* This tour requires at least one of the following per booking: Adult, Senior
Exploring Colombo independently and the risk of getting lost or delayed. Make things easy with a private shore excursion that whisks you around the sights smoothly and comfortably. Travel by private vehicle, visit top sights such as the Seema Malakaya Temple, shop for souvenirs at handicrafts emporiums and hear tales of local life from your driver that you'd miss if alone.
Bottled Water
Local Beer (1 Per Person)
Port Pickup & Dropoff
Professional English Speaking Chauffer Guide
All Local Taxes & Charges
Private Air Conditioned Vehicle
Food/Drinks
Entrance Fees to Gangaramaya Temple (2$ Per Person)
Gratuities
Departure Point
Traveler pickup is offered
Walk out of your Cruise Ship and look for our Kingfisher Representative who will be holding a small sign board
Traveler pickup
19 Chaithya Rd, Colombo 00100, Sri Lanka
WRPR+G84, Chaithya Rd, Colombo 00100, Sri Lanka The current 29-metre-high (95 ft) lighthouse was built in 1952 after the Old Colombo Lighthouse was deactivated when its light became obscured by nearby buildings as part of the Colombo Harbor Expansion project. It was opened by Rt Hon D.S. Senanayake, the first prime minister of Ceylon. Built on a concrete base which is 12 m (39 ft) high, it has four statues of lions at its base. Due to the panoramic view of the Indian Ocean it offered, it became a city landmark.With the escalation of the Sri Lankan Civil War, public access to the site was restricted. This was due to its placement in a high-security zone as it is across the street from the
10 minutes
Pettah, Colombo, Sri Lanka Explore the Local Markets having some Fresh King Coconuts and tasting some various street foods
20 minutes
Jami Ul-Alfar Mosque, Colombo, Sri Lanka Sri Lanka’s Red Mosque, or Jami Ul-Alfar Masjid, is one of the architectural wonders of the world. Situated in the bustling Pettah district, one of the oldest parts of the city of Colombo, its tall minarets are seen from almost every street, towering over the hustle and bustle of the busy neighborhood streets.It is said that the Red Mosque has been a landmark for sailors approaching the port of Colombo ever since it was built in 1908, and upon looking at it you can easily imagine that being true. The mosque’s distinct red-and-white pattern, whether swirling or spiraling or alternating, is quite mesmerizing. The domes are built in the shape of pomegranate (unlike the traditional onion shape), and the colorful brick patterns are meant to convey the same image. 10 minutes
Gangaramaya (Vihara) Buddhist Temple, Colombo, Sri Lanka Gangaramaya is one of the oldest Buddhist temples in Colombo, started by the famous scholar monk Hikkaduwe Sri Sumangala Nayaka Thera in the late 19th Century.
After the Venerable Sri Sumangala, his chief pupil Devundera Sri Jinaratana Nayake Thera took on the administration of the temple. It was he who laid the foundation to convert the little temple to an institute of international reckoning.
The next chief incumbent was the Ven. Devundara Keerthi Sri Sumangala Jinaratana Vacissara Thera, the teacher of the Ven. Galboda Gnanissara, who worked to make the Gangaramaya what it is today: much more than a temple in the conventional term, but a place of worship, a seat of learning and a cultural centre.
30 minutes
Independence Memorial Hall, Colombo, Sri Lanka Independence Memorial Hall is a national monument in Sri Lanka built for commemoration of the independence of Sri Lanka from the British rule with the restoration of full governing responsibility to a Ceylonese-elected legislature on February 4, 1948
20 minutes
Laksala, Colombo, Sri Lanka Visit the Souvenirs and Handricrafts museum and shop whatever you want with ease and access
Pass By: Galle Face Green, Galle Road, Colombo Sri Lanka
Pass along the Greeny Urban Park, Taste the Sri Lankan Dishes, Hear about the British Stories and visit the Famous British Building
Head back to Port with plenty of time to your Ship
No meals included on this day.
No accommodation included on this day.
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Pass By: Colombo, Colombo, Western Province
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No meals included on this day.
No accommodation included on this day. 30 minutes
Galle Face Green, Colombo, Sri Lanka Pass along the Greeny Urban Park, Taste the Sri Lankan Dishes, Hear about the British Stories and visit the Famous British Building
Head back to Port with plenty of time to your Ship
Wheelchair accessible
Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
Service animals allowed
Public transportation options are available nearby
Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
Transportation options are wheelchair accessible
Suitable for all physical fitness levels
You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the experience for a full refund.
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
If you cancel less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time, the amount you paid will not be refunded.
Any changes made less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time will not be accepted.
Cut-off times are based on the experience’s local time.
This tour in
Colombo
is organized by
KINGFISHER TOURS SRI LANKA
Booking fee
The booking fee includes the costs of booking your tickets such as charges for payment processing. It also covers the provision of our customer care center for processing your order, and all charges imposed by our suppliers.
We always double-check the availability with our local partners for each booking. Even though this is usually a swift process, it can take up to 24 hours. Once this process is completed you will receive your voucher or ticket by email. If our local partner is not able to confirm your booking we will offer you the best possible alternative. If the new date and/or time doesn’t fit your itinerary, we will reimburse the full amount paid.
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