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12 Best Shore Excursions In Colombo

The pick of Colombo and the island beyond it.

The 12 shore excursions travellers book most from Colombo, with what each one includes, who runs it and what you pay to lock it in.

12 Best Shore Excursions In Colombo

UDAWALAWA SAFARI TOUR from HAMBANTOTA PORT (Shore Excursion) - Safari jeep time: elephants first, then crocodiles, buffalo, and birds
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UDAWALAWA SAFARI TOUR from HAMBANTOTA PORT (Shore Excursion)

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1.UDAWALAWA SAFARI TOUR from HAMBANTOTA PORT (Shore Excursion)

Udawalawe safari from Hambantota Port with elephant sightings, great birdlife, and an Elephant Transit Home stop, plus easy pickup.

Most Popular★ 4.7

“Very good experience, driver arrived on time and we only booked two days before. Helped us find our jeep for the safari and waited with our stuff. This is a really good idea if you are looking to travel south but want to also do a safari as it’s very good value for money. The…”

48 reviews1 dayFrom $51by Shehan Safari Jeep Tours

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Shore Excursion Kelaniya Temple & Colombo City Tour - Kelaniya Temple: the spiritual start that sets the tone
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Shore Excursion Kelaniya Temple & Colombo City Tour

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Shore Excursion Colombo City Tour Highlights - Colombo Fort Stops: Light House Galley and the Old Parliament
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Shore Excursion Colombo City Tour Highlights

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3.Shore Excursion Colombo City Tour Highlights

Private Colombo shore excursion with A/C, port pickup, and a guide. Temples, independence sights, museum, gems, and crafts in 4-5h.

★ 4.5

“We were picked up promptly at the cruise port. We had a driver and a separate guide. They were both excellent. The guide was very knowledgeable and answered all our questions and he catered the tour to our desires.”

21 reviewsFrom $50.00by KINGFISHER TOURS SRI LANKA

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SriLanka Shore Excursion by Genuine Srilankans - Kelaniya Raja Maha Vihara: a Buddha-sanctified start
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SriLanka Shore Excursion by Genuine Srilankans

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4.SriLanka Shore Excursion by Genuine Srilankans

Private Colombo shore tour with temples, Pettah market, and Lotus Tower, with guide, entry tickets, refreshments, and port pickup.

★ 5.0

“This was first time for us in Sri Lanka. We chose Genuine Srilankas and we are glad we did. Very professional from planning our trip to the tour itself.Our guide Nirosh was taking care of us very well and I truly recommend him as a guide Read more”

18 reviewsFrom $140.00by Genuine Srilankans

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Colombo Port Private Shore excursion and Tours - Meeting at Colombo Harbour: Gate 1A pickup that actually matters
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Colombo Port Private Shore excursion and Tours

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5.Colombo Port Private Shore excursion and Tours

A private Colombo port shore tour with quick sightseeing, air-conditioned comfort, and port pickup—ideal for a first taste of the city.

★ 4.5

“Great guy - Zak - met us at the port in Colombo. We was quite early but Zak was prompt picking us up at the requested time of 08.30am. He took us to see the historic mosque - Jami Ul Alfar Mosque, followed by a brief stop to grab a couple Read more”

12 reviewsFrom $40.00by SAZY

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Shore Excursion Colombo City tour - Colombo Lighthouse and Fort clock tower: a fast orientation moment
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Shore Excursion Colombo City tour

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6.Shore Excursion Colombo City tour

Colombo in 3–4 hours by shared air-conditioned car with cruise pickup, major temples, forts, mosques, parks, and WiFi on request.

★ 4.5

“A good tour with our excellent driver who took us in 4 hours around all the main sights in Colombo in his air conditioned car.”

12 reviewsFrom $30.00by Apple Vacations Pvt Ltd

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Shore Excursion From Colombo port to Ingiriya Tea Plantation & back for 2 People - Rubber Plantation and Rice Fields: Why They Matter on a Tea Tour
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Shore Excursion From Colombo port to Ingiriya Tea Plantation & back for 2 People

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7.Shore Excursion From Colombo port to Ingiriya Tea Plantation & back for 2 People

Private Colombo port tea excursion to Ingiriya with rubber, tea plucking, and manufacturing, plus rice fields and a smooth return.

★ 4.5

“Our guide was terrific. He wanted to share as much about his country as he could. Tea, orange coconuts, ginger beer and a fruit that I can’t remember the name of. Great tour. Was to be about 4 hours and became just over 5! Very interesting.”

11 reviewsFrom $135.72by Kamvelta Travels & Tours

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Colombo Shore Excursion from Cruise Port – Private Small Group - How the half-day timing really feels (4 to 5 hours total)
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Colombo Shore Excursion from Cruise Port – Private Small Group

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8.Colombo Shore Excursion from Cruise Port – Private Small Group

Private small-group Colombo shore tour with AC pickup/drop, expert guidance, and flexible half-day sightseeing for $40 per person.

★ 5.0

“Recently I have a very good experience organizing a 7days trip for a group of 18 people from Malaysia, schedule to travel on 24 Nov 2025. I have no regrets choosing Sazy Lanka Tours . This is the first time Zack and me came to know each othRead more”

6 reviewsFrom $40.00by SAZY

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Shore Excursion Colombo Port To Colombo City Tour for 1 to 2 People - First stops: Colombo Light House, old markers, and Dutch Hospital area
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Shore Excursion Colombo Port To Colombo City Tour for 1 to 2 People

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11.Shore Excursion Colombo Port To Colombo City Tour for 1 to 2 People

Colombo private shore tour for up to 2 people with A/C transport, port pickup, top temples, Pettah Bazaar, museums, and key sights.

★ 5.0

“We had a wonderful experience with our driver in a car with a/c which is a must!! Interesting city, beautiful sites. Our driver found ways for us to get out of the car to take pictures. Sarath was a great host and shared the beauty of his city with us, along with lots of history.”

3 reviewsFrom $75.00by Kamvelta Travels & Tours

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Shore Excursion Colombo Port to Mount Lavinia Beach & Colombo city For 4 - 6 Pax - Port pickup, mobile ticket, and how timing fits a shore day
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Shore Excursion Colombo Port to Mount Lavinia Beach & Colombo city For 4 – 6 Pax

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12.Shore Excursion Colombo Port to Mount Lavinia Beach & Colombo city For 4 – 6 Pax

Private Colombo shore excursion with Mount Lavinia Beach, Gangaramaya Temple, Galle Face Green, and key city sights. Pickup up to 6.

★ 4.5

“A lovely location to spend a few hours. The hotel is charming and the beach beautiful. The only slightly annoying thing is that access to the beach was not included, so we had to find someone in the hotel to pay for the ticket, which was ~£5 eRead more”

3 reviewsFrom $133.34by Kamvelta Travels & Tours

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