WORLDWIDE · SAFARI
Good safari rides fill up weeks ahead and the great ones go first. Below: the 7 to book early, what each includes and how they differ.
Explore Colombo by private tuk tuk, visiting temples, markets, colonial sights, and the Lotus Tower with hotel pickup and tea tasting.
“Fantastic tour and a great way to see Colombo. Our guide was great.”
Review of Colombo’s private tuk-tuk tour, with temples, markets, tastings, local food, beach views, pickup, and practical booking advice.
“Normally I’m not one to book tours as I prefer exploring a new place myself, but given that we had just a day in Colombo plus a two year old we decided to book a tuk tuk tour, and I am so glad we did. We started out at the old dutch hospital, followed by a trip to a local bazaar where one can shop for local spices. This was followed by a visit to a Hindu temple which I think was over a hundred old. Next was lunch at a quaint little place that is frequented by the locals, so we knew the food would definitely be great. You…”
Explore Colombo by private tuk tuk with Blaze, visiting temples, markets, colonial sights, and the Lotus Tower in four lively hours.
“Had a great time with Blaze! It was a wonderful way to spend my first day in Colombo and get to know the city. Lots of stops at all the sites, learned a lot about the local history and got lots of great pictures.”
Explore Bentota by private tuk-tuk, visiting an ancient temple, village craft makers, and a turtle center in a 2 to 3 hour tour.
“Guide was brilliant, arrived on time, full of local knowledge and happy to share this information, timed it perfectly for the turtle sanctuary as we actually got to release some babies turtles into the sea. Couldn't have wished for a better experience!”
Review of Kandy’s $25 Sigiriya tuk tuk safari, with temples, spice gardens, village life, wildlife, and a choice of two famous rocks.
“Di negativo non possiamo dire assolutamente nulla , organizzazione perfetta , Masi, il nostro driver ha soddisfatto qualsiasi nostra esigenza e capriccio! Abbiamo chiesto di fermarci per un caffè e 60 secondi dopo eravamo seduti in un posticino lungo la strada. Il Tuk tuk sul quale si viaggia è impeccabile , comodo e curato e ogni volta che tornavamo dall’escursione lo ritrovavamo pulito ! Ci si ferma in vari posti , dove si può comprare oppure no, senza sentirsi in obbligo, per il pranzo abbiamo chiesto un posto più semplice in quanto non avevamo molta fame ed il nostro Masi ci ha subito accontentato! Consigliamo questo tour per convenienza e…”
Ride a tuk tuk to Lipton’s Seat, pick tea leaves, visit a working factory, and enjoy a picnic above Sri Lanka’s misty hills.
“The Tuk Tuk tea experience is a “must do” when visiting Ella.”
Review of Kandy to Sigiriya by tuk tuk, covering temples, spice gardens, village life, Pidurangala, costs, comfort, and practical tips.
“Fazeel was a great guide. Very friendly and helpful. Note that the description tuk tuk is correct - the big four wheel drive you see in the main image is not at all the vehicle you'll be travelling in. So be prepared for a bumpy, smoggy ride - which can be fun - but it is a long day - and you wouldn't want more than 2 in the tuk tuk. Pidurangala Rock was amazing, and the spice garden was interesting, but there is pressure to purchase in the shop, etc. Temples were great, especially Dmnbulla which was a highlight on the trip. I would prefer to have the option…”
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