Enjoy a close encounter with the capital city of Sri Lanka, Colombo, on this 3.5-hour exploration by tuk tuk. Experience the Sri Lankan way of life as you navigate through bustling streets, making stops at iconic places such as Colombo Harbour, Pettah neighbourhood, Wolvendaal Church, Independence Square, Gangaramaya Temple and other significant sites.
Enjoy a close encounter with the capital city of Sri Lanka, Colombo, on this 3.5-hour exploration by tuk tuk. Experience the Sri Lankan way of life as you navigate through bustling streets, making stops at iconic places such as Colombo Harbour, Pettah neighbourhood, Wolvendaal Church, Independence Square, Gangaramaya Temple and other significant sites.
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World Trade Center - Meet up with your group in the early morning at your Hotel,
Before boarding your tuk tuk for the day, take a short walk through the city’s central business district, where you’ll admire a number of colonial buildings. - Pettah - Continue aboard your motorized ride as you check out city sights like Colombo Harbour, the Fort…
- World Trade Center - Meet up with your group in the early morning at your Hotel,
Before boarding your tuk tuk for the day, take a short walk through the city’s central business district, where you’ll admire a number of colonial buildings.
- Pettah - Continue aboard your motorized ride as you check out city sights like Colombo Harbour, the Fort Clock Tower, Colombo Lighthouse, and the President’s House. Then pass by Chatham Street, a now-trendy area that was off-limits for many years due to Sri Lanka’s civil war. Proceed from there to Pettah, a Colombo neighborhood that’s known for its diverse range of market stalls and the Red Mosque. Stop for 20 to 30 minutes to grab some street snacks or shop for bargains.
As your nimble tuk tuk ducks and weaves in between people, buses and bikes, you’ll zoom onward to visit Wolvendaal Church, a colonial-era Dutch structure that dates back more than 360 years. Take a look at the church’s collection of old tombstones from the city’s historic Dutch governors and then have a talk with the church keeper, who can share insights into city history and culture.
- Temple of Sri Kailawasanathan Swami Devasthanam Kovil - Head next to Sri Kaileshwarm Kovil (Captain’s Garden Hindu Temple), the main worship site for Colombo residents, and then proceed to Independence Square, the location where Sri Lanka proclaimed its independence from British rule in 1948.
- Gem Museum - Srilanka has its finest Gem Industry and the Island was called “Island Of Gems” at Ancient times.
You will be taken to a Gem Museum to see the History of Gem with Cutting and Polishing experience
- Bluefield Tea Gardens - Head to a Tea Factory where you can get the experience of pure Ceylon Tea with tasting it (Chocolate, Vanilla, Strawberry) are very famous flavours among them
- Gangaramaya (Vihara) Buddhist Temple - Make the last stop of the day at Gangaramaya Temple, one of the most important Buddhist temples in Colombo.
Explore the architecture and paintings of this religious site before cross the street to Bera Lake, where you can learn more about the some of the contemporary issues like pollution facing city residents. Finish the trip with a drop-off back at your original starting point.
- Expert local English-speaking guide
- Inclusive of all taxes, fees, and handling charges
- Tuk Tuk fare included
- No fuel surcharges
- Expert local English-speaking guide
- Inclusive of all taxes, fees, and handling charges
- Tuk Tuk fare included
- No fuel surcharges
- Food and drinks
- Food and drinks
- Children must be accompanied by an adult
- As the tour visits temples, please do not wear shorts or sleeveless tops. Given the climate in Colombo, light, breathable clothes and fabrics are recommended.
- Children must be accompanied by an adult
- As the tour visits temples, please do not wear shorts or sleeveless tops. Given the climate in Colombo, light, breathable clothes and fabrics are recommended.
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.