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.

Get out of town with these interesting Colombo side-trips: Negombo (Angurukaramulla Temple, Selyn, &more), Turtle Hatchery Hikkaduwa (in Hikkaduwa) and Kalutara (Kalutara Bodhiya & Kalutara Beach). The adventure continues: contemplate in the serene atmosphere at Gangaramaya (Vihara) Buddhist Temple, buy something for everyone on your list at Dutch Hospital Shopping Precinct, walk around Galle Face Green, and take an in-depth tour of Colombo National Museum.

To find maps, where to stay, reviews, and tourist information, go to the Colombo online trip itinerary builder.

If you are flying in from Oman, the closest major aiports 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. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 25th (Fri) early enough to travel back home.