5 Off-Road Safaris Worldwide Worth Booking

1.Sightseeing Tour by Tuk Tuk Safari – All Inclusive

★★★★★★★★★★4.9 · 175 reviews · 4 - 5 hours · from $21Our pick

This private 4 to 5-hour Colombo tuk tuk tour covers Pettah Market, the Red Mosque, Lotus Tower, temples, colonial buildings, Galle Face, and Independence Square. Your English, Arabic, Hindi, or Tamil-speaking driver-guide, such as Joseph, Sajaad, Faizal, or Ranjith, handles the traffic and photo stops.

“the tuk tuk was a fun way to wander the city and a nice way to see/visit the highlights of the city. Joseph was a funny and knowledgeable guide who was fun to talk to and learn about the diverse and unique culture and history or Sri Lanka.”

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2.“THE ORIGINALS” Tuk Tuk Safari Colombo, the first and the best.

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 160 reviews · from $48Top rated

See Colombo from an open-sided tuk-tuk with a local guide such as Pradeep, Donald, Bobby, or Marley. Visit Gangaramaya Temple, a Hindu kovil, Pettah Market, tea and spice shops, and lesser-known sights, with snacks, coconut water, and a Sri Lankan lunch included.

“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…”

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3.Tuk Tuk Private Safari Tour Exploring Sri Lanka’s Capital Colombo

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 109 reviews · from $33

Guide Vinoth Blaze drives you through Colombo in a private convertible tuk tuk, linking Buddhist and Hindu temples, Pettah Market, the Red Mosque, colonial landmarks, Galle Face, and the Lotus Tower. Expect English commentary, hotel or port pickup, bottled water, and a flexible city overview.

“Blaze was very accommodating and picked me up at the hotel directly. I was travelling solo and have some mobility issues and he was extremely helpful, respectful and accommodating. Blaze was able to convey the history of every site he took me to and walked with me as a private guide through each location. This was a great trip of a lifetime and I think we both had fun. The tuk tuk was comfortable and I felt safe as a solo adventurer. Blaze was a perfect guide and I could not have asked for a better experience.”

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4.Explore Bentota Village: Guided Tuk Tuk Safari

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 21 reviews · from $48

Join Shiran Travels & Tours at 4 pm for a private 2 to 3 hour tuk tuk ride through Bentota. Visit Galapatha Raja Maha Viharaya, learn how cinnamon and rubber are processed, then tour a sea turtle center with a chance to release baby turtles.

“Shiran our guide was simply the best he took us on a 3 hour tour of Bentota and we saw life as it really is. We saw rope made from the coconut shells, the rubber tree cut for the milk, cinnamon being stripped for drying,,so many different fruiRead more”

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5.Tuk Tuk safari and Picnic in The Tea Plantation from Ella,Haputale & Bandarawela

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 7 reviews · from $58

Join a private tuk tuk trip to Lipton’s Seat with guide-drivers such as Nazar, Rizad, Supun, or Arshan. You’ll ride through tea country, visit a working factory, try picking tea leaves, and eat a picnic lunch above the misty hills. Pickup is available from Ella, Haputale, or Bandarawela.

“The Tuk Tuk tea experience is a “must do” when visiting Ella.”

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