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13 Best Full-Day Tours In Colombo

Colombo’s best days out.

The 13 most popular full-day tours in and around Colombo. The ones worth building a day around, with what they cost, how long they run and who to book with.

13 Best Full-Day Tours In Colombo

From Colombo: Kandy Temples and Pinnawala Full-Day Tour - 6:30 AM Pickup and the Long Road to Kandy
Colombo, Colombo Temple & Heritage Tours, Full-Day, Kandy & Pinnawala Day Trips, Tour Reviews, Tours

From Colombo: Kandy Temples and Pinnawala Full-Day Tour

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1.From Colombo: Kandy Temples and Pinnawala Full-Day Tour

Kandy day tour from Colombo: Tooth Relic Temple, elephant river baths, tea tasting, Bahiravakanda Buddha, and local craft stops.

Most Popular★ 4.6

“The tour was amazing. Aadhil very professional guide also very good driver. I could Interact with the elephants, see the temple in Kandy and drink very nice tea in the tea Factory. Ponctuality to go and also on return to colombo everything on time. I relly enjoyed and recommend.”

144 reviews1 dayFrom $54by Ceylon Mafa Tours and Travels

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Sigiriya and Dambulla Private Full-Day Tour - Dhambulla Golden Cave Temple: UNESCO caves with stairs and close-up art
Colombo, Full-Day, Private, Sigiriya & Dambulla Day Trips, Tour Reviews, Tours

Sigiriya and Dambulla Private Full-Day Tour

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2.Sigiriya and Dambulla Private Full-Day Tour

Full-day private trip from Dambulla caves to Sigiriya Lion Rock and Minneryia elephants, with village stops and easy hotel pickup.

★ 4.3

“Very good Tim was a careful driver his English could be better and perhaps some facts about where we passing. At Dumbhala he pointed out some do and don’t’s which was helpful. The guide at Sigiriya was very good. Enjoyed the day.”

120 reviews1 dayFrom $66by Lanka tours and transfers

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Full-Day Colombo City Tour (Private Car) - Price and group size: where the value really comes from
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Full-Day Colombo City Tour (Private Car)

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3.Full-Day Colombo City Tour (Private Car)

Private car full-day Colombo route hitting temples, markets, parks, and museums with pickup and customization for up to 3.

★ 4.5

“This excursion was outstanding! As you would expect with any private tour, the guide makes it or breaks it. In this case our guide, Rumi, was excellent. He asked us what we wanted to do, gave us a list of options and put together the perfect day of sightseeing. Rumi was pleasant, professional and spoke…”

112 reviewsFrom $80.00by Travelbeingdom

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From Colombo: Kandy, Pinnawala and Tea Factory Full-Day Trip - Pinnawala Elephants: Photo Stops and Real Feeding/Bathing Time
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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

Full-day Kandy trip from Colombo: Temple of the Sacred Tooth, Pinnawala elephants, spice and craft stops, plus tea tasting at a factory.

★ 4.4

“OUR driver was Katie was very friendly and easy communication with deaf people. he used gestured and write down. he took us to the beautiful Kandy and rode & fed elephant, tea factory and the most beautiful white temple. we recommend to use Kani again in the future.”

99 reviews12 hoursFrom $55by Leisure Sri Lanka

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Full-Day Private Tour to Sigiriya and Dambulla - Price and logistics: what you pay for, what you’ll pay extra
Colombo, Full-Day, Private, Sigiriya & Dambulla Day Trips, Tour Reviews, Tours

Full-Day Private Tour to Sigiriya and Dambulla

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5.Full-Day Private Tour to Sigiriya and Dambulla

A private full-day trip from Colombo to Sigiriya and Dambulla, with pickup, an air-conditioned car, water, and guided stops plus free time.

★ 4.5

“From early morning airport pick-up to late afternoon hotel drop off, this private tour went like clockwork. Very pleasing for my first time in Sri Lanka. I glad I am walking fit because there was a lot of it. The cave temples were at Dambulla werRead more”

30 reviewsFrom $83.34by #srilankabycar

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Kandy Full-Day Tour - Temple of the Tooth Relic: The Stop That Sets the Tone
Colombo, Full-Day, Kandy & Pinnawala Day Trips, Tour Reviews, Tours

Kandy Full-Day Tour

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6.Kandy Full-Day Tour

Colombo to Kandy in one long day. See the Temple of the Tooth, spices, tea, and jewelry, with lunch and pickup included.

★ 4.5

“Overall we loved the tour because Kandy was beautiful, and enjoyed the over-touristy stops. However, we were extremely disappointed that our driver ripped us off by charging us for a dancing show that was in fact free. The driver aRead more”

24 reviewsFrom $120.00by Lanka Tour Host (Pvt) Ltd

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From Ella: Diyaluma Falls Full-Day Tour with Lunch - Getting There: pickup options and what the 8-hour schedule really means
Colombo, Ella & Tea Country Day Trips, Full-Day, Lunch Experiences, Tour Reviews, Tours

From Ella: Diyaluma Falls Full-Day Tour with Lunch

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7.From Ella: Diyaluma Falls Full-Day Tour with Lunch

Diyaluma Falls from Ella: 8-hour small-group tour with hotel pickup, easy hike, lunch, and time to swim at Sri Lanka’s second-highest waterfall.

★ 4.8

“Pubba, our guide, was one of the best people we met in Sri Lanka, so friendly, wise, and genuinely concerned for us. We didn’t receive driver/car details, but he arrived on time in a tuk tuk. Although outside his work, he stopped at Rawana Falls and Little Adam’s Peak to have our pics taken from…”

8 reviews8 hoursFrom $70by Ella day Tours

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Yala National Park Full-Day Jeep Safari with Lunch - The Safari-to-Lunch Transition: Authentic Food When You Need It
Colombo, Full-Day, Lunch Experiences, National Parks, Safari, Sri Lanka Wildlife Safaris, Tour Reviews

Yala National Park Full-Day Jeep Safari with Lunch

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Yala Full Day Safari with Picnic Lunch - Private & All Inclusive - From your hotel: private transport that keeps the day sane
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Yala Full Day Safari with Picnic Lunch – Private & All Inclusive

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9.Yala Full Day Safari with Picnic Lunch – Private & All Inclusive

Private all-inclusive Yala safari with early hotel pickup, 9–10 hour jeep drive, entry fees, and picnic lunch from the Colombo area.

★ 5.0

“Very well-organized safari tour with a friendly guide and a kind, professional driver. We saw many animals and really enjoyed the delicious lunch. A fantastic experience that we would highly recommend.”

8 reviewsFrom $175.00by Bentota Travel Mart

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From Colombo: Kandy and Pinnawala Full-Day Trip - Temple of the Sacred Tooth Relic: where Kandy’s spiritual center shows up
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From Colombo: Kandy and Pinnawala Full-Day Trip

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10.From Colombo: Kandy and Pinnawala Full-Day Trip

Colombo to Kandy full-day trip with Pinnawala elephants, Temple of the Tooth, scenic viewpoints, botanical gardens, and a cultural show.

★ 5.0

“We had a fun filled day tour from Colombo to Kandy! Janaka was an exceptional guide, he was punctual, professional, a great driver and incredibly knowledgeable about Sri Lanka. His vehicle was clean and comfortable, and he made sure evRead more”

7 reviewsFrom $70.00by The Sri Lankan Tours

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Full Day Colombo City Tour - Dutch Hospital to Galle Face Green: Old Buildings Meet the Sea
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Full Day Colombo City Tour

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11.Full Day Colombo City Tour

Private 8-hour Colombo city tour covering Dutch Hospital, Galle Face, temples, museums, and the Lady Ward clock-tower lighthouse.

★ 5.0

“Great trip enjoyed I had a wonderful trip to Sri Lanka, and a big part of that was thanks to your driving. You were always punctual, polite, and patient, making the journey comfortable and safe. I really appreciated your knowledge of the routes Read more”

5 reviewsFrom $47.00by Overa Tours

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Galle and 7 places Full Day Tour from Colombo - Price and value: is $72 a fair deal?
Colombo, Full-Day, Galle & Bentota Day Trips, Tour Reviews, Tours

Galle and 7 places Full Day Tour from Colombo

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12.Galle and 7 places Full Day Tour from Colombo

Colombo to Galle full-day tour with Bentota River Safari, turtles, gems, Tsunami Photo Museum, Dutch Fort, and Koggala stilt fishermen.

★ 5.0

“We have had the pleasure of having Sujee Wahttige as our driver during our 13 day visit to Sri Lanka, from the moment he picked us at the aorport until he dropped us off ack for our return flight. Sujee was more than a driver- he truly felt like Read more”

3 reviewsFrom $72.00by Ceylon Itinerary Holdings

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