Colombo: Layover City Tour with Airport Pickup and Drop Off
ID: GYG1000321-1549021
Category:
Country: Sri Lanka
Duration:
04:00 hours
Description
Explore Colombo on a guided city tour with airport pickup. Visit the Gangarama Temple, Independence Memorial Hall, and the Galle Face Hotel.
Be picked up from the airport and head to an intricate Hindu Kovil. Visit the temple, which is only open between early morning and 11:00 AM or late in the evening.
Next, visit the Gangarama Temple, the most elegant in Colombo. Learn about Buddhist culture and offer fresh flowers at the Bodhi tree like a local.
Then, drive to Cinnamon Gardens to visit Sri Lanka's Independence Memorial Hall. Learn about the politics and current affairs of the country.
Continue to the Colombo Fort area and stop at the Galle Face Hotel, the first purpose-built hotel in Colombo. Enjoy views of the Indian Ocean and the rapidly modernizing city with its brand-new skyscrapers.
Climb Sambodi Chaithya for a bird's-eye view of the harbor and port city, or take a lift to the highest balcony in Colombo at the iconic Lotus Tower.
Drive among the heritage colonial buildings and lighthouses in Colombo Fort towards Pettah, the unique street markets of Colombo. Finally, be dropped off at the airport for your next flight.
Highlights
- Immerse yourself in the vibrant culture and history of Colombo
- Visit the Gangarama Temple and learn about Buddhist culture
- Explore the Independence Memorial Hall in Cinnamon Gardens
- See the Galle Face Hotel and enjoy views of the Indian Ocean
- Discover the unique street markets of Pettah and Colombo Fort
Guiding languages
IMPORTANT INFORMATION
Hindu Kovils are only open between early morning and 11.00 AM or late in the evening.
Communicate with the guide once your flight has landed.
The tour will start and end at the airport.
INCLUDED
- Airport pick up and drop off
- Visit to a Hindu Kovil
- Visit to Gangarama temple
- Visit to Sri Lanka's independence memorial hall
- Stop at Galle face hotel
- View of the Indian Ocean
- View of Colombo city
- Climb Sambodi Chaithya or visit Lotus tower
- Drive among heritage colonial buildings
- Visit Pettah street markets
When should I book?
To guarantee availability book as soon as possible. Early booking is worth consideration especially if you planning the trip during high season like public holidays or weekends.
Cancellations
This excursion you can cancel with no cost up to 24 hours before the start of the trip. If you cancel it after 24 hours or not show up on the excursion you will still be charged the full price of the activity. Being late on pick-up or departure will be considered as not showing up.
