The south-east and north east coast of our island are alive with the buzz of surfers and beach lovers and can be combined with a host of other incredible year round wildlife and cultural destinations. It's little wonder that Sri Lanka is considered the best destination outside of Africa for wildlife, with destinations like Minneriya National Park, the forests of Pollonnaruwa in the Cultural Triangle teeming with primates, and swimming elephants at Gal Oya Lake, and the stunning biodiversity of Koslanda...

Long before sustainability became a hot topic, Columbus Tours has, in our own grassroots level, kept the concept of “being green” close to our heart. It's a concept that has filtered down to all of us in one way or another – and how we ensure it doesn’t become just another shallow Instagram trend is by getting each of our staff involved! Today, three of our very own senior Chauffeur guides Ananda Gamage Chanaka and Priyal have seen the successful planting of 710 trees amidst 154 families across Sri Lanka since 2012...

This month, as we celebrate the birth, enlightenment and death of the Lord Buddha through Vesak in Sri Lanka, our thoughts are with those who have lost so much in the recent Easter Sunday attacks. Our clients and staff have all been safe, and we are overwhelmed by the concern and support expressed from our partners and friends around the world. Rest assured we'll continue to monitor all traveler movements and the situation carefully, and have partnered with Tourism Alliance in creating and enabling an online platform...