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Short Trips

Day excursions for travellers short on time.

Got a single day to spare? We'll fit a chapter of Sri Lanka into it. Air-conditioned private vehicle, English-speaking guide, lunch and entry fees included — door-to-door from your Colombo or coastal hotel.

Sigiriya & Dambulla
From Colombo · Day Trip

Sigiriya & Dambulla

Climb the Lion Rock, explore the cave temples, lunch in the village. Back in Colombo by night.

1 Day · 14 hrs 2–6 guests4.9 · 64 reviews
$189/person
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Kandy Cultural Day
From Colombo · Day Trip

Kandy Cultural Day

Temple of the Tooth, Botanical Gardens, traditional dance performance, and a Kandyan lunch.

1 Day · 12 hrs 2–6 guests4.8 · 51 reviews
$149/person
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Galle Fort Heritage Walk
From Colombo · Day Trip

Galle Fort Heritage Walk

Walk Dutch ramparts, lighthouse views, boutique shopping, and seafood lunch overlooking the bay.

1 Day · 10 hrs 2–8 guests4.9 · 78 reviews
$129/person
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Pinnawala Elephant Day
From Colombo · Day Trip

Pinnawala Elephant Day

Visit the elephant orphanage, watch the bathing ritual, traditional batik workshop on the return.

1 Day · 10 hrs Families welcome4.7 · 92 reviews
$119/person
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Ella Day Adventure
From Hill Country · Day Trip

Ella Day Adventure

Nine Arch Bridge, Little Adam's Peak hike, and a tea factory tour with tasting.

1 Day · 8 hrs 2–8 guests4.9 · 42 reviews
$99/person
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Bentota River Safari
From Colombo · Day Trip

Bentota River Safari

Mangrove safari, water sports on the river, Madu Ganga island temple, and lunch on the water.

1 Day · 9 hrs Families welcome4.6 · 54 reviews
$109/person
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Galle Fort street in Sri Lanka