Customize Our Tours

Create Your Own Sri Lankan Experience

Every traveller has different interests, different schedules and different ideas about what makes a great holiday.With Colombo by Indika, you can create a personalized tour based on your interests, available time, preferred destinations and preferred way of travelling.Whether you want to discover Colombo’s history and culture, explore colonial heritage, experience local markets and everyday life, visit temples and historical sites, or travel beyond Colombo, I can help you create an experience that suits your plans.

You choose what you would like to experience — I help you create the journey.

SOME CUSTOM TOUR IDEAS

You don’t need to know exactly what you want. Here are some examples to give you ideas:

Colombo History & Culture

Explore Colombo’s major historical, cultural and religious landmarks while learning how the city developed over the centuries.
Colonial Colombo

Discover the Portuguese, Dutch and British influences that shaped Colombo’s architecture, trade and urban development.
Dutch Heritage Experience

Explore Colombo’s Dutch connections, colonial buildings, historic trading areas and the legacy of the VOC period.
Colombo Local Life

Experience the energy of Colombo through local markets, busy streets, shops, public spaces and everyday life.
Colombo & Kotte

Discover the historical connection between modern Colombo and the former Kingdom of Kotte, one of Sri Lanka’s important medieval kingdoms.

Colombo Photography Experience

Create a route around the locations and subjects that interest you most — architecture, street photography, culture, people and city landscapes.

Short Colombo Experience

I can help you create a shorter experience based on your available time, including options suitable for travellers with limited time before a flight, cruise or onward journey.

Your Own Sri Lanka Journey

Already have a list of places you want to visit? Send me your ideas and I can discuss how they could be arranged into a practical itinerary.

HOW DOES A CUSTOM TOUR WORK?

01 — Tell Me Your Ideas
Send me the places, experiences or activities that interest you. You don’t need to prepare a complete itinerary.
02 — Tell Me About Your Time
Let me know how many hours or days you have available.
03 — Choose Your Preferred Style
Tell me whether you prefer walking, travelling by car or a combination of experiences.
04 — I Help Plan the Route
Based on your interests and available time, we can discuss a practical itinerary.
05 — Enjoy Colombo with Indika
Once the arrangements are agreed, you can simply enjoy your experience and discover Colombo from a local perspective.

WHAT SHOULD YOU SEND ME?

📅 Date
Your preferred tour date.

👥 Number of Guests
How many people will be travelling?

⏰ Available Time
How many hours or days do you have?

📍 Places You Want to Visit
Send me any destinations already on your list.

❤️ Your Interests
History, culture, religion, architecture, food, markets, photography, shopping, local life or something else.

🚶 Transportation Preference
Walking, car or a combination.

🏨 Starting Location
Your hotel, cruise terminal or preferred meeting location.

💬 Special Requests
Tell me about anything else that is important to you.

IMPORTANT INFORMATION

Customized tours are planned according to the guest’s requested itinerary, available time and selected transportation.

Tour duration, transportation, entrance fees and other expenses can vary depending on the itinerary.

Any entrance fees, food, drinks, personal purchases or other expenses not specifically included in the agreed tour arrangements are paid by the guests.

The final itinerary and arrangements will be discussed with you before confirming the tour.

FIXED TOURS

🚶Colombo Walking Tour

Walk through the heart of Colombo and discover its history, culture, temples, markets, colonial streets, and everyday local life.
🚗 Colombo Tour by Car — Full Day

Enjoy a full-day private car tour covering Colombo’s major attractions, historic landmarks, cultural sites, local markets, and modern city highlights.
🚗 Colombo Tour by Car — Half Day

Explore the highlights of Colombo in a shorter private tour, visiting important cultural, historical, and city landmarks at a comfortable pace.
🏛️Dutch Tour by Car

Travel through Colombo’s Dutch heritage and discover historic buildings, colonial streets, old trading areas, churches, and stories from the Dutch period.
🇱🇰 Around Sri Lanka Tours

Want to explore beyond Colombo? Indika can arrange customized tours around Sri Lanka based on your destinations, interests, available time, and travel plans.

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

Can I choose my own places?

Yes. You can send me the places you would like to visit and we can discuss how to include them in your itinerary.

Yes. The duration can be discussed according to your available time and proposed itinerary.

Yes. A customized walking experience can be designed around Colombo’s historical sites, markets, temples, colonial areas and local neighbourhoods.

Yes. A customized car tour can be arranged for small private groups, subject to the itinerary and arrangements.

Absolutely. For example, you could combine history + temples + local markets + colonial architecture + local food in one experience, depending on the available time.

Yes. If you would like to explore other parts of Sri Lanka, send me your preferred destinations and travel plans so we can discuss the possibilities.

No. You can simply tell me what interests you and how much time you have.

LET'S CREATE YOUR EXPERIENCE

Have a specific place you want to visit, more time to explore, or a special experience in mind? We can customize your tour around your interests, schedule, and travel plans.

Contact Indika and let’s create your perfect Sri Lankan experience. 

Email – info@colombobyindika.lk

Whatsapp – +94777252516