Colombo Spotlight
Colombo discovery
*This tour extension was previously called: Colombo Explorer Tour Extension
Colombo is a captivating blend of both modern and traditional narratives, as new towering skyscrapers and flashy shopping malls rise alongside ancient temples and never-changing bustling market stalls.
The country’s largest city and commercial capital sits on the island’s western coast and is a real melting pot of cultures, with a mix of Sinhalese, Tamils, Moors and Burghers making up the 5-million-strong local population.
Visitors to the city can expect plenty of historical interest around the Fort area, the colonial-era center of the city and a popular tourist hotspot, where they can admire the Colombo Fort Clock Tower and the Old Parliament Building. However, it’s in the city’s markets where the authentic charm of Colombo comes to the fore with the delightfully vibrant and intriguing cuisine on offer.
Activities
Cooking Class/ Walking
Difficulty
Easy
Duration
3 Days / 2 Nights
Price
US$695
Day to Day itinerary
Day 1
Meals: D
Welcome to Colombo – cook like a local
On arrival in Colombo, we’ll arrange for your transfer to your accommodation for your stay. Take the time to get your bearings and relax after a long trip. Save up your energy, and appetite, because tonight you’ll be enjoying a special hands-on culinary experience with a mother-daughter duo in their Colombo home.
This evening we make our way into a Colombo suburbs to learn how to prepare the tantalizing Jaffna crab curry! Our Colombo-based hosts are a warm and welcoming mother-daughter duo who are experts in the many nuanced flavors of Sri Lanka, and can share stories of their food adventures around the country. In addition to learning all about the Jaffna crab, and assorted side dishes, you’ll also get to sample a variety of cocktails based on the locally produced liquor, arrack – In fact, no Sri Lankan culinary experience is complete without a glass of arrak!
An evening of stories, hands-on fun, and incredible food await as this charming duo take you on an unforgettable culinary journey – the perfect welcome to Sri Lanka.
Day 2
Meals: B,L
Explore the unseen Colombo
Get some energy with a hearty breakfast at the hotel because today is all about exploring the city. Our friendly, expert guide, Rashan, will be helping to uncover the city’s secrets and sharing his thoughts on the ever-evolving capital.
Rashan’s task is to peel back the layers of the growing urbanization to help you get to grips with the people and the heart of Colombo. Along the way, you’ll navigate the maze of streets via the iconic tuk-tuk as Rashan highlights points of interest.
The trip’s highlight is walking through the beating heart of Pettah, a vibrant neighborhood known for its lively markets and street vendors. A shopper’s paradise, the streets are lined with shops and vendors selling various items, from colorful fabrics and textiles to spices and herbs. You’ll get a fascinating glimpse of local life here.
Rashan will guide you on to the Dutch Burgher Union, an important institution that plays a significant role in preserving the cultural heritage of the Burgher community in Colombo. Here, embrace the opportunity to bask in the glory of Lankan cuisine with a delicious lunch. Do try the delicious lamprais – a powerful concoction of a meal that takes on Indonesian, Malay, European and Sri Lankan elements.
Day 3
Meals: B
Embark on your Sri Lanka adventure
After a final breakfast at your accommodation, join your scheduled cycling tour of Sri Lanka after a fantastic insight into the nation’s capital.
Tour Inclusions
Tour Package
The tour comes with a 4-star hotel and a great selection of activities. The tour package is US$695 p.p. for two people, and for single travelers there is a surcharge of US$395.
Culinary Adventure
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How to book an extension?
This package is available as an extra when booking one of our applicable tours:
If your multi-day tour is starting or ending in Colombo:
When completing your booking details please select the available option.
If your multi-day tour is not starting or ending in Colombo:
Please contact our team for the booking. We can also quote and arrange flights within Asia to/from Colombo.
Please note: If you are traveling solo, you must also select the “Single Supplement”.
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