Sri Lanka
Heritage Trail through Colombo
Discover Colombo, a vibrant coastal capital where colonial grandeur, maritime heritage, and contemporary energy converge along lively boulevards and oceanfront promenades. Explore historic quarters shaped by centuries of global exchange, enjoy private encounters with the city’s architectural and artistic legacy, and indulge in Colombo’s celebrated dining scene.
Itinerary at a glance
Day 1
Upon arrival in Colombo, you will be welcomed by our Pierce & Leslie colleague who will escort you to your hotel and help you to check-in.
Tonight, enjoy dinner at a Cantonese fine-dining restaurant or a renowned for its premium steaks and grilled seafood.
Tonight, enjoy dinner at a Cantonese fine-dining restaurant or a renowned for its premium steaks and grilled seafood.
Day 2
After breakfast, your chauffeur-guide will meet you in the lobby of your hotel to explore the highlights of Colombo aboard a restored World War II–era Jeep.
Your tour includes key landmarks such as the Old Town Hall Museum in Pettah, Wolvendaal Church, one of the city’s oldest Dutch-era churches, and the Sri Kailawasanathan Swami Devasthanam Kovil, among Colombo’s most significant Hindu temples. You will also see the jail cell of Sri Vikrama Rajasinha, the last King of Kandy, visit the Currency Museum at the Central Bank of Sri Lanka, and pass the historic Colombo Fort Clock Tower. Conclude the sightseeing at the Galle Face Lighthouse, offering sweeping views of the Indian Ocean.
Enjoy lunch at a celebrated cafe, located in the former office of the famed Sri Lankan architect. After lunch, visit the beautifully restored Old Dutch Hospital, now a vibrant shopping and leisure precinct, before returning to your hotel.
Your tour includes key landmarks such as the Old Town Hall Museum in Pettah, Wolvendaal Church, one of the city’s oldest Dutch-era churches, and the Sri Kailawasanathan Swami Devasthanam Kovil, among Colombo’s most significant Hindu temples. You will also see the jail cell of Sri Vikrama Rajasinha, the last King of Kandy, visit the Currency Museum at the Central Bank of Sri Lanka, and pass the historic Colombo Fort Clock Tower. Conclude the sightseeing at the Galle Face Lighthouse, offering sweeping views of the Indian Ocean.
Enjoy lunch at a celebrated cafe, located in the former office of the famed Sri Lankan architect. After lunch, visit the beautifully restored Old Dutch Hospital, now a vibrant shopping and leisure precinct, before returning to your hotel.
Day 3
After breakfast, set out on an experiential walking tour of Colombo with local historian and photography enthusiast Mark Forbes, or a senior member of his team, exploring the historic precincts of Colombo Fort and its storied past.
Next, visit one of the private residences designed by Geoffrey Bawa, Sri Lanka’s most celebrated architect. The guided tour, led by a representative of the Geoffrey Bawa Trust, offers insight into his architectural philosophy and enduring legacy.
Enjoy lunch at one of Colombo’s most acclaimed restaurants. After lunch, return to your hotel, with the remainder of the day at leisure.
Next, visit one of the private residences designed by Geoffrey Bawa, Sri Lanka’s most celebrated architect. The guided tour, led by a representative of the Geoffrey Bawa Trust, offers insight into his architectural philosophy and enduring legacy.
Enjoy lunch at one of Colombo’s most acclaimed restaurants. After lunch, return to your hotel, with the remainder of the day at leisure.
Day 4
Today, you will be met by our colleague in the hotel lobby, and he will escort you to your onward connection - whether to the airport for your departing flight or to the port for embarkation.
Please note that certain attractions operate with fixed opening and closing times, which may not always align perfectly with your specific itinerary.
Snapshots from the itinerary
