Sri Lanka Express: Colombo & Galle Weekend Escape | 3 Nights and 4 Days Sri Lanka Package
- Transfer Included
- Stay Included
- Meals Included
- Sightseeing Included
Overview
Itinerary
Arrival & Colombo City Highlights
Arrive at Bandaranaike International Airport or Colombo's domestic terminal. Meet your driver and transfer to your hotel in Colombo. After check-in and a short rest, enjoy a guided discovery of Colombo's key sights: Gangaramaya Temple, the colonial Old Parliament, colorful Pettah Market, and the oceanfront Galle Face Green. Evening at leisure with dinner at a recommended local restaurant.
Tip: Keep light change or a small amount of Sri Lankan cash handy for market purchases and tuk-tuk rides.
Drive to Galle via Coastal Gems
After breakfast, depart for Galle along the scenic coastal route. Stop en route at Hikkaduwa for a short beach break or optional snorkeling (marine conservation area). Visit a sea turtle hatchery and enjoy fresh seafood for lunch. Continue to Galle, check into your hotel, then explore the atmospheric Galle Fort at sunset — walk the ramparts, visit the lighthouse, and browse boutique stores.
Important: Snorkeling and turtle-hatchery visits are optional and seasonal; bring reef-safe sunscreen.
Leisure & Beach Time: Unawatuna or Bentota
Enjoy a relaxed day by the sea. Choose from sunbathing and swimming at Unawatuna Beach, trying water sports, or taking a short boat trip on Koggala Lake to spot birdlife and visit a cinnamon island (optional). Return to Galle to enjoy local cafés, colonial architecture, and an evening stroll along the fort's ramparts.
Tip: Peak beach conditions vary by season — ask your guide for the best local spots for swimming and snorkeling.
Return to Colombo & Departure
After breakfast, check out and depart for Colombo. En route you can visit local handicraft shops or stop for a short visit at Taprobane Island viewpoint (subject to route). Transfer to Bandaranaike International Airport or Colombo drop-off for your onward flight.
Note: If your flight is late in the day, request a late checkout or a day-room option to freshen up before departure.
Inclusions
- 3 nights accommodation: 1 night in Colombo, 2 nights in Galle (hotel category as selected)
- Daily breakfast
- Private air-conditioned transfer and transportation as per itinerary
- English-speaking driver/guide
- Entrance fees for listed attractions (where applicable)
- Local taxes and service charges
- 24/7 emergency support
This package is presented as a compact Sri Lanka tour package ideal for a weekend escape.
Exclusions
- International flights to/from Sri Lanka
- Visa fees, travel insurance and personal expenses
- Meals not specified in inclusions
- Optional activities (snorkeling, Koggala boat trip, water sports) unless specified
- Tips and gratuities
- Any items of a personal nature
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