Colombo Day trips

I'm satisfied that I was finally able to visit Sigiriya Rock, which I had always wanted to see. However, the entrance fee listed beforehand must have been an old price, as it was very expensive; the safari jeep and admission alone cost over 14,000 yen. Also, we ended up stopping at a herb garden that wasn't mentioned in the itinerary. The guide was kind and explained in advance about the ticket prices and that we were free to buy or not buy anything, but it seems that a portion of the herb garden's sales goes to the guide. Although the guide was a very good person, I assume this was the itinerary set by the tour company. I wish the prices had been updated. Since I also made purchases at the herb garden, I ended up spending about three times more than I had anticipated.

I had an amazing experience with this private tuk-tuk tour in Colombo! My transport from Kalutara was delayed, so I arrived about 30 minutes late, and my drop-off location also changed unexpectedly. But my guide was incredibly kind and flexible, even coming to pick me up at the new location. Despite the limited time, he took me to many places, including historical landmarks, Lotus Tower, a Ceylon tea shop, and some beautiful hidden gems. He also shared fascinating insights about Sri Lanka’s history, culture, and current situation, which made the tour much more meaningful. After the tour, he even helped me find an affordable direct bus to the airport. He took me to another terminal when the first one was full and made sure I could get to the airport on time for my 11 PM flight. Highly recommended! He was knowledgeable, helpful, flexible, and genuinely cared about making my experience in Colombo memorable. Definitely one of the best decisions I made in Sri Lanka!

This tour is worth the price, the tour guide is very friendly and helpful, definitely will booked him and this tour again for next time visit to Sri Lanka. Having wonderful time at here. 😇

Oshan and Imeth are professional guides. They are punctual for meetups. Since Sri Lanka’s weather can be unpredictable, the guides also monitor cloud forecasts to anticipate the weather and arrange the best itinerary for us, ensuring we don’t miss any attractions. They are also excellent photographers, capturing many priceless photos for us. Highly recommended.

I participated two years ago, and the quality of the tour has slightly declined (too many shopping excursions). Also, the tour fee has increased quite exorbitantly (reportedly, that country now implements differential pricing for foreigners; for example, elephant park tickets are more than ten times higher for foreigners than for locals).

We had an amazing day in Colombo, and our guide, Gimman, made the experience truly memorable. He was friendly, professional, punctual, and incredibly knowledgeable about the city and its history. He made us feel comfortable throughout the trip, answered all our questions patiently, and shared interesting local insights that we wouldn't have discovered on our own. The tour was well-paced, and he ensured we had enough time at every attraction while also recommending great local spots. His positive attitude and hospitality made the entire experience enjoyable. Highly recommend Gimman to anyone visiting Colombo. Thank you for making our trip so special!

The experience was great! Kumar was very well spoken in English and shared little tips and tricks. Lots of history and the Sri Lankan way of life. I had a great time and the tour was very flexible.