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3 Days

3 Days
Easy
$300-500

3 Days in Sri Lanka: Express Highlights

Short on time? This express itinerary covers the best of Sri Lanka in just 3 days. Perfect for a long weekend or a stopover.

📅 Day-by-Day Itinerary

1

Colombo City Discovery

📍 Colombo

Hit the ground running with a whirlwind tour of the capital.

Activities:
  • Gangaramaya Temple visit
  • Galle Face Green sunset walk
  • Pettah Market exploration
  • Try local street food and kottu roti

🛏️ Stay: Colombo

🍽️ Food: Ministry of Crab or Upali's for authentic Sri Lankan cuisine

💡 Tip: Use PickMe (local ride-hailing app) to get around cheaply.

2

Southern Coast & Galle Fort

📍 Galle

Take the coastal expressway to the charming colonial city of Galle.

Activities:
  • Drive to Galle (1.5 hours via expressway)
  • Walk the Galle Fort ramparts
  • Explore boutique shops and galleries
  • Beach time at Unawatuna

🛏️ Stay: Galle or Unawatuna

🍽️ Food: Fresh seafood at a beachside restaurant

💡 Tip: The fort walls at sunset are magical. Walk the full circuit.

3

Beach Morning & Return

📍 South Coast / Colombo

Enjoy a relaxed morning before heading back to Colombo.

Activities:
  • Morning swim or snorkeling
  • Visit a sea turtle hatchery
  • Drive back to Colombo for last-minute shopping
  • Departure from airport

💡 Tip: Leave by noon to have time for Colombo Dutch Hospital shopping.

Trip Summary

Duration

3 Days


Estimated Cost

$300-500 per person


Best Time to Go

Year-round


Route

ColomboColombo


Best For

Stopover travellers
Weekend warriors
First-timers

Highlights

Explore Colombo in a day

Visit Galle Fort

Beach time in the south coast

Destinations on This Route

Colombo

Sri Lanka's vibrant capital city offering colonial architecture, modern shopping, diverse cuisine, and exciting nightlife. The gateway to exploring the island.

Year-round, but December to March is ideal

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