What to do and see in Western Province, Sri Lanka: The Best Historical & Heritage Tours

October 22, 2021 Kaleigh Reichenbach

Discover the best top things to do in Western Province, Sri Lanka including Colombo city tour full day, Sigiriya and Dambulla from Colombo, Colombo City Tour, Sigiriya Rock Fortress and Cave Temples Private Day Trip, Kandy Day Trip with Tea Factory From Bentota & Surroundings - All Inclusive, 4 Hours Private Tuk Tuk Tour in Colombo, Wonder of Sri Lanka (09N / 10D), Classical Sri Lanka Tour, 3 Days Tour to Kandy Nuwara Eliya & Sigiriya from Colombo, Coastal Ride to Galle from Colombo.
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1. Colombo city tour full day

A Tour With Sisira
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5.0 based on 1 reviews

This tour we are going to visit Kalaniya temple, new parliament area and the old parliament , golf course, fort and pettah, Colombo 7 residential area, Dutch church, national museum and Galle fade green.

Inclusions: Fuel surcharge, Landing and facility fees

Exclusions: Hotel drop-off, Hotel pickup and drop-off

Reviewed By RebeccaR3511

Although Sisira was not personally able to be our Sri Lanka tour guide he did his up-most to ensure that we were in the best hands and had everything we needed. This included: Arranging an excellent substitute driver, organizing for his son to pick us up from the airport and welcome us, on-going email communication during our stay to ensure we had everything we needed, great recommendations of where to go and stay and organisation of the famous train to Ella

2. Sigiriya and Dambulla from Colombo

Lakpura
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(SKU: LK60010600) This tour takes you through the world of the ancient king Kasyapa, a world filled with advanced architecture in a rock palace and vivid paintings. It also takes you through the cave temple of Dambulla, with its awe-striking art and sculptures. Take this opportunity to see two of the most important places in Sri Lanka’s history.

Inclusions: Hotel pickup and drop-off, Transport by private air-conditioned vehicle., Service of English-speaking chauffeur guide., Entrance tickets to Sigiriya Rock and Dambulla Cave Temple., Water bottle (Per person).

Exclusions: Food and drinks., Expenses of personal nature, Gratuities.

Reviewed By J1159RGisabelleg

The park offers everything that is needed for an exciting safari. Great landscapes, many animals, especially elephants! We were very close to the elephants and were very lucky to be able to watch a whole herd and also some baby elephants. Furthermore, I would like to emphasize our tour guide - not only did he inspire and excite us with his very good mood, he also saw many small animals with his trained eye and answered our questions thoroughly. The 3 hours passed by in no time and gave us many nice memories. Would totally recommend booking a trip with these guys :-)

3. Colombo City Tour

Travel Lanka TripLK
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Explore Colombo City with your private chauffeur. During this 4-hour tour, learn about Sri Lanka's capital city, visiting its most popular attractions. This family friendly tour is highly recommended for first time visitors.

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Reviewed By valeriebS4517TO

Nish was our driver for more than 6 days in Sri Lanka. Thanks to him, we’ve been able to enjoy our holidays, discover new places, learn from the local culture and much much more. He truly made our stay in Sri Lanka wonderful and trouble-free, which enable us to concentrate just on enjoying the present moment without having to sort out logistics. Nish is very kind, flexible, with great English and will not hesitate to go the extra mile for you. I WARMLY RECOMMEND his services! Using him will guarantee you a successful trip! And thanks to him, I will definitely visit Sri Lanka again :-))

4. Sigiriya Rock Fortress and Cave Temples Private Day Trip

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Sigiriya Rock and Dambulla Cave Temple are two of Sri Lanka’s top sights, but impossible to visit in one day by public transport. This private tour from Colombo, Negombo or Kandy takes you to both in a day by private air-conditioned vehicle. Explore Sigiriya’s fifth-century Rocktop ruins and visit Dambulla’s Buddha-filled caves, all with insights from your driver-guide, and with lunch included

Inclusions: Lunch, Bottled water, Air-conditioned vehicle, Private transportation, WiFi on board, All Local Taxes & Charges

Exclusions: Food & Drinks except Lunch, Entrance Fees

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 ????????

5. Kandy Day Trip with Tea Factory From Bentota & Surroundings - All Inclusive

Bentota Travel Mart
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Kandy Day Trip is organized by Bentota Travel Mart ( BTM ) for the tourists who stay at Bentota , Induruwa , Kosgoda , Ahungalla, Aluthgama , Beruwala , Kalutara & Wadduwa areas. Kandy Day Trip is one of the most demanding and popular excursion in Bentota and it consist with few attractions and activates including the famous Tea Plantation and Historical Buddhist Temple of Sacred Tooth Relic. Activities & Attractions • Pineapple Plantation • Elephant Orphanage • Tea Plantation & Tea Factory • Wood Carving Centre & Gallery • Herbal Garden • Batik & Silk Factory • Gem Museum & Showroom • Peradeniya Botanical Garden ( Optional ) • Temple of the Sacred Tooth Relic Key Points • Tour Starts at 5.00 am from the pick-up point. • Pick up from anywhere in Pick up from anywhere in Bentota, Induruwa, Kosgoda , Ahungalla, Aluthgama , Beruwala , Kalutara or Wadduwa. • Drop off at the pick-up point or any place in between Kandy and the pick-up point.

Inclusions: All taxes, fees and handling charges, English Speaking Driver-Guide , Environmental Management Charge (Reef Tax), Hotel pickup and drop-off, Tour escort/host, Transport by private vehicle, TripAdvisor Experiences brokerage fee, Bottled water, Breakfast, Fuel surcharge, GST (Goods and Services Tax), Lunch, Professional English , German , Russian , Hindi or Arabic speaking guide for kandy temple provided., All the entry fees & activity charges.

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Reviewed By AJSCA

Our holiday rep booked a safari day for us before we left England. It was an absolutely fantastic day out we hadn’t realised it was a private tour just for us so that was a bonus. Sam the manager rang us the evening before we went to confirm times and drivers name. We had Dinesh who was amazing he picked us up at 5 am and we got back after 6 pm. He pointed out lots of interesting facts on our journey too. We decided we would go to Galle the following week so messaged Sam to see if we could book same driver and not do everything that was on the list and it was no problem. We did Galle fort then silk factory and tsunami museum which was all very interesting. We stopped to have some lunch on the way back to hotel. Would highly recommend this company. If we come back to Sri Lanka again will certainly be using them. Thank you very much Sam and Dinesh Sarah and Chris.

6. 4 Hours Private Tuk Tuk Tour in Colombo

Tuk Tuk Safari Sri Lanka
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We explore timeless destinations and visit ever changing seasonal hot spots and of course, we get you right off the beaten track. Expect to see people, true local foods, traffic, a thousand smiles all with in your 3.5-4 hour time with us! This Tuk Tuk trip is “Fully inclusive” option all expenses are covered! We will fill you with Sri Lankan food, provide drinks and we’ll even throw in a couple of local beers and show you all of what we think is the best and most authentic rustic stops that Colombo has to offer. What to Bring There are a couple of things we recommend you bring for your safari tour. Make sure you pack: - Camera to capture all of the sights - Smart phone with your favourite tunes (android or iOS) to crank your beats all day - Some extra cash if you want to purchase souvenirs - Hat - Sunscreen (make sure you are protected with the open roof Tuk Tuks) - BYO drinks if you want to!

Inclusions: Snacks, A fresh coconut and drinking water, Ice Cold Beer, Flowers for ladies, Entrance fees, Traditional dinner, Umbrella, rain ponchos, hand towels, pocket tissues, hand sanitizing and first aid kit, Internet Hotspot if required

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Reviewed By Coastal12382989315

We hada wonderful day with a very friendly tour guide. It was a bit hard to get to some places as it was independence day and some roads were closed. But the driver took us to other places and beyond the call of duty to satisfy us.

7. Wonder of Sri Lanka (09N / 10D)

Hotel Galadari, 64 Lotus Rd, Colombo 00100, Sri Lanka Leisure World Tours
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TOUR HIGHLIGHTS o Sigiriya lion rock o Anuradhapura sacred city o Dambulla cave temple o Minneriya wildlife safari o Kandy temple of tooth relic. o Kandy traditional Dance o Peradeniya royal garden o Hill country train journey o Tea factory & plantation Options for free o Tuk tuk ride at Sigiriya o Mask & wood carving factory o Gem museum o Spice garden o Kandy city tour o Try traditional costumes. o Tea plucking experience

Inclusions: Twin share accommodations, Dinner, Dinner, Breakfast, Dinner, Dinner, Breakfast, Dinner, Breakfast, Breakfast, Dinner, Breakfast, Breakfast, Breakfast, Dinner, Breakfast, Breakfast, Dinner, Domestic transportation, Entrance fees mentioned in the itinerary , English speaking chauffeur / guide, All porterage and local taxes.

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Reviewed By Jaroslawlewinski82

Thanks to Leisure World Tours' chauffeur/tour guide Lal, my family and I had an unforgettable 11 day trip to Anuradhapura, Jaffna, Trinco, and Arugam Bay. It was a pleasure from the moment he picked us up until the moment he dropped us back home. When there was a problem or a moment of stress, he helped us sort it out immediately, and kindly helped me out. His main concern was that we have no stress and enjoy the trip. We saw so many beautiful, historical and special sites and buildings, and learned so much about Sri Lanka from our guide, it made me learn to appreciate the country all over again.

8. Classical Sri Lanka Tour

Bandaranaike International Airport, Canada Friendship Rd, කටුනායක 11450, Sri Lanka Journeyscapes Pvt Ltd
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“Classical Sri Lanka Tour is probably the oldest and most travelled tour…but is still one of the most popular tours of many travellers to Sri Lanka. The JourneyScapes Classical Tour is an extremely interesting journey following the less-trodden paths and includes the essence of our island's attractions • Ancient Cities • Cultural Sites • Scenic Routes • Wildlife. This together with an extension stay on our beautiful beaches will give you a great Sri Lankan holiday. We promise to show you 25% more of Sri Lanka on this tour driving through off-the-beaten tracks to show you the real Sri Lanka.

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Reviewed By CaMi-experience

I did a fantastic circuit all along Sri Lanka, visiting both cultural and historical sites as well as national parks (safaris). The guide was Mr Wijethunga, he was really welcoming, knowledgeable, speaking very good English and always with a personalized service to make my stay a most pleasant one. It was memorable. I highly recommend this experience. Carine

9. 3 Days Tour to Kandy Nuwara Eliya & Sigiriya from Colombo

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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  Visit Kandy is a bustling city built around a lake in central Sri Lanka. It is listed as a world heritage site by UNESCO and is considered one of the most sacred places of worship in the Buddhist World. It can be beautiful, loud and peaceful, depending on where you go.  Experience the coolest place in Sri Lanka – Nuwara Eliya, view the breathtaking scenery.  Climbing a rock - if you’re in good shape and don’t stop to look at things, it’ll take you less than 30 minutes to climb all the way to the top of the rock. If you need a few breaks along the way or simply want to stop often to take photos and admire the view, it’ll take an hour and a half to two hours to climb up and go back down

Inclusions: Dinner, Dinner, Breakfast, Breakfast, Transport by air-conditioned (Bus/ Van/ Car), Hotel pickup and drop-off, English Speaking Dinner Cum Guide, Bottle Water, Complimentary WiFi Excess During the Travel (Subjected To Availability)

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Reviewed By 203senuria

It’s a great experience. The ambiance is very welcoming and charming. Amazing food and service. Staff are extremely polite and friendly and I just want to say that, in addition to awesome food, we had a delightful waiter, “Dhanushka”. He had just the right balance of friendliness and efficiency. He recognized that we wanted time to visit and made certain that we had everything we needed.

10. Coastal Ride to Galle from Colombo

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(SKU: LK60010300) Experience the magnificent southern coast of Sri Lanka with its beautiful coconut palm-fringed beaches and picturesque views. On this full-day private tour, take a river safari on the Madu Ganga. Take the option to explore the Hikkaduwa coral reefs (own expense) before visiting historical Galle. Stroll through the Dutch-built Galle Fort, a UNESCO World Heritage Site.

Inclusions: Transport by private air-conditioned vehicle., Service of an English Speaking Chauffeur Guide., Hotel Pick Up and Drop Off., 1 Boat Safari in Madu River., 1-Liter water bottle per person per day.

Exclusions: Food and drinks, Fees for the optional scuba diving, snorkelling or surfing, Expenses of personal nature

Reviewed By J1159RGisabelleg

The park offers everything that is needed for an exciting safari. Great landscapes, many animals, especially elephants! We were very close to the elephants and were very lucky to be able to watch a whole herd and also some baby elephants. Furthermore, I would like to emphasize our tour guide - not only did he inspire and excite us with his very good mood, he also saw many small animals with his trained eye and answered our questions thoroughly. The 3 hours passed by in no time and gave us many nice memories. Would totally recommend booking a trip with these guys :-)

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