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5 Best Colombo Day Trips

The ones worth setting an alarm for.

The 5 most-booked colombo day trips, all done in a single day and back by evening. Each one comes with the pickup point, how long you are away, what it costs and the company that runs it.

5 Best Colombo Day Trips

Private Day Trip to Sigiriya, cave and National park Safari Tour - Pickup and the Drive: Colombo, Negombo, or Kandy Changes Everything
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Private Day Trip to Sigiriya, cave and National park Safari Tour

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1.Private Day Trip to Sigiriya, cave and National park Safari Tour

Private day trip from Colombo to Sigiriya and Dambulla, then Minneriya safari for elephants and UNESCO sights in one long day.

Most Popular★ 4.5

“This tour is a dream! Madushan was my driver and I couldn’t have asked for a nicer tour guide. The safari tour was brilliant I got to see about 10 elephants, an eagle, 3 peacocks and many monkeys throughout the day. Sigariya is just breathtaking, the hike up can be tough in the heat but…”

143 reviewsFrom $68.50by JK Travels sri lanka

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From Colombo: Sigiriya and Dambulla Day Trip and Safari - Dambulla Cave Temple: Buddha statues, shoe-off rules, and practical timing
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From Colombo: Sigiriya and Dambulla Day Trip and Safari

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2.From Colombo: Sigiriya and Dambulla Day Trip and Safari

Colombo day trip to UNESCO Dambulla Cave Temple and Sigiriya Lion Rock with a small group, driver-guide, and optional safari.

★ 4.5

“Unfortunately our tour was marred by the fact our driver kept nodding off whilst driving. My husband had to wake him up and stop the car on the way there to get a drink. On way back he did the same we contacted the company and requested a new driver which they did very quickly.…”

132 reviewsFrom $70.00by Apple Vacations Pvt Ltd

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Southern Sri Lanka Sightseeing Day Trip From Colombo & Negombo - Galle Dutch Fort ramparts: the best included time block
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Southern Sri Lanka Sightseeing Day Trip From Colombo & Negombo

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3.Southern Sri Lanka Sightseeing Day Trip From Colombo & Negombo

A full-day south-coast route from Colombo: Galle Fort walls, mangrove safari, turtles, Unawatuna lunch, stilt fishermen, and more.

★ 4.5

“The driver did not follow the itinerary . We Missed the stilt fishermen experience and the lunch at the beach…….. he took us to a restaurant near madu river. The whole experience was spoilt because we did not get what we expected. Not recommended”

128 reviewsFrom $85.00by Sigiritrip Tours

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From Colombo: Kandy, Pinnawala and Tea Factory Full-Day Trip - Getting Picked Up in Colombo or Negombo (Then Settling In)
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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

Packed Colombo-to-Kandy day trip with Pinnawala elephants, UNESCO Temple of the Tooth, gems, crafts, and a tea factory tasting.

★ 4.4

“We spent an amazing day with Malintha on our tour to Kandy. He was so welcoming and helpful and made this day truly amazing. He was always very supportive and individual, trying his best to give us a perfect day. Walking with the elephants was a highlight of the day! Thank you Malintha for this…”

99 reviews12 hoursFrom $55by Leisure Sri Lanka

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From Colombo: Kandy, Pinnawala and Tea Factory Full-Day Trip - Getting Picked Up in Colombo or Negombo (Then Settling In)
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From Colombo: Kandy, Pinnawala and Tea Factory Full-Day Trip

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

A packed 12-hour Colombo to Kandy day trip with the Temple of the Sacred Tooth, Pinnawala elephants, and tea tasting, plus easy hotel pickup.

★ 4.2

“I had an incredible day! 🐘✨ First, I went on an amazing elephant ride, which was such a unique and exciting experience, full of excitement and connection with nature. I highly recommend this place! Totally worth it! 🥰 Then, I visited the beautiful city of Candy and explored the stunning Temple of the Tooth—a truly…”

75 reviewsFrom $51by Leisure Sri Lanka

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