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Colombo, Western Province, Sri Lanka

2 days in Colombo

Colonial charm, ocean drives and a spicy food scene. Here's how to spend 2 days in Colombo: a realistic day-by-day plan you can copy and tweak. The best time for this 2 days Colombo trip is February, March and August. Budget roughly $130/person/day before flights.

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Length
2 days
Best time
February, March, August
~Cost/day
$130
Currency
USD
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Day 1

09:00
Pettah, Sri Lanka~$18
Pettah (Sinhala: පිටකොටුව, Tamil: புறக்கோட்டை is a neighbourhood in Colombo, Sri Lanka, located east of the city centre Fort, and behind the Colombo Port. The Pettah neighborhood i
12:30
Kayman's Gate
Kayman's Gate was an entrance to the former Colombo Fort located at the foot of the Wolvendaal Hill in the Pettah district of Colombo, Sri Lanka. A historic free-standing bell towe
16:00
Gaffoor Building~$18
The Gaffoor Building is a prominent four-storey wedge-shaped building located on the corner Sir Baron Jayatilaka Mawatha and Leyden Bastian Street, Colombo Fort.
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Day 2

09:00
Fort railway station bombing~$18
The Fort railway station bombing was a suicide bombing of a commuter train while it was stopped at the Fort railway station, the main station in Colombo, Sri Lanka, on February 3,
12:30
Fort railway station~$18
Fort railway station is a major rail hub in Colombo, Sri Lanka. The station is served by Sri Lanka Railways, with many inter-city and commuter trains entering each day. Fort Statio
16:00
The One (Colombo)~$5
The One is a tri-tower US$650 million mixed-use development project in Colombo, Sri Lanka, estimated to be the 10th largest of its kind in the world. It comprises the Ritz-Carlton

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What 2 days in Colombo costs

What this trip costs

$742
Flights$45061%
Stay$598%
Activities$7710%
Food$7811%
Local transport$314%
Shopping$213%
Buffer$264%
$371/day

Estimates for planning, so check live prices before you book.

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2 days in Colombo: FAQ

Is 2 days enough for Colombo?+

2 days is enough to cover the main highlights of Colombo without rushing the essentials. The plan above balances the must-sees with time to wander.

What should I do on day 1 in Colombo?+

Start with Pettah, Sri Lanka, Kayman's Gate and Gaffoor Building. The full first day is mapped out above.

How much does 2 days in Colombo cost?+

Budget around $130 per person per day for a mid-range trip (stay, food and activities), before flights, so roughly $260 per person for 2 days. The cost breakdown above splits it by category.

When is the best time to visit Colombo?+

The best months to visit Colombo are February, March, August and December, when the weather suits sightseeing best.

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