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The drives worth getting up at dawn for.
The 13 colombo safaris travellers book most, gathered in one place. What you are likely to see, how long you are out in the field, who runs the drive, and what a seat in the vehicle costs.
Private Udawalawe elephant safari in a 4x4 with an expert guide. Spot wild herds, birds, crocodiles, and more in Sri Lanka.
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Early pickup from Colombo, Sigiriya climb, Dambulla murals, plus optional village lunch and a jeep safari for elephant sightings.
Private tuk-tuk tour of Colombo’s top sights, with tea tasting, king coconut water, and smooth hotel pickup for a fast city overview.
“Really liked the ride around Colombo. Sajad was very kind and properly explained us the history of the places he showed us. He also clicked some great pictures of us all around Colombo famous places. He also spoke hindi so well which gave us very homely feeling. Highly recommended. 5/5 Stars.”
Private tuk-tuk safari in Colombo with hotel pickup, Gangaramaya Temple, Hindu sites, spice tastings, and a beachfront lunch for $48.
“What a great way to see Colombo,Sri Lanka. From the time we booked this tour to Bobby, our driver/guide, picking us up the communication was very good. This tour included stops at: 2 temples, coffee shop, tea shop, spice shop and finished off with a wonderful Sri Lankan lunch. Highly recommended this tour!!!!”
Private Sigiriya and Dambulla day trip with Minneriya safari from Colombo, with hotel pickup, comfort transport, and a long elephant hunt.
“Our guide showed up on time but didn’t know what he was doing. Did not have water bottles as advertised and wasn’t even planning on returning us to our hotel! Guide blamed his friend that asked him to cover for him the night before. I would not use this tour operator.”
A long but efficient day trip from Colombo to Dambulla Caves and Sigiriya Rock, with pickup, a driver-guide, and step-by-step help.
“It is s 4 hour ride one way. Your time at the sites is limited because if this. If you take the safari you do not return to Colombo until 22:00 or later. Keep in mind that it is an 06:00 start!”
Private 4.5-hour tuk tuk tour of Colombo’s temples, Pettah markets, and colonial landmarks with Vinoth Blaze, pickup, and key admissions.
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One-day Yala Jeep safari from Colombo and the south coast, with hotel transfers and a real shot at leopards, elephants, and birds.
Udawalawe Safari from Hambantota Port with a national park wildlife drive and an Elephant Transit Home visit, with English guides.
“So good. The drivers were all amazing and the day went so smoothly. Special shout out to Muthu for giving us the best tour around Yala.”
Transfer from Ella to the south coast plus an Udawalawa open-jeep safari for elephants, crocs, and birds with expert spotting.
“The safari was a good experience overall. We saw 3 of the “big 5” of Yala, but unfortunately not the leopards or sloth bear. We understand that these are often rare or hard to see. It had also been raining which made sightings more challenging. Although not to do with our safari or driver, it…”
Private day trip from Colombo/Negombo to Sigiriya, Dambulla, Pidurangala, and Minneriya 4WD safari with hotel pickup.
“Sorry to say but it was extremely horrible. First of all, your company have forgotten to mention that there is a huge scam group in SriKanka who actively works in taking their customers to 'Gem factory/museum'. Drivers get commission everytiRead more”
Colombo/Negombo to Sigiriya and Dambulla: cave temples, spice garden, village lunch, and wild jeep safari with hotel pickup.
“It was a great experience! A guide with a lot of knowledge about his country, really helpful, flexible and frendly.”
Full-day Wilpattu safari from Colombo with an air-conditioned ride, 4WD game drive for elusive leopards, elephants, and willus basins.
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