Your trusted guide to the real Sri Lanka
Day Tours LK is a Sri Lankan travel company built for travellers who want the very best of the island without the stress of planning it themselves. We specialise in privately guided day tours and short excursions - from sunrise climbs and wildlife safaris to coastal escapes, cultural landmarks, and authentic local experiences.
Comfortable private transport, knowledgeable English-speaking guides, hotel-doorstep pickups, and carefully planned routes mean you simply turn up and enjoy the day.
Founded on a love for Sri Lanka
Day Tours LK was founded and is led by Chalana Hettihandi, a young Sri Lankan entrepreneur from Balapitiya with a lifelong passion for animals, nature, sustainability, and responsible tourism. From childhood, Chalana believed that tourism should do more than showcase the beauty of Sri Lanka - it should also help protect the island's wildlife, culture, and local communities.
That belief shapes everything we do. We design tours that are not only memorable for our guests, but respectful of the places and people who make Sri Lanka so special. When you travel with us, you're supporting tourism that gives back.
Chalana HettihandiFounder, Day Tours LK
Why travel with us
A great day tour is about more than ticking off a sight. It's the stories behind a place, the meal you didn't expect, and a guide who treats you like a guest rather than a customer. With genuine local roots and years of on-the-ground experience, we put safety, comfort, and authentic insight at the heart of every journey.
Private & tailor-made
Every tour is your own - no rigid group schedules, no rushed itineraries. We plan around your interests and pace.
Licensed & trusted
A fully registered Sri Lanka Tourism operator with English-speaking guides, safe transport, and honest pricing.
Responsible tourism
We design tours that respect the places and people of Sri Lanka - travel that gives back to local communities.
Island-wide reach
Deep local knowledge and a trusted network mean smoother journeys and access to places most visitors never find.
Island-wide, with local roots
From the cultural triangle of Sigiriya, Dambulla, and Kandy to the wildlife of Yala and Udawalawe, the beaches and rivers of the south coast, the tea country of the hill capital, and the colonial charm of Galle - we arrange day tours from virtually any base on the island. Our deep local knowledge and trusted network mean smoother journeys, better value, and access to the places most visitors never find on their own.
Wherever you're staying, Day Tours LK brings Sri Lanka's beauty within easy reach.
Ready to explore?
Let us help you plan the perfect day in Sri Lanka - tailored to your interests, your pace, and your schedule.