Tours and day trips in cities across Sri Lanka
The sights with published visitor numbers, heritage listings, and the towns close enough for a day out, city by city, from public data.
Top-rated experiences in Sri Lanka
The best-reviewed experiences in Sri Lanka from Viator, our tours partner: 7,651 to choose from, with the “from” price of each. You book on Viator, which takes payment and handles changes; free cancellation is marked where it applies.
Udawalawe National Park | Private Safari Tour (opens viator.com in a new tab)
from $25 Free cancellation
Sri Lanka Personal Tour Driver in private vehicle (opens viator.com in a new tab)
from $330 Free cancellation
Colombo Tuk Tuk City Tour -Sightseeing Entry Fees & Food Included (opens viator.com in a new tab)
from $28.48 Free cancellation
Private City Day Tour in Anuradhapura (opens viator.com in a new tab)
from $30 Free cancellation Likely to sell out
8 Days tour in Sri Lanka with privet driver and accommodations (opens viator.com in a new tab)
from $665.39 Free cancellation
Private Jeep Safari at Minneriya National Park to Visit Elephants (opens viator.com in a new tab)
from $34.87 Free cancellation
Minneriya National Park Half Day Private Safari With Expert Guide (opens viator.com in a new tab)
from $38 Free cancellation
Yala National Park Wildlife Safari/ Game Drive - by Ajith Safari (opens viator.com in a new tab)
from $18 Free cancellation
Wilpattu National Park Jeep Safari from Negombo / Waikkal (All Inclusive) (opens viator.com in a new tab)
from $152 Free cancellation
Private Day Trip to Sigiriya cave and National park Safari Tour (opens viator.com in a new tab)
from $69 Free cancellation
Sri Lanka Car and Driver Hire - Private Driver and Chauffeur (opens viator.com in a new tab)
from $30 Free cancellation
All 7,651 experiences in Sri Lanka on Viator (opens viator.com in a new tab)
Prices are Viator’s “from” prices in US dollars as of 15 Sep 2026; the final price depends on date and group. We earn a commission on bookings made through these links, at no extra cost to you.
11 cities in Sri Lanka have a tours page: the sights with published visitor numbers, heritage listings, and the towns close enough for a day out. Largest first.
| City | Region | Population | Sights with visitor data |
|---|---|---|---|
| Colombo | Western Province | 648,034 | — |
| Dehiwala-Mount Lavinia | Western Province | 219,827 | — |
| Maharagama | Western Province | 195,355 | — |
| Jaffna | Northern Province | 169,102 | — |
| Moratuwa | Western Province | 168,280 | — |
| Negombo | Western Province | 137,223 | — |
| Pita Kotte | Western Province | 118,179 | — |
| Sri Jayewardenepura Kotte | Western Province | 115,826 | — |
| Kandy | Central Province | 111,701 | — |
| Trincomalee | Eastern Province | 108,420 | — |
| Kalmunai | Eastern Province | 100,171 | — |
Common questions
Which cities in Sri Lanka have a tours page?
Colombo, Dehiwala-Mount Lavinia, Maharagama, Jaffna, Moratuwa, Negombo, Pita Kotte, Sri Jayewardenepura Kotte, Kandy, Trincomalee and 1 more.
What currency is used in Sri Lanka?
The Rupee (LKR).
Where these facts come from
- GeoNames (CC BY 4.0): population, elevation, time zone, postal codes
- Wikidata (CC0): area, sister cities, visitor numbers, heritage listings, stations and ports
- OurAirports (public domain): airports, runways
- Natural Earth (public domain): map outlines
Data compiled 14 September 2026. Hotel and hostel figures are from our booking partner’s catalogue on that date. Journey times on this page are estimates from distance, not timetables; check the operator before you rely on one.