Dutch Fort
Best for
Couples, First-timers
Duration
3N/4D
Season
December–March
Difficulty
Easy
Vibe
Cosmopolitan, Urban
A Tibro Journey
Three nights from a single Colombo base. A full day down the coast to Bentota and the ramparts of Galle Fort, with the rest of the time for the city and its markets.
Sri Lankan Delight 3N Colombo is a 3N/4D city & cosmopolitan journey through Sri Lanka. Highlights include Bentota turtle hatchery, Madhu River safari, Colombo city tour.
Signature Moments
Three Mornings You'll Remember
No. 01
Bentota turtle hatchery
Bentota turtle hatchery
No. 02
Madhu River safari
Madhu River safari
No. 03
Colombo city tour
Colombo city tour
No. 01
Bentota turtle hatchery
Bentota turtle hatchery
No. 02
Madhu River safari
Madhu River safari
No. 03
Colombo city tour
Colombo city tour
Day by Day
3N/4D, in order
Day 1
Arrive Airport – Colombo – Free Day
Upon your arrival in Sri Lanka, you will be warmly greeted at the airport and transferred to Colombo, the bustling commercial capital of the island. After reaching the city, check in to your hotel and take the rest of the day to relax and unwind. You may enjoy the hotel’s facilities, rest in your room after a long journey, or simply take a leisurely stroll nearby to absorb the vibrant atmosphere of Colombo. Overnight stay at Colombo.
Day 2
Full Day Excursion to Bentota & Galle
After enjoying a delicious breakfast at the hotel, set off for a full-day excursion to the beautiful coastal town of Bentota. Your first visit will be to the Kosgoda Turtle Hatchery, where you can observe different species of sea turtles and learn about the conservation efforts taken to protect them. Next, experience the tranquil Madhu River Boat Safari, a scenic journey through mangroves, tiny islands, and waters rich with birdlife. You also have the option to take part in thrilling water sports in Bentota, such as jet skiing, banana boating, or parasailing, depending on your preference. Later in the afternoon, proceed to the historic city of Galle. Here, you can explore the iconic Galle Fort, a UNESCO World Heritage Site, and walk through its charming streets filled with colonial architecture, boutiques, and cafés. Overnight stay at Colombo.
Day 3
Colombo City Tour & Shopping Experience
After breakfast, begin a comprehensive city tour of Colombo. Discover a blend of modern life and colonial heritage as you visit popular landmarks such as the Independence Square, Galle Face Green, Old Parliament Building, and the bustling Pettah Market. You may also pass by temples, churches, and mosques that highlight the cultural diversity of the city. Following the city tour, enjoy a shopping experience at some of Colombo’s well-known malls, local boutiques, and handicraft stores where you can pick up souvenirs, clothing, spices, and traditional Sri Lankan products. Overnight stay at Colombo. Day 04 Colombo - Departure
Where You'll Stay
Hand-Picked Hotels
Colombo
Ramada Hotel
Colombo
Ramada Hotel
Honestly
Things most travel sites won't tell you.
On-the-ground details your designer wishes every guest knew before they landed.
Things to Look Out For
Two monsoons, two coasts
Sri Lanka runs two opposite monsoons on one small island. The south-west coast and the hill country are dry December to March; the east coast around Trincomalee and Arugam Bay is dry May to September, when the south-west is wet. There is almost always a dry coast. You just have to be on the right one for the month.
The hill-country train
The Kandy-to-Ella line through the tea estates is one of the great slow train rides anywhere. Book a second-class reserved seat in advance, not first class, because the windows and doors open and everyone hangs out for the Nine Arch Bridge. The blue trains are the old ones and the better ride.
Climb Sigiriya at opening
Sigiriya, the rock fortress in the cultural triangle, bakes by mid-morning and the stairs back up out of the frescoes gallery bottleneck with tour groups. Be at the gate when it opens at seven; you climb in the cool, beat the heat and the crowds, and have the lion's-paw summit nearly to yourself.
- №1
Two monsoons, two coasts
Sri Lanka runs two opposite monsoons on one small island. The south-west coast and the hill country are dry December to March; the east coast around Trincomalee and Arugam Bay is dry May to September, when the south-west is wet. There is almost always a dry coast. You just have to be on the right one for the month.
- №2
The hill-country train
The Kandy-to-Ella line through the tea estates is one of the great slow train rides anywhere. Book a second-class reserved seat in advance, not first class, because the windows and doors open and everyone hangs out for the Nine Arch Bridge. The blue trains are the old ones and the better ride.
- №3
Climb Sigiriya at opening
Sigiriya, the rock fortress in the cultural triangle, bakes by mid-morning and the stairs back up out of the frescoes gallery bottleneck with tour groups. Be at the gate when it opens at seven; you climb in the cool, beat the heat and the crowds, and have the lion's-paw summit nearly to yourself.
The Details
What's Included
Included
- Accommodation at the above-mentioned hotels or of similar standard.
- Meal Plan on BB Basis during the tour.
- Transportation by A/C vehicle (Micro) as per the itinerary.
- Services of an English-speaking chauffer Guide.
- 2 x 500 ml water per person per day.
Not Included
- 5% Government Service Tax is applicable in addition to the total invoice.
- 20% Tax Collected at Source (TCS)
- PCR Tests, if necessary, for the required destination
Plan Your Timing
When to Go
The headline season for the classic south-west-and-hill-country route is December to March, when Colombo, the Galle coast, Kandy and the tea highlands are at their driest and the seas are calm for the beaches. May to September swings the rain to the south-west and dries out the east coast instead. The window for Trincomalee and the surf at Arugam Bay. April and October-November are the inter-monsoon months, hot and prone to afternoon storms anywhere.
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