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Tours & day trips
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Wilpattu National Park Jeep Safari from Negombo / Waikkal (All-inclusive)
Food, drink & nightlife
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Colombo: Lotus Tower Experience with Lunch or Dinner Buffet
Water activities
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Bentota beach, River Mangroves lagoon, Wildlife Tour
Shopping & fashion
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Shore excursion Colombo: City Sightseeing Tour by Tuk-Tuk
Holiday & seasonal tours
See all 3 activitiesColombo: Lotus Tower Experience with Lunch or Dinner Buffet
What to do in Colombo
Popular places to visit
Galle Face Green
After visiting Galle Face Green, make a plan to see the other sights and activities in Colombo 03. Wander the beautiful beaches and seaside in the area.
Dutch Hospital Shopping Precinct
You can find the perfect gifts to bring home at Dutch Hospital Shopping Precinct during your visit to Colombo. Wander the area's seaside or simply enjoy one of its top-notch restaurants.
Colombo City Centre
You can do some window-shopping at Colombo City Centre during your trip to Colombo 02.
Nawaloka Hospital
If Nawaloka Hospital is what brings you to town, hopefully you'll have a chance to explore more of Colombo 02.
Pettah Market
You can search for that perfect souvenir at Pettah Market during your trip to Colombo. Stroll along the area's seaside or simply savour its top-notch restaurants.
Colombo Lotus Tower
Learn about the local history of Colombo 10 with a stop at Colombo Lotus Tower.
Bellagio Casino
Why not try your luck with a visit to Bellagio Casino during your travels in Colombo 03? Amble around this culturally rich area's seaside and enjoy its top-notch restaurants.
Bandaranaike Memorial International Conference Hall
Find out about the history of Colombo 07 with a stop at Bandaranaike Memorial International Conference Hall. Amble around this culturally rich area's seaside and enjoy its top-notch restaurants.
Bally's Casino
Why not try your luck with a visit to Bally's Casino during your travels in Colombo 10? Wander the area's seaside or simply enjoy one of its top-notch restaurants.
Areas of Colombo
Wellawatte
Wellawatte is noteworthy for its beaches, and you can plan an outing to Marino Mall and Majestic City while you're in town.
Fort
Fort is noteworthy for its historical sites, and you can make a stop at top attractions like Dutch Hospital Shopping Precinct and Colombo World Trade Center.
Bambalapitiya
If you're spending some time in Bambalapitiya, Marino Mall and Bellagio Casino are top sights worth seeing.
Kollupitiya
While visiting Kollupitiya, you might make a stop by sights like High Commission of India and Casino Marina Colombo.
Havelock Town
While there might not be top attractions in Havelock Town, you can explore the larger area and discover places like Majestic City and Marino Mall.
Kompannaweediya
If you're spending some time in Kompannaweediya, One Galle Face and Galle Face Beach are top sights worth seeing.
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