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The capital city of Sri Lanka, Colombo is the entry and exit point to the country. In contrast to the mainly rural countryside, Colombo boasts a wide array of dining and shopping opportunities, and a visit downtown won’t disappoint with a vast array of textiles, jewels, crafts and teas on offer. If you have time, explore the city's cultural and historical attractions by trishaw.

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Shangri-La Colombo
Colombo

Bringing Shangri-La’s signature contemporary interiors, dedicated service and top-notch facilities to Colombo, this hote...

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The Wallawwa
Colombo

The Wallawwa is tranquilly set within three acres of beautiful gardens only 15 minutes away from the Bandaranaike Intern...

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small & personal

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Galle Face Hotel Colombo
Colombo

Standing as an iconic symbol of Sri Lanka’s past and present for over 150 years, Galle Face Hotel expertly blends togeth...

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Uga Residence
Colombo

Housed within the walls of a columned, 19th century townhouse and surrounded by leafy gardens, this boutique hotel is a ...

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honeymoon

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Maniumpathy
Colombo

This stately retreat offers the perfect tonic for Colombo’s lively bustle, while still maintaining the perfect location ...

small & personal

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Family Friendly Sri Lanka Tour

Make memories as a family with this very special tour of Sri Lanka, including bucket list adventures, awesome sightseein...

Asia
Indian-Ocean
Sri-Lanka
Colombo
Kandy
Cultural-Triangle

14 nights from £5,205 per person

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Sri Lanka Culture, Wildlife and Beach

From the west coast to the south, this incredible tour of Sri Lanka’s cultural sights, wildlife experiences and beach de...

Asia
Indian-Ocean
Sri-Lanka
Colombo
Kandy
Cultural-Triangle

14 nights from £3,690 per person

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Sri Lanka Heritage plus Maldives

Sri Lanka promises scenic views, a friendly welcome, delicious cuisine and incredibly rich history; on this tour we’ve h...

Indian-Ocean
Maldives
Sri-Lanka
Colombo
Kandy
Tea-Country

14 nights from £5,515 per person

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Minneriya Elephant Gathering

Take your place at one of nature's most spectacular sights at Minneriya National Park, before heading to the cultural ge...

Indian-Ocean
Sri-Lanka
Colombo

8 nights from £4,632 per person

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  • Time zone: +5.5 GMT
  • Flight time: 10-13 hours
  • Recommended airlines: Emirates, Qatar Airways, SriLankan Airlines, Etihad Airlines
  • Currency: Sri Lankan rupee
  • Tipping guideline: Discretionary
  • Health considerations: There is a risk of dengue. There is no risk of yellow fever in Sri Lanka, however, yellow fever vaccination is required for travellers arriving from countries with risk of yellow fever transmission.
  • Capital: Sri Jayawardenepura Kotte (administrative), Colombo (commercial)
  • Population: 21,930,455
  • National languages: Sinhalese, Tamil, English
  • Electricity and plugs: Type D, M, G, 230V
  • Mobile phone coverage: Good
  • UK passport visa requirements: You need an ETA for Sri Lanka if you have a British passport - apply online

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