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Southern Sri Lanka Sightseeing Private Day Trip
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Your guide covers the highlights of Sri Lanka’s south coast on this day trip from Colombo, Negombo or Mount Lavinia. Walk along the ramparts and cobblestone pathways that crisscross the Dutch Fort of Galle, a UNESCO World Heritage site. Visit a mask factory in the coastal town of Ambalangoda and take a memorable boat ride on the Madu River of Balapitiya, finishing at a turtle hatchery. You’ll learn about Sri Lankan culture and nature from a knowledgeable guide along the way.
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$107.00
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$107.00
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Full-Day Private Tour to Sigiriya and Dambulla
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Make the most out of your visits to the Dambulla Cave Temples and the Sigiriya Rock Fortress on this full-day guided tour. Planning an excursion that checks off both of these important must-sees could be stressful, but traveling with a guide and private round-trip transportation makes it easy. Learn about the history of the ancient rock fortress was built by King Kasyapa and explore the Royal Gardens, then visit Cave of the Divine King Devaraja Lena and other highlights of the cave temples. Along the way, listen to your guide's in-depth commentary to learn much more than you would exploring on your own.
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$39.00
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$39.00
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A Udawalawa safari day tour from Galle / Colombo (All inclusive tour )
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We offer u the best opportunity to get the real srilankan wild life tour experience. udawalawa is one of best place to see the wild elephant, crocodiles, deer,birds,land monitors, water buffalo ect. This is the best park to see the wild elephant activities. BIGGEST ANIMAL ON THE EARTH ( park entrance fee, Safari jeep fee included in this rate travelers are free from the admin and other tickets)
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$110.00
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$110.00
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Visit Sigiriya and Jeep Safari at Minneriya National Park
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Experience two Sri Lanka highlights—UNESCO-protected Sigiriya and Minneriya National Park—without transport worries with this private day trip from Colombo or Negombo. Relax and admire the scenery as a driver-guide negotiates the roads, and after time to see Sigiriya’s rocktop ruins and frescoes, enjoy a safari at Minneriya to look for elephants and more. Lunch, entry fees, and hotel or Colombo airport hotel pickup and drop-off are included.
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$140.00
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$140.00

Kandy Day Tour from Colombo
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This day trip from Colombo to World Heritage-listed Kandy takes you to many popular attractions in the region. Learn about Ayurvedic medicine at the New Paradise Spice and Herbal Garden in Mawanella, see the Temple of Tooth Relic (Sri Dalada Maligawa), and visit a batik factory and the Gem Museum. Lunch and round-trip transportation from your hotel or cruise port are included.
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$100.00
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$100.00
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Coastal Ride to Galle from Colombo
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Discover Sri Lanka’s alluring southwest coast and Galle on a private day trip from Colombo. Drive along the coastal expressway and enjoy a boat ride around the wildlife-rich mangroves of the River Madhu. Later, choose to take a glass-bottom boat ride or snorkel, dive or surf at coral-ringed Hikkaduwa beach before a visit to historical Galle. Visit the UNESCO-listed Galle Fort, built by the Dutch in the 1600s, and explore its cobbled lanes filled with shops and colonial buildings.
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$73.61
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$73.61
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Day Excursions to Udawalawe from Colombo
Spot elephants at Udawalawe National Park on this full-day tour from Colombo. Depart from your hotel in a private vehicle and make your way to Udawalawe. Accompanied by a guide, ride a jeep through the national park and see the wide variety of wildlife that lives there, possibly including wild buffalo, spotted deer, crocodiles, and butterflies.
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$145.34
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$145.34
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Southern Coast Highlights from Colombo
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An independent day trip to Galle from Colombo means a long train, bus, or cab ride, and the problem of getting around once there. Make the most of UNESCO-listed Galle Fort and the round-trip journey on this private day trip. Travel by private vehicle, delve into the colonial-era fort as your guide shares its history, and tour a tea factory on route. Lunch and hotel pickup and drop-off are included.
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$99.21
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$99.21
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Galle Fort & Bentota Day Trip from Colombo
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Visiting Galle from Colombo is made easy on this guided tour. Logistics are covered—your private guide picks you up at your hotel and brings you straight to top sights including a Buddhist temple in Bentota and the UNESCO-listed Old Town of Galle and its Fortifications. Because this is a private tour, you can ask your guide plenty of questions, too.
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$64.00
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$64.00
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Day Excursions to Udawalawe From Colombo
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Immerse yourself in the flora and fauna of Udawalawe National Park on this private tour from Colombo. Booking a private tour means you'll get the dedicated attention of your guide and the ability to move at your own pace; no rushing to keep up with a group. Enjoy a jeep safari through the national park to see the indigenous animals and plants that make this area so special.
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$146.00
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$146.00
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Galle Day Trip From Colombo
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Travel from Colombo to Galle with ease by opting for a private guided tour. You won’t have to worry about booking transfers as hotel pickup and drop-off are included. Enjoy the company of a private guide who provides fascinating commentary along the way. Sights you'll visit include the UNESCO-listed Old Town of Galle and its fortifications, the Dutch Reformed Church, The National Maritime Museum, a Buddhist temple in Bentota, and much more.
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$106.67
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$106.67
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Day Trip to Nuwara Eliya with Kingfisher Tours
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This is a perfect choice for travelers interested in learning about the history of tea in Sri Lanka. Access rural landscapes without the need for car rental as hotel pickup, drop-off, and transfers are included. Visit the scenic Nuwara Eliya area, which is known for its mountains, waterfalls, and tea plantations. Highlights include a visit to Ramboda Falls, a tour of Gregory Lake Park, and a visit to a tea field and factory for a tea making experience.
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$106.67
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$106.67
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Sigiriya Rock Fortress and Cave Temples Private Day Trip
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Sigiriya Rock and Dambulla Cave Temple are two of Sri Lanka’s top sights, but impossible to visit in one day by public transport. This private tour from Colombo, Negombo or Kandy takes you to both in a day by private air-conditioned vehicle. Explore Sigiriya’s fifth-century Rocktop ruins and visit Dambulla’s Buddha-filled caves, all with insights from your driver-guide, and with lunch included
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$65.00
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$65.00

Kandy City Tour from Colombo
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Experience Sri Lanka’s old hill capital of Kandy on a privately guided, full-day trip from Colombo. Explore the Peradeniya Royal Botanical Gardens to see giant palms, orchids, and exotic flora. After free time for lunch (own expense), spend the afternoon in enchanting, UNESCO-listed Kandy, with visits to the gold-roofed, UNESCO-listed Temple of the Tooth, Kandy market, and a cultural show. Finish with a stop for dinner (own expense) on your return journey to Colombo.
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$112.00
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$112.00
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All inclusive Private day trip Sigiriya and Dambulla caves with more
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Check off two UNESCO World Heritage Sites in just one day on this private guided door-to-door tour of Sigiriya Rock Fortress and Dambulla Cave Temple. Start at the 5th-century fortress, home to an ancient civilization, then explore the gilded caverns of Dambulla, a place of worship for more than 2,000 years. Along the way, stop at a spice garden and Kurunegala’s giant Buddha statue. Please note: Tour excludes entrance fees.
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$142.67
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