# Colombo with a day in Negombo

[Canonical itinerary](<https://zukio.com/trips/asia/single-base-plus-day-trip/colombo-with-a-day-in-negombo-z0332/>)

Add a nearby city or landscape while keeping one overnight base

- Region: Asia
- Trip format: Single base + day trip
- Nights: 6
- Interests: History, Food & Drink, Design, Nature

## Route and nights

- Colombo · 6 night(s)

Tradeoff: A day trip avoids repacking. Check the last return option and whether the travel time is worth the outing.

Compare: Local transit, rail, ferry or road for the outing as applicable

## Day-by-day agenda

Suggested schedule. Times are local. Check hours and availability for your dates.

### Day 1 · Colombo

- 15:30 to 16:15 · Check in and drop your bags · Cinnamon Grand Colombo
- 16:30 to 17:35 · Take a short orientation walk near the hotel · Galle Face Green, Colombo. Skip the walk if you arrive later.
- 17:50 to 19:15 · Have dinner near the hotel · Galle Road, Colombo
Overnight: [Cinnamon Grand Colombo](<https://www.hotels.com/ho115178/cinnamon-grand-colombo-colombo-sri-lanka/>) · Colombo

### Day 2 · Colombo

- 08:05 to 08:50 · Have breakfast before the first stop · Galle Road, Colombo
- 09:05 to 10:40 · Walk Colombo Fort’s public streets and compare older façades · Colombo Fort. Check access around government and port buildings and stay on public paths.
- 10:55 to 12:05 · Compare the Clock Tower area and old commercial buildings · Chatham Street, Colombo
- 12:10 to 13:10 · Have lunch near the morning stops · Chatham Street, Colombo
- 13:30 to 15:20 · Walk a short route toward the Dutch Hospital precinct · Old Colombo Dutch Hospital. Use an indoor stop if rain or heat limits walking.
- 15:35 to 16:45 · Return toward the hotel · Galle Road, Colombo
- 17:45 to 19:00 · Have dinner near the hotel · Galle Road, Colombo
Overnight: [Cinnamon Grand Colombo](<https://www.hotels.com/ho115178/cinnamon-grand-colombo-colombo-sri-lanka/>) · Colombo

### Day 3 · Colombo

- 08:00 to 08:45 · Have breakfast before the first stop · Galle Road, Colombo
- 09:00 to 10:15 · Travel toward Pettah and choose a short walking route · Pettah, Colombo
- 10:25 to 11:55 · Browse market streets and compare food stalls · Pettah, Colombo. Use clear walking routes and check opening and prices.
- 12:00 to 13:20 · Have a Sri Lankan rice and curry lunch · Pettah, Colombo. Ask about spice and whether sides are included.
- 13:45 to 15:35 · Continue through the surrounding streets or return early for shade · Pettah, Colombo
- 17:45 to 19:00 · Have dinner near the hotel · Galle Road, Colombo
Overnight: [Cinnamon Grand Colombo](<https://www.hotels.com/ho115178/cinnamon-grand-colombo-colombo-sri-lanka/>) · Colombo

### Day 4 · Negombo

- 07:00 to 07:45 · Have breakfast before the first stop · Galle Road, Colombo
- 08:00 to 10:35 · Travel to Negombo · Negombo. Check road conditions, market opening, and return transport before leaving.
- 10:45 to 12:20 · Walk a short market and lagoon-side route · Negombo Lagoon. Use public paths and keep clear of working docks.
- 12:35 to 13:45 · Have a seafood or Sri Lankan lunch · Negombo. Check serving size and prices before ordering.
- 14:00 to 15:15 · Choose a shorter waterfront stop or a sheltered break · Negombo
- 15:35 to 18:10 · Return to Colombo · Galle Road, Colombo
- 18:30 to 19:45 · Have dinner near the hotel · Galle Road, Colombo
Overnight: [Cinnamon Grand Colombo](<https://www.hotels.com/ho115178/cinnamon-grand-colombo-colombo-sri-lanka/>) · Colombo

### Day 5 · Colombo

- 08:05 to 08:50 · Have breakfast before the first stop · Galle Road, Colombo
- 09:05 to 10:20 · 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.
- 10:30 to 12:20 · Visit Number 11 if booked · Number 11, Colombo. Use the confirmed tour time. Choose an exterior architecture walk if the house visit is unavailable.
- 12:25 to 13:25 · Have lunch near the morning stops · Number 11, Colombo
- 13:35 to 15:20 · Compare a nearby garden or shaded street with the morning’s buildings · Colombo 03
- 15:40 to 16:45 · Return toward the hotel · Galle Road, Colombo
- 17:45 to 19:00 · Have dinner near the hotel · Galle Road, Colombo
Overnight: [Cinnamon Grand Colombo](<https://www.hotels.com/ho115178/cinnamon-grand-colombo-colombo-sri-lanka/>) · Colombo

### Day 6 · Colombo

- 08:10 to 08:55 · Have breakfast before the first stop · Galle Road, Colombo
- 09:10 to 10:45 · Walk the public paths at Galle Face Green · Galle Face Green, Colombo. Choose a shorter route in heat, strong wind, or rain.
- 10:55 to 12:05 · Compare shoreline views from a second public approach · Galle Face, Colombo
- 12:10 to 13:10 · Have lunch near the morning stops · Galle Face, Colombo
- 13:30 to 15:15 · Take a sheltered afternoon break or a short lakefront walk · Beira Lake, Colombo. Choose the route according to weather and current access.
- 15:35 to 16:45 · Return toward the hotel with time to rest · Galle Road, Colombo
- 17:45 to 19:00 · Have dinner near the hotel · Galle Road, Colombo
Overnight: [Cinnamon Grand Colombo](<https://www.hotels.com/ho115178/cinnamon-grand-colombo-colombo-sri-lanka/>) · Colombo

### Day 7 · Colombo

- 08:00 to 08:45 · Have breakfast near the hotel · Galle Road, Colombo
- 09:00 to 09:45 · Take an optional last walk · Galle Face Green, Colombo
- 10:00 to 10:30 · Check out and collect your bags · Cinnamon Grand Colombo
- 10:30 to 11:30 · Allow time for onward travel · Galle Road, Colombo. Use the departure and pickup times from your booking.