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Colombo Car Rental with Driver: Daily Rates & Fuel Included
Colombo Car Rental with Driver: Daily Rates & Fuel Included★★★★★★★★★★ 4.98 (146)1d–30dYou get a private vehicle with a professional driver who knows Colombo and the surrounding region, plus all fuel, parking, and highway costs built into the daily rate. The 100-kilometer daily allowance covers most regional itineraries, and bookings of five days or more add a 200-kilometer bonus. Contact Deyo Tours directly to confirm rates and arrange your multi-day rental.Is it for me?Best for travelers planning a multi-day itinerary around Colombo and the surrounding region who want a driver who knows the roads and can suggest stops — the daily rate absorbs fuel, parking, and logistics costs that would otherwise pile up across multiple stops.Free cancellationTravelers' pickMost bookedfrom · per groupUS$ 80View ›
Sri Lanka Round Tour with Local Guide & Lunch
Sri Lanka Round Tour with Local Guide & Lunch★★★★★★★★★★ 4.98 (118)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 cancellationfrom · 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 ›
Galle Fort & Jungle Beach Day Trip from Colombo with Lunch
Galle Fort & Jungle Beach Day Trip from Colombo with Lunch★★★★★★★★★★ 4.80 (97)12hYou’ll start your day trip from Colombo meeting rescued turtles before wandering spice gardens and pausing for lunch by the sea. Walk Galle Fort’s weathered ramparts with a local guide, reflect at the Tsunami Photo Museum, then watch stilt fishermen work as dusk falls over Jungle Beach—a swim here might just stick with you long after you’ve left Sri Lanka behind.Free cancellationTravelers' pickKids −30%fromUS$ 120View ›
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 (71)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 ›
Double Safari Day Trip from Negombo: Yala & Udawalawe
Double Safari Day Trip from Negombo: Yala & Udawalawe★★★★★★★★★★ 4.93 (28)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 ›
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 ›
Galle Day Tour from Kalutara: Fort, Turtle Conservation & Boat Safari
Galle Day Tour from Kalutara: Fort, Turtle Conservation & Boat Safari★★★★★★★★★★ 5.00 (15)5hYou spend the day moving between four distinct stops — a mangrove river by boat, a sea turtle rehabilitation center, a tsunami museum, and a 17th-century fort overlooking the coast — with all transport and entry fees included. The tour runs as a private arrangement, meaning the timing is yours to set within the day, and the air-conditioned vehicle waits while you move through each place at your own pace. Book if you want the main Galle attractions without arranging separate transport or tickets.Is it for me?This works well if you're based in Kalutara and want to see Galle's main attractions without renting a car or figuring out separate transport and tickets — the private vehicle and included fees mean you move through the day without stops at a ticket counter.Free cancellationKids −69%fromUS$ 81View ›
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 ›
Galle Fort & Boat Safari Day Trip: Turtles & Moonstone Mine
Galle Fort & Boat Safari Day Trip: Turtles & Moonstone Mine★★★★★★★★★★ 5.00 (7)4h–8hThis day trip from Bentota covers four stops across Sri Lanka's southwestern coast: a guided boat safari on the Bentota River where monkeys and crocodiles appear depending on the time of day; the UNESCO World Heritage Galle Fort with its colonial architecture and ocean views; a sea turtle conservation farm where you can release baby turtles into the ocean (for an extra fee); and a working moonstone mine near Meetiyagoda, the only place in the world where visitors can see real gemstone mining. The tour runs 4 to 8 hours with a private vehicle, English-speaking guide, bottled water and snacks included; children from age 6 are welcome, and pickup from your hotel is arranged.Is it for me?Pick this if you want a guide handling all logistics and entry fees while you move between multiple coastal sites—you focus on the experience, not the planning.Free cancellationKids −44%fromUS$ 89View ›
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