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City Break, Escape to Colombo

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In-depth Cultural
Immerse yourself in rich history and local traditions
Partially Guided
Independent travel, featuring selected guided excursions
Guided in English
Group Size 2 - 15
Ages 10+

Itinerary

  1. Day 1

    Arrival in Colombo

    You'll arrive at Colombo Airport and meet your driver who'll transfer you to the hotel. After settling in, the rest of the day is yours to relax and adjust to local time.

    Accommodation
    Hotel (Colombo City Hotel), Hotel (Cinnamon Grand Hotel), Hotel (Radisson Colombo)
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  2. Day 2

    Colombo City & Shopping Tour

    Following breakfast, a guide takes you through Colombo on a mix of city and shopping stops. You'll see the historic Race Course, wander through the Floating Market, check out Colombo Port City's newer development, walk around Independence Square to see the colonial buildings, visit Gangarama Temple, and explore the city's shops, restaurants, and what's happening on the entertainment side.

    Meals
    Breakfast
    Accommodation
    Hotel (Colombo City Hotel), Hotel (Cinnamon Grand Hotel), Hotel (Radisson Colombo)

    Included Activities

    • Colombo City & Shopping Tour
    • Visit Race Course
    • Floating Market exploration
    • Colombo Port City visit
    • Independence Square exploration
    • Gangarama Temple visit

    Optional Activities

    • Dinner and drinks at Dutch Hospital
    • Exhibition at Bandaranaike Memorial International Conference Hall (BMICH)
    • Performance at Nelum Pokuna theatre
    • Nightlife experience - night clubs and casinos
    Landmarks
    Race Course
    Floating Market
    Colombo Port City
    Independence Square
    Dutch Hospital
    Gangarama Temple
    Bandaranaike Memorial International Conference Hall (BMICH)
    Nelum Pokuna
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  3. Day 3

    Colombo at Leisure

    After breakfast, you have the day to yourself in Colombo. Wander around at your own pace, hitting whatever attractions interest you, grabbing meals where you like, and getting a feel for the local culture without any set schedule.

    Meals
    Breakfast
    Accommodation
    Hotel (Colombo City Hotel), Hotel (Cinnamon Grand Hotel), Hotel (Radisson Colombo)
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  4. Day 4

    Departure from Colombo

    Have breakfast, then check out of the hotel and head to Colombo Airport for your onward or return flight.

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    Breakfast
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Customer Reviews

  • karen
    · January 27th, 2025
    Good trips, nice to include Columbia museum as an option as it's so good
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  • AngelaMakowski
    · April 17th, 2020
    Wonderful Tour. Sri Lankan hospitality was amazing and people are super sweet. Thank you so much for everything. The gifts were amazing. Thank you...
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  • SilviaThoma
    · April 17th, 2020
    Excellent tour. Loved the local culture and the Sri Lankan food was mind-blowing. Amazing tour and shall recommend for anyone.
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