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Photography Tour of Sri Lanka (5 Days)

A five-day private photography tour through Sri Lanka's Central Highlands, Kandy, Bentota, and the old colonial coast, guided in English throughout.

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About this experience

Spend five days covering Sri Lanka's most photogenic landscapes and landmarks on this private, English-guided tour. Your chauffeur guide collects you in a private vehicle and drives you through the Central Highlands, into the royal city of Kandy — Sri Lanka's last kingdom — and down to the golden beaches of Bentota and the colonial streetscapes of the island's old coastal city. Each stop is chosen with a camera in hand in mind: terraced hillsides, temple ceremonies, and palm-fringed shorelines all make it onto the itinerary.

The tour is fully private, meaning you set the pace at each location. Your English-speaking chauffeur guide accompanies you throughout all five days, and two 500 ml water bottles per person are provided daily. All taxes and service charges are included. Hotel accommodation, meals, entrance fees, and visa costs are arranged separately. Minimum age is five years. Operated in English.

Duration5 days
LanguagesEnglish
Group typePrivate — your party only
Min age5 years
ReferenceLK32QDM45N
Mewan
Your tour planner

Mewan Manager

Have questions or want to customise this itinerary? Reach Mewan directly — replies usually within a few hours during Sri Lanka business hours.

What’s included

Included

  • All prevailing taxes and service charges.
  • Service of an English-Speaking Chauffeur Guide throughout the tour.
  • Transport in a Private Vehicle, inclusive of all chauffeur accommodation.

Not included

  • Chauffeur Guide's Accommodation.
  • Hotel Accommodation and Meals.
  • Entrance Fees.
  • Tips & Portages.
  • Expenses of personal nature.
  • Visa and Related Expenses.

Tour route

Day-by-day waypoints across Sri Lanka. Each marker is where you spend the night; lines trace the daily drive.

Day-by-day itinerary

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Day 1 — Airport > Negombo

Arrive at Colombo International Airport at 1005 hrs. Here, you will be met by a designated chauffer guide from Lakpura Travels.

Enjoy the sun on the sandy beaches of Negombo on the Western Coast of Sri Lanka. Watch the flourishing fish industry, which is a centuries-old tradition. Ride an adrenaline high with some fun water sports. Enjoy the corals and underwater life while diving. See the 50-year-old ship-wreck just off the coast, where many varieties of fish make their home.

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Day 2 — Negombo > Kandy

  • Visit the Temple of the Tooth Relic a UNESCO World Heritage Site which was built in the 16th century as the place of veneration and protection for Lord Buddha’s sacred tooth. Walk through the beautifully embellished passageways and elaborately painted halls, done in red, cream and black. Lounge against delicately carved pillars and get amazed by the beautiful golden statues. Get an unforgettable experience of history and art.
  • The Kandy Cultural Show gives an opportunity to experience some of the traditions of Sri Lanka. Enjoy this hour long extravaganza as some of the most popular art forms of the island take to the stage. Get wowed by fire dancers and sword dancers. Watch the colorful Kandyan dancers take to the air to the thrumming primal beat of the drums.

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Day 3 — Kandy > Bentota

Walk down one of the best beaches in Sri Lanka; embraced by the warmth of the sun, the softness of the sand and the cool sea breeze. Feel the romance of the beautiful ocean at sunset. Relax in one of the luxury hotels that cluster on the beach. Watch the turtles come to nest from the sea. Enjoy the adrenaline rush of water sports such as jet-skiing, windsurfing and more. 

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Day 4 — Bentota > Colombo

  • After breakfast at the hotel check out and proceed to Colombo and go on City and Shopping tour in Commercial City of Sri Lanka. (Travel Time – 2 to 2 ½ hrs)
  • Experience the colorful lights and bright life of Colombo, the capital City of Sri Lanka. Visit historic monuments such as the Old Lighthouse, the Old Parliament, Galle Face Hotel, Galle Face Green, Gangarama Temple, the National Museum and more. Enjoy the malls of Independence Square or the Race Course. Visit boutique shops and designer stores. 
  • Later that evening go on street food walk in Galle Face Green and enjoy the night life in Colombo.
  • This experience gives you the chance to try the various varieties of Sri Lankan street food all in one go. Walk along the sandy beaches of Galle Face and stop by the most delicious and stomach friendly food kiosks in this guided foray into the street food world of Sri Lanka. Shock your taste buds with the mouthwatering flavors of egg hoppers, normal hoppers, tempered kadala, prawn vadé, parippu vadé, and kotthu (vegan, chicken, etc.). Enjoy the splendid sunsets of the tropics as you relax with food in hand.
  • Party at the coolest and most entertaining nightclubs in Sri Lanka. Drink and dance on Colombo's beaches, at the big weekend parties with their colorful cocktails and thumping music. Try your luck at the casinos of Colombo. Get some delicious food at the delightful boutique restaurants that stay open till late. The night has never been brighter or better until Colombo.
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Day 5 — Colombo > BIA

After the breakfast check out from the hotel and proceed to airport after spending a memorable time in this island. 

Please note

  • Infant seats available
  • Public transportation nearby
  • Infants must not sit on laps
  • Not recommended for people with heart conditions
  • Not suitable for pets
  • Not stroller accessible
  • Not wheelchair accessible
  • The entrance tickets are not included in the price.

Cancellation policy

  • More than 24 hours notice: full refund
  • Less than 24 hours notice: no refund

To cancel, reply to your booking confirmation email or message us on WhatsApp.

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4.9 of 5 bubbles on TripAdvisor
4.9 / 5 · 38 reviews
#134 of 716 Outdoor Activities in Kandy
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An outstanding opportunity to capture portraits of the beating heart of Sri Lanka
I often find that tours—even photographic tours—leave me feeling like I have missed the heart of a place because we haven’t spent time with local people. Most tours focus on landscapes or wildlife, so the opportunity for…
Traveler24736649033 · Jun 2025 · via TripAdvisor
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Wonderful opportunities to photograph Sri Lanka & it's people - Unforgettable!
Knowing we wished to photograph the people of Sri Lanka, we searched and found Beautiful Sri Lanka Photography and Tours. The sample itinerary appealed and we contacted Saman - peppered him with a multitude of question…
nnederlo · Apr 2025 · via TripAdvisor
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Excellent photographer and local guide
Saman is a great photographer and an excellent guide to be with. I only spent 5 days in Sri Lanka and he managed everything that good so I could visit all the places I wanted. Thank you Saman and I hope to meet you agai…
daninanzia_87 · Mar 2025 · via TripAdvisor

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