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2-day trip from Colombo visiting Day 1: Colombo to Anuradhapura. Operated by Pekoe Lanka Tours.
Highlights
- Customize your private Sri Lanka journey from 2 to 10 days
Sri Lanka Tour : 2 to 10 Day Custom Round Trip From Colombo: Key Facts
| Price | From $161 per person |
|---|---|
| Duration | 2 days |
| Group size | Up to 2 people |
| Tour type | Guided Tour |
| Booking | Direct with the local operator — no OTA markup |
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Sri Lanka Tour : 2 to 10 Day Custom Round Trip From Colombo
2-day trip from Colombo visiting Day 1: Colombo to Anuradhapura. Operated by Pekoe Lanka Tours.
2 days
English
$161
Free cancellation
Full description
A 2-day trip out of Colombo taking in Day 1: Colombo to Anuradhapura.
Pekoe Lanka Tours runs it, and 11 things are covered by the price. It can be cancelled free of charge. Customize your private Sri Lanka journey from 2 to 10 days.
The price covers private transportation in an air-conditioned car or van, Professional English-speaking chauffeur-driver guide, Hotel, airport, or port pickup and drop-off and Fuel, parking fees, and highway toll charges. It does not cover accommodation for guests, Meals and beverages and attractions and monuments, so budget for those separately.
Tour Itinerary
Itineraries are customisable as per your request
The schedule below is a suggested plan and can be adjusted to suit your preferences.
3 pickup location options
Negombo, Colombo Bandaranaike International Airport, Colombo
Day 1: Colombo to Anuradhapura
Includes
- Private transportation in an air-conditioned car or van
- Professional English-speaking chauffeur-driver guide
- Hotel, airport, or port pickup and drop-off
- Fuel, parking fees, and highway toll charges
- Driver accommodation and meals throughout the tour
- Bottled drinking water during travel days
- Flexible itinerary with customizable sightseeing stops
- Assistance with train ticket and activity arrangements
- All government taxes and service charges
- Your booking includes up to 200 km per day.
- The driver is available from 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM each day (up to 12 hours).
Excludes
- Accommodation for guests
- Meals and beverages
- attractions and monuments
- Optional activities and experience
- Scenic train tickets (can be arranged upon request)
- National park and jeep hire costs
- Personal expenses and souvenirs
- Travel insurance
- Tips and gratuities
- Any services not specifically mentioned as included
Important information
Meeting point
The operator confirms the exact meeting point and time once your booking is confirmed, and you will have it well before the day. If you would rather know before you book, message us on WhatsApp and we will ask them for you.
Know before you go
- Free cancellation available up to 24 hours before the activity starts
About this activity
Free cancellation
Cancel up to 24 hours in advance for a full refund
Secure payment
Complete your booking safely with Razorpay. Full refund if you cancel 24h prior. Read more
Duration 2 days
Check availability to see starting times
Wheelchair accessible
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Main Tour Price
Starting from $161
$161
Need a custom booking or have a larger group?Contact Support via WhatsApp
Free cancellation
Cancel up to 24 hours in advance for a full refund
Secure payment
Complete your booking safely with Razorpay. Full refund if you cancel 24h prior. Read more
Frequently Asked Questions
Private transportation in an air-conditioned car or van, Professional English-speaking chauffeur-driver guide, Hotel, airport, or port pickup and drop-off, Fuel, parking fees, and highway toll charges, Driver accommodation and meals throughout the tour, Bottled drinking water during travel days, Flexible itinerary with customizable sightseeing stops, Assistance with train ticket and activity arrangements, All government taxes and service charges, Your booking includes up to 200 km per day., The driver is available from 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM each day (up to 12 hours).
The duration of the Sri Lanka Tour : 2 to 10 Day Custom Round Trip From Colombo is typically 2 days. We recommend arriving 15 minutes before the scheduled start time for a smooth check-in. Your guide will meet you at the designated meeting point and ensure the experience runs on schedule while remaining flexible to your pace.
For most experiences, we highly recommend an early morning start. This allows you to avoid the midday heat, bypass the largest crowds, and capture the best lighting for photography. Your guide can advise on the optimal timing based on the season and specific attractions included.
Yes, once your booking is completed via our secure payment gateway, you will receive an instant confirmation email with your tour details, meeting point address, guide's name, and direct contact information. You can also view and manage your booking through your AsiaByLocals account dashboard.
Yes! All our private tours are fully customizable. Whether you want to add extra stops, skip certain locations, change the pace, or adjust the start time — simply let your guide know in advance or on the day. We aim to create a personalized experience tailored to your interests and energy level.
We offer free cancellation up to 24 hours before the scheduled start time for a full refund. Cancellations within 24 hours may be subject to a partial charge depending on the tour type. Weather-related cancellations for outdoor and boat tours are handled on a case-by-case basis, with full refunds or free rebooking offered when safety is a concern.
Most of our experiences are family-friendly and suitable for children of all ages. However, some tours involving extensive walking, water activities, or early morning starts may be better suited for children aged 5 and above. Please check the specific tour description for age recommendations, or contact us for personalized family itinerary advice.
After booking, you will receive detailed meeting point instructions via email. Most tours include complimentary hotel pickup within the central area. For tours without pickup, your confirmation email will include the exact address, Google Maps pin, and your guide's phone number for easy coordination. Guides typically arrive 10 minutes early and will message you on WhatsApp.
We accept all major credit and debit cards (Visa, Mastercard, American Express), PayPal, Apple Pay, and Razorpay for Indian cards. All payments are processed through a PCI-compliant secure gateway with 256-bit encryption. You can also pay in multiple currencies — the price is automatically converted to your local currency at checkout.
Yes, all AsiaByLocals guides are licensed professionals who have been rigorously vetted through background checks, skill assessments, and customer reviews. Many hold government-issued tourism licenses, university degrees in history or cultural studies, and have years of experience leading tours for international travelers. Every guide maintains a minimum 4.5-star rating to remain active on our platform.
December to March is the driest stretch. Colombo sits on the west coast, so it gets the southwest monsoon roughly May to September — the northeast monsoon (October to January) hits the *other* side of the island instead. Any guide describing one national "rainy season" is only describing half the country. Full breakdown in our best time to visit Colombo guide.
Tuk-tuks are everywhere — insist on the meter or agree the fare first. PickMe is the local ride-hailing app and usually cheaper than flagging one down, with no fare argument. The coastal railway south toward Galle runs along the sea and costs very little. See getting around Colombo.
Rice and curry is the everyday meal, not a dish — rice with several curries and sambols. Kottu roti is chopped roti cooked with a distinctive clanging rhythm on the griddle, hoppers are bowl-shaped fermented rice-flour pancakes, and lamprais is the Dutch Burgher dish baked in a banana leaf. See the Colombo food guide.
Pettah is the market district east of Fort, and its streets are organised by trade — one for electronics, one for textiles, one for hardware, one for spices. The candy-striped Red Mosque (Jami Ul-Alfar, 1908) is the landmark. Street-by-street in our Pettah market guide.
Galle is the easiest — about 2 hours on the southern expressway. Kandy is only 115 km but 3-4 hours each way on a mountain road. Sigiriya is realistically a 12-14 hour day and is better as an overnight. Honest distances in our day trips from Colombo guide.
Two days covers it comfortably. Colombo is not a museum city and most travellers pass through on the way somewhere else — our Colombo 2-day itinerary sets out a realistic pair of days.