The 7 6-Day Experiences in Colombo That Repay the Early Start

1.Fabulous 6 Days in Sri Lanka by Mahaweli from Colombo

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 61 reviews · from $430Our pick

This private six-day loop links Kandy’s Temple of the Sacred Tooth, Sigiriya, an elephant safari, tea country, the Nuwara Eliya to Ella train and the southern coast. You get a private air-conditioned vehicle, hotels with breakfast and reserved train seats. Site entry fees are extra, and the schedule packs in long drives. Drivers named on past trips include Lakshitha, Theekshana Perera and Chanaka.

“A great experience 😀. Many impressions in a few days and quite many hours of driving. But even from the car you get glimpses of Sri Lanka, cultures and animals. Our driver Lakshitha took very good care of us!”

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2.6 Days Nature And Culture Tour

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 55 reviews · from $118Best value

Travel by private, air-conditioned vehicle from Negombo across Sri Lanka’s cultural and hill country, with stops at Dambulla, Sigiriya, Polonnaruwa, wildlife parks, Ella and Kandy. Your driver can adapt the day’s pace; you book your own hotels and pay entrance fees separately. Past clients mention Asa and Asanka, though your assigned driver is not guaranteed.

“One of the best weeks of my life. I travelled with Asanka, Asanthas cousin, around in a lovely air conditioned car and water supply. It was a week catered exactly to everything I was hoping for and much much more. Nothing was too much trouble for asanka, like stopping for Read more”

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3.6-Day Sri Lanka Heritage Private Tour

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 31 reviews · from $420

Travel by private air-conditioned vehicle with an English-speaking chauffeur-guide from Colombo to Sigiriya, Polonnaruwa, Dambulla, Kandy and Sri Lanka’s tea country. The six-day route pairs four UNESCO sites with gardens, waterfalls and a train ride from Peradeniya to Nanuoya. Five nights of bed-and-breakfast accommodation are included; guide assignments can vary.

“Very good introduction to the multitude of sights and experiences that Sri Lanka offers--from ancient ruins to Buddhist temples, large expanses of botanical gardens and breathtaking views of the country's tea plantations. We had an excellent driver and informative guideRead more”

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4.6Days Hill country Private Tour in Sri Lanka

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 23 reviews · from $590

Start at Colombo’s Bandaranaike International Airport and travel by private car with a licensed guide through Kandy, Nuwara Eliya, Ella and Bentota. The six-day route combines the Temple of the Tooth, tea estates, a train ride to Ella and time at Nine Arch Bridge. Three-star hotels and breakfasts are part of the package; ask who your assigned guide will be.

“Loved the resort’s ambience and amazing hospitality! Special thanks to our guide and driver, Palith, for making it a beautiful and safe experience. Best recommendation for a solo lady traveller.. Thankyou so much for the beautiful memory you gave us.”

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5.6 Days Tour of Sri Lanka

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 11 reviews · from $850

Travel about 1,200 kilometers on a private six-day route from Colombo airport, climbing Sigiriya and Pidurangala, visiting Kandy and tea country, then heading to Ella, Udawalawe and Galle. An official guide and air-conditioned vehicle are included, along with breakfast, lunch and most dinners. Accommodation is not listed among the inclusions, so confirm it before booking.

“It's hard to find the right words to describe our trip. Maszu is not only a guide, but above all a warm, empathetic friend who meticulously carried out every plan of our trip and was open to flexible changes if necessary. We felt cared for, safe, Read more”

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6.6 Days Private Vehicle with English Speaking Chauffeur

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 10 reviews · from $229

Travel for six days in a private air-conditioned vehicle with an English-speaking driver-guide, starting in Colombo or Negombo. The suggested route links Kandy, Nuwara Eliya, Ella, Sigiriya, Dambulla, Galle, and Colombo, but you can customize it. Hotels, meals, and entrance fees are extra. Past drivers named in trip accounts include Dhanesh, Chamilla, Rukshan, and Aron; your assigned driver may differ.

“Dhanesh amazing driver and tour guide, highly recommend apple vacations.”

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7.Sri Lanka Budget Tours 6 Days H/B accommodations

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 10 reviews · from $745

Travel privately from Colombo to Sri Lanka’s cultural heartland in an air-conditioned vehicle with an English-speaking driver-guide and Wi-Fi. The six-day route visits Kandy, Sigiriya, Polonnaruwa and Anuradhapura, with five hotel nights, breakfast and dinner included. Guides Mahesh and Danushka have been praised for patient, helpful service, though your assigned guide may differ.

“Our tour with Ceylon Classic Tours was just amazing! Our guide Mahesh was so kind and caring, I've never had such a good guide. He and the company organized all perfect even with the fuel, during this fuel crisis.”

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