{"id":2650,"date":"2026-09-23T07:15:09","date_gmt":"2026-09-23T07:15:09","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/colombobyindika.lk\/?page_id=2650"},"modified":"2026-10-08T13:00:41","modified_gmt":"2026-10-08T13:00:41","slug":"customize-tours","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/colombobyindika.lk\/index.php\/customize-tours\/","title":{"rendered":"Customize Tours"},"content":{"rendered":"\t\t
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Customize Our Tours<\/h2>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t
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Create Your Own Sri Lankan Experience<\/h2>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t
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Every traveller has different interests, different schedules and different ideas about what makes a great holiday.With Colombo by Indika<\/strong>, you can create a personalized tour based on your interests, available time, preferred destinations and preferred way of travelling<\/strong>.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.<\/p>

You choose what you would like to experience \u2014 I help you create the journey.<\/strong><\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t

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SOME CUSTOM TOUR IDEAS<\/h2>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t
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You don’t need to know exactly what you want. Here are some examples to give you ideas:<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t

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Colombo History & Culture<\/h5>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t
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Explore Colombo’s major historical, cultural and religious landmarks while learning how the city developed over the centuries.<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/a>\n\t\t\n\t\t

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Colonial Colombo<\/h5>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t
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Discover the Portuguese, Dutch and British influences that shaped Colombo’s architecture, trade and urban development.<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/a>\n\t\t\n\t\t

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Dutch Heritage Experience<\/h5>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t
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Explore Colombo’s Dutch connections, colonial buildings, historic trading areas and the legacy of the VOC period.<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/a>\n\t\t\n\t\t

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Colombo Local Life<\/h5>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t
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Experience the energy of Colombo through local markets, busy streets, shops, public spaces and everyday life.<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/a>\n\t\t

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Colombo & Kotte<\/h5>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t
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Discover the historical connection between modern Colombo and the former Kingdom of Kotte<\/strong>, one of Sri Lanka’s important medieval kingdoms.<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t

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Colombo Photography Experience<\/h5>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t
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Create a route around the locations and subjects that interest you most \u2014 architecture, street photography, culture, people and city landscapes.<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t

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Short Colombo Experience<\/h5>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t
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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.<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t

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Your Own Sri Lanka Journey<\/h5>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t
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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.<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t

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HOW DOES A CUSTOM TOUR WORK?<\/h3>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t
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01 \u2014 Tell Me Your Ideas<\/h5>\nSend me the places, experiences or activities that interest you.\n\nYou don’t need to prepare a complete itinerary.\n
02 \u2014 Tell Me About Your Time<\/h5>\nLet me know how many hours or days you have available.\n
03 \u2014 Choose Your Preferred Style<\/h5>\nTell me whether you prefer walking, travelling by car or a combination of experiences.\n
04 \u2014 I Help Plan the Route<\/h5>\nBased on your interests and available time, we can discuss a practical itinerary.\n
05 \u2014 Enjoy Colombo with Indika<\/h5>\nOnce the arrangements are agreed, you can simply enjoy your experience and discover Colombo from a local perspective.\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t
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\ud83d\udcc5 Date<\/strong>
Your preferred tour date.<\/p>

\ud83d\udc65 Number of Guests<\/strong>
How many people will be travelling?<\/p>

\u23f0 Available Time<\/strong>
How many hours or days do you have?<\/p>

\ud83d\udccd Places You Want to Visit<\/strong>
Send me any destinations already on your list.<\/p>

\u2764\ufe0f Your Interests<\/strong>
History, culture, religion, architecture, food, markets, photography, shopping, local life or something else.<\/p>

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Walking, car or a combination.<\/p>

\ud83c\udfe8 Starting Location<\/strong>
Your hotel, cruise terminal or preferred meeting location.<\/p>

\ud83d\udcac Special Requests<\/strong>
Tell me about anything else that is important to you.<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t

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Customized tours are planned according to the guest’s requested itinerary, available time and selected transportation.<\/p>

Tour duration, transportation, entrance fees and other expenses can vary depending on the itinerary.<\/strong><\/p>

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

The final itinerary and arrangements will be discussed with you before confirming the tour.<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t

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FIXED TOURS<\/h2>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t
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\ud83d\udeb6Colombo Walking Tour<\/h5>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t
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Walk through the heart of Colombo and discover its history, culture, temples, markets, colonial streets, and everyday local life.<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/a>\n\t\t\n\t\t

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Enjoy a full-day private car tour covering Colombo\u2019s major attractions, historic landmarks, cultural sites, local markets, and modern city highlights.<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/a>\n\t\t\n\t\t

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Explore the highlights of Colombo in a shorter private tour, visiting important cultural, historical, and city landmarks at a comfortable pace.<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/a>\n\t\t\n\t\t

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\ud83c\udfdb\ufe0fDutch Tour by Car<\/h5>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t
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Travel through Colombo’s Dutch heritage and discover historic buildings, colonial streets, old trading areas, churches, and stories from the Dutch period.<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/a>\n\t\t

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Want to explore beyond Colombo? Indika can arrange customized tours around Sri Lanka based on your destinations, interests, available time, and travel plans.<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t

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FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS<\/h2>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t
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Can I choose my own places? <\/div><\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t<\/path><\/svg><\/span>\n\t\t\t<\/path><\/svg><\/span>\n\t\t<\/span>\n\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/summary>\n\t\t\t\t
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Yes.<\/strong> You can send me the places you would like to visit and we can discuss how to include them in your itinerary.<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/details>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t

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Yes. The duration can be discussed according to your available time and proposed itinerary.<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/details>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t

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Yes. A customized walking experience can be designed around Colombo’s historical sites, markets, temples, colonial areas and local neighbourhoods.<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/details>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t

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Yes. A customized car tour can be arranged for small private groups, subject to the itinerary and arrangements.<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/details>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t

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Absolutely. For example, you could combine history + temples + local markets + colonial architecture + local food<\/strong> in one experience, depending on the available time.<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/details>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t

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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.<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/details>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t

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No.<\/strong> You can simply tell me what interests you and how much time you have.<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/details>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t

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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.<\/p>

Contact Indika and let\u2019s create your perfect Sri Lankan experience.<\/strong>\u00a0<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t

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