COLOMBO · SRI LANKA
The pick of Colombo and the island beyond it.
The 15 ella & tea country day trips travellers book most from Colombo, with what each one includes, who runs it and what you pay to lock it in.
Colombo to Kandy day trip: Pinnawala elephants, UNESCO Tooth Relic temple, and tea factory tasting plus shopping stops.
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Ella day tour with pickup: Nine Arch Bridge, train views, Ravana Falls and Pool Club, Little Adam’s Peak hike, tea factory.
3 days from Colombo to Sigiriya, Kandy, Nuwara Eliya, Ella, and Udawalawe. Lion Rock, tea stops, falls, and an elephant safari.
“This was an amazing 3 day tour from the moment we were picked up at our hotel to the time we were dropped back 3 days later. Primarily, what made it a wonderful experience from start to the finish was the efforts of our tour guide, RukshRead more”
Private 3-day tour from Colombo featuring Kandy’s temples, tea country in Nuwara Eliya, and Sigiriya, with transfers and meals included.
“Our tour guide Krish worked very well with us to help us manage our itinerary in safe, efficient fun way - the manager Jeevan stayed in touch with us and helped us with our hotel accommodations requests since we were touring with grouRead more”
4 days from Colombo covering Kandy, Sigiriya, Dambulla, Minneriya elephants, and Nuwara Eliya tea country with a private English chauffeur.
“Sri Lanka arrived today 15 April 2022”
Private transfer from Colombo airport to Colombo, Ella, Galle, Sigiriya, Kandy and more. A/C, English driver, tolls included.
“I would like to express my sincere appreciation for the excellent service provided during my recent trip. The driver was extremely friendly, caring, and supportive throughout the journey. I also received great assistance from Mr. Fernandes, wRead more”
6 days Kandy to Colombo with elephants, tea country, waterfalls, Bentota beach, Galle Fort, guided culture, airport pickup.
“Room category was poor for the paid price. Not possible to adapt the trip. Food was ok but not diversified. Too much mandatory visits in « partner shops ». Tourism development impacted the quality of the service.”
Two days in Sri Lanka’s hill country with the Hill Country Blue Train, Kandy temples, Peradeniya gardens, and a Nuwara Eliya tea tour.
“The train ride was a dream. I can highly recommend it. On day one, after a very short lunch break of just 30 minutes, we were dragged to a jeweler -> then had to watch a video about how the jewelers are made and, at best, buy something. It wasn't on the program and we…”
A private day trip from Kandy to Nuwara Eliya with Gregory Lake, Ramboda Waterfall, Victoria Park, and Hakgala Gardens for $160.
“I came to Kandy with no plans whatsoever.. then I ended up meeting Mr. Laxman from Lux Tours Lanka and my entire trip was sorted after that .. not only he showed me all the wonderful places in Kandy but also guided me and didn’t take a penny and gave me so many Read more”
Private Sri Lanka tour covering Polonnaruwa, Sigiriya, Kandy, tea country, Yala safari, and a calm coast finish with Galle Fort.
“we had an amazing time. sujeewa took us to as many places as we told him and he knew. we partied, took videos and photos. we toured all over sri lanka hahahaha now sujeewa is not just a simple guide but family and I highly recommend yRead more”
Private Colombo port tea excursion to Ingiriya with rubber, tea plucking, and manufacturing, plus rice fields and a smooth return.
“To be clear, the driver was a careful driver, friendly, thoughtful and knowledgeable, however the tour was not as described. It took some time to get to the tea factory that we were expected to pay extra for (just arrived on a cruise in a Read more”
Private Udawalawe elephant safari with door-to-door transfers and Elephant Transit Home visit, plus lunch and park fees.
“This was a great experience, well organised and we had a truly great day. Seeing the wild life up close in their natural environment was amazing. Viator and HTM were very good from the initial booking right through to returning us to the ship.”
Book reserved seats on the Nuwara Eliya to Ella blue train with paper tickets delivered to your hotel, then enjoy tea-and-hill views.
“Very good views and it was a memorable ride. Seats were comfortable. A little anxiety for not receiving the physical tickets earlier but it was still on time. It was confusing to find the seat numbers but we reached out to the uniformed staff to ask. Overall, the train ride really opened up our hearts…”
Private 3-day Colombo to Kandy tour with tea-train views, Nuwara Eliya stops, and Yala safari time, including pickup and driver.
“In this three day trip excellent tour in my life and the friends also enjoyed well and good hotels. Guide also supported us well. Good all arrangements. I recommend it more friends.”
A small-group full day to Sri Lanka’s second-highest Diyaluma Falls with a short hike, lunch, and time to swim.
The capital, the coast at Negombo and every day trip the island opens up from here.
