Quick answer
Our private Sri Lanka day tours pick you up from your hotel and take you to the island's highlights in one day, including:
- Sigiriya and Dambulla
- Galle Fort
- Kandy
- Ella
- a Yala or Udawalawe safari
- white-water rafting in Kitulgala
- Colombo city tours
Every excursion is private, with your own vehicle and driver.
Day tours at a glance
| Day tour | Starts from | Highlights | Book |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sigiriya and Dambulla | Kandy, Dambulla, Habarana | Rock fortress, cave temple | Sigiriya day tour |
| Kandy city tour | Kandy | Temple of the Tooth, lake, gardens | Kandy city tour |
| Kandy day trips | Kandy | Tea country, temples, Sembuwatta | Kandy day tours |
| Sembuwatta Lake | Kandy | Turquoise lake in the hills | Sembuwatta Lake day tour |
| Ella | Ella | Little Adam's Peak, Nine Arch Bridge, waterfalls | Ella day tour |
| Galle | Colombo, south coast | Galle Fort, beaches, stilt fishermen | Galle day tour |
| Colombo city tour | Colombo, Negombo | Temples, markets, Galle Face | Colombo city tour |
| Anuradhapura | Sigiriya, Dambulla | The sacred city | Anuradhapura day tour |
| Yala safari | South coast, Tissa | Leopards, elephants | Yala safari tour |
| Udawalawe safari | Ella, south coast | Elephants | Udawalawe safari tour |
| Kitulgala rafting | Colombo, Kandy | White-water rafting | Kitulgala rafting tour |
How day tours work
- Message us with your hotel, date and the tour you'd like.
- We confirm the pickup time and a clear quote.
- Your driver collects you and plans the day around light, heat and crowds.
Ideas by base
- Colombo: see day trips from Colombo.
- Kandy: see day trips from Kandy.
Drive times and conditions are approximate. Prices are a personal quote based on your dates, group size and hotels.
Frequently asked questions
Are your day tours private?
Yes. It's only your group, with your own vehicle and driver.
Do you pick up from hotels?
Yes, from your hotel in the area the tour starts from.
How much does a day tour cost?
It's a personal quote based on distance, vehicle size and activities.
Can I combine two day tours?
Yes, on consecutive days, or as a short multi-day trip.
Let's Plan Your Sri Lanka Journey
Tell us when you'd like to travel and what you love, and we'll suggest a route that fits. There's no obligation.