Temple Visits

Colombo makes far more sense from the back of a tuk-tuk than through a car window – the lanes of Pettah, the sea breeze on Galle Face, the smell of the fish market, and a driver who can actually stop anywhere.

A long gap between flights at Bandaranaike International, turned into something. Four hours, eight hours or twelve – we size the tour to the time you actually have, and we get you back with margin.

A private shore excursion from Colombo port, planned backwards from your sailing time – because the one thing that matters on a cruise day is being back on board.

The classic first or last day in Sri Lanka: up to Kandy for the Temple of the Tooth and the botanic gardens, with a spice garden on the way – and an honest conversation about Pinnawala.

Discover Sri Lanka's colourful capital – colonial landmarks, temples, markets and seaside promenades – in a private half- or full-day tour.

Follow the footsteps of Lord Rama, Sita and Hanuman to the sites linked with the Ramayana epic in Sri Lanka. Visit Munneswaram, the Seetha Amman Temple at Ashok Vatika, Divurumpola, the Ravana caves and falls of Ella, and Hanuman's herbal mountain at Rumassala.

Few visitors reach the north, which makes it all the more rewarding. Discover Tamil culture, colourful Hindu kovils, Dutch forts, palmyra landscapes and island shrines – and taste the famous Jaffna crab curry.

Visit the most sacred Buddhist sites in Sri Lanka, including the 'Atamasthana' (eight sacred places) of Anuradhapura, Mihintale, the Dambulla caves, the Temple of the Tooth and Kelaniya. Take part in offerings, a meditation session at a forest monastery and a Poya (full-moon) observance if dates allow.

See the best of Kandy in one day: the Temple of the Tooth, the Royal Botanic Gardens, a Kandyan dance show and panoramic viewpoints.

Our most affordable tour packs the royal city of Kandy and the cool tea country into three days. Stay in clean, friendly, well-reviewed guesthouses, travel with a private driver and see the essentials without paying for luxuries you don't need.