Here are the most popular excursions for visitors to Colombo. We have teamed up with Viator to offer the best excursion programme for cruise ships guests – usually at significant savings to similar excursions offered by cruise lines
Colombo City Tour by Tuk Tuk Morning OR Evening – All Inclusive
See the highlights of Colombo without having to sort out transportation by booking a tuk-tuk tour. Meet your driver at your hotel and head out on the town, visiting sights such as the Gangaramaya Temple, the Pettah Floating Market, and the Galle Face Green. As this is a private tour, you’ll have the flexibility to linger at sights or skip spots altogether, too.
3 – 4 hours
from around £19
Southern Sri Lanka Sightseeing Day Trip From Colombo
This tour covers the best part of Sri Lanka’s South Coast. You’ll visit Galle, rich in colonial heritage, and explore the iconic Dutch Fort that encloses the city. You can walk along the ramparts and the cobblestone pathways that crisscross through the fort. Visit Ambalangoda mask factory and experience a memorable boat ride at Maduganga Ganga before visiting the Turtle Hatchery. Japanese Peace Pagoda is a bonus.
8 – 10 hours
from around £64
Colombo: Sigiriya and Dambulla Day Trip and Safari
Climb to the ruins on Sigiriya Rock and explore the Buddha-statue-packed caves of Dambulla—this small-group tour from Colombo removes the stress from visiting two of Sri Lanka’s highlights. Settle into an air-conditioned vehicle with a driver-guide, and admire the scenery on route into the island’s lush heartlands. Visit Dambulla and then stop at Sigiriya, where you can climb the rock or just stroll its gardens. Admissions are at your own expense.
12 – 14 hours
from around £53
Please Note – when booking a private excursion that is not operated by the cruise line it is your responsibility to ensure that you are back in port in good time for the ‘All Aboard’ time. We suggest allowing at least 1 hour after your ships arrival in port to allow for immigration clearances and plan to be back in port at least 1 hour before ‘All Aboard’ time to allow for any traffic issues etc on your return journey.