10 Scenic Railroads in Colombo That You Shouldn't Miss

August 11, 2021 Jasper Kershner

Colombo is the gateway to Sri Lanka for most travelers—but don’t be tempted to simply pass through this diverse and interesting city. Take a train ride along the coast to Mount Lavinia, a popular beach, or explore the Talangama Wetland, which several TripAdvisor travelers say is the perfect place to take a break from the bustling streets of the city.
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1. 07 Days Amazing Experience

Lanka Tour Host
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Visit Amazing 07 days Tour • Negombo Fish Market & Negombo City • Sigiriya Rock fortress • Dambulla Cave Temple • Herbal garden in Mathale • Tooth Relic Temple • Kandy City Tour • Tea Factories & Tea Gardens  • Water falls • Train Journey from Nanuoya to Ella  • Nuwaraeliya City  • Ella city • Yala National Park ( Jeep Safari ) • Stilt fishermen  • Galle fort • Colombo 

Inclusions: Private transportation, Air-conditioned vehicle

Exclusions: When you get the Visa you should pay 12$ for Covid 19 Insurance and 40$ USD for PCR Test.

Reviewed By udithako2021

We travel to down south of Sri Lanka with Mr. Nimal Kodagoda as a three day tour on 24 25 26 of April 2021. He was an experience travel guide along with his care driving. We and my family truely enjoyed our family trip due to his experience was beyond the expected level. He was very friendly and knowledgeable about the places that we visited. We had a very comfortable journey with him. Wishing him all the very best in his career life. Thank you.

2. Sri Lanka Tour Packages | Discover Sri Lankan Beauty | Private Tour

ASY Tours Sri Lanka
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Beginning in Negombo and ending in Colombo, this backpacker adventure tour of Sri Lanka will take you up into the misty mountain tops, down to the sun coated beaches and explore the national parks searching for elephants. Guided with ASY Tours guide, and a Sri Lankan cultural guide for the whole tour! With ASY Tours - Sri Lanka, you will experience a 12-day tour package taking you through the green and luscious gem of the Indian Ocean, where smells of spices, tea and traditional foods will bring your senses alive. ASY Tours - Sri Lanka includes accommodation in hotels and hostels as well as the most stunning train journey in the world, an expert guide, meals, transport and more.

Inclusions: Breakfast, Breakfast, Breakfast, Breakfast, Breakfast, Breakfast, Breakfast, Breakfast, Breakfast, Breakfast, Breakfast

Exclusions: Entrance fee for sights.

Reviewed By vhn90

Went on a morning safari, and had a great time! It was rumored that a leopard was laying on a rock, but then it dissoparied. The other cars went on to chase it, but our driver stayed put with the rock and closed the engine. 5 min wait, and the leopard claimed up on the rock again - and we were all alone to vitnes the beautiful animal! Saw alot of other animals and the driver choose roads with no/few other cars, so we felt "alone" on the safari journey. Recommanded!

3. 03 Nights in Amazing Sri Lanka

Mahaweli Tours & Holidays
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Sri Lanka is ranked as the best destination in the world to travel. It's full of natural beautify, wild life, rich cultures and traditions etc. Lush green surroundings, Historical places, beautiful landscaping, amazing view points and beautiful beaches are some of them. We have packed most of the important attractions in Sri Lanka just for 04 days and organized in the best way to explore. Transport will be provided by an air conditioned car in very good condition and a good English speaking chauffeur will be available through out your stay in Sri Lanka. Over 10 years of industry experience we have gained will be the definite

Inclusions: Breakfast, Breakfast, Breakfast, Breakfast, Bottled water, Air-conditioned vehicle, Accommodation for 03 nights in very good hotels, Fuel surcharge, Airport/Departure Tax, Parking Fees

Exclusions: Entrance tickets to attractions / sightseeing are not included as they can be decided later.

Reviewed By shahenai2020

The hike to Knuckles Mountain range was well organised by Mahaweli Tours. We were provided with a good guide who knew his way about well and we felt safe throughout the trek. We were also looked after well and enjoyed the experience. There was fun and entertainment and chatter to keep us motivated to go up the mountains and we got to experience a nice cold waterfall bath too! 5 stars to both Prasad and Ajith for providing us with this experience.

4. 7 Night in Sri Lanka Heritage Private Tour

Island Pearl Tours Sri Lanka
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The concept was created to cover the main Tourist areas of Sri lanka in Eight Days. This is ideal for travelers who are short staying in Sri lanka.

Inclusions: Air-conditioned vehicle, Private transportation, English Speak Guide Driver, Passenger insurance, All Government tax, Parking Fees, Fuel surcharge

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Reviewed By PawelD122

Our tour to Wilpattu National Park was well organised. Our driver and tour gide was very professional and friendly - it was a real plasure to meet him. We were lucky to see many wild animals including leopard. Highly recommend to anyone looking to book for a one day tour of Sri Lanka and very reasonably priced.

5. 3 Days Tour to Kandy Nuwara Eliya & Sigiriya from Colombo

Ishaa Chauffeur & Guide Sri Lanka
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Come fall in love with Sri Lanka's best tourist spots within 3 days. You can witness more than 3 beautiful cities in this tour while traveling you can explore such things as below

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Reviewed By athula162020

This is an amazing tour company, They know Sri Lanka very well. Good service. Nice people. Very punctual.

6. 8 Days Sri Lanka round tours with privet driver, vehicle and H/B accommodations

Katunayake, Sri Lanka Beauty Lanka Travels
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Pack your backpacks and join with Beauty Lanka Travels on our “Splendour of Sri Lanka” tour! We cover the most visited National parks, ancient cities, the beautiful hill country, beaches and many other best attractions of the pearl of the Indian Ocean(Sri Lanka) The tour covers Negombo, Sigiriya, Kandy, Nuwara Eliya, Ella, Yala, and Mirissa areas.

Inclusions: Dinner, Dinner, Lunch, Dinner, Dinner, Dinner, Breakfast, Dinner, Dinner, Breakfast, Breakfast, Breakfast, Breakfast, Breakfast, Private transportation, Air-conditioned vehicle, GST/VAT/ Service Charges, Water Bottle on Arrival (One Mineral water bottles per person /per day), English Speaking Chauffeur, City tour & Sightseeing, Accommodation on a Standard or luxury hotels depending on your requirement, Meet & greet services with assistance at the airport, Complimentary SIM card for Group, Arrangement of Foods for North Indian, Halal, Veg, Non-Veg & Jain, Chauffeur Meals & Accommodation

Exclusions: Meal Plan for Hotel: Lunch, Meal Plan for Hotel: Dinner, Entry fee charges, Other Exclusions (Flight tickets/ Visa Charges), Any expenses of personal nature like laundry charges, tips, etc., Early check-in & late check-out, 4 x 4 Jeep for Safari , Train Tickets , Tips, bar, laundry and any other expenses, Not anything mentioned in the inclusions above

Reviewed By xxxasia

Would strongly recommend our driver Jude who drove us around the NE Province for 4 days - very smooth, no horning, safe . And he speaks English well and knows his ways around. The van was clean, well maintained and Jude did a fabulous job getting all our luggage in.

7. 14 Days Private Tour Highlights of Sri Lanka from Negombo

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Discover Sri Lanka with MANGO Vacations car hire service! Best way to explore historical Country Sri Lanka with us for unique experience to remember life time, Book your own hotel as you wish, We take you around country with experience travel team.We do any kind of tour on your request from and to any location with high conditions vehicle, insurance. This service for 14 days Srilanka tour with unlimited kms and well planed itinerary which cover all of interesting sightseeing and many hidden gems in SriLanka. HIGHLIGHTS OF TOURS, Sigiriya Lion Rock. Dambulla cave Temple. Polonnnaruwa Historical Kingdom. Minneriya National Park. Anuradhapura Historical Kingdom Kandy Nuwara elliya Ella br train Yala. Udawalawa. Mirissa. Galle. Bentoata. Colombo.

Inclusions: Transport by private vehicle, Bottled water, wifi or Local SIM card, All expenses related to transportation, Driver Accommodations and foods, Unlimited millage, Train tickets to Ella

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Reviewed By Bonji1975

This tour is amazing with Many thing to see in beautiful SriLanka. Fabulous Hotel selection and Great tour guide ( Salitha) always happy to answer all our questions and very helpful. This is perfect way to Visit SriLanka. Highly recommend this tour.

8. 8-Day Private Tour of Highlights and Landmarks of Sri Lanka

This 8-day tour covers Colombo, Dambulla, Kandy, Nuwara Eliya, Yala and Bentota with accommodations, daily breakfast, sightseeing and transportation on a private basis. Visit other interesting places en route and you will even get a chance to take a short but enchanting train journey to appreciate the sights of this beautiful country. Entrance and transportation fees will be included on this tour.

Inclusions: 7 nights accommodation in standard hotels, Transport is by air-conditioned car / van with an English speaking chauffeur guide., 4X4 jeep safari in Yala, Safari in Habarana, Village Tour in Habarana including traditional Srilankan lunch, Train ride between Kandy to Nuwara Eliya, Daily Breakfast, Breakfast, Dinner, Bottled water

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9. 03 Days Highlights of Central Sri Lanka from Colombo

Colombo Sightseeing

Meet your driver and get picked up From Hotels in Colombo. Visit proceed to Kandy City Tour  Temple Of the Tooth & Main Place of Kandy. Later Process Nuwareliya for Night Stay. On your second day process to Horton Plains National Park. Around 10.30 come back To Hotel for a refresh. After Refresh Our Driver Will Drop at Nanuoya Railway Station. Enjoy the breathtaking greenery scene in this train route. Once Again Your Driver Waiting in ELLA Station and transfer to Hotel in Ella For Night Stay. The last day of the tour will be at Ella. where you can witness mindblowing natural views.

Inclusions: 1 nights accommodation at Nuwara Eliya, 1 nights accommodation at Ella, Breakfast, Bottled Water, English Speaking Driver, Hotel pickup and drop-off, Air-conditioned vehicle

Exclusions: Lunch, Gratuities, Food and drinks, unless specified

Reviewed By Bohuslav D

U would like to thank Bishan Janith (tourguide) for a nice and stress free day in Galle and on the jungle beach.

10. Horton Plains National Park Tour With Scenic Train Ride

Kingfisher Tours Sri Lanka

Discover the incredible biodiversity and rich flora of the Horton Plains National Park, a protected area in the central highlands of Sri Lanka. Enjoy a scenic train ride through the beautiful landscape then hike to the World's End Viewpoint.

Inclusions: Bottled water, Air-conditioned vehicle, All Fees and Taxes, Train Ticket

Exclusions: Horton Plains Entrance Fees, Food & Drinks

Reviewed By 123Tx4

Ashiq Aswar is a superb tour guide! Him and Rizni took my family around on a tour of Colombo that included shopping and then a tour of the outskirts of a bee farm, spice gardens a private tour visiting and riding elephants. We had a great lunch in a clean and air-conditioned restaurant. The van was clean and comfortable. They picked us up and dropped us back. This trip was actually in the early part of last year in spring, but the calendar on Trip Advisor only goes back to summer of last year. They were very attentive, very caring and personable. I would highly recommend Ashiq and Kingfisher tours to anyone visiting Colombo, Sri Lanka ????????

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