Suggested Itineraries in Colombo

Colombo in 1 Day

1 dayModerate pace

A starter one-day itinerary using key attractions.

Day 1

morning

Galle Face Green
Gangaramaya Buddhist Temple

afternoon

Seema Malaka Temple
Colombo National Museum

evening

Independence Memorial Hall

First timersCouplesFamilies

Colombo in 2 Days

2 daysRelaxed pace

A starter two-day itinerary.

Day 1

morning

Galle Face Green
Gangaramaya Buddhist Temple

afternoon

Seema Malaka Temple
Colombo National Museum

evening

Independence Memorial Hall

Day 2

morning

Independence Square
Viharamahadevi Park

afternoon

Jami Ul-Alfar Mosque (Red Mosque)
Pettah Market

evening

Colombo Fort

First timersCouplesFamilies

Colombo in 3 Days

3 daysRelaxed pace

A starter three-day itinerary.

Day 1

morning

Galle Face Green
Gangaramaya Buddhist Temple

afternoon

Seema Malaka Temple
Colombo National Museum

evening

Independence Memorial Hall

Day 2

morning

Independence Square
Viharamahadevi Park

afternoon

Jami Ul-Alfar Mosque (Red Mosque)
Pettah Market

evening

Colombo Fort

Day 3

morning

Old Parliament Building
Dutch Hospital Shopping Precinct

afternoon

Colombo Lighthouse and Clock Tower
Wolvendaal Church

evening

St. Lucia's Cathedral

Slow travellersCouplesFamilies

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