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Colombo city and the seafront

The Vibrant Island Capital

Colombo

  • 27°C year-round
  • Sea level
  • Colonial landmarks & street food
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A Capital Between Ocean and Lagoon

Colombo blends Dutch and British landmarks, buzzing markets, art galleries and a fast-growing dining scene. It is the natural start or end of any Sri Lanka journey, and a city worth a few unhurried days.

The Seafront
The Seafront Evening walks along Galle Face Green as the city lights come on.
Old Colombo
Old Colombo Fort, Pettah and the colonial streets between them.
Garden Escapes
Garden Escapes Quiet courtyards and tropical gardens away from the traffic.

Signature Curated Journeys

Journeys from Colombo

Start in the capital and continue by private car to the rest of the island.

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A train crossing the Nine Arch Bridge between forested hills 14 Days / 13 Nights Tailor-Made Journey

The Complete Ceylon Odyssey

  • Untouched northern Jaffna peninsula temples and culinary immersion
  • Luxury glamping in UNESCO Knuckles Range mist cloud forest
  • High-density leopard tracking across Yala Block 1 and Kumana

Starts From $3,400 / person

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Where to Stay

Where to Stay in Colombo

Choose the seafront for sunsets, or a quiet residential district for calm.

Curated Adventures & Moments

Things to Do in the Capital

Markets, museums, galleries and food, all within a short drive.

Plan a Private Excursion

  • Pettah Market Walk

    Follow a local guide through spice, fabric and street-food stalls.

  • Architecture Trail

    Discover the tropical-modernist buildings Colombo is known for.

  • Golf at the Royal Colombo Club

    Play one of Asia’s oldest golf courses.

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Things to Do in Colombo

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