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Just One More Thing…in Colombo!

Bite-sized trip

  • Itinerary:
    Colombo
  • Duration:
    2 days / 1 night (flexible)
  • Price:
    From £ 154.- per person (excluding flights)
With its strategic location on the east-west trade route, Colombo has grown into a vibrant capital city with a mix of modern life and colonial buildings from the English, Portuguese and Dutch periods. During this trip, you’ll enjoy a city tour, Sri Lanka style, in one of the colourful tuk-tuks and spend the night in a stylish hotel in Colombo. The city itself probably won't be the highlight of your holiday, but it's an interesting and convenient way to begin or end your Sri Lankan adventure.
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Day 1 – Arrive in Colombo

As you approach the heart of the city, through the traffic and soundtrack of blaring horns, you can watch the city from the car window…..there’s always something happening here! Settle into your centrally located hotel and spend the rest of the day relaxing or head out to explore. Sri Lanka’s capital may not be the most attractive place in the country, but it’s a buzzing city with an interesting history. You’ll be spoilt for choice when it comes to dinner, as Colombo has some fantastic places to eat.

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Day 2 – Tuk-tuk city tour

Today you’ll be picked up by a local guide who’ll take you on a unique city tour by tuk-tuk! The tuk-tuk is a typically Sri Lankan way of getting around, and what an exhilarating way to explore the capital city. It’s sensory overload, as you weave through the heart of the city. You’ll stop in the colourful working neighbourhood of Pettah – alive with markets, street vendors, spicy aromas and Bollywood music blaring out of speakers by the roadside. A stop will also be made to try some local snacks by the Wolvendaal Church, before being dropped back to your hotel. Whether it’s the beginning or end of your Sri Lanka adventure, it’s a great way to get the true feel for what the capital’s all about.

Unless you decide you’d like a bit longer in Colombo, it’ll be time to check out and carry on to the next stop on your Sri Lankan adventure, or to the airport if it’s time to fly home.

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Accommodation

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Just One More Thing…in Colombo!

For this bite-sized trip we offer the following options

Sri Lanka Colombo Hotel courtyard
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Sri Lanka Colombo Hotel room
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Escape Colombo's busy streets

  • Price:
    From £ 359.- per person (excluding flights)
  • Included:
    Special Stay accommodation, excursions, transport and meals as described above

If Colombo’s hustle and bustle isn’t your ideal final stop on a tear-drop island, we’ve found a great escape for you. Surrounded by exotic gardens, this secluded hotel might be just what you need to unwind and reflect on your adventure. Closer to the airport than the busy capital, it is ideally located for a first or final night in Sri Lanka, and its restaurant serving Asian fusion is well-known well beyond the hotel’s gates. Chill by the pool, order a spa treatment or simply enjoy your book in one of the hidden nooks of the huge garden. There are no activities booked for you here – this place was created for relaxation.

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