Sri Lanka · SHORE EXCURSIONS IN COLOMBO
The good shore excursions in Colombo go early and the great ones go earlier. Below: the 7 to lock in before you fly, what each includes and how they differ.
Udawalawe safari from Hambantota Port with elephant sightings, birdlife, expert jeep guides, drinks, and a planned return to your ship.
“we had an awesome day with the guide Sasanka, who brought the best breakfast. He spotted the animals for us and overall we had a great day.”
See Colombo’s temples, museums, mosques, markets, and colonial landmarks on a flexible private shore tour with port pickup.
“We had a lovely time seeing Colombo with our guide Noor. Especially loved the Hindu temple and Independence Square. We hadn't been to Colombo before, so this tour was spot on. My wife has mobility limitations so we could customise it accordingly and Noor was so considerate. Definitely recommend this”
See Kelaniya Temple and Colombo’s key sights on a private port pickup tour with flexible timing, local guides, shopping, and return to your ship.
“PRADEEP did an outstanding job giving us tour of the city. The tour office is at the port, so there is no need to go to the port which is hard to get to. I would book this tour over a ship tour ..because it was private. ASK. FOR PRADEEP”
See Colombo’s temples, museum, markets, coast, and Lotus Tower on a private shore tour with port pickup, guide, transport, and local snacks.
“Our purpose for visiting Sri Lanka was to visit the Buddha temples and to pray. Our tour guide Mr. Kosala was an excellent and professional person. He constantly made efforts to explain Buddhism along the journey, and also diligently Read more”
See Colombo’s coast, temples, Independence Square, and local life on a private port tour with pickup, transport, and an English-speaking guide.
“Great guy - Zak - met us at the port in Colombo. We was quite early but Zak was prompt picking us up at the requested time of 08.30am. He took us to see the historic mosque - Jami Ul Alfar Mosque, followed by a brief stop to grab a couple Read more”
See Colombo’s temples, markets, colonial quarters, and waterfront on a practical 3 to 4 hour cruise-port tour with air-conditioned transport.
“A good tour with our excellent driver who took us in 4 hours around all the main sights in Colombo in his air conditioned car.”
Visit Sri Lanka’s tea and rubber country from Colombo, with plantation stops, tea making, rice fields, local tastes, and port return.
“Our guide was terrific. He wanted to share as much about his country as he could. Tea, orange coconuts, ginger beer and a fruit that I can’t remember the name of. Great tour. Was to be about 4 hours and became just over 5! Very interesting.”
Pick a park, a ruin, a kitchen or a stretch of coast.
