Colombo
Proceed to Colombo
- Take in a Colombo City Tour
Take a tour of Colombo, such as the bustling sights and sounds of the Pettah City Centre; the Colonial Capital Fort; a stroll down Galle Face Green to the pier; the Gangarama Temple, Town Hall, and Independence Square. During the tour, you can also catch up on a spot of shopping in Colombo. We recommend taking a drive through the city so that you are able to take in the busy commercial areas as well as the tree lined residential, Cinnamon Gardens. Notable places to visit include the Fort, the former British administrative centre and military garrison. The Colombo Fort has been transformed in recent years into a popular tourist destination, such as the Colombo Dutch Hospital (which is considered the oldest building in the Colombo Fort. At Sea Street, the Goldsmiths quarters in the heart of Pettah, and the Bazaar area, you will be able to shop for unique trinkets to take back home. You can also visit the BMICH (the Bandaranaike Memorial International Conference Hall) that is also home to the Bandaranaike Museum), see the replica of Avukana Buddha & the Independence Square.
From buzzing bazaars to stylish boutique outlets, Colombo is increasingly becoming a popular shopping destination within Asia. ODEL is one Sri Lanka’s most famous shopping destinations, a growing department store in the centre of town. You are able to purchase western-label clothes sold at a fraction of overseas prices. Other Colombo shopping attractions include homeware stores like Paradise Road, Suriya and Gandhara, whereas Saffron Villas is popular for antique furniture and trinkets, and Barefoot is famous for its vibrantly coloured handloom fabrics.
- Take in the Casino and Nightlife after 6 p.m
- Overnight stay in Mount Lavinia at one of the following hotels;
High End Hotel: Mount Lavinia Beach Hotel
Mid-level: Berjaya Mount Royal Beach Hotel, Mount Lavinia
Low end: Palm Beach Hotel
Budget: Mount Breeze/Tropic Inn