7 3-Day Experiences in Colombo Worth the Fare

1.3 Days Tour to Kandy Nuwara Eliya & Sigiriya from Colombo

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 28 reviews · from $250Our pick

Leave Colombo at 6:00 am for a private, chauffeured trip through Kandy, Nuwara Eliya and Sigiriya. Expect temple visits, a tea factory, mountain-city stops and the climb at Sigiriya, with two hotel nights, breakfasts and dinners included. Guides on past trips have included Krish and Keerthe; your assigned guide may differ.

“My tour guide Keerthe was excellent and very helpful in making the tour best suited for me. The elephant safari and Sigiriya rock fortress were incredible. I liked my trip so much I booked a day trip to galle.”

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2.Sri Lanka Private 3-Day Cultural Tour, 5 UNESCO Sites

★★★★★★★★★★4.4 · 14 reviews · 3 days · from $490

Travel privately from Colombo with an English-speaking driver-guide, spending two nights near Sigiriya and visiting Anuradhapura, Polonnaruwa, Sigiriya, Dambulla and Kandy. Expect ancient ruins, temple etiquette, a steep rock climb and a possible Minneriya jeep safari. Jaya, Chabby and Samat are among guides named by past participants, but your assigned guide may differ.

“The tour really maximizes Covering a lot of ground and different activities in a short period of time. I really found it worthwhile and accommodating to my intentions for the tour.”

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3.Colombo to Kandy,Ella & Yala 3 Day Tour

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 10 reviews · from $5Best value

Travel from Colombo through Kandy, the tea country and Ella toward Yala in a private, air-conditioned vehicle with an English-speaking driver. The plan includes the Royal Botanical Gardens, the Temple of the Sacred Tooth Relic, a train ride toward Nanu Oya and Ella’s waterfalls. One account names guide Terens, but guide assignments are not guaranteed.

“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.”

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4.2 Night /3 Days-Highlights of Sri Lanka (Days Can be extended)

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 6 reviews · from $175

Travel by private air-conditioned vehicle from Colombo, Negombo or Bandaranaike Airport to Kandy, Dambulla, Sigiriya and Minneriya. The three-day tour includes two hotel nights, two breakfasts and water, but not attraction tickets or safari jeep hire. Past trips name guides Sonia, Rahul and Wasa; ask who will lead yours.

“Overall, we had a great experience in Sri Lanka during the tour. The family enjoyed the activities, and the settings were lovely. The hotels offered excellent service and were tidy. A very patient and hardworking man, our tour guide was excellRead more”

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5.3 Days Tour to Kandy, Nuwara Eliya & Sigiriya

★★★★★★★★★★4.0 · 4 reviews · from $400

Travel in a private air-conditioned vehicle with an English-speaking chauffeur-guide from Colombo or Bandaranaike International Airport. Over three days, visit Kandy’s Temple of the Tooth and gardens, a tea factory near Nuwara Eliya, Sigiriya Rock, a village experience and Dambulla. Hotels are included only with the selected option, and entrance fees are extra.

“I recently visited Sigiriya, Kandy, and Nuwara Eliya. The trip was safe and comfortable led by a knowledgeable guide. While we didn’t visit the iconic Sigiriya Rock Fortress this time, the village experience in Sigiriya was truly memorable. However, I feel that Sigiriya Rock is a muRead more”

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6.3 Days Private Tour of Yala Safari/ Ella/ Kandy – All Inclusive

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 4 reviews · from $495

Travel by private air-conditioned vehicle from a wide range of coastal hotels, with a driver-guide, two hotel nights, breakfasts and dinners, attraction fees, a Yala jeep safari, and a reserved-seat train ride when seats are available. The route links Yala, Ella, Nanu Oya, and Kandy. No guide name is provided, and lunch is not included.

“The River safari in bentola as well as the excursion to Yala, it was excellent. On the other hand, visiting places such as the jewelry store, the mask shop and the place of remembrance of the tsunami are a little too commercial for our taste. The driver was very nice and acceded to all our requests.Auto-translated”

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7.3-Day Heart of Sri Lanka, Kandy, Wonder 8 Sigiriya, Nuwara Eliya-Little England

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 3 reviews · from $325

This private three-day tour from Colombo links Kandy’s Temple of the Sacred Tooth Relic and botanical gardens with Sigiriya Rock Fortress and Nuwara Eliya’s hill-country sights. You travel in an air-conditioned vehicle, with a chauffeur who can adjust the plan to your requests. Isuru is the driver named in service feedback, but confirm who will drive your dates. Admission fees are extra at several stops.

“Isuru is a true professional and represents his country with passion and kindness. We felt completely spoilt while he was showing us around and made every request possible.”

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