11 days in Colombo Itinerary

The commercial capital of the country, Colombo has added modern touches to its colonial-era core, creating an exciting and eclectic coastal city.

Explore the numerous day-trip ideas around Colombo: Kalutara (Kalutara Bodhiya & Kalutara Beach), Negombo (Angurukaramulla Temple, Selyn, & more) and Beruwala (Beruwala Beach, Kechimalai Mosque, & more). Next up on the itinerary: contemplate in the serene atmosphere at Gangaramaya (Vihara) Buddhist Temple, identify plant and animal life at Turtle Hatchery Hikkaduwa, get engrossed in the history at Colombo National Museum, and kick back and relax at Mount Lavinia Beach.

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If you are flying in from Oman, the closest major airports are Bandaranaike International Colombo Airport and Mattala Rajapaksa International Airport. In January in Colombo, expect temperatures between 37°C during the day and 27°C at night. Cap off your sightseeing on the 25th (Fri) early enough to travel back home.