8 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.

Escape the urban bustle at Beruwala Beach and Dolphin & Whale Watching. Shop till you drop at Stone 'N' String and Dutch Hospital Shopping Precinct. You'll find plenty of places to visit near Colombo: Turtle Hatchery Hikkaduwa (in Hikkaduwa), Kande Viharaya Temple (in Dharga Town) and Negombo (St. Mary's Church, Negombo Beach, &more). There's lots more to do: make a trip to Kalutara Bodhiya, contemplate in the serene atmosphere at Seema Malakaya Temple, pause for some serene contemplation at St Anthony's Shrine, and indulge your taste buds at Food & Drink.

To find where to stay, traveler tips, ratings, and other tourist information, read our Colombo road trip planning site.

In November, daily temperatures in Colombo can reach 36°C, while at night they dip to 28°C. Cap off your sightseeing on the 20th (Tue) early enough to travel back home.