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Colombo with a day in Negombo

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Colombo with a day in Negombo

  1. Day 1

    Colombo

    1. to · Lodging Check in and drop your bags Cinnamon Grand Colombo
    2. to · Activity Take a short orientation walk near the hotel Galle Face Green, Colombo

      Skip the walk if you arrive later.

    3. to · Meal Have dinner near the hotel Galle Road, Colombo
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  2. Day 2

    Colombo

    1. to · Meal Have breakfast before the first stop Galle Road, Colombo
    2. to · Activity Walk Colombo Fort’s public streets and compare older façades Colombo Fort

      Check access around government and port buildings and stay on public paths.

    3. to · Activity Compare the Clock Tower area and old commercial buildings Chatham Street, Colombo
    4. to · Meal Have lunch near the morning stops Chatham Street, Colombo
    5. to · Activity Walk a short route toward the Dutch Hospital precinct Old Colombo Dutch Hospital

      Use an indoor stop if rain or heat limits walking.

    6. to · Ground transport Return toward the hotel Galle Road, Colombo
    7. to · Meal Have dinner near the hotel Galle Road, Colombo
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  3. Day 3

    Colombo

    1. to · Meal Have breakfast before the first stop Galle Road, Colombo
    2. to · Ground transport Travel toward Pettah and choose a short walking route Pettah, Colombo
    3. to · Activity Browse market streets and compare food stalls Pettah, Colombo

      Use clear walking routes and check opening and prices.

    4. to · Meal Have a Sri Lankan rice and curry lunch Pettah, Colombo

      Ask about spice and whether sides are included.

    5. to · Activity Continue through the surrounding streets or return early for shade Pettah, Colombo
    6. to · Meal Have dinner near the hotel Galle Road, Colombo
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  4. Day 4

    Negombo

    1. to · Meal Have breakfast before the first stop Galle Road, Colombo
    2. to · Ground transport Travel to Negombo Negombo

      Check road conditions, market opening, and return transport before leaving.

    3. to · Activity Walk a short market and lagoon-side route Negombo Lagoon

      Use public paths and keep clear of working docks.

    4. to · Meal Have a seafood or Sri Lankan lunch Negombo

      Check serving size and prices before ordering.

    5. to · Activity Choose a shorter waterfront stop or a sheltered break Negombo
    6. to · Ground transport Return to Colombo Galle Road, Colombo
    7. to · Meal Have dinner near the hotel Galle Road, Colombo
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  5. Day 5

    Colombo

    1. to · Meal Have breakfast before the first stop Galle Road, Colombo
    2. to · Ground transport Travel to a confirmed Geoffrey Bawa visit or exterior route Number 11, Colombo

      Check the Geoffrey Bawa Trust’s booking instructions and use the address on your reservation.

    3. to · Activity Visit Number 11 if booked Number 11, Colombo

      Use the confirmed tour time. Choose an exterior architecture walk if the house visit is unavailable.

    4. to · Meal Have lunch near the morning stops Number 11, Colombo
    5. to · Activity Compare a nearby garden or shaded street with the morning’s buildings Colombo 03
    6. to · Ground transport Return toward the hotel Galle Road, Colombo
    7. to · Meal Have dinner near the hotel Galle Road, Colombo
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  6. Day 6

    Colombo

    1. to · Meal Have breakfast before the first stop Galle Road, Colombo
    2. to · Activity Walk the public paths at Galle Face Green Galle Face Green, Colombo

      Choose a shorter route in heat, strong wind, or rain.

    3. to · Activity Compare shoreline views from a second public approach Galle Face, Colombo
    4. to · Meal Have lunch near the morning stops Galle Face, Colombo
    5. to · Activity Take a sheltered afternoon break or a short lakefront walk Beira Lake, Colombo

      Choose the route according to weather and current access.

    6. to · Activity Return toward the hotel with time to rest Galle Road, Colombo
    7. to · Meal Have dinner near the hotel Galle Road, Colombo
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  7. Day 7

    Colombo

    1. to · Meal Have breakfast near the hotel Galle Road, Colombo
    2. to · Activity Take an optional last walk Galle Face Green, Colombo
    3. to · Lodging Check out and collect your bags Cinnamon Grand Colombo
    4. to · Ground transport Allow time for onward travel Galle Road, Colombo

      Use the departure and pickup times from your booking.