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Sri Lanka Round Tour with Local Guide & Lunch
Sri Lanka Round Tour with Local Guide & Lunch★★★★★★★★★★ 4.98 (117)10dStart your journey in Sri Lanka with sunrise at Sigiriya Rock Fortress, spot wild elephants in Minneriya National Park, ride scenic trains through tea country, and unwind on Hikkaduwa Beach. With a local guide handling all logistics and sharing stories along the way, these moments will linger long after you’re home.Free cancellationMost bookedfrom · per groupUS$ 59View ›
Bentota River Safari: mangroves, wildlife & crocodiles
Bentota River Safari: mangroves, wildlife & crocodiles★★★★★★★★★★ 4.87 (115)2hBentota River Boat Safari is a two-hour guided boat tour through the mangrove lagoon near Bentota, Sri Lanka, where you spot crocodiles, water monitors, kingfishers and other river wildlife in their natural habitat. Hotel pickup and drop-off are included from Bentota, Induruwa, Kosgoda, Ahungalla and surrounding areas; the tour runs daily between 7am and 4pm at a time you choose. A local English-speaking guide leads the safari, and bottled water is provided throughout.Is it for me?Starting from your coastal town, explore crocodiles and river wildlife with included pickup and a guide who navigates while you choose the time.Free cancellationTravelers' pickBest valuefromUS$ 32View ›
Udawalawe Safari from Bentota: Private jeep with elephant viewing
Udawalawe Safari from Bentota: Private jeep with elephant viewing★★★★★★★★★★ 4.90 (82)10h–12hA private day trip from Bentota to Udawalawe National Park combines a three-hour jeep safari through grassland and bush forest with a visit to the Elephant Transit Home, a rehabilitation facility for orphaned elephant calves. Pickup and drop-off are included from your hotel in Bentota, Kalutara, Ahungalla, Hikkaduwa or nearby coastal towns; the driver-guide is English-speaking, and lunch plus all park entry fees are built into the price. The tour departs at 4am, 7am or 10:30am, and the full day runs ten to twelve hours.Is it for me?Your private jeep, driver-guide, meals and park fees are all arranged—you arrive ready to step straight into wildlife spotting, with early departures at 4am or 7am timed to catch peak animal activity, or the 10:30am start if you prefer a later morning.Free cancellationTravelers' pickfromUS$ 115View ›
Ella day trip from Colombo: train ride, tea factory & waterfalls
Ella day trip from Colombo: train ride, tea factory & waterfalls★★★★★★★★★★ 4.89 (70)10h–12hA full-day private tour from Colombo to Ella in Sri Lanka's hill country, combining a scenic train journey with visits to Nine Arch Bridge, Little Adams Peak, Ravana Waterfall and a working tea factory. Hotel pickup and drop-off, lunch, all entry fees and pre-reserved train tickets are included; the tour runs 10 to 12 hours with an English-speaking driver-guide.Is it for me?Choose this if you want a private vehicle to pause at each waterfall and peak at your own pace, then join the scheduled train journey—the pre-booked ticket ensures you won't miss the departure time.Free cancellationTravelers' pickfromUS$ 145View ›
Udawalawe Safari Day Trip with Return Transport: Visit Elephant Transit Home
Udawalawe Safari Day Trip with Return Transport: Visit Elephant Transit Home★★★★★★★★★★ 4.93 (42)9h–13hA full-day private jeep safari in Udawalawe National Park with hotel pickup and drop-off from South Coast towns, including park entry, a visit to the Elephant Transit Home, lunch and an experienced driver-guide. You choose morning or afternoon departure, and the route covers open grasslands and wetlands where elephants, buffalo, crocodiles, deer and birdlife move through their natural habitat. All transport, entry fees and a meal are arranged before you arrive.Is it for me?Book this if you're based on the South Coast and want a full day seeing elephants and wildlife in one place—everything's private, so you move at your own pace with a dedicated guide and jeep rather than joining a group schedule.Free cancellationTravelers' pickfromUS$ 105View ›
Double Safari Day Trip from Negombo: Yala & Udawalawe
Double Safari Day Trip from Negombo: Yala & Udawalawe★★★★★★★★★★ 4.93 (27)13h–17hA full-day private safari tour from Negombo visiting Udawalawe and Yala national parks with expert driver-guide, private jeep, all entry fees, lunch and hotel pickup included. The itinerary packs both parks into a single day by starting early and using fixed timing, so you move between wildlife zones without building the schedule yourself.Is it for me?Book this tour if you're based in a coastal town and want to see two different ecosystems and wildlife zones in one day without managing transport, timing or park logistics yourself. The early start and fixed schedule are what make both parks possible in a single departure—you trade a long day for the convenience of one pickup and one drop-off.Free cancellationTravelers' pickfromUS$ 210View ›
7-Day Private Sri Lanka Tour: Sigiriya, Kandy, Ella & Safaris
7-Day Private Sri Lanka Tour: Sigiriya, Kandy, Ella & Safaris★★★★★★★★★★ 5.00 (26)7dA 7-day private guided tour of Sri Lanka based in Hikkaduwa, visiting Sigiriya Rock Fortress, Kandy's Temple of the Sacred Tooth Relic, and the hill country town of Ella, with wildlife safaris, train rides, and stays in 4-star hotels. You customize the itinerary day by day; your English-speaking driver-guide handles transport, timing, and navigation while you decide what to see and how long to linger. Airport or hotel pickup is included, as are fuel, tolls, and accommodation on a half-board basis—entrance fees to attractions are paid on-site.Is it for me?The tour moves at a relaxed pace with some active days—safaris start early, and climbs like Sigiriya and Little Adam's Peak require steady walking—but your guide adjusts timing and stops to match your energy. Choose this if you want a private vehicle and guide who know the routes and wildlife patterns, so you're not navigating or driving yourself, and you can linger at sites that matter to you without holding up a group schedule.Free cancellationTravelers' pickInfants freefromUS$ 998View ›
Kandy Day Tour from Colombo: Tooth Relic Temple & Local Gems
Kandy Day Tour from Colombo: Tooth Relic Temple & Local Gems★★★★★★★★★★ 5.00 (15)10h–12hIf you want to see real Kandy in one day—temples alive with history, lush gardens, hands-on crafts, plus proper Ceylon tea tasting—this trip covers it all without any hassle. You’ll get local stories from your guide and plenty of time to explore at your own pace.Free cancellationfromUS$ 110View ›
Udawalawe Safari Day Trip from Galle with Private Guide
Udawalawe Safari Day Trip from Galle with Private Guide★★★★★★★★★★ 5.00 (10)10h–12hThis is your chance to spot wild elephants up close on a private Udawalawe safari day trip from Galle. Ride through open grasslands with an expert local guide, see rare birds and leopards if you’re lucky, and catch glimpses of Sri Lanka’s famous stick fishermen along the way. A real taste of southern Sri Lankan wildlife—without any hassle.Free cancellationKids −75%fromUS$ 185View ›
2-Day Yala & Udawalawe Safari Tour with Hotel & Meals
2-Day Yala & Udawalawe Safari Tour with Hotel & Meals★★★★★★★★★★ 5.00 (10)2dYou’ll get up close to wild elephants and maybe even spot a leopard on this two-day safari through Sri Lanka’s top national parks. With everything sorted—meals, hotels, entry fees—you can just soak up real wildlife moments and local stories without any hassle.Free cancellationTravelers' pickInfants freefromUS$ 375View ›
Udawalawa Safari from Hikkaduwa: Private Jeep, Elephant Park
Udawalawa Safari from Hikkaduwa: Private Jeep, Elephant Park★★★★★★★★★★ 4.56 (9)10hA private safari jeep tour of Udawalawa National Park departing from Hikkaduwa, Galle, Weligama or nearby coastal towns, with hotel pickup and an English-speaking guide. The morning session departs around 3am so you reach the park by 6am when wildlife is most active. The tour includes the jeep, bottled water, air-conditioned transport and parking; park entry fees are optional at checkout. Lunch follows the safari, and a visit to the Udawalawa Elephant Transit Home is available as an add-on.Is it for me?Book this tour if you're staying on the south coast and have a free morning—the 3am pickup means you don't lose a full day, and the private jeep lets your guide focus on where the animals are instead of managing a group schedule. The early arrival at the park is what makes the wildlife viewing work.Free cancellationKids −36%fromUS$ 74View ›
Yala National Park Safari Jeep Tour from Hikkaduwa
Yala National Park Safari Jeep Tour from Hikkaduwa★★★★★★★★★★ 4.20 (5)1dA half-day jeep safari through Yala National Park departing from Hikkaduwa, with hotel pickup, an English-speaking guide and a driver who takes you through wetlands, grasslands and forest patches. You choose a morning departure at 6 a.m. or an afternoon run at 2:30 p.m., and the guide explains the park's ecology while you watch for leopards, sloth bears, elephants and several bird species. The safari ends with a drop-off back at your hotel around 11 a.m. or 6 p.m.Is it for me?The half-day format—either 6 a.m. to 11 a.m. or 2:30 p.m. to 6 p.m.—leaves the rest of your day open for other plans in Hikkaduwa or elsewhere on the coast. If you want a full-day immersion in the park with more ground covered, a longer safari would suit you better; this one fits a morning or afternoon slot without eating the whole day.Free cancellationfromUS$ 130View ›
Ambalangoda & Galle Fort: Mask Making Craft Tour with Local Host
Ambalangoda & Galle Fort: Mask Making Craft Tour with Local Host★★★★★★★★★★ 4.50 (2)4hYou’ll walk into Galle Fort’s winding streets and find yourself learning ancient mask-making techniques from a local host. Feel the texture of Kaduru wood as you carve your own piece, hear stories from Ambalangoda’s craft traditions, and pause for tea amid painted faces. It’s more than just an art lesson — it lingers long after you leave.Free cancellationfromUS$ 120View ›
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