Colombo
Colombo
Colombo is Sri Lanka's capital city and still has a great deal of old world, colonial charm. Spend a day exploring the city's temples, old churches and markets before moving on to the Southern Beaches or Sri Lanka's magical Hill Country.
Paradise Road is an excellent little place to shop for locally made handicrafts such as incense burners, candle holders, and beautiful crockery in Colombo. Gallery Cafe is an elegant restaurant set back off the road and serves excellent food in beautiful surroundings. We also recommend sitting on the outdoor terrace at the aging, (but still charming!), Galle Face Hotel. Sip a cold gin and tonic and watch the sun set over the Laccadive Sea.
Our favourite itineraries in Colombo
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From $7,240 pp
Classic Sri Lanka
Colombo Hill Country Cultural Triangle Sri Lankan Safaris Galle Fort
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See the ancient city of Anuradhapura and the Sigiriya Rock Fortress in the Cultural Triangle
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Head on a safari searching for elephants, black bears, monkeys, and the elusive Sri Lankan leopard
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Visit a working tea plantation in the heart of the Hill Country
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Unwind on the beaches of the south-coast
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Explore the UNESCO World Heritage site of Galle Fort
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From $3,130 pp
Undiscovered Sri Lanka
Colombo Hill Country Cultural Triangle Eastern Province
- Enjoy one of the world’s most scenic train journeys from the Tea Country to Kandy
- Discover Sri Lanka’s most revered Buddhist site, the Temple of the Tooth at Kandy
- Marvel at the four UNESCO World Heritage Sites in the Cultural Triangle
- Relax on the pristine, white-sand beaches of Trincomalee
- Enjoy a guided photography tour of Colombo before dinner in a renowned seafood restaurant
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From $3,670 pp
Sri Lanka with Kids
Colombo Galle Fort Sri Lankan Safaris Cultural Triangle
- Explore the city of Anuradhapura, one of the most important sites in medieval Asia
- Visit the rock fortress of Sigiriya and the Dambulla Cave Temple
- Wind through the Central Highlands by rail and visit a tea plantation
- See Sri Lanka’s wildlife on game drives in the Yala National Park
- Relax on pristine beaches, and enjoy watersports and whale watching
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From $6,000 pp
A Sri Lankan Honeymoon
Colombo Cultural Triangle Galle Fort Sri Lankan Safaris
- Visit a local tea estate and learn about the tea making process in the Hill Country
- Indulge in massages and long swims at your boutique property in Kandy
- Head on sunset game drives at Yala National Park
- Enjoy candlelit dinners under starry skies and by dramatic seas
- Wander the streets of Galle Fort, visiting the shops, bars, cafes and restaurants
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Our favourite hotels
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The Wallawwa
Nestled amongst acres of beautifully manicured gardens, this antique colonial manor house cannot be beaten for its convenience, and it makes for a lovely introduction or ending to your Sri Lankan holiday. Being beautifully quiet, it’s also perfect for a couple of days' gentle acclimatisation. Just 20 minutes from the airport and a short distance from the hustle and bustle of Colombo and the...
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Galle Face Hotel
This luxury boutique hotel lies on the seafront overlooking the Indian Ocean in the heart of Colombo, Sri Lanka’s capital. Galle Face Hotel is steeped in history, combining colonial splendour with modern sophistication. It has hosted an incredible list of dignitaries since opening in 1864. Galle Face Hotel provides 82 spacious and stylish rooms and suites, decorated in an elegant mix of...
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Residence by Uga Escapes
Housed in a grand British colonial villa beside a lakeside Buddhist shrine, this luxury boutique hotel combines old world splendour with contemporary chic. Residence by Uga Escapes is located close to Beira Lake and Galle Face Green in the heart of Sri Lanka’s capital, Colombo. Residence by Uga Escapes provides just eleven spacious and lavishly appointed suites designed for maximum comfort...
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