Sri Lanka · City Tours

CEYLON CLASSIC TOUR 3 Nights/4 Days

4 Days Round trip from Colombo Moderate pace

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The journey

Trip highlights

01 Explore Colombo’s Fort and Pettah districts
02 Visit the Old Colombo Dutch Hospital area
03 Enjoy shopping time in Colombo
04 Relax at Colombo Beach
05 Travel to Mirissa for whale watching
06 Discover historic Galle, a UNESCO World Heritage Site
07 Private A/C transportation with airport transfers included
08 English-speaking guide throughout the tour

Discover a short but varied Sri Lanka getaway that combines Colombo’s colonial-era landmarks, shopping and beach time with an early-morning excursion to Mirissa for whale watching and a visit to historic Galle.

Over 3 nights and 4 days, this tour offers a convenient introduction to the island with airport transfers, private transport, and an English-speaking guide included. From the Fort and Pettah districts to the Old Dutch Hospital and Colombo Beach, you’ll experience a mix of culture, architecture, coastal scenery, and city life.

Discover a short but varied Sri Lanka getaway that combines Colombo’s colonial-era landmarks, shopping and beach time with an early-morning excursion to Mirissa for whale watching and a visit to historic Galle.

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What this trip includes

Duration 4 Days

Tour type Private

Activity level Moderate

Accommodation Included

Transport Included

Wheelchair access Not applicable

Cities Colombo, Galle, Mirissa, Katunayake

Languages English

Day by day

The itinerary

Day 03

3 NIGHTS 4 DAYS TOUR

DAY 01 - Airport to Colombo ( Nov 17th )

Arrival at the Katunayaka International Airport
Proceed to Colombo
Dinner at Street Food Center
Overnight at Hotel in Colombo

DAY 02 - Explore Colombo ( Nov 18th)

Breakfast at the Hotel
Colombo City Tour - City tour of Colombo commencing with a visit to the Fort and the Pettah commercial hub with offices and shopping areas located amidst oldest colonial hotel GOH. It has a fantastic view of the Colombo harbor, lighthouse with clock tower (older than Big Ben in London) close to the president’s house and old parliament. Afterwards, proceed through the main street passing the old Dutch Museum, belfry and old City Hall which houses puppets of earlier governors of Sri Lanka.
Stop will be made at the Old Dutch hospital with shops and restaurants facing Sri Lanka’s twin tower buildings. Continue to the old race course with a maze of buildings with colonial architecture
Shopping in Colombo
Evening Relax at Colombo Beach
Overnight at the Hotel in Colombo

DAY 03 - Colombo - Mirissa - Colombo (Nov 19th)

Breakfast at the hotel.
Proceed to Mirissa Early Morning ( at About 5.am)
Mirissa Whale watching remains a year-round leisure activity in Sri Lanka. These charming giants in the deep blue waters come under the category of marine mammals. Whales live merely in salty waters where it is believed to help the whales to recover rapidly from injuries and be resistant towards sicknesses Dolphins Galle City. Galle is a jewel. A Unesco World Heritage Site, this historic city is a delight to explore on foot, an endlessly exotic old trading port blessed with imposing Dutch-colonial buildings, ancient mosques, and churches, grand mansions, and museums. Wandering its rambling lanes you'll pass stylish cafes, quirky boutiques, and impeccably restored hotels owned by local and foreign artists, writers, photographers, and designers.
Relax at the Beach
Come back to Colombo
Overnight at Hotel in Colombo

DAY 04 - Colombo To Airport (Nov 20th)