Colombo Adventure Trips in 2025/2026

Accommodations

BudgetSimple stays with essential amenities. Typically guesthouses, hostels or hotels rated below 3 stars — clean, no-frills, and great for value-conscious travelers.
Mid-rangeComfortable and reliable 3-star stays. Expect private rooms, en-suite bathrooms, and solid amenities — a great balance between comfort and cost.
PremiumUpscale 4-5 star hotels and lodges. Enjoy high-end service, refined comfort, and premium locations — ideal for travelers seeking extra indulgence.

Sri Lanka Cultural Round Island

(13 reviews )

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We reached out to several operators but chose to work with Lahiru due to his honesty and straightforwardness. We provided him with a list of our desired activities and accommodations for our 15-day trip, and Lahiru responded with an excellent itinerary and fantastic hotel recommendations. The price was reasonable, and the all-inclusive package meant we didn’t have to worry about any additional services. The hotels we stayed at was great, excellent food and amazing hospitality. The van was in good condition, equipped with air conditioning, and our driver, Asanka, skillfully navigated Sri Lanka's challenging roads. Lahiru, who also served as our guide, was incredibly knowledgeable and kind, making our experience even more enjoyable. Without a doubt, this is one of the best tour operators in Sri Lanka. Thank you, Linda and John

Adventure

Tour Type

Private Tour

Accommodation

Hotel, Resort

Age Range

18-80 yrs

Operated in

english

Destinations

Negombo, Sigiriya, Kandy, Anurad

Negombo, Sigiriya, Kandy, Anuradhapura, Galle, Ella, Yala National Park, Colombo, Tissamaharama

Duration10 days

From

USD 1,720

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Splendours of Ceylon (5 & 4 Star Hotels)

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Discover the colourful culture and history, friendly people, and the timeless wonders of Sri Lanka on the 8-day Splendours of Ceylon. An island blessed with green forests, vast sandy beaches and stunning ancient treasures, Sri Lanka is a true hidden gem of South-East Asia. Start your adventure at the metropolitan city of Colombo and explore impressive UNESCO World Heritage Sites scattered around the island. Hop on your jeep in Walpattu, Horton Plains and Minneriya to spot elephants or the famed Sri Lankan Leopard. Trek through lush forests, climb up to temples carved in huge boulders and have a sip of exotic Sri Lankan tea.

Cultural, religious and historic sites

Tour Type

Group Tour

Accommodation

Hotel, Resort

Age Range

18-75 yrs

Operated in

english

Destinations

Colombo, Sigiriya, Anuradhapura

Colombo, Sigiriya, Anuradhapura, Nuwara Eliya

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Duration8 days

From

USD 1,489

USD 893

Saving

USD 596

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Sri Lanka - 12 Day Adventure Tour

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Sri Lanka is the rising star of Asia, and trust us, it's got it all! Our 12-day group tour itinerary show's you the best of this green and luscious gem of the Indian Ocean. Head up to the misty mountain tops to hike the hill country and explore tea plantations before travelling down to the sun drenched beaches and national parks where we’ll search for wild elephants. Spot dolphins, visit ancient temples, play cricket on the beach and have the adventure of a lifetime with your new One Life travel family. The smells of spices, tea and traditional foods will bring your senses alive as you adventure through this island nation. Fully guided with a legendary company guide and a local Sri Lankan guide, you will be well taken care of and have all your questions answered. The tour includes accommodation in hotels and hostels as well as the most stunning train journey in the world, an expert guide, meals, transport, and more.

Adventure Sightseeing Tours

Tour Type

Group Tour

Accommodation

Camping, Hostel, Hotel, Resort

Age Range

18-45 yrs

Operated in

english

Destinations

Colombo, Negombo, Sigiriya, Damb

Colombo, Negombo, Sigiriya, Dambulla, Mirissa, Kandy, Hikkaduwa, Udawalawe, Galle, Ella, Wattala

Duration12 days

From

USD 1,686

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Highlights of Sri Lanka

4.6

(15 reviews )

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Great trip, itinerary and tour leader Would’ve liked a bit more time in Kandy- having an afternoon on the first day perhaps ? Maybe can streamline the tea plantation and shorten theearlier stop to the gem place.

Active and outdoor Wildlife

Tour Type

Small Group Tour

Accommodation

Hotel, Resort

Age Range

16-99 yrs

Operated in

english

Destinations

Colombo, Negombo, Anuradhapura

Colombo, Negombo, Anuradhapura, Sigiriya, Kandy, Koggala

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Duration7 days

From

USD 1,430

USD 740

Saving

USD 690

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Colombo Adventure Tour: Essential Sri Lanka

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Essential Sri Lanka

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Take Sri Lanka, boil it like the tea leaves the country’s famous for and strain out all the best stuff. On this 11-day trip, you’ll travel through natural paradise, small, friendly villages and UNESCO World Heritage sites. Search for elephants in Udawalawe National Park and walk to the top of Sigiriya Lion Rock Fortress. Feast on spicy curry prepared by a local in Ella and hike through lush mountains. Relax on the beach in Hiriketiya – perfect for lounging and sipping cocktails – and do it all with a new group of friends!

Adventure

Tour Type

Small Group Tour

Accommodation

Hotel, Hostel, Tent

Age Range

18-35 yrs

Operated in

english

Destinations

Colombo, Negombo, Kandy, Ella, T

Colombo, Negombo, Kandy, Ella, Tissamaharama, Unawatuna

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Duration11 days

From

USD 955

USD 787

Saving

USD 168

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Sri Lanka Adventure

4.4

(7 reviews )

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We recently concluded a two-week trip travelling throughout Sri Lanka using World Expeditions. With our input on sites to see, hikes to take, places of interest to visit, accommodations etc., the World Expeditions team provided an excellent and customized itinerary for our comprehensive private journey to Sri Lanka. The entire team was highly responsible and provided professional input up to the moment we departed for the trip. Upon arrival we were greeted by our guide and driver who provided dedication, attention to detail, and unwavering commitment to excellence all throughout the trip, consistently going above and beyond his responsibilities as a travel guide ensuring we would experience the "real” Sri Lanka. He consistently anticipated our needs to ensure that our questions or concerns were addressed and resolved. Being very intuitive, in addition to the hikes, temples and ancient cities visited in our itinerary, he also further customized our trip to include additional activities he knew we would both enjoy as wildlife and photo enthusiasts. Overall, this was an incredible experience and very satisfied that we used World Expeditions to organize this trip.

Bicycle tours Adventure

Tour Type

Small Group Tour

Accommodation

Hotel, Resort

Age Range

18-99 yrs

Operated in

english

Destinations

Negombo, Colombo, Ella, Udawalaw

Negombo, Colombo, Ella, Udawalawe National Park, Galle, Anuradhapura, Habarana, Sigiriya, Kandy, Nuwara Eliya

Duration14 days

From

USD 3,290

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Sri Lanka in Depth + Maldive Dhoni Cruise

4.9

(15 reviews )

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The trip to Sri Lanka followed by the dhoni cruise in the Maldives was absolutely amazing. So many different experiences and so much variety. I absolutely loved all of it, from temples and elephants to swimming with sharks. The 2 different tour leaders on the 2 parts of the tour were both excellent as were their support staff. They went out of their way to give us a fantastic experience.

Active and outdoor Wildlife

Tour Type

Small Group Tour

Accommodation

Hotel, Hostel, Guest House, Ship Cabin

Age Range

16-79 yrs

Operated in

english

Destinations

Negombo, Male, Wilpattu National

Negombo, Male, Wilpattu National Park, Mihintale, Giritale, Sigiriya, Kandy, Nuwara Eliya, Demodara, Udawalawe, Koggala, Colombo, Kuda Anbaraa, Meemu Atoll, Dhiggaru Island, Felidhoo, Fulidhoo, Embudhoo

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Duration22 days

From

USD 5,370

USD 4,650

Saving

USD 720

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Family Sri Lanka and Maldives Adventure

4.4

(5 reviews )

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Looking back at our photos now we've returned to the UK we can't believe the amount we saw and the amazing experiences we had on this tour. Sri Lanka is an amazing beautiful country with some much going on - we only scratched the surface. Our tour leader Cham worked so hard to make sure that we had everything we needed, resolving our problems and sorting out food for our fussy son! His knowledge about Sri Lankan history and wildlife was immense. He even found the best place to buy genuine Sri Lanka cricket shirts for the sporty members of our group. The only thing we'd change was the pace of the second half of the Sri Lanka leg of the trip. The first half gave us time to chill and bond as a group, as well as hang out in the pool at Giritale and play cricket. The second half we moved every night and covered a massive distance, though interesting, this was quite tiring (especially for the kids), so we'd suggest that a two night stop in the middle of this element would resolve this issue easily. This was clear in the notes, however, as was the high chance of not getting the train. The pace did slow considerably for the Maldives element, with a lot of time on our boats travelling between reefs. The snorkelling was quite frankly mind-blowing, and even the more nervous swimmers loved it. The crew were fantastic, and the food was delicious. The guide knew his stuff, and made sure we had great snorkelling experiences. Our only criticism of this part of the trip was that splitting the group when we'd got to know each other and were getting on really well was disappointing. There were larger boats, and we'd have preferred to be on a single boat given how long we spent travelling separately. The crew did what they could to mitigate this by tying the boats together when we moored for snorkels, meals and overnight and that was great. All in all a thoroughly enjoyable trip, and with a few very small tweaks it'd be perfect!

Active and outdoor

Tour Type

Small Group Tour

Accommodation

Hotel, Lodge, Bungalow, Resort

Age Range

7-99 yrs

Operated in

english

Destinations

Negombo, Male, Colombo, Hikkaduw

Negombo, Male, Colombo, Hikkaduwa, Dhoni, Kudhi Boli, Rihiveli, Sigiriya, Giritale, Kandy, Ella, Udawalawe

Duration15 days

From

USD 3,940

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Hidden Gems and Iconic Highlights of Sri Lanka

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Discover Sri Lanka's hidden gems and iconic highlights on this multi-activity adventure tour. Blending off-the-beaten-path experiences with must-see attractions, this well-balanced itinerary ensures you experience the best of both worlds. Fully guided, the tour takes you to the heart of the island, where local hosts share unique experiences. Explore unseen, stunning villages in Sri Lanka's central mountains and secret wildlife viewing spots, guided by expert naturalists, away from the crowds. Of course, the tour also includes Sri Lanka's iconic highlights. We've carefully selected locally-owned, small hotels that offer a unique and authentic local experience, ensuring your stay is as memorable as the places you visit.

Adventure Rafting

Tour Type

Private Tour

Age Range

8-65 yrs

Operated in

english

Destinations

Negombo, Sigiriya, Mirissa, Kand

Negombo, Sigiriya, Mirissa, Kandy, Ella, Ohiya, Colombo, Habarana, Adam's Peak

Duration12 days

From

USD 2,125

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All Colombo Adventure Trips

9 Adventure Trips in Colombo with 55 Reviews

Design your own personalized Adventure trip to Colombo with help from a local expert.

9 Adventure Trips in Colombo with 55 Reviews

Sri Lanka Cultural Round Island

Splendours of Ceylon (5 & 4 Star Hotels)

Sri Lanka - 12 Day Adventure Tour

Highlights of Sri Lanka

Essential Sri Lanka

Sri Lanka Adventure

Sri Lanka in Depth + Maldive Dhoni Cruise

Family Sri Lanka and Maldives Adventure

Hidden Gems and Iconic Highlights of Sri Lanka

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All Colombo Adventure Trips

9 Adventure Trips in Colombo with 55 Reviews

Design your own personalized Adventure trip to Colombo with help from a local expert.

9 Adventure Trips in Colombo with 55 Reviews