Safaris in Colombo at a glance
- Our pick: Yala Full Day Safari: Private Jeep, Leopards & Lunch, US$ 175 per person (12h–16h, 5.00★ · 10).
- Best value: Wilpattu National Park Safari from Colombo: Leopards & Lakes, US$ 125 per person (12h–14h, 4.56★ · only 9 reviews).
- Also recommended: Udawalawe Safari Day Trip from Colombo with Lunch & Transfers, US$ 175 per person (12h–14h, 4.63★ · only 8 reviews).
Price per person across the 23 options priced per person: US$ 39–US$ 1,715 (median US$ 173). With 100+ reviews: 5 of 23.
Of the 23 options: 23 with live guides in English, 23 with free cancellation, 23 with instant confirmation, 23 with hotel pickup, 21 kid-friendly, 19 private and 15 bookable last-minute.
How we rank: quality, number of reviews, availability, booking conditions and relevance to the topic. In the comparison table, our top 3 comes first. Price per person.
Safaris in Colombo — Udawalawe National Park, Sigiriya Rock Fortress and 11 more
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23 options
The 15 best
Ranked by quality, reviews, availability and booking conditions.
Yala Full Day Safari: Private Jeep, Leopards & Lunch Full-day private safari in Yala National Park with experienced driver, hotel pickup and picnic lunch included. Deep routes built for leopard spotting and wildlife photography. Every day · 6 start times, 04:00 to 05:45 · Pickup available · All ages ★ 5.00 (10 reviews) Duration: 12h–16h Live guide: EN ✓ Free cancellation. from US$ 175 per person
Sigiriya & Dambulla Day Trip: UNESCO Sites & Safari Visit Sigiriya Rock Fortress and Dambulla cave temple, then spot wildlife at Minneriya on this eleven to twelve hour tour from Colombo with private transport. Every day · 06:30 and 07:30 · Hotel pickup · All ages ★ 4.58 (159 reviews) Duration: 11h–12h Live guide: EN ✓ Free cancellation. from US$ 70 per person
Sigiriya and Dambulla day trip: Climb rock fortress Leave Colombo early with a driver and guide, visit the Dambulla Cave Temple complex, then climb Sigiriya Rock Fortress. Every day · 04:45 and 06:00 · Hotel pickup · All ages ★ 4.50 (139 reviews) Duration: 12h–14h Live guide: EN · AR · DE · RU +2 ✓ Free cancellation. from US$ 45 per person
8-Day Sri Lanka Tour: Sigiriya, Kandy, Ella & Yala Safari Spend 8 days touring Sri Lanka with a private driver and guide, moving through Sigiriya Rock Fortress, Kandy's Temple of the Tooth. Every day · 07:00 · Hotel pickup ★ 4.97 (189 reviews) Duration: 8d Live guide: EN ✓ Free cancellation. from US$ 692 per person
Tuk tuk tour Colombo: Colonial sites and local food included Guided tuk tuk tour of Colombo with live commentary, visiting Gangaramaya Temple, Independence Square and local markets, all food. Every day · 09:00 · Hotel pickup · Up to age 85 ★ 4.85 (170 reviews) Duration: 3h–4h Live guide: EN · DE · FR · ES ✓ Free cancellation. from US$ 39 per person
Sri Lanka Grand Tour: Sigiriya, Kandy, Safari & Tea Train Feel the pulse of Sri Lanka with a private tour: climb Sigiriya, sip fresh Ceylon tea in misty hills, spot elephants on safari, and relax on golden beaches. Includes pickup. Every day · No fixed time · Hotel pickup · Up to age 80 ★ 4.94 (106 reviews) Duration: 12d Live guide: EN ✓ Free cancellation. from US$ 1,715 per person
Sigiriya, Dambulla & Minneriya safari from Colombo: Private tour Private tour from Colombo covers Sigiriya Rock Fortress, Dambulla cave temple, and Minneriya National Park wildlife safari in one day with driver-guide. Every day · 06:30 and 07:30 · Hotel pickup · From age 3 ★ 4.74 (57 reviews) Duration: 10h–12h Live guide: EN ✓ Free cancellation. from US$ 68 per person
Udawalawe Safari Day Trip from Colombo with Lunch & Transfers Every day · Every 30 min, 05:00 to 08:00 · Hotel pickup · All ages ★ 4.63 (8 reviews) Duration: 12h–14h Live guide: EN · AR · TA ✓ Free cancellation. from US$ 175 per person
Sigiriya Fortress & Minneriya Safari Private Tour from Colombo Experience Sigiriya Lion Rock, Minneriya elephant safari, and Dambulla Cave Temple on a private day trip from Colombo with local guide, pickup, and refreshments. Every day · 06:00, 06:30, 07:00 and 08:00 · Pickup available · From age 6 ★ 4.41 (22 reviews) Duration: 12h Live guide: EN · TA ✓ Free cancellation. from US$ 75 per person
Udawalawe Safari Day Tour from Colombo: See Wild Elephants Private safari jeep with English or German-speaking guide to Udawalawe National Park, 165 km from Colombo. Every day · 07:00, 07:30, 08:30 and 20:30 · Pickup available ★ 5.00 (11 reviews) Duration: 12h Live guide: EN · DE ✓ Free cancellation. from US$ 365 per person
Udawalawe Safari: Private Jeep, Elephants & Ella Transfer Private safari jeep through Udawalawe National Park with an experienced driver-guide, ending with drop-off to Ella or Wellawaya. Every day · 17 start times, 04:00 to 13:00 · Pickup available ★ 4.91 (11 reviews) Duration: 7h–8h Live guide: EN ✓ Free cancellation. from US$ 180 per person
Udawalawe National Park safari from Colombo: Wild elephants Safari jeep tour through Udawalawe National Park from Colombo with private transport, English-speaking guide, park entry and lunch included. Every day · 07:00 · Hotel pickup ★ 4.67 (6 reviews) Duration: 8h–10h Live guide: EN ✓ Free cancellation. from US$ 198 per person
Wilpattu National Park Safari from Colombo: Leopards & Lakes Pick up from your Colombo hotel before dawn and drive to Wilpattu National Park for a 4x4 jeep safari through Sri Lanka's oldest reserve. Every day · 09:00 · Hotel pickup · All ages ★ 4.56 (9 reviews) Duration: 12h–14h Live guide: EN · TA ✓ Free cancellation. from US$ 125 per person
Sri Lanka 5-Day Private Tour: Kandy, Sigiriya, Ella & Yala Safari Experience Sri Lanka’s top sights in 5 days: Kandy, Sigiriya, Ella train, Yala safari & Galle Fort. Private guide, all fees, hotels & airport transfers included. Every day · 08:00 · Hotel pickup · All ages ★ 5.00 (7 reviews) Duration: 5d Live guide: EN ✓ Free cancellation. from US$ 1,154 per person
Minneriya Safari from Colombo to Trincomalee: Private 4x4 jeep Private tour from Colombo to Trincomalee with village stop and Minneriya National Park safari. Every day · 08:00 · Hotel pickup · All ages ★ 5.00 (4 reviews) Duration: 11h 30m Live guide: EN ✓ Free cancellation. from US$ 105 per person
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From US$ 94 per person · 10 h to 5 days
Galle Day Tour from Colombo: Fort, River Safari & Tea Factory Private day tour from Colombo to Galle Fort with a 1.5-hour Bentota River boat safari, tea plantation visit and lunch included. Every day · 06:00, 06:30, 06:45 and 07:30 · Pickup available · All ages ★ 5.00 (3 reviews) Duration: 1d Live guide: EN ✓ Free cancellation. from US$ 135 per person
Day tour to Udawalawe from Colombo: Safari and dam Private day tour from Colombo to Udawalawe National Park and Dam with hotel pickup, air-conditioned transport, 4WD safari jeep and English-speaking guide to spot wildlife. Every day · 06:00 · Pickup available · All ages ★ 5.00 (1 review) Duration: 15h Live guide: EN · JA ✓ Free cancellation. from US$ 150 per person
Udawalawe National Park safari from Colombo: Spot wild elephants Jeep safari through Udawalawe National Park from Colombo with Elephant Transit Home visit, park entry and lunch included. Live English-speaking guide and hotel pickup. Every day · 07:00 and 08:00 · Hotel pickup ★ 5.00 (2 reviews) Duration: 12h Live guide: EN ✓ Free cancellation. from US$ 135 per person
Sigiriya, Dambulla & Wildlife Safari from Colombo: Full Day Full-day tour from Colombo to Sigiriya Rock Fortress and Dambulla Cave Temple, with 4x4 safari through Minneriya National Park to spot wildlife. Every day · 05:30, 06:00, 06:30, 07:00 and 07:30 · Hotel pickup · From age 6 ★ 5.00 (3 reviews) Duration: 12h–14h Live guide: EN ✓ Free cancellation. from US$ 250 per person
5-Day Sri Lanka Tour: Sigiriya, Kandy, Ella & Safari Five-day Sri Lanka tour from Colombo visiting ancient temples, tea plantations and Udawalawe National Park to see wild elephants, with guide and accommodation. Every day · No fixed time · Hotel pickup · All ages ★ 5.00 (3 reviews) Duration: 5d Live guide: EN · AR · TA ✓ Free cancellation. from US$ 500 per person
Leopard Safari Wilpattu from Colombo: Guided Wildlife Tour Guided leopard safari from Colombo to Wilpattu with trained wildlife tracker, private 4x4 jeep, Sri Lankan lunch and hotel pickup included. 10–12 hours. Every day · Every 1 h, 03:00 to 11:00 · Hotel pickup · Up to age 80 ★ 5.00 (1 review) Duration: 10h–12h Live guide: EN · DE · FR · JV +1 ✓ Free cancellation. from US$ 290 per person
Udawalawe National Park day tour from Colombo: Wild elephants Day tour from Colombo to Udawalawe National Park with private 4WD jeep, professional English-speaking guide, hotel pickup and national park fees included. Every day · 04:00 and 05:00 · Hotel pickup ★ 5.00 (1 review) Duration: 10h–12h Live guide: EN ✓ Free cancellation. from US$ 173 per person
Sigiriya & Dambulla Day Trip from Colombo with Private Safari Private day trip from Colombo to Sigiriya rock fortress and Dambulla cave temple, with a safari at Kaudulla national park to spot wildlife. Every day · 06:00 · Pickup available · All ages ★ 5.00 (1 review) Duration: 12h–14h Live guide: EN ✓ Free cancellation. from US$ 94 per person
The top 12 of 23 options, side by side
✓ 2026-11-14| Option | Price | Duration | Rating | Days and times | Guide languages |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Yala Full Day Safari: Private Jeep, Leopards & LunchOur pickPrivate · Pickup offered | US$ 175 per person | 12h–16h | 5.00★ · 10 | Every day · 6 start times, 04:00 to 05:45 | English |
| Wilpattu National Park Safari from Colombo: Leopards & LakesBest valueGroup of up to 15 · Pickup offered | US$ 125 per person | 12h–14h | 4.56★ only 9 reviews | Every day · 09:00 | English, Tamil |
| Udawalawe Safari Day Trip from Colombo with Lunch & TransfersAlso recommendedGroup of up to 15 · Pickup offered | US$ 175 per person | 12h–14h | 4.63★ only 8 reviews | Every day · Every 30 min, 05:00 to 08:00 | English, Arabic, Tamil |
| Sigiriya & Dambulla Day Trip: UNESCO Sites & SafariPrivate · Pickup offered | US$ 70 per person | 11h–12h | 4.58★ · 159 | Every day · 06:30 and 07:30 | English |
| Sigiriya and Dambulla day trip: Climb rock fortressGroup of up to 15 · Pickup offered | US$ 45 per person | 12h–14h | 4.50★ · 139 | Every day · 04:45 and 06:00 | English, Arabic, German +3 |
| 8-Day Sri Lanka Tour: Sigiriya, Kandy, Ella & Yala SafariPrivate · Pickup offered | US$ 692 per person | 8d | 4.97★ · 189 | Every day · 07:00 | English |
| Tuk tuk tour Colombo: Colonial sites and local food includedPrivate · Pickup offered | US$ 39 per person | 3h–4h | 4.85★ · 170 | Every day · 09:00 | English, German, Spanish +1 |
| Sri Lanka Grand Tour: Sigiriya, Kandy, Safari & Tea TrainPrivate · Pickup offered | US$ 1,715 per person | 12d | 4.94★ · 106 | Every day · No fixed time | English |
| Sigiriya, Dambulla & Minneriya safari from Colombo: Private tourPrivate · Pickup offered | US$ 68 per person | 10h–12h | 4.74★ · 57 | Every day · 06:30 and 07:30 | English |
| Sigiriya Fortress & Minneriya Safari Private Tour from ColomboPrivate · Pickup offered | US$ 75 per person | 12h | 4.41★ · 22 | Every day · 06:00, 06:30, 07:00 and 08:00 | English, Tamil |
| Udawalawe Safari Day Tour from Colombo: See Wild ElephantsPrivate · Pickup offered | US$ 365 per person | 12h | 5.00★ · 11 | Every day · 07:00, 07:30, 08:30 and 20:30 | English, German |
| Udawalawe Safari: Private Jeep, Elephants & Ella TransferPrivate · Pickup offered | US$ 180 per person | 7h–8h | 4.91★ · 11 | Every day · 17 start times, 04:00 to 13:00 | English |
By what you need
- Small groups (up to 15) (4): Wilpattu National Park Safari from Colombo: Leopards & Lakes (US$ 125 per person) · Udawalawe Safari Day Trip from Colombo with Lunch & Transfers (US$ 175 per person) · Sigiriya and Dambulla day trip: Climb rock fortress (US$ 45 per person)