Day Trips from Colombo to Nuwara Eliya

If you’re getting tired of cooking up your same old, go-to recipes in the kitchen, spice things up with this Withlocals curry-making virtual cooking class live from Colombo. You’ll learn the step-by-step process of how to make Sri Lankan curry live from a local. Plus, a real-time experience allows you to ask your instructor questions about the recipe and Sri Lankan culture, too.

Combine food tastings with sightseeing on a private 4-hour evening tour of Colombo by tuk-tuk. Climb into a comfortable, customized tuk-tuk with a private driver-guide, and delve into Colombo’s bustling streets to enjoy the sights, culinary delights, and city lights. Ride by famous landmarks, explore the hottest entertainment spots, and make food stops to sample local staples and snacks. Enjoy the alcoholic and non-alcoholic drinks stowed inside your tuk-tuk cooler as you explore.

See the sunrise from Adam's Peak on this private adventure tour in Sri Lanka. With round-trip private transportation provided, the midnight arrival time is made easy; no rental cars or navigating in the dark. Your dedicated guide will ensure you can move at your own pace and ask plenty of questions.

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.

Get out of the city and visit the seaside town of Bentota on this full-day tour from Colombo. Depart from your hotel in an air-conditioned vehicle and head to the green fields of the Bentota countryside. Linger at a Buddhist temple and  a cinnamon garden before embarking on a Madhu Ganga boat ride. Explore the house and grounds of Lunuganga and pause at Kothduwa Temple.

Bundle three attractions—Sigiriya, Dambulla, and Minneriya National Park— into one comfortable outing on this private day trip from Kandy. Rather than spending time organizing a DIY excursion, travel easily to the sights by private vehicle. Explore Dambulla’s temples, see Sigiriya Rock, visit points of interest en route, and take a game drive through Minneriya to see its wild elephants and other species. Hotel pickup and drop-off provide added convenience.

Get out of the city and go on an adrenaline-filled white water rafting adventure on this full-day tour from Colombo. Depart from your hotel and travel in an air-conditioned car or van with a driver to Kelani River. After a safety briefing from the instructors, hop in your white water raft head out on the water. Pause in Kithulgala for a traditional Sri Lankan lunch.

For Sri Lankans, as for Italians, dining remains a ritual to be treasured. Immerse in the spicy delights of Sri Lankan cuisine, from market shopping to dining etiquette, during this hands-on private cooking course. Led by a professional chef in a charming villa, learn the tricks of authentic Sri Lankan home cooking, and feast on a 5-course lunch or dinner you’ve prepared yourself.

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.

This is the most unique and rarest tour designed for nature lovers who prepare to explore the secrecy of nature and fascinated with the authentic environmental phenomena. Tour consists of two major segments as the drive to a Prehistoric Limestone Cave in the hidden locale of wetland rainforest and Wild Elephants Jeep Safari in Udawalawa National Wildlife.

Step aboard a tuk tuk—the preferred mode of travel for locals—to explore Colombo at sunset. Your private driver/guide will ferry you through the city streets, watching local life pass you by as the sun sets over the Indian Ocean. Snacks and refreshments are provided, as well as a full Sri Lankan dinner at a local restaurant.

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.

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.

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.

If you are looking for a quality Birding experience in Sri Lanka, our expertly guided tour is the best option, which will bring many Sri Lankan specialties to your bird list.

Cruise through Colombo in an open-top vintage Jeep or Land Rover that lets you sunbathe and see your surroundings as you tour the city with a maximum of four passengers. Travel above the traffic and learn about Colombo’s key attractions like the National Museum, Colombo Town Hall, and more from your private guide.

Explore the capital of Sri Lanka on this tuk tuk tour that includes a private guide. Enjoy a completely customized itinerary that focuses on the things that interest you, accompanied by insightful guided commentary. This option is a great overview for first-time visitors or those short on time.

Look for leopards and other animals on an overnight safari in Yala National Park, including two game drives. Travel to Sri Lanka’s second-biggest wildlife park, home to the world’s highest density of leopards; and after lunch, watch for these magnificent big cats, elephants, crocodiles and more on a late afternoon game drive with a qualified ranger. Enjoy a starlit dinner and sleep in a private, luxury tent before a dawn game drive and breakfast the next morning. Your trip includes round-trip transfers from different locations, plus three meals and accommodation.

Explore Colombo’s historical streets on two wheels on this private evening cycle tour. Pedal around illuminated squares, landmarks, and parks in the quieter atmosphere of dusk while learning about their history. View Independence Square and Gangaramaya Temple, check out lesser-known colonial-era sights, and visit Galle Face Green, the seafront green originally created by the island's Dutch rulers. Light snacks and refreshments, plus full cycling equipment included.

Created with the active traveler(s) in mind, this interactive, fun-paced and educational activity is great for the little and grown up travelers of all ages. Set on an active cricket ground, this inter-cultural experience is an opportunity to learn about the locals’ passion for the national sport and its star players over the course of its history. You will be coached by a talented team captain, will be introduced to beginner “balling” and “batting” techniques and will get to play an exciting game with local players. Take some memorabilia home and keep lifelong memories of making new friends.

Visit all six World Heritage sites of Sri Lanka on this classic 7-night private tour, departing from Colombo. You’ll enjoy a balance of nature and culture with a customizable itinerary that includes a 4x4 wildlife safari in Yala National Park. Your own personal guide leads you to the UNESCO-listed cities of Anuradhapura, Polonnaruwa, Sigiriya and Kandy, with stops at Sri Dalada Maligawa (Temple of the Tooth), the Royal Botanical Gardens, and more. Daily breakfast plus private Colombo airport transfers are included. Please note, entrance fees at sites are at your own expense.

• pickup from Colombo port passenger terminal • Rubber plantation • Gem museum • Ceylon tea plantation • Tea plucking & Tea manufacturing   • Drop off at Colombo port passenger terminal.  

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)

Rediscover-Colombo is a personalized city experience through the old city of Colombo, an unforgettable experience with your host as you drive & walk through the picturesque streets of Colombo and the mayhem of Pettah. It has been over 9 years now, since Chan, the boy behind Rediscover-Colombo, started to share his experience and knowledge enabling guests to spend a day or an evening in beautiful colonial Colombo. Continuous research goes into the areas you will visit and we truly believe that we learn something new every day. When contacting us via phone or email, you will either speak with Chan or his partner Nish as we are a company that feel personalization is key, hence we have just three others Lakshan, Ishan & Ruvini who work with us.