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15 Best 1-Day Tours In Colombo

The pick of Colombo and the island beyond it.

The 15 1-day tours travellers book most from Colombo, with what each one includes, who runs it and what you pay to lock it in.

15 Best 1-Day Tours In Colombo

Private Day Trip to Sigiriya, cave and National park Safari Tour - Sigiriya Lion Rock: UNESCO views, but tickets and heat are the deal
1-Day Tours, Colombo, National Parks, Private, Safari, Sigiriya & Dambulla Day Trips, Sri Lanka Wildlife Safaris, Tour Reviews, Tours

Private Day Trip to Sigiriya, cave and National park Safari Tour

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1.Private Day Trip to Sigiriya, cave and National park Safari Tour

Private day trip from Colombo to Sigiriya, Dambulla caves, and Minneriya safari with hotel pickup, comfort, and wild elephants.

Most Popular★ 4.5

“Our guide showed up on time but didn’t know what he was doing. Did not have water bottles as advertised and wasn’t even planning on returning us to our hotel! Guide blamed his friend that asked him to cover for him the night before. I would not use this tour operator.”

143 reviewsFrom $68.50by JK Travels sri lanka

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From Colombo: Sigiriya and Dambulla Day Trip and Safari - The little stops that make the day feel local
1-Day Tours, Colombo, Safari, Sigiriya & Dambulla Day Trips, Tour Reviews

From Colombo: Sigiriya and Dambulla Day Trip and Safari

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Southern Sri Lanka Sightseeing Day Trip From Colombo & Negombo - Madu River Mangrove Safari: Fish Foot Massage and Real Wildlife Time
1-Day Tours, Colombo, Negombo Tours, Southern Sri Lanka Day Trips, Tour Reviews

Southern Sri Lanka Sightseeing Day Trip From Colombo & Negombo

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3.Southern Sri Lanka Sightseeing Day Trip From Colombo & Negombo

A full south-coast day from Colombo: Galle’s Dutch Fort, mangrove river safari, turtles, Unawatuna, stilt fishing, and a sea-view temple.

★ 4.5

“Vidu, our driver, arrived in plenty of time and took us to so many interesting places between Colombo and Galle. He was chatty and knowledgeable. His driving was excellent and he knew where we were going and made sure we were well prepared and looked after. This was a very full day but if you’re…”

128 reviewsFrom $85.00by Sigiritrip Tours

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Sigiriya Rock and Dambulla Cave All Inclusive Private Day Trip - Sigiriya Rock Fortress: how the climb feels and why it’s worth it
1-Day Tours, Colombo, Private, Sigiriya & Dambulla Day Trips, Tour Reviews

Sigiriya Rock and Dambulla Cave All Inclusive Private Day Trip

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6.Sigiriya Rock and Dambulla Cave All Inclusive Private Day Trip

A long, private day trip from Colombo to Sigiriya Rock Fortress and Dambulla Cave Temple, with pickup, lunch, guides, and UNESCO sights.

★ 4.5

“I would highly recommend this tour! The tour guide and driver, Dhamita, was very personable and attentive to my needs. He arrived at my hotel early to ensure that we had an early start to my day. He checked in with me periodically to make sure I was okay. While hiking to the cave temples,…”

80 reviewsFrom $55by Beyond Escapes

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Sigiriya Rock Fortress and Cave Temples Day Trip - Price and Value: The Real Cost of Getting Two Icons Done
1-Day Tours, Colombo, Sigiriya & Dambulla Day Trips, Tour Reviews

Sigiriya Rock Fortress and Cave Temples Day Trip

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7.Sigiriya Rock Fortress and Cave Temples Day Trip

Private day trip from Colombo to Sigiriya and Dambulla: rock climbing, cave temples, Pidurangala views, spice and village stops with lunch.

★ 4.5

“Our Guide Abdul was very helpful and accommodating. Private transfer and the day trip was tailored to our requests, got to see the places we wanted and skipped ones we didn't.”

73 reviewsFrom $55.00by KINGFISHER TOURS SRI LANKA

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Private Day trip Kandy & pinnawala with your selected attractions - Kandy Viewpoint: Quick Time, Big Payoff Over the City
1-Day Tours, Colombo, Kandy & Pinnawala Day Trips, Private, Tour Reviews

Private Day trip Kandy & pinnawala with your selected attractions

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Private Galle Day Trip from Colombo/ Negambo / Bentota - Your 9–10 Hour South-Coast Route (Start to Finish)
1-Day Tours, Galle & Bentota Day Trips, Negombo, Private, Tour Reviews

Private Galle Day Trip from Colombo/ Negambo / Bentota

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9.Private Galle Day Trip from Colombo/ Negambo / Bentota

Private Galle day trip from Negombo/Colombo/Bentota with turtle hatchery, Maduganga river safari, Dutch Fort walk, stilt fishermen, and Dalawella beach.

★ 5.0

“We had the pleasure of traveling with Wasa during our trip to Sri Lanka, and he was truly exceptional. He was extremely polite, kind, and hardworking. Wasa always made sure we were comfortable and went above and beyond to show us as Read more”

35 reviewsFrom $60.54by JK Travels sri lanka

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From Colombo to Galle Fort and Jungle Beach Day Trip - How the private guide and driver make or break the day
1-Day Tours, Colombo, Galle & Bentota Day Trips, Tour Reviews

From Colombo to Galle Fort and Jungle Beach Day Trip

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12.From Colombo to Galle Fort and Jungle Beach Day Trip

One-day Colombo to Galle Fort and Jungle Beach tour with Kalutara Temple, Hikkaduwa turtles, Madhu River safari, tsunami village, stilt fishermen.

★ 5.0

“We had a wonderful day with Charith our guide and excellent driver! Lots of activities during the journey and in depth explanations from Charith! Thanks amigo for an amazing day with you ! Beat regards”

26 reviewsFrom $70by Vidu Ceylon Tours (Pvt) Ltd

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Exclusive: Southern Sri Lanka Sightseeing Private Day Trip - The 6:00am start: how the day actually feels
1-Day Tours, Colombo, Private, Southern Sri Lanka Day Trips, Tour Reviews

Exclusive: Southern Sri Lanka Sightseeing Private Day Trip

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13.Exclusive: Southern Sri Lanka Sightseeing Private Day Trip

A full-day private south coast run from Colombo to Galle Fort, Ambalangoda masks, Maduganga river boat, and a sea turtle hatchery.

★ 4.5

“Imran was an absolutely amazing tour guide. Took us to all the right places and provided lots of information about the locations and sites we were visiting. The vehicle was large, clean, and had air conditioning. I recommend this tour!”

24 reviewsFrom $85by Beyond Escapes

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All inclusive Private day trip Sigiriya and Dambulla caves with more - Price and Logistics: What You Really Pay For
1-Day Tours, Colombo, Private, Sigiriya & Dambulla Day Trips, Tour Reviews

All inclusive Private day trip Sigiriya and Dambulla caves with more

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Sigiriya Day Trip with Experts - Getting There: Private Pickup, Return Transport, and Mobile Tickets
1-Day Tours, Negombo, Sigiriya & Dambulla Day Trips, Tour Reviews

Sigiriya Day Trip with Experts

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15.Sigiriya Day Trip with Experts

Private day trip from Negombo with Minneriya evening safari, Dambulla cave temple, and Sigiriya Rock Fortress with return transport.

★ 5.0

“We enjoyed this tour very much with a comfortable car. We went to sigiriya, Dumbulla and minneriya national park. Everything went so smooth. And we had a good srilankan restaurant or lunch. Thank you very much. We had a great time.”

19 reviewsFrom $60.00by My Tour Lanka

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