Make your trip a wholesome experience by seeing what other cities outside of Colombo have to offer. On this private day trip, you don’t need to worry about anything! Follow your local host to Galle and be back in Colombo the same day but with more unforgettable experiences than before.
I'd love to be your private driver in Sri Lanka! Any way you want it, you can have it! If you arrive via passenger ship, I can help you arrange a city tour of Colombo or Kandy.
Make your trip a wholesome experience by seeing what other cities outside of Colombo have to offer. On this private day trip, you don’t need to worry about anything! Follow your local host to Kandy and be back in Colombo the same day but with more unforgettable experiences than before.
Take a break from the busy city life on a private Colombo day trip! Allow our friendly local hosts to guide you through lush scenery, rich culture, and delicious authentic food on a day trip from Colombo. Get a well-rounded authentic experience on a Galle Day Trip: an Exotic Escape! Set sail through the mesmerizing mangroves and islands! Watch out for lazy iguanas and hungry monkeys, while taking in the beautiful sounds of nature. Your favorite local host will take you for an authentic lunch with exotic views and tell you stories about what makes Galle so charming. Take a stroll down the narrow streets, admire the colonial architecture and let your eyes glow looking at the colorful local market on a private Colombo day trip to Galle. Start your day the local way with a paratha with curry! Best Day Trip to Kandy: Nature & Culture is a perfect mix of lush scenery, vibrant culture, and rich history! Get acquainted with Buddhism and its traditions, visit the most beautiful temples, let the small city vibe sink in and prepare for the icing on the cake: The Elephant Orphanage. It is the home of 93 elephants, and you will get to see them bathe in the river and be cared for the right way! Experience the art of making tea, and stare at the endless tea fields on this day trip from Colombo! Immerse yourself into the rich culture, wonderful traditions and magical nature on a day trip from Colombo! All day trips are 100% customizable. Just let your local host know your preferences and they’ll sort everything out for you!
What other travelers love about our local experts
Geraldine
About local
28 August 2025
Great day Galle Fort & Manu River Safari
We had a fabulous day out with Sam. The tour was interesting. He showed us many aspects of Sri Lanka - historical, cultural, religious and the natural world. His English was impeccable. Having a driver meant that Sam’s focus was on ensuring that we had a great day. Sam was responsive to our needs & wishes. Thank you
City Discovery: Galle Day Trip
francoise
About local
thank you Nuwan
excellent visit of Colombo. I saw a lot in on on day, that was a very nice day!
Private Driver for a Day & Airport Pick-up
Joakim
About local
Great trip south of Colombo
We (me and my 2 colleagues) had a great Saturday with Nilantha. He picked us up quite early (6:30) so we could get out of Colombo before the worst traffic. After stop for breakfast and coffee we arrived to Madu river. The boat driver was very good and we saw both lizards and monkeys during the tour. The presentation of cinnamon was interesting and so was also the temple. Maybe the best part was the fish therapy "in the river" - or nets in the river. Since we where interested in turtles we asked Nilantha to find a place - which he did. Interesting to hear about the how sea turtles are rescued. After lunch we went to the beach and it felt very nice to be able to have a swim. In the afternoon we walked around in Gaulle fort.
During all of the day Nilantha was very positive and always made sure that we where doing what we wanted. He is also a good driver, but the car we had was not his own and there was no belt on the right side in the backseat - that was the only negative thing with all of the day.
City Discovery: Galle Day Trip
Franziska
About local
Really great experience
We really enjoyed our trip to Galle with Sam. He showed us some really beautiful places. His English is incredible good, that way it was easy for us to communicate. He shared a lot of interesting facts about the country and explained a lot to us. He came with a driver and the car ride was really smooth and save. Our hotel was a bit off the road and he had to travel nearly 200 additional kilometers to pick us up and to bring us home, but it was still very easy to find a way to still make it work with him, to a very reasonable price. If we ever come back to Sri Lanka, we would definitely book him again.
