Sunrise at Sigiriya rock
- Duration
- Half day
- When
- All year
- Run by
- Genuine Sri Lankans
Things to do in Sri Lanka
All of these are private, all of them are run by our own team, and all of them go on the same quote as your hotels.
The Cultural Triangle
Sigiriya, Dambulla and the safari parks around Habarana.
Pidurangala at sunrise
- Duration
- 3 hours
- When
- All year
- Run by
- Genuine Sri Lankans
Photo needed: the painted ceilings inside the Dambulla cave temple
Dambulla cave temple
- Duration
- 2 hours
- When
- All year
- Run by
- Genuine Sri Lankans
Elephant safari, Minneriya
- Duration
- Half day
- When
- Best July to October
- Run by
- Genuine Sri Lankans
Kandy and the hill country
The temple, the gardens, the tea estates and the train.
Photo needed: the Temple of the Tooth, Kandy, at the evening ceremony
Temple of the Tooth, Kandy
- Duration
- 2 hours
- When
- All year
- Run by
- Genuine Sri Lankans
Photo needed: the palm avenue at Peradeniya botanical garden
Peradeniya botanical garden
- Duration
- Half day
- When
- All year
- Run by
- Genuine Sri Lankans
Photo needed: the hill country train crossing the tea estates between Nanu Oya and Ella
Kandy to Ella by train
- Duration
- Half day
- When
- All year
- Run by
- Genuine Sri Lankans
The south coast
Galle Fort, and the boats out of Mirissa.
Galle Fort
- Duration
- Half day
- When
- All year
- Run by
- Genuine Sri Lankans
Whale watching, Mirissa
- Duration
- Half day
- When
- November to April
- Run by
- Genuine Sri Lankans
The national parks
Yala and Udawalawe, and the Elephant Transit Home.
Photo needed: elephants at Udawalawe, or a feeding time at the Elephant Transit Home
Udawalawe safari and the Elephant Transit Home
- Duration
- Half day
- When
- All year
- Run by
- Genuine Sri Lankans
Yala National Park safari
- Duration
- Half day
- When
- All year
- Run by
- Genuine Sri Lankans
Colombo
A day in the city, or a layover built around your flight.
Colombo in a day
- Duration
- Full day
- When
- All year
- Run by
- Genuine Sri Lankans
Colombo layover tour
- Duration
- Half day
- When
- All year
- Run by
- Genuine Sri Lankans
The ancient cities
Anuradhapura and Mihintale, north of the Cultural Triangle.
Anuradhapura ancient city
- Duration
- Full day
- When
- All year
- Run by
- Genuine Sri Lankans
Mihintale temple
- Duration
- Half day
- When
- All year
- Run by
- Genuine Sri Lankans
Elsewhere on the island
Ask us and we will work it into the route.
Tea factory and plantation visit
- Duration
- 2 hours
- When
- All year
- Run by
- Genuine Sri Lankans
Little Adam's Peak
- Duration
- 2 hours
- When
- All year
- Run by
- Genuine Sri Lankans
Nine Arch Bridge
- Duration
- 2 hours
- When
- All year
- Run by
- Genuine Sri Lankans
Lipton's Seat
- Duration
- Half day
- When
- All year
- Run by
- Genuine Sri Lankans
Tell us what you have in mind
One planner, one quote for the whole trip: hotels, the driving between them, and anything you add.
WhatsApp us
Send your dates and who's travelling. We'll reply with a plan and real prices.
Start a chatUsually within the hour, 7am to 10pm
Email us
Prefer email? Tell us what you have in mind and we'll write back with a full plan.
travel@genuinesrilankans.comReplied to the same day
Book a video call
Plan it face to face with a planner, and see the hotels and routes on screen together.
Choose a timeNext-day slots usually available
The planning team at Genuine Sri Lankans, answering from Sri Lanka