Sri Lanka · SHORE EXCURSIONS IN COLOMBO
Roads here move at about twenty-five miles an hour, so anything that costs a day has to be worth a day. These 15 shore excursions in Colombo are, and below is what each charges and how long it really takes.
Review of the $51 Udawalawe safari from Hambantota Port, with elephants, birdlife, the Elephant Transit Home, transport tips, and honest value advice.
“We had a great adventure with Jasha, he was very professional.”
Review of Colombo’s private shore tour, covering temples, museums, markets, port pickup, guide quality, cost, and practical cruise-day tips.
“Had an amazing half day tour and our guide was phenomenal. We were on a cruise so he picked us up at the port gate which was great. We saw and did so many things, Buddhist and Hindu temples, mosques, tea, gems, government buildinRead more”
Review of Colombo’s Kelaniya Temple and city shore excursion, with port pickup, major sights, guide tips, pricing, and honest drawbacks.
“Went to temples and souvenir shop and the tower. Guides English wasn’t the best but he did ok. Waited for us whilst we met a friend for lunch”
See Colombo’s key sights on a private shore tour with temple visits, local food, port pickup, and a flexible 5 to 8 hour schedule.
“My husband and I have enjoyed our tour every minute of it, thanks to the detailed and intense schedule developed with Sharon and to the best ever guide Chin.”
See Colombo’s key sights on a private port tour with a guide, air-conditioned transport, flexible stops, and easy cruise pickup.
“Great guy - Zak - met us at the port in Colombo. We was quite early but Zak was prompt picking us up at the requested time of 08.30am. He took us to see the historic mosque - Jami Ul Alfar Mosque, followed by a brief stop to grab a couple Read more”
Review of Colombo’s $30 shore excursion, covering temples, markets, landmarks, transport, timing, value, and practical cruise-port advice.
“A good tour with our excellent driver who took us in 4 hours around all the main sights in Colombo in his air conditioned car.”
Review of Colombo’s private tea plantation shore trip, with rubber, rice, tea making, port pickup, costs, timing, and key cautions.
“Our guide was terrific. He wanted to share as much about his country as he could. Tea, orange coconuts, ginger beer and a fruit that I can’t remember the name of. Great tour. Was to be about 4 hours and became just over 5! Very interesting.”
See Colombo’s daily life on a private cruise-port tour with flexible sightseeing, air-conditioned transport, and a four-hour city visit.
“Recently I have a very good experience organizing a 7days trip for a group of 18 people from Malaysia, schedule to travel on 24 Nov 2025. I have no regrets choosing Sazy Lanka Tours . This is the first time Zack and me came to know each othRead more”
Review of Colombo’s 4-hour shore excursion, covering temples, colonial landmarks, markets, coastal views, transport, guides, and value.
Review of Colombo’s private four-hour shore tour, covering temples, markets, waterfront sights, shopping stops, and cruise-port pickup.
“Driver was waiting for us as we disembarked the ship. We were a group of four, one member of the group with reduced mobility. Udaya the tour operator went out of his way to accommodate his needs, providing a larger (albeit tired!) vehicle, and allowing my brother to sit up front with the driver. Our driver took us to all the main sights, explained what he could, took lots of photographs for us. Don’t hestitate to book, you won’t be disappointed.”
Review of Colombo’s private port tour for two, with an air-conditioned car, major sights, local guidance, shopping, and flexible pickup.
“We had a wonderful experience with our driver in a car with a/c which is a must!! Interesting city, beautiful sites. Our driver found ways for us to get out of the car to take pictures. Sarath was a great host and shared the beauty of his city with us, along with lots of history.”
Review of a private Colombo shore excursion to Mount Lavinia Beach, Gangaramaya Temple, Galle Face Green, and city sights for up to six.
“A lovely location to spend a few hours. The hotel is charming and the beach beautiful. The only slightly annoying thing is that access to the beach was not included, so we had to find someone in the hotel to pay for the ticket, which was ~£5 eRead more”
Review of Colombo’s private shore tour, pairing major city sights with Kelaniya Temple, temples, markets, art, and shopping.
“Good to do a small trip, meaning itinerary could be adjusted, like going up lotus leaf tower (worth it for views). Towards end of tour, we were too hot and wanted to get back to our cruise ship, so we missed last church (we didn't mind), but toRead more”
Review of Colombo’s private shore tour to Kelaniya and Gangaramaya temples, with port pickup, a flexible guide, and useful value advice.
“The driver was professional and answered all questions. The tour was very nice and I would book it again”
Explore Colombo’s sapphire trade, jewelry making, royal connections, temples, parks, and shopping in a private four-hour shore tour.
Every kind of day out on the island, and the best of each.
