Bentota Beach and the River Madhu, where maze-like mangroves provide a haven for wildlife.
Kitulgala Rafting Day Trip
Most Popular Adventure-Sports Centre
Kithulgala is an area covered in a rainforest. The Kelani River runs through the forest forming several continuous rapids. There are 5 major rapids and 4 minor rapids spread over an area of over 5 km, giving the turbulent white waters. In addition to whitewater rafting; Kithulgala is also a natural centre for many other adventure sports, including abseiling, canyoning, white water and flat water kayaking and much more. As such Kithulgala has an adventure sports base with highly trained instructors, safety equipment and medical assistance if required.
The Kithulgala White Water Rafting Adventure Tour takes place at the falls in Kithulgala jungle. This is a unique tour opportunity to try out White Water Rafting with proper safety measures. Please be noted that the minimum age limit for this tour is 10 years for safety purposes. Enjoy the thrill of adventure as you whitewater raft down the rapids of a 5km stretch of the Kelani River. Bounce through the turbulent white waters with the confidence and protection offered by proper safety measures. Let you adrenaline rise as you are whirled through the foamy rapids in an experience you will never forget.
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