Dear Trip Advisor Team
I am living in Kandy as a Resident foreigner since 2021 and used Rainbow Tours to travel island wide and for transport to local destinations. ... read more /> I very much appreciate the team. Clear information, very good polite & helpful driver with clean well maintained convenient vehicle.
Just I finished my first tour with them from Kandy to Sigiria to see its well known and other more hidden ancient places.
It was a pleasant safe journey with a lot of helpful information.
The hotel chosen by Rainbow Tours was excellent, clean and nice placed.
I can really recommend this family run business that always gives good value
and for sure I will continue to travel with them while I am staying here.

Safe and Sound - As a long stay tourist on the South Coast I got the chance to connect with Rainbow Tours Sri Lanka. I booked a journey from Weligama on the... read more coastal road and then we went up to Kandy, It was a very pleasant and comfortable trip. I got a lot of historical and local information from this part of the island and visited special places. Wasanta was a careful driver and helpful to carry all my luggage.
Rainbow Tours arranged the special passes and was fully Covid compliant
Thank you so much Rainbow Tours I sure will come back to you.

Inspiring and Heart-Opening Experiences - Wow! I am so lucky. Last year, I met the inspiring Rainbow Tours team with a brilliant group of ladies in Anuradhapurna. I live in... read more Sri Lanka so this year was able to take a break and travel to Kandy, the home base of Rainbow Tours. My eyes and heart were opened by the sights I was taken to see. Peter and Wasantha have incredible in-depth knowledge of the area and I was taken to amazing places off the beaten track. The thrilling experiences included a visit to the home of unique Sri Lankan artists, peaceful meditation under a bo tree in an ancient temple, and an afternoon at the Tamarind Farm with glorious cream scone tea, very helpful staff, and friendly goats and cows. Rainbow Tours is very responsible and COVID-compliant.

Sri Lanka with Rainbow Tours in January / February 2020. - With a friend from the UK, I joined a small group tour of Sri Lanka. Wasantha, our Rainbow Tours representative and guide met us as planned, with a very... read more comfortable mini-bus.
We drove to the Pinnawalla Elephant Orphanage - well worth including. We stayed 2 nights at the comfortable Eco Black & White Hotel - from there visiting many of the sites of the "Golden Triangle ".
Then to the Ritigala / Sigiriya region, staying 2 nights at the Flower Garden Eco Hotel - especially recommended. Activities included climbing the famous Lions Rock, visiting / walking up Rose Quartz Mountain, and visiting the Minneriya National Park for wild elephants.
An example of Rainbow Tours flexibility was that we made an unscheduled stop at the Vakila Village Lake that included a bullock-cart ride, boat trip, village life and culture.
After 2 days at leisure in Kandy, into the hill / tea country around Nuwara Eliya. Spectacular scenery, with option to visit a working tea factory. We stayed in the Slightly Chilled Hotel for a climb up the pilgrimage mountain Adam's Peak (Sri Pada).
This was our 2nd visit to Sri Lanka. Our hosts and guides for both trips were extremely knowledgeable about Sri Lanka, its history and culture, the places we visited. Their driving was responsible and safe. They were excellent and cheerful companions. All accommodation, transport and itineraries for both trips were delivered on time and within budget.
I recommend Rainbow Tours to anyone planning to visit Sri Lanka.

Magical trip- can't wait to return - We had a magical time in Sri Lanka because of the fantastic plans made by Rainbow Tours.

I’ve always travelled independently before and was a bit reticent about having... read more a driver and not being able to ‘do our own thing.’ But we quickly learned that we simply wouldn’t be able to visit so many of the brilliant sites we did without having a driver. We packed so much in to a week, it simply would have been impossible on local transport.

Wasantha was knowledgeable, kind, relaxed and really good fun. Having your own personal guide through such a beautiful country was so worth it. We were never pressured to go to favoured sites or resteraunts which made such a difference. It’s always what I’ve experienced with hired drivers or taxis before and to not have that pressure there made it all the more chilled.

Peter was thorough in providing a clear itiniery and very flexible to our suggestions, replying quickly to all emails. All prices and money transfers went to plan and there were no hidden costs.

If you’re in any doubt, don’t be. A fantastic company and we’re already planning our return.

Dream Trip to Sri Lanka - We chose Rainbow Tours after a couple of our family members toured with them a few years ago. They were absolutely brilliant, both in terms of organisation and administration. They... read more took all the pressure off us so there was no stress before we arrived. Everything was perfectly smooth in terms of booking and payment (done easily in advance).

Sri Lanka is an unbelievable country and our driver, Wasantha, only enhanced that with his knowledge, skill and kindness. We spent a couple of days in the ancient cities where we learn about the amazing cultural heritage and proud history of the Sinhalese.

We then drove south. through the tea country which is the most jaw-dropping and spectacular scenery I have ever had the pleasure to see. We travelled on South to Ella by train. Ella is nestled in the most picturesque valley, between Ella Rock and Little Adam's Peak. Wasantha organised both a trip to the elephant orphanage as well as a jeep driver for us at Udawalawe itself where we had a great evening in the park, seeing so many elephants.

Finally we went South to the cost for some time at the beach. Without Wasantha we would have missed so many things and to travel in comfort (and air con) with an exceptional driver puts you at ease.

I cannot recommend the country highly enough and Rainbow Tours to really show you the best of it. The suggested itinerary was perfect for us and all our requests catered for. The food is wonderful, from superb dinners to little side of the road lunches suggested by Wasantha.

Thank you so much Wasantha and Peter, you delivered the trip of a lifetime and delivered beyond all our expectations. I cannot recommend highly enough.

I chose these guys due to their top reviews and awards and long experience. Glad I did as they gave me a trip of a lifetime! If you want to... read more invest just a little in a genuine and memorable experience, then look no further! In 3 weeks, we covered the Unesco world heritage 'golden triangle' sites as well as 1 week vipassana silent meditation retreat and another week of residential ayurvedic message in Kandy. Somehow the overnight climb of Adam's Peak mountain was also slotted in; a real highlight!

Original planning ideas put together seamlessly with style and good humour! Planning to be back after virus panic is over and sending my friends 🙂

Wonderful Sri Lanka and Rainbow Tours - A most wonderful trip arranged for us by Rainbow Tours. Our tour guide Wasantha, at our request, led us to eco hotels and hidden places off the beaten track -... read more lakes, pools, ancient temple sites and the magical Rose Quart Mountain.
Sri Lanka is a beautiful country and Rainbow Tours showed us the very best of it's places and people. Thank you Wasantha and Rainbow Tours. We can't recommend you enough and we can't wait to return

Special times - Second time visiting this rich and diverse country. I opted for Rainbow Tours again due to the excellent service received on my previous visit and once again I was delighted... read more with the service. Wasantha takes time to understand his customers and in turn offers insights and knowledge of 'off the beaten track' places that appealed to myself and travelling companions. The itinenary was diverse covering sacred temples, nature reserves, tea country and spice gardens among many other delights. Highlights of climbing Sigiri Lion Rock at Sunrise and Sri Pada (Adams Peak) through the nights are memories I will cherish forever.
Lovely Eco Hotels. Goods food and attentive and prompt service throughout. Thankyou Rainbow Tours and Thankyou Wasantha!

Thank you Rainbow Tours for one of the best holidays I've had in years - What an amazing local tour company! Rainbow Tours team planned a wonderful variety of activities for us. Wasantha our driver/guide was so professional and knowledgeable. We always felt safe with... read more him as he drove us around in our air conditioned mini-bus. The hotels selected were perfect places to relax at the end of each day. I will be back.

In even deeper this time - After 7 years I have returned to Sri Lanka with Rainbow Tours. What a privilege. As Wasantha got to know us and realised we liked more natural places... read more he recommended places that turned out to be hidden, local gems of such beauty that my heart has not fully returned home. The bullock tour with boats, tree houses and silly hats at sunset; lion rock at sunrise and abundant gardens in eco hotels with scrumptious food come to mind. The shaman Tilak doing a sacred lime cutting ceremony, then on to the Kandy cultural dancing show gave us another unforgettable experience.
We were promptly and efficiently transported to our destination and given interesting information when we asked but not so much we started to lose the will to live.
Sri Lanka is a delightful island with so much more to offer and I hope to return again.
Thank you Rainbow Tours family, may you thrive and many others benefit from your warm and friendly hospitality and expertise.

An Extraordinary & Safe Adventure - After traveling to more than 50 countries over the past 47 years, my wife and I can confidently say that travel in a private car driven by a skilled, personable... read more and friendly driver affords an amazing opportunity to comfortably and safely explore a new country.

For us, our adventure began in December of 2018 by reaching out to Rainbow Tours upon the recommendation of good friends who used RT in 2017. Peter Fuller promptly responded and sought further information from us in order to learn about our unique individual interests, desired pace and budget for lodging. After reviewing Lonely Planet and the Internet, we provided further input which Peter then finalized into a proposed adjustable 7 day itinerary, hotel recommendations and pricing. In January of 2019, Peter promptly acknowledged receipt of our initial deposit by wire transfer. On April 28, 2019, we conveyed to Peter Fuller our condolences in response to the tragic Easter Sunday incident and reaffirmed our travel plans. Peter maintained continuing communication including a pre-trip briefing in December and a hand delivered note and telephone call upon our arrival in January.

Wasantha Sendanayake collected us at our hotel right on time and provided us with his expert driving over challenging roads in a comfortable Toyota hybrid car with plenty of luggage space. As we traveled through National Parks, Anauradhapura, Sigirya, Kandy and the spectacular mountains near Nuwara Eliya, we thoroughly enjoyed our conversations with Wasantha. We really got to know Sri Lanka, the culture and about him personally. We now consider Wasantha a personal friend. As a special treat, we swung by Peter Fuller’s house and enjoyed a relaxing tea on his porch overlooking the hills of Kandy.

At all times, we felt perfectly safe in Sri Lanka and were greatly saddened that tourism is still off by nearly 40%. The country is lovely, the people are most friendly and the food is fantastic. Peter’s hotel selection was perfect for us, namely The Tamarind Tree, The Sanctuary at Tissawewa, Habarana Village by Cinnamon and The Grand Hotel. These hotels provided us with memorable but completely unique hotel experiences, each of which we would happily repeat.

On my last return to the island and with some spare days for relaxation I contacted again RT after I had such good experience with them before.
They... read more still have top ranking on TA with no client complaints after many years, so it is hard to find a better recommendation!
This time they helped me arrange the overnight Adam’s Peak Pilgrimage climb, which was a really awesome and unique experience.
Again I felt most welcome at their B&B in Kandy and enjoyed a few more local day tours which I not done before.
So, a perfect few days with Rainbow Tours again!
Am hoping that tourism is again normal soon as the recovery is slow so far and I was last time there on the Easter attack.

Missing beautiful Sri Lanka... - As the cold and dark winter is closing in on us from the northern hemisphere - I close my eyes and dream of Sri Lanka... This paradise island that I... read more fell in love with when I first visited in 2017. I have had the fortune to go back 5 times since and spend 6 weeks traveling the Island with a friend this year - to see the surf beaches in the south, visit the wonderful botanical garden in Kandy, watch the sunrise at Adams peak, and meditate at Pidurangula rock in Sigiriya, stay with local families and enjoy the variety of foods and fresh juices. To have a friendly and safe company like Rainbow Tours - to help set up an interesting and fun route is highly recommended! The knowledge shared and the access to experience the genuine Sri Lanka with a local guide is without doubt the best way to travel in my opinion : )

An Amazing Journey! - Wonderful tour round the Island. Taking in the many faces of Sri Lanka, from ancient temples, nature reserves, tea country and spice and tea farms. Not forgetting the wonderful therapeutic... read more massage. Comfortable B&B accommodation along the way, with a reliable and friendly driver. I fully recommend Rainbow Tours.

Best tour company in SL!!! - I found Rainbow Tours on Tripadvisor and though I had sent emails to some other agencies as well,I got a favourable reply only from RT.The RT team gave me an... read more affordable quotation for the proposed tour and provided many helpful hints as well with much attention to detail.

Travelling as a family of four(resident in Sicily,of Sri Lankan origin) with 2 kids aged 7 and 1,we enjoyed ourselves thoroughly under the patient and professional planning and guidance of the RT team.It was a 6-day tour covering Pinnawela.Kandy,Nuwara Eliya and Ella using small boutique hotels..(Actually we loved Ella more than anywhere else).

Tilak was our driver and was more like a family member and friend to us.The best food that we experienced was at Cafe Chill in Ella which Tilak thoroughly recommended.Peter was in touch every now and often to double check everything went well.(We actually met him in Kandy for a cup of tea.)

The vehicle they used for the tour was a new air-conditioned,spacious and comfortable van and Tilak's driving was always careful and perfect.

It was a magnificent trip and a big and heartfelt "Thank You" goes to Peter,Tilak our driver and Wasantha (to whom I spoke over the phone while on the tour!) for making our trip so special.(At the end of the tour,I had forgotten my USB drive in the vehicle and they were kind enough to send it back to me through Speed Post-such kindness!!!)

I would thoroughly recommend travelling to our beautiful Paradise Isle as soon as possible in spite of the Easter Sunday disaster and its political instability.And don't think twice to choose Rainbow Tours.You will never be disappointed!!!

We will definitely join with them for our next tour in Sri Lanka next year!!!Love to all at RT from Sicily!!!Maduranga and Family.

Wonderful and interesting trip - We recently returned from a wonderful two week trip around Sri Lanka. The trip was organised by Peter from Rainbow Tours who was a great source of information and... read more he managed to include all our requests and last minute whims. Our driver was Wasantha, a delightful young man with a ready smile and a good sense of humour. He was kind and helpful and always on time but more importantly a safe and responsible driver on the sometimes chaotic roads of Sri Lanka. We travelled from Negombo to Bentota and Galle in the south, Visited Yala National Park, Kandy and much more, the beaches of Trincomalee and finally back to Colombo. We stayed in some lovely little hotels recommended by Rainbow Tours Not only is the country beautiful but so too are the people. We could not have wished for more. All in all a wonderful tour of Sri Lanka and hopefully one day we will return.

Tour Company of the Year 2019, Sri Lanka - Travelling alone as a older woman, I have just completed a 2 month return visit (last there in the 1970's) and thoroughly enjoyed myself in the capable and professional hands... read more of Rainbow Tours. Recommended by friends in Australia, I based myself at their peaceful, beautifully located B&B in Kandy from where they arranged well planned tours into the Golden Triangle and High/Tea country using middle range, comfortable hotels. We visited well-known and lesser known locations so that I got an authentic overall picture of the incredible diversity, culture, traditions and beauty of this island.

Rainbow Tours booked me a beach holiday at Unawatuna in a good value, but high quality, hotel they often use. Wasantha was my driver throughout and I appreciated his skills on the chaotic local roads, local knowledge and sense of humour! The vehicles were all new and comfortable with good aircon. and admin. was dealt with efficiently and promptly by the team.

It was sad to see the devastation to tourism following the Easter attack, knowing that so many people depend on it, but with now much improved security this is an ideal time to visit with no crowds at the sites. As a seasoned world traveller with discerning standards, I feel Rainbow Tours fully deserve their impressive new Award and top ratings on TripAdvisor going back many years.
In my opinion they can be rated "exceptional", rather than just excellent. You can book them with confidence and know you'll be in for a treat!