Overview
Ramayana day tour from Colombo overview
Short on time? This private Ramayana day tour from Colombo visits three sites linked with the Ramayana in one easy day: Kelaniya, where tradition says Vibhishana was crowned king of Lanka, and the ancient Munneswaram and Manavari temples near Chilaw, linked with Rama’s prayers to Shiva.
It is the shortest of our Ramayana tours in Sri Lanka, ideal for an arrival or departure day, or a stopover in Colombo.
Your Ramayana day
Kelaniya, Munneswaram and Manavari
Three Ramayana sites in one private day from Colombo or Negombo.
STOP 1Morning
STOPS 2–3Midday, then back to your hotel
Pickup and return
Start: your hotel in Colombo or Negombo, or near the airport, in the morning.
Finish: back at your hotel in the late afternoon.
Tell us your hotel and we confirm the pickup time.
Good to know
Dress modestly, covering shoulders and knees, and bring easy-off sandals for the temples.
Lunch stop on the way; vegetarian food is easy to find.
Before you book
What is the price of the Ramayana day tour from Colombo?
The price is on request. Tell us your pickup point and the number of travellers and we send a quote for your private car or van and driver. Temple offerings are extra.
How long is the tour?
About 8 to 9 hours, with pickup in the morning and return in the late afternoon.
Can you pick us up from Negombo or the airport hotels?
Yes. We pick up from Colombo, Negombo and hotels near the airport.
What should we wear?
Clothes that cover shoulders and knees. Shoes are removed at every temple.
Can we add more Ramayana sites?
For the hills and Ella, choose one of our multi-day Ramayana tours, such as the 5-day itinerary.
Want to see more Ramayana sites? See the 5-day Ramayana tour itinerary or the 7-day Ramayana trail, and all day trips from Colombo.
Highlights
- Ramayana day tour from Colombo or Negombo with hotel pickup
- Kelaniya Raja Maha Vihara, linked with Vibhishana
- Munneswaram, an ancient Shiva temple near Chilaw
- Manavari, linked with a lingam installed by Rama
- Private air-conditioned car or van with an English-speaking driver
- Easy for arrival, departure or stopover days