PLAN YOUR TRIP

Here’s a five-day itinerary to catch a wide variety of experiences across the western coast and some parts of hill country. We would, however, recommend extending the trip by three more days to make the most of this holiday.

DAY 1

into to arrive late evening, so you can get a night’s rest before starting on your holiday. Start out the next morning with a city tour of Colombo. Breakfast at the hotel, and , among others. Head to the for lunch at the first-ever branch of the world-renowned . There are quite a few watering holes here as well, so you can catch a drink or two before feasting on the crustacean delights. If you want a more local feel, head on to , where you can shop for everything from textiles to curios and tea. As evening rolls in, go back towards and enjoy a stroll on the promenade. Instead of heading to a restaurant for dinner, we’d suggest gorging on the mouth-watering street food here.