Sri Lanka one day tours, Day trips from Colombo

There are numerous sites to see on Sri Lanka one day tours, and it can be a daunting task to choose the best places from the many dozens of tourist attractions. We have, however, picked some of the greatest one-day trip destinations for your Sri Lanka one-day excursions. These one-day trip places were chosen based on their historical, environmental, and cultural significance, as well as their proximity to Colombo. We chose the five Sri Lanka day tours listed below to visit five key tourist destinations in Sri Lanka in a single day. Day trips to these locations are organised by a huge number of local operators, such as Serendipity Tours, from Colombo and most west coast tourist resorts.

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Sri Lanka one day tours

With its multi-cultural and multi-religious society, the tropical island of Sri Lanka is diverse and full of adventure. Why not take a few Sri Lanka day tours during your Sri Lanka holiday package and discover some of the island’s most interesting locations? This tropical nation has something for everyone, from the palm-fringed, sandy beaches on the southwest coast to the breathtaking vistas in Sri Lanka’s hill region, the mountainous terrain in Yala National Park, and the thousands of year-old historic temples in the cultural triangle. Walk through the Sinharaja jungle, cycle through the cobbled stone passageways of Galle Fort, see the magnificent underwater world at Hikkaduwa Marine Sanctuary, or go whale-watching. Here is a list of one-day trip destinations and Sri Lanka one-day trips to let you see the most of what Sri Lanka has to offer.

Top 10 places for Sri Lanka one day tours

There are many places to visit in Sri Lanka in a single day, but we chose the following places for Sri Lanka day tours based on their historical, natural, and cultural significance, as well as the time it takes to go there from Colombo. This article is titled “Top 10 places to visit in Sri Lanka in a single day.”
Serendipity Tours receives a high volume of emails asking, “What are the best one-day trips in Sri Lanka?””, “Can we schedule a day tour in Sri Lanka with you?”” and “Could you please provide us with further information on Sri Lanka day tours?””. We decided now would be a good time to write this piece because requests for Sri Lanka one-day excursions are on the rise. We plan to explore popular one-day vacations in Sri Lanka and places to visit in Sri Lanka in one day in this article. We hope that this post has helped you get a good start on arranging your Sri Lanka day trip.

What are the top 10 things to do on Sri Lanka one day tours?

The recent infrastructure update in Sri Lanka, particularly the extension of the Sri Lanka motorways, has allowed travellers to reduce travel time to several distant places such as Yala National Park, Kataragama Temple, and Sigiriya Rock. Here is a list of the top ten one-day excursion destinations in Sri Lanka. Many local tour companies provide one-day journeys to these major tourist locations; however, some of these day tours begin as early as 5:00 AM.

  1. Negombo is 37 kilometres from Colombo and takes one hour to reach.
  2. Colombo’s downtown
  3. Kandy is 117 kilometres (three hours) from Colombo.
  4. Witpattu National Park is 166 kilometres (three hours) from Colombo.
  5. Galle is 126 kilometres (two hours) from Colombo.
  6. Sigiriya Rock Fortress is 175 km from Colombo and takes 3 hours and 30 minutes to reach.
  7. Yala National Park is 287 kilometres (four hours) from Colombo.
  8. Kitulgala is 99 km from Colombo and takes 2 hours and 30 minutes to reach.
  9. Udawalawe National Park is 257 kilometres from Colombo and takes 3 hours and 30 minutes to get there.
  10. Bentota is 80 km from Colombo and takes 1 hour and 30 minutes to reach.
  • A one-day tour to Bentota in Sri Lanka, complete with a crocodile safari
  • One-day whale-watching trip in Sri Lanka with Galle and Hikkaduwa
  • A one-day tour to Sri Lanka’s Udawalawe National Park
  • Sinharja rainforest, Sri Lanka, one-day rainforest tour
  • Sri Lanka: Sigiriya and Dambulla day trips
  • Kandy one-day tour including the Elephant Orphanage Pinnawala, the Tooth Relic Temple, and the Botanical Garden
  • A one-day vacation to Kitulgala in Sri Lanka that includes water rafting, jungle walking, and bird watching.

How do I book Sri Lanka one day tours?

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  1. A ONE-DAY TRIP FROM SRI LANKA TO BENTOTA, INCLUDING A CROCODILE SAFARI
    Bentota is a prominent Sri Lankan beach resort. Bentota is included in most multi-day tour packages in Sri Lanka, including the Sri Lanka 14-day tour, the Sri Lanka 10-day tour, 7 days Sri Lanka tour and the Sri Lanka 8-day tour.
    This one-day trip covers the Bentota River, Bentota Beach, the sea turtle conservation project, the ancient temple, and a few more tourist spots where crocodiles and other wildlife such as monkeys, lizards, and snakes are frequently spotted. As you float through the mangrove lagoons, one of the largest and last remaining mangrove habitats in Sri Lanka, you will be exposed to untamed wildlife. The vacation also includes visits to spice gardens, a sea turtle conservation project, and Bentota Beach.
    Important: A boat tour is a popular activity in Sri Lanka, and there are three main starting points for the excursion. The Madu River safari is the most popular; the Bentota River safari begins at Aluthgama Bridge; and the third Boat safari begins at Kaluwamodara Bridge. The safari that begins at Kaluwamodara Bridge is by far the best, especially if you want to observe crocodiles during the boat safari.
  2. ONE DAY WHALE WATCHING TRIP IN SRI LANKA
    Sri Lanka has become a world-class whale-watching destination, with guaranteed whale sightings on the trip. This one-day cruise departs from Colombo and nearby beach resorts at 5:00 a.m., with a 6:00 a.m. arrival in the Mirissa seaport. From Mirissa harbour, you will join a large whale-watching boat for a 2-4 hour excursion to get a closer look at the blue whales. This Colombo day tour also includes Galle Fort, sea turtle conservation, and Hikkaduwa Beach.
  3. ONE-DAY TOUR FROM SRI LANKA TO UDAWALAWE-SAFARI
    This is one of the most popular wildlife trips on the island, and it allows you to get up close and personal with the elephants. Elephants are popular in Udalawawe, and there is a huge population of wild elephants here. The elephant population in Udawalawe is increasing because the elephant transit camp, a programme to safeguard orphan elephants on the island, releases a significant number of recovered elephants into the wild each year.
  4. SINHARAJA RAIN FOREST TOUR IN SRI LANKA
    Sinharaja is a UNESCO World Heritage Site with the country’s largest tract of primaeval rainforest. The forest covers 490 square km. The Sinharaja rainforest is a hotspot for biodiversity, with a high concentration of Fauna and Flora. This Sri Lanka one-day tour includes all ground transportation from Colombo, accommodation, a wildlife guide to assist you on the jungle trek, and all admission fees.
  5. SIGIRIYA AND DAMBULLA DAY TOUR IN SRI LANKA
    Sigiriya tour packages from Colombo are particularly popular among Sri Lankan travellers, and the Sigiriya one-day tour is in high demand among foreign visitors. Despite being a one-day tour, this adventure is jam-packed with exciting activities. On this Sri Lanka one-day tour, travellers can visit not only Sigiriya Rock, but also Dambulla cave temple, Pidurangala temple, Ibbankatuwa ancient site, and Minneriya for safari. This Sri Lanka one-day trip to Sigiriya begins early in the morning from Colombo, at around 5:00 AM, due to the distance to cover on the journey.
    For additional information and to book the above-mentioned day tour, please contact us at [email protected], via WhatsApp at 0094 77-440977, or by phone at 0094 77-4440977.

The best btime to start one day tours in Sri Lanka

Begin your travel early; the start time of your activity is an important factor in the success of your excursion. This is critical if you are staying at a hotel in Colombo. Because you only have approximately 8-10 hours to see the tourist attractions and drive up and down, the Sri Lanka day tours are designed in such a way that time spent travelling is kept to a minimum, allowing you to experience the sites without feeling rushed. Most day tours begin at 5:00 a.m. AM is from Colombo.
If you stay in Colombo, you must travel via the city limits before traffic becomes congested. Most hotels in Colombo will take you roughly 30 minutes to cross the city’s borders early in the morning. However, if you begin your journey at 7 a.m. You will be caught in traffic leaving your hotel, and it could take up to 2 hours to get out of Colombo, wasting a lot of time.

Even outside of major towns like Colombo, driving in the early hours is simple due to the lack of vehicles and people on the road. The smooth drive, on the other hand, makes it very comfortable for the passengers.
However, now that we have motorways in Sri Lanka that allow us to drive at speeds of up to 100km/h, the start time of a few one-day tours has changed. The following are the departure times for the most popular Sri Lanka day tours from Colombo.

• 04.30 AM one day tour to Sigiriya Dambulla from Colombo
• 05.00 AM one day tour to Kandy

• 04.30 AM one day trip to Nuwara Eliya
• 04.00 AM one day trip to Yala National Park
• 05.00 AM travel to Udawalawe National Park
• 06.00 AM one day excursion to the Sinharaja rainforest
• 06.30 AM Galle one day trip from Colombo
• 04.00 AM Whale-watching one day tour
• 06.30 AM one-day tour to Bentota
• 06.30 AM one-day journey to Kitulgala

The above-mentioned pick-up times apply to tours organised with a private cab with an experienced tourist driver or guide (who is familiar with the roads leading to tourist attractions). The whale-watching tour cannot be delayed because the boat must leave Mirissa harbour on schedule. It is strongly urged that the Sigiriya-Dambulla day excursion not be delayed so that travellers can climb the Sigiriya rock and Dambulla rocke early in the morning and avoid the hot mid-day heat.

Starting time of Sri Lanka one day tours from Beach hotels

The day tours from a beach resort normally begins at the same time as the trip from Colombo. However, depending on whether your resort is on the west or southern coast, the starting time may differ; for example, the Galle day trip from Colombo begins at 06.30 AM, while the Galle day trip from Bentota begins at 07.30 AM. To find out the precise time of collection from their resort, travellers should contact the local tour operator.
Sri Lanka day trips

What are the top 5 places in Sri Lanka for Sri Lanka one day adventure tours

• A one-day adventure tour to Kitulgala in Sri Lanka
• Nuwara Eliya adventure excursion for one day
• A one-day adventure tour to Ella in Sri Lanka
• Adam’s Peak day trip from Sri Lanka
• A one-day trip to Bentota in Sri Lanka

How to book a Sri Lanka one day adventure tour?

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Sri Lanka one day adventure tours to Kitulagala

Kitulgala is one of the best places to see in Sri Lanka for nature lovers as well as adventure junkies. Kitulgala is best known as Sri Lanka’s adventure playground. Kitulgala draws the most adventure seekers on the island. The remote adventure vacation destination with a rocky outcrop has everything you need for several adrenaline-pumping sports like water rafting, canoeing, mountain climbing, waterfall abseiling, and many more. Seerendipity Tours has started a day tour from Colombo to the west coast hotels of Sri Lanka to allow both foreign and local visitors to explore this unique region. This one-day tour includes a variety of exciting activities, including two hours of walking in the rain forest with bird watching, two hours of whitewater rafting, canoeing, and trekking through a secluded community, and a wonderful local lunch. Kitulgala is an excellent destination for a one-day adventure excursion from Colombo. Kitulgala is about 1 hour and 30 minutes away from Colombo. This jungle-rich countryside is located in Sri Lanka’s western region, making it easily accessible from the island’s most popular beach vacation locations on the western and southern beaches. Kitulgala is also close to Kandy and Nuwara Eliya, making it convenient to travel to the upcountry of Sri Lanka. So, if you’re looking for a one-day adventure trip from Colombo, consider Kitulagala for your one-day adventure trip in Sri Lanka.

Sri Lanka one day tours to Nuwara Eliya

Nuwara Eliya is the island’s most popular mountain resort and a perfect location for a one-day adventure excursion in Sri Lanka. Nuwara Eliya, located in the hills at 1800 metres above sea level, boasts a plethora of venues for exhilarating excursions. Whether you are staying in Kandy or a beach resort in the deep south of Sri Lanka, the well-developed road network allows you to quickly reach Nuwara Eliya. Popular activities include hiking, trekking, mountain climbing, kayaking, horseback riding, waterfall abseiling, and golfing.

Sri Lanka one day tours to hill country resort of Ella

Ella, often known as a mountain backpacker’s paradise, is one of the island’s most popular mountain resorts. Ella is still a relaxed community with various mountains, valleys, tea plantations, waterfalls, and forest parts. The most popular activities in Ella include mountain climbing, water rafting, waterfall abseiling, trekking, and hiking. Ella is easily accessible from most sections of the island for a one-day adventure excursion.

Sri Lanka one day adventure tours to adams peak

Adam’s Peak is one of the most popular destinations in Sri Lanka for a one-day adventure excursion. The one-day adventure excursion to Adam’s Peak from Colombo, west coast beach resorts, south coast beach resorts, and Kandy attracts a considerable number of visitors.
The Adams Peak trip, half slog and part trek in high altitude, draws thousands of trekkers each year to this holy mountain, Sri Lanka’s third tallest free-standing mountain. The journey begins among beautiful green vegetation on Sri Lanka’s extensively cultivated lower slopes and goes up through dense, dripping rainforests to cloud forests, passing through intriguing landscapes with perennial streams, enormous rocks and little cafés that serve hikers.
The final stage (approximately 100 metres) is the toughest section of the climb; nonetheless, neatly built steps make conquering the mountain simple. The hike begins at midnight and ends with morning views of the plains far below from the summit. The cold, wet weather and high height of the mountain may make the climb difficult and dangerous. Hiking at Adam’s Peak is a popular one-day excursion in Sri Lanka. From November to April is the optimal time for this one-day adventure trip.

Sri Lanka one day tours to Bentota from Colombo

If you enjoy water sports, particularly saltwater-based activities such as surfing, boating, sea fishing, windsurfing, diving, snorkelling, boating, and other water sports, you should visit Sri Lanka’s west and south beaches. There are hundreds of spots on Sri Lanka’s south and west coasts that are excellent for a one-day adventure excursion. Popular activities include scuba diving, snorkelling, surfing, paragliding, canoeing, and rafting.

How to book Sri Lanka one day tours to Bentota?

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Sri Lanka one day tours to Yala and Udawalawe national park

Exploring Sri Lanka’s diverse wildlife is one of the most exciting excursions for visitors. Wildlife aficionados love Sri Lanka day tours from Colombo to Yala National Park and Udawalawe National Park. Both day tours depart early in the morning from Colombo and return the same day. With the completion of the southern motorway, most tourist destinations in southern Sri Lanka, including Yala National Park and Udawalawe National Park, are now easily accessible by car.
Please see the links below for further information about a one-day excursion to Udawalawe National Park and Yala National Park.

Despite the fact that Sri Lanka is not a top location for wildlife holidays, this tropical island gives the chance to see a variety of exotic species such as leopards, elephants, bears, and Crocodiles. Only a few of the more than a dozen wildlife sanctuaries are used for Sri Lanka safaris. The most popular Sri Lanka safaris are those to Yala National Park, Wilpattu National Park, Udawalawe National Park, Minneriya National Park, Kaudulla National Park, and Eco-park. However, due to travel time from Colombo, we recommend the national parks listed below for your Sri Lanka day tour.

  • Day trip from Colombo to Yala National Park
  • A Day Tour to Udawalawe National Park from Colombo
  • Colombo to Wilpattu National Park Tour

Sri Lanka one day tours to west coast

The west coast of Sri Lanka is popular for vacations, and the beaches of Bentota and Hikkaduwa are island beach vacation favourites. However, the west coast of Sri Lanka offers much more than gorgeous, sandy, palm-fringed beaches. On the west coast, there are numerous notable tourist sites, including temples, historical monuments, forts, lakes, museums, mangrove forests, marine sanctuaries, and so on. The two most popular Sri Lanka day trips to explore the West Coast are the Bentota one-day tour and the Galle one-day tour.

• One-day tour of Bentota

• One-day tour of Galle

Sri Lanka one day tours to Bentota

The most popular beach on the west coast is Bentota Beach, which is located 100 km south of Colombo. As a result, most tourists to Colombo have this Sri Lanka day excursion to Bentota on their bucket list. The tour usually begins about 7:00 a.m. It begins in Colombo and concludes at 5:00 p.m. in the afternoon.

Seerendipity Tours organises day trips to Bentota from Colombo on a regular basis. This Sri Lanka one-day tour includes the following locations:

  • Project for the conservation of sea turtles
  • Madu River Safari (Madu River Boat Trip)
  • The island of cinnamon
  • Moonstone mines
  • Museum of Masks

Organizing Sri Lanka one day tours to 10 most popuar one day trip places

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You can’t do much on the island with only one day; you can barely touch the surface. Don’t try to pack too much into your road trip because you must account for the time spent travelling. Because of the exciting attractions that you experience on the journey, you may easily ignore the time required for travel. After all, researching the areas you visit takes time. In this post, we will not only discuss 10 places to visit in Sri Lanka in one day, but also the major attractions in each location, providing you with a complete image of these 10 Sri Lanka day tours. All 10 of these destinations are easily accessible on one-day tours from Colombo, the airport, or the most popular beach resorts like Bentota, Kalutara, and Negombo. So, while planning your next short vacation in Sri Lanka, consider including a few of the Sri Lanka day trips listed below in your vacation package.

Plan your Sri Lanka one day tours with the expert

If everything goes as planned, you will be able to tour some of the most beautiful spots in Sri Lanka in such a short time. At the same time, use it to get away from the stress and tension of daily office work; all of these sites have lots of activities to keep you busy. So, planning is essential for the success of your one-day trip, which is why you should enlist the help of Seerendipity Tours’ experienced travel experts.

In Sri Lanka, there are numerous locations to visit in a single day. Choosing the ideal spots to visit based on your interests can include resting on the beach, adrenaline-pumping activities such as water rafting, or witnessing massive blue whales.

Perhaps you are on an official visit to Sri Lanka and would like to do some interesting things. Or maybe you’re in transit, waiting for your next flight and looking for a Sri Lanka tour operator like Seerendipity Tours to plan a short trip from Colombo.

Whatever your needs are, a quick tour is recommended. Isn’t that a brilliant idea? With time restrictions from office work, scheduled appointments, or booked flights, a short tour from Colombo appears to be the ideal solution, and highly earned as well.

If time is limited, consider taking a short flight to the nearest yet most interesting location from Colombo. You will be able to discover some interesting areas nearby, participate in intriguing activities, enjoy Sri Lanka shopping, indulge in a soothing Ayurveda course, gorge on some wonderful Sri Lankan fresh seafood, relax on the pristine beaches of Sri Lanka, and so on with a one or two day vacation.

We only discuss ten one-day trip destinations in Sri Lanka, but there are many more that you may see on a day journey from Colombo or the west coast beach resorts. Each location caters to different types of visitors. For example, if you book the Kitulgala one-day adventure tour, which is the best one-day adventure trip in Sri Lanka and offers many adventure activities such as trekking, hiking, mountain climbing, and waterfall abseiling, you can do a jeep safari in Udawalawe or Yala. Consider what each site has to offer before deciding on a location for your Sri Lanka one-day vacation.

Choosing the best transport mode for Sri Lanka one day tours

On your Sri Lanka day tour, pay close attention to transport and figure out the best method to move around. Stick to private transportation with a local driver because public transportation can eat up your time and completely derail your day tour. The ideal way to move around Sri Lanka is by taxi or private transport; it is safe and, most significantly, it saves time; nevertheless, the taxi has one major drawback: it is expensive. Because you only have a limited amount of time for the tour, you must cut down on your travel time. You can take public transportation such as trains and buses, but they may not be the best option for you. Despite the fact that they are incredibly cheap. Although they are inexpensive, they take a long time to travel between towns and are always late, so you may end up with little time for sightseeing.
So pack your bags and be ready to treat yourself and enjoy life to the fullest during your little holiday. Seerendipity Tours offers several day trips from Colombo, and with those tours, you can visit most of the author’s recommended spots to visit in Sri Lanka in a single day.

When you start your day tours from Colombo, you can visit a lot of destinations in Sri Lanka in a single day. The day tours from Colombo listed below are exciting possibilities. Plan day travels from Colombo to the magnificent highlands with tea gardens of Nuwara Eliya and Kandy, as well as the idyllic beach resorts on the west and southern shores, to relax, seek activities, and be blessed by the divine.

Visiting Negombo on Sri Lanka one day tours

This one-day journey from Colombo is 40 kilometres long.
Travel time from Colombo: 1 hour (10 minutes from the airport).
The Negombo day trip is one of the simplest one-day excursions in Sri Lanka, and it is possibly the most convenient day trip from Colombo and the airport. Negombo, a beach city near Colombo International Airport, is one of the most popular beach vacation destinations in Sri Lanka.
Because of its proximity to Colombo, Negombo is one of the greatest sites to visit in Sri Lanka in a single day. It is only a 10-minute drive from the airport and roughly a 1-hour drive from Colombo; its close proximity makes it ideal for a day trip from Colombo, even if you only stay for a few hours.
Negombo’s beaches draw visitors of all ages. Negombo is well-known for its stunning, unspoiled beaches, economical hotels, restaurants, pubs, cafes, shopping, and recreational activities.

Negombo fish market tour

The fish market is one of Negombo’s must-see sights. Negombo is abundant in a wide variety of fish, and fishing is the primary source of income for the majority of the locals. To get the finest experience, go to the fish market early in the morning. A flat ground adjacent to the sea, behind the fish market, is dedicated for fish drying. A great amount of fish is dispersed across the vast countryside and left to dry in the hot sun.

Negombo textile market

Another must-see sight in Negombo is the textile market. A huge number of shops line the main road and are filled with clothes, handicrafts, food and other products.

St.Marys church Negombo

Among the many attractions in Negombo, this Catholic church is a must-see. The huge crucifix in the cathedral, built in 1886, is the most notable piece in the church.

Muthurajawela wetland

Negombo is located near the shore, therefore it is popular as a beach vacation location, but it is also a great spot to discover Sri Lanka’s abundant wildlife because of its proximity to the Muthurajawela wetland. The marsh is home to numerous aquatic bird species, as well as animals such as crocodiles and numerous flora species. Muthurajawela is best known as a birdwatching attraction.

Negombo beach road

Negombo is one of the top spots on the west coast for beach vacations. Beachgoers will adore the shallow water and palm-fringed beaches with snow-white sand.

Other important places to visit on a Negombo one day tour

Negombo Lagoon, the Dutch Canal, the Dutch Fortress, and the Fishmarket

The pricing for the Negombo one-day tour (do not include entrance fees, boat rental fees, or lunches).

  • 1.Negombo city tour departing from Negombo beach: US$ 40 per person
  • 2.Negombo City Tour from Colombo: US$ 60 P.
  • 3.One-day Negombo excursion from Kalutara costs US$ 80 per person.
  • 4.Negombo day tour from Bentota costs US$ 95 per person.
  • 5.Negombo day tour from Hikkaduwa/Galle: US$ 120 P.P.
  • The single supplement is $10.

Reservation and more details about Negombo one day tour

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One day tour to down town Colombo

The city hub of Colombo is also one of the top sites to see in Sri Lanka in a single day. The city has many locations to explore and activities to keep you busy both during the day and at night. Colombo is Sri Lanka’s commercial capital and the country’s busiest metropolis. This island’s economic centre is a fascinating mix of old and new. High-rise modern skyscrapers coexist with historical structures dating back to the first part of the 18th century. Colombo City is one of the top destinations in the world to go shopping.
35 km from Colombo International Airport

What are the important stops included in Colombo city tour?

  • The Pettah Bazaar
  • Wolvendaal parish church
  • The Gangarama Temple
  • Park Viharamahadevi
  • A separate memorial hall
  • Green Galle Face
  • Puttah
  • The National Museum
  • Lake Simamalalka/Beira
  • Cinnamon Garden/Colombo 7
  • Colombo port city

Colombo Bazaar

If you enjoy shopping in Sri Lanka, the Pettah bazaar area is a must-see in Colombo. The vibrant market is brimming with both imported and local goods. The variety of products is impressive, as is the price. On the island, almost everything is available. Pettah sells everything from clothing to leather goods to jewels and jewellery to tea and Ayurveda.

Wolvendaal church

Wolvendaal Church was established in the 1600s during the Dutch government of Sri Lanka. The church is located on Colombo’s highest point. The church is one of the island’s oldest structures.

Gangarama temple Colombo

This magnificent temple, which stands majestically on the bank of Beira Lake, is one of the city’s oldest Buddhist institutions. It has a very tranquil and serene feeling, similar to a sacred location, while being located in the country’s busiest city. The ostentatious temple is unlike any other Buddhist temple in the country. Don’t miss the Gangarama temple’s museum, which has a huge quantity of valuable antiques. Buddhist temples are sacred places, and visitors must adhere to a dress code in order to respect the religious site’s sanctity. If you are visiting Sri Lanka for the first time and are curious about the Sri Lanka temple dress code and Temple laws, read this article: “13 Rules You Break When Visiting Sri Lanka Buddhist Temple AND Sri Lanka Temple Dress Code.”

Viharamahadevi Park

The park is a lush green haven for hundreds of visitors visiting Colombo. A wide plot of land with massive trees and plants allows you to forget about the rush and bustle of Colombo. This is a good location to unwind in Colombo. The well-kept park features running trails, play areas, waterfalls, a cafeteria, and hundreds of shaded bunks.

Independence memorial hall

The commemoration of Sri Lanka’s independence These are the locations where Sri Lanka’s first independent parliament was convened. The structure is designed in the style of traditional Sri Lankan architecture.

Galle Face green

Galle Face Beach is the city’s main beach, having a large open area. Although it is a beach, as the name implies, it is a large area covered in grass. Galle’s Face is a popular location for sporting events and family gatherings.

  • National Museum of Colombo
  • The Colombo Zoo
  • BMICH
  • The Hindu temple of Compannavidiya
  • Colombo’s floating market

The Colombo one-day tour does not include admission fees or lunch. $40 for a single supplement

  • 1.US$ 40 per person for a Colombo city tour from Colombo/Negombo.
  • 2.Colombo day tour from Kalutara/Bentota costs US$60 per person.
  • 3.Colombo day tour from Hikkaduwa/Galle is $80 per person.

How to book Colombo one day tour?

For additional information and booking, please email us at [email protected], WhatsApp us at 0094 77-440977, or call us at 0094 77-4440977.

Sri Lanka one day tour to Kandy

This is one of Sri Lanka’s most popular day tours. Kandy is also one of the top destinations to visit on a day trip in Sri Lanka. Kandy is distinct from all other destinations listed as places to see in Sri Lanka in a single day, owing to its location in the mountains. Kandy has a cool climate and is 500 metres above sea level. Kandy is one of the few mountain destinations accessible by day tour from Colombo and seaside resorts. This one-day journey from Colombo will not be restful; it is jam-packed with activities.

What to see on a Kandy one day tour?

Kandy is one of the most beautiful entrances to Colombo. Kandy is a cultural and historical city with a Colonial flavor—primarily British influence. Kandy is the site of Sri Lanka’s most revered Buddhist temple and a Mecca for Sri Lankan Buddhists.

Importabt places in cluded in Sri Lanka one day tours to Kandy

  • Elephant orphanage in Pinnawala
  • Temple of the Tooth Relic
  • Herb garden
  • A tea factory or plantation
  • The Royal Botanic Garden

Visiting tooth relic temple on Kandy tour

The tooth relic temple is the most important Buddhist temple on the island, and it is said to house Buddha’s left eye tooth. The temple has a long history and is located next to Kandy Lake.

Royal botanical garden

Sri Lanka’s largest botanical garden dates back to the Kandyan empire. It is now a research facility, botanical garden, herbarium, and picnic area.

Visiting Tea factory on Kandy one day tour

Tea is a key export item in Sri Lanka; perhaps you are unaware that the world-famous Ceylon tea is produced here. Sri Lanka is the birthplace of Ceylon tea, and the best Ceylon tea originates from the country’s upcountry. The well-kept tea garden is visually appealing and photogenic.

Visiting elephant orpahange on Kandy one day tour

The Pinnawala elephant orphanage is included in most day tours from Colombo to Kandy. Pinnawala is also a popular stop on most Sri Lankan road journeys. The world’s largest herd of tamed elephants can be found here. The herd now numbers more than 80 animals.

Other important places included in Kandy one day tour

  • Lake Kandy
  • Devala, Embekke
  • Sri Lankatilaka Temple
  • The shrine of Gadaladeniya
  • Kandyan cultural performance
  • A gemstone museum
  • Handicraft center

The Kandy one-day trip rates do not include entrance fees or meals. US$ 40 for a single supplement

  1. One-day trip of Negombo from Colombo: US$ 80 P.P.
  2. One-day Negombo trip from Kalutara/Bentota: US$100 per person
  3. Negombo one-day tour from Hikkaduwa/Galle: US$ 120 per person

How to book Kandy one day tour?

For additional information and booking, please email us at [email protected], WhatsApp at 0094 77-440977, or phone at 0094 77-4440977.

Sri Lanka one day tours to Wilpattu national park

The distance from Colombo to Wilpattu is 166 kilometres.
Duration of the tour from Colombo 7 hours.

Wilapatu Park’s most Important Facts

317 square kilometres of land
Average annual temperature: 27.7°C Average annual rainfall: 1000mm
The best time to visit is from October through May.
Hours of operation: 6:00 a.m.-6:00 p.m.
The Wilpattu National Park Day Tour is one of Sri Lanka’s most exciting one-day excursions. This is the only national park that I choose to visit in Sri Lanka in a single day. Most other prominent national parks on the island, such as Yala, require two-day excursions from Colombo.

Willus, an speacial feature of Wilpattu National Park

Wilpattu National Park, located in the northwest quarter of the island, is one of the island’s least explored wildlife areas. Due to the civil strife in northern Sri Lanka, it remained restricted to visitors for many decades. The presence of willus (natural lakes) is one of the park’s distinguishing features that set it apart from most other national parks in Sri Lanka. These are shallow water holes with a sandy soil rim that collect and store water after a shower. They provide vital services as the park’s primary water store for all types of wildlife.

Fauna of Wilpattu

Leopards, sloth bears, elephants, sambhur, wild buffalo, mongooses, spotted deer, crocodiles, and monkeys are among the 31 animal species found here.

Flora of Wilpattu

Flora: There are many different types of vegetation here, including littoral trees and plants like salt grass, scrubs, and dry zone forest trees like Weera, Palu, Milla, satin, Wewarna, and ebony.

Avian fauna species to be seen at Wilpattu National Park

Birds: Wilpattu National Park is home to a great number of bird fauna species. Among these are several indigenous birds. Sri Lankan jungle fowl (Gallus lafayetii), small cormorants, the painted stork, the open bill, terns, and gulls, as well as a variety of owls, kites, buzzards, and eagles, are all frequent.
Some of the wetland birds, such as cattle egret (Bubulcus ibis), black-headed ibis (Threskiornis malanocephalus), spoonbill (Platalea leucorodia), pintail (Anas acuta), whistling teal (Dendrocygna javanica), garganey (Anas querquedula), purple heron (Ardea purpurea), and large white egret can also be seen here.
Gunther’s Cat Skink, Deccan Ground Gecko, Malabar Pit Viper, Humayun’s Wrinkled Frog, Beddome’s Lacerta, Bombay Bush Frog, and other reptiles and amphibians.

A few other important places to see on Wilpattu tour

  • The Manawari Temple
  • Puttalam’s Munneswaram Temple

The prices of one-day tours to Wilpattu National Park Safari typically do not include entrance fees, Jeep hires, or lunches; however, you can book a same-day tour that includes entrance, Jeep hire, and all other charges. This Sri Lanka one-day tour to Wilpattu National Park is available primarily in the options listed below.

The cost of the tour varies depending on where you start.

  1. Wilpattu one-day excursion from Colombo or Negombo
  2. Day trip to Wilpattu from Kalutara/Bentota
  3. Hikkaduwa/Galle one-day excursion to Wilpattu

How to book Wilpattu one day tour?

For additional information and booking, please email us at [email protected], WhatsApp at 0094 77-440977, or phone at 0094 77-4440977.

Sri Lanka one day tours to Galle from Colombo

118 km from Colombo
The travel time from Colombo is three hours.

GALLE

Galle, about 100 miles south of Colombo, is the hub of southern Sri Lanka, with its magnificent beaches and vibrant nightlife. Galle also has a historical lesson. Galle was an ancient seaport on the ancient sea trade route, and it was visited by hundreds of traders from Persia, Greece, Mesopotamia, China, India, and the Arab world over the millennia. Galle is now a major tourist destination, featuring hundreds of kilometres of pristine beaches, forts, temples, sections of forest, rivers, lakes, and water sports facilities.

Galle city tour

One of the most popular day trips from Colombo is to Galle. Galle is the capital of southern Sri Lanka and is located near the country’s southern border. Galle is a popular tourist destination due to the Galle Fort and other natural attractions. The fort was erected in the 15th century by the Portuguese and then enlarged by the Dutch rule in Sri Lanka (1656-1796).
Galle Fort is now a UNESCO World Heritage Site, and it is a sprawling metropolis with many structures and palaces inspired by historic Dutch design. The majority of these historic homes and palaces have been turned into hotels, guest rooms, rest stops, stores, museums, and galleries.
You can spend hours touring the Fort’s museums, galleries, souvenir stores, textile shops, cafes, restaurants, churches, and temples… Galle Fort is a well-planned, defensive city with a massive wall and hundreds of buildings with a view of the sea.

Importnat places to visit on Galle one day tour

  • Museum of Masks
  • Galle Forts and Maritime Museum
  • The Folk Museum of Martin Wickramasinghe
  • Estuary of the Madu River
  • The Hikkaduwa Beach
  • Mines of Mon Stone

Galle one day tour: visiting maritime museum

The Galle Maritime Museum is housed within Galle Fort and is part of the Dutch East India Company’s storage facility. Several objects have been shown here.

Visiting Martin Wikramasinghe folk Museum

The Martin Wickramasinghe Museum is a folk museum that depicts Gallean living customs. A vast number of exhibits have been uncovered in southern Sri Lanka, many of them are strongly related to ordinary people’s daily life.

Sri Lanka one day tours to Madu River and Bentota

Madu Rover is a Ramsar wetland and an important island natural asset. The Madu River provides habitat for endangered mangroves, and there is a significant amount of mangrove forest along the riverbank. various aquatic bird species, as well as various animal species such as water monitors, crocodiles, and monkeys, can be found here.

Exploring Hikkaduwa Beach

Hikkaduwa is a prominent beach resort on Sri Lanka’s west coast. Hikkaduwa is famous for its coral reefs and the beautiful underwater life just off the coast. Visitors here enjoy glass-bottom boating, which allows them to see extensive coral reefs with several fish species in shallow water.

Visiting Mask Museum

The Colombo-Galle trip is one of the most popular one-day tours in Sri Lanka, and visiting moonstone mines is a fascinating activity included in the Galle tour. Moonstone is a 4 grade semi-precious stone. This milky semi-precious stone can only be discovered in Ambalangoda, near Hikkaduwa. Hikkaduwa has a huge number of people who produce precious jewellery out of moonstones, and jewellery production has become a major cottage business in the area. In Ambalangoda, there are numerous tiny stores that sell gemstones and jewellery. Some of the jewellery is set with moonstones, while others are set with sapphires, blue sapphires, amethyst, aquamarine, and other precious stones.

Some other places to visit on Galle tour

  • The Mak Museum
  • Centre for Sea Turtle Conservation
  • Stilt angler
  • The Kande vihara (Buddhist temple).

Serendipity can plan this one-day excursion, which includes all ground transportation, an English-speaking guide, and admission fees. A one-day trip of Galle can be booked from a variety of locations along the west coast. This Sri Lanka day trip, on the other hand, is reserved for a private tour group.

The tour can be arranged at beach resorts, and the cost varies based on the hotel. If you have any questions about this one-day excursion, please contact us at [email protected].

  1. Sri Lanka: One-day Galle tour from Colombo or Negombo
  2. One-day trip of Galle in Sri Lanka from Kalutara/Bentota
  3. Hikkaduwa to Galle one-day tour

How to reserve Galle one day tour?

For additional information and booking, please email us at [email protected], WhatsApp at 0094 77-440977, or phone at 0094 77-4440977.

Sri Lanka one day tours to cultural triangle

A one-day excursion to the cultural triangle is available from Colombo; however, passengers must depart from Colombo at 05.00. This is primarily owing to the distance between Colombo and the north-central province. Even with early morning starts, you will not be able to see all major cultural and historical sites in a single day; instead, you will be able to tour a few well selected locations. On a one-day excursion to the cultural triangle, you may see the Sigiriya rock fortress and Dambulla golden temple, as well as the historical city of Polonnaruwa and the ancient city of Anuradhapura. As an experienced tour operator, we strongly advise you to budget at least two days for a cultural triangle tour; this way, you will be able to visit a few major locations and have enough of time to explore them.

If you are seeking for a one-day Sri Lanka day tour similar to the one described above, please contact us; we can assist you in planning the finest Sri Lanka vacation package for you.

Why should you book Sri Lanka one day tours with Serendipity?

Seerendipity Tour is a 100% locally owned travel company based in Colombo. Seerendipity Tours’ highly experienced local personnel is a crucial strength, and they can plan your fantasy Sri Lanka vacation.

Get the best rates for your Sri Lanka one day tours

When you book a tour with us, you are directly booking the tour with the local firm, eliminating the need for a middleman and ensuring the best price. Simply contact us and tell us when you want to travel and what you want to see.

Plan you best Sri Lanka one day tours with experts

Our experts will create a personalised programme for you that you can modify until you discover the optimal package for you. You can also go through our existing trip packages for ideas; all of our ready-made tour packages are customisable and can be adjusted to match all of your needs. Send us an email at [email protected], or call us at 0094-77-440977 or WhatsApp 0094-77-4440977.

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