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15 Best Full-Day Tours In Colombo

The pick of Colombo and the island beyond it.

The 15 full-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 Full-Day Tours In Colombo

From Colombo: Kandy Temples and Pinnawala Full-Day Tour - Ambepussa breakfast stop: the reset before the sightseeing grind
Colombo, Full-Day, Kandy & Pinnawala Day Trips, Tour Reviews, Tours

From Colombo: Kandy Temples and Pinnawala Full-Day Tour

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1.From Colombo: Kandy Temples and Pinnawala Full-Day Tour

A long, well-paced Kandy day from Colombo/Negombo: Tooth Relic Temple, Bahirawa Buddha, elephants at Pinnawala, tea tasting, plus optional factories.

Most Popular★ 4.6

“It is a long but extremely goodbday. All the stops were excellent and while a bit sceptical at first about the elephant orphanage, to see the elefants roaming free and visibly enjoying the bath in the river was special. A hugebthank you to our driver and guide Dilip. As a local man from the area,…”

144 reviews1 dayFrom $54by Ceylon Mafa Tours and Travels

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Sigiriya and Dambulla Private Full-Day Tour - Dambulla Royal Cave Temple: UNESCO art you can’t really fake
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Sigiriya and Dambulla Private Full-Day Tour

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2.Sigiriya and Dambulla Private Full-Day Tour

Private full-day tour blending UNESCO Dambulla caves, the Sigiriya Lion Rock climb, a village cultural stop, and a Minneriya elephant safari.

★ 4.3

“The best part of the trip were experiences. I like that the guide was nice and thoughtful when I was hungry, he stopped at a clean bakery, washrooms, was flexible.”

120 reviews1 dayFrom $66by Lanka tours and transfers

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Full-Day Colombo City Tour (Private Car) - Diyatha Uyana, Dehiwala Zoo, and Gangaramaya Temple
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Full-Day Colombo City Tour (Private Car)

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3.Full-Day Colombo City Tour (Private Car)

Full-day Colombo in a private car for up to 3. Hit temples, markets, the zoo, museums, and Galle Face with flexible stops.

★ 4.5

“Our driver was great! Very friendly, professional and flexible. He listened to our desires and flexed our journey to accommodate and it made for a perfect day.”

112 reviewsFrom $80.00by Travelbeingdom

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From Colombo: Kandy, Pinnawala and Tea Factory Full-Day Trip - Pinnawala elephants: feeding, bathing, and how to make it your best 45 minutes
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From Colombo: Kandy, Pinnawala and Tea Factory Full-Day Trip

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4.From Colombo: Kandy, Pinnawala and Tea Factory Full-Day Trip

Colombo to Kandy day trip: Pinnawala elephants, UNESCO Tooth Relic temple, and tea factory tasting plus shopping stops.

★ 4.4

“Our driver Ishan was brilliant and very accommodating. He made sure we were comfortable and went out of his way to make sure we enjoyed the experience. The elephant experience was unforgettable”

99 reviews12 hoursFrom $55by Leisure Sri Lanka

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Full-Day Private Tour to Sigiriya and Dambulla - The route: what the timing and stops actually mean for you
Colombo, Full-Day, Private, Sigiriya & Dambulla Day Trips, Tour Reviews, Tours

Full-Day Private Tour to Sigiriya and Dambulla

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5.Full-Day Private Tour to Sigiriya and Dambulla

A full-day private tour from Colombo to Sigiriya and Dambulla, with hotel pickup, air-conditioned comfort, and time to roam the sites.

★ 4.5

“This was a great tour. Kumar picked us up at 6am and we set off on our 4 hour drive. He was informative where we needed him to be but happy to let us doze! The climb up the rock was tiring and scary but worth it when you got there and the cave/temple was…”

30 reviewsFrom $83.34by #srilankabycar

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Minneriya Elephant Safari wth Sigiriya & Dambulla Cave Temples Full Day Tour - Sigiriya First: Lion Rock Without Losing the Day
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Minneriya Elephant Safari wth Sigiriya & Dambulla Cave Temples Full Day Tour

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Colombo Sri Lanka Full Day Trip to Dambulla and Sigiriya - Rawana Spice & Herbal Garden: a one-hour bridge between food and Ayurveda
1-Day Tours, Full-Day, Negombo, Sigiriya & Dambulla Day Trips, Tour Reviews

Colombo Sri Lanka Full Day Trip to Dambulla and Sigiriya

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8.Colombo Sri Lanka Full Day Trip to Dambulla and Sigiriya

Negombo full-day trip to UNESCO Dambulla Cave Temple, Rawana spice garden, and Sigiriya Rock Fortress with guide, air-con, Wi‑Fi.

★ 5.0

“Dilshan, our driver, was great. He speaks very good English, was punctual, organized and - importantly in Sri Lanka - a very good and prudent motorist. We felt very well looked after. He always responded to our wishes, whether we wanted Read moreAuto-translated”

10 reviewsFrom $85.00by Wego Lanka Tours

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From Ella: Diyaluma Falls Full-Day Tour with Lunch - Koslanda Hike: Short Walk, Real Footing
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From Ella: Diyaluma Falls Full-Day Tour with Lunch

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9.From Ella: Diyaluma Falls Full-Day Tour with Lunch

A small-group full day to Sri Lanka’s second-highest Diyaluma Falls with a short hike, lunch, and time to swim.

★ 4.8

“Pubba, our guide, was one of the best people we met in Sri Lanka, so friendly, wise, and genuinely concerned for us. We didn’t receive driver/car details, but he arrived on time in a tuk tuk. Although outside his work, he stopped at Rawana Falls and Little Adam’s Peak to have our pics taken from…”

8 reviews8 hoursFrom $70by Ella day Tours

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Yala National Park Full-Day Jeep Safari with Lunch - Guide and driver service: the human part that people praise
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Yala National Park Full-Day Jeep Safari with Lunch

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10.Yala National Park Full-Day Jeep Safari with Lunch

Private Yala National Park jeep safari from Colombo with lunch, a licensed guide, and air-conditioned transfers. Search for leopards and elephants all day.

★ 5.0

“Arosh drove us around pretty much the whole of the mid to south island. He was always on time, always happy, very easy going with our plans and journey. The car was so comfortable I managed to catch up on sleep a lot! He was always in contact, even when his phone was damaged. He…”

8 reviewsFrom $250by kingsbury Tours

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Yala Full Day Safari with Picnic Lunch - Private & All Inclusive - Hotel pickup and the early-morning reality check
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Yala Full Day Safari with Picnic Lunch – Private & All Inclusive

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11.Yala Full Day Safari with Picnic Lunch – Private & All Inclusive

Private Yala safari with 9–10 hour jeep drive, picnic lunch, and hotel pickup. Leopard and elephant odds, plus all-inclusive ease.

★ 5.0

“Very well-organized safari tour with a friendly guide and a kind, professional driver. We saw many animals and really enjoyed the delicious lunch. A fantastic experience that we would highly recommend.”

8 reviewsFrom $175.00by Bentota Travel Mart

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From Colombo: Kandy and Pinnawala Full-Day Trip - Price and What You Really Get for $70
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From Colombo: Kandy and Pinnawala Full-Day Trip

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12.From Colombo: Kandy and Pinnawala Full-Day Trip

Colombo to Kandy day trip with pickup: Pinnawala elephants, Temple of the Tooth, scenic views, botanical gardens, and a cultural show.

★ 5.0

“We had a fun filled day tour from Colombo to Kandy! Janaka was an exceptional guide, he was punctual, professional, a great driver and incredibly knowledgeable about Sri Lanka. His vehicle was clean and comfortable, and he made sure evRead more”

7 reviewsFrom $70.00by The Sri Lankan Tours

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Full Day Colombo City Tour - Parliament of Sri Lanka and BMICH: where modern power meets British-style design
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Full Day Colombo City Tour

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14.Full Day Colombo City Tour

8-hour private Colombo city tour with an English-speaking chauffeur, water included, plus colonial forts, temples, museums, and lighthouse views.

★ 5.0

“Had a great expirience also was very comfotrable with the driver Mr ajit who kept us going on time and”

5 reviewsFrom $47.00by Overa Tours

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