Colombo Day trips

I don't even know where to start. Zilan is just amazing and I booked the tour on my first day in Colombo which is the best idea I've ever had on this trip. I loved the tea tasting and the places we've been to. I did mention that I was trying to buy some gems for myself and he recommended a legit gem seller instead of me finding one myself. I almost gave up on that as I've no idea what exactly am I looking for gem. This guide texted me on time, very polite and punctual. He even offered to take me to the train station since I'm heading to Mirissa in the afternoon which is a bummer since I want to stay more in Colombo but my room booking is non refundable so I really have to go. He checked the train table it's better to just get on the bus since the next train is at 2pmsh and the bus is always available. He talked to the driver to let me get off at the nearest stop. Thank you Zilan! I wish you all the best and thanks for helping me pray for my family's health while at the temple.

originally we booked another tour with different operator but didn’t receive a response, we decided to check this one and thought maybe we wouldn’t be getting a response as we booked suddenly like 30 mins before the session. To my surprise our guide responded so fast and even picked us at our hotel on time. the tuktuk was very clean and tidy! Wow! not only that he managed to explain each destination so well and answered all our questions, I would say he’s one of the best tour guides i’ve ever had. we learned so much about Sri Lanka from this tour! Thank you so much mr Zilan, we had so much fun and would love to book again for our next Sri Lanka trip! definitely recommended!

Communication was excellent. The assigned travel agency text (WhatsApp) us a day prior to update us on entrance tickets and trip timings. It was very easy to communicate with them in English. Our driver was also very helpful. We really appreciated this because the journey took up to four hours one way. Unfortunately we could not climb Sigiriya due to the rain. Some travelers might be fine with it but we did not want to take the risk. The road condition from Colombo to Sigiriya is actually quite good. Tourists might just need to get used to their slightly adventurous driving style though!

Had an amazing day with Indika. It was a long ride but definitely worth it. 🐘

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.

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.

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. 😇

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!

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).