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2 days · Colombo itinerary

Colombo in 2 Days: The Ideal Itinerary

Two days in Colombo lets you add sacred Kandy. This 2-day itinerary covers the city on day one and Kandy on day two — with the top-rated tours to book.

At a glance

  1. 1Day 1: City & food
  2. 2Day 2: Kandy
  3. 3Sacred Tooth Temple
  4. 4Pinnawala

Day 1: city & food

Tuk-tuk tour and street food.

Day 2: Kandy

Visit the Sacred Tooth Temple and Pinnawala.

En route: spice garden

Stop at a spice or tea garden.

Book the experiences in this itinerary

Top-rated tours for exactly what this plan recommends in Colombo — prices per person.

Private Colombo Tuk Tuk City Tour – Discover the Best of Colombo
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Colombo
Private Colombo Tuk Tuk City Tour – Discover the Best of Colombo
5.0(55)·3–4 hours
from$28$35/ person
via Viator
Private Day trip to Kandy and Pinnawala from Colombo Negombo
Colombo
Private Day trip to Kandy and Pinnawala from Colombo Negombo
5.0(57)·9–11 hours
from$71/ person
via Viator
Kandy Sigiriya Rock and Village Safari Day Trip
Kandy
Kandy Sigiriya Rock and Village Safari Day Trip
5.0(25)·8 hours
from$25/ person
via Viator
Negombo Sightseeing Tour by Tuk Tuk
Negombo
Negombo Sightseeing Tour by Tuk Tuk
5.0(51)·2–3 hours
from$18/ person
via Viator
Kandy City Tour
Kandy
Kandy City Tour
5.0(32)·10h 12min
from$33/ person
via Viator
Sigiriya and Dambulla Day Tour | From Kandy
Kandy
Sigiriya and Dambulla Day Tour | From Kandy
5.0(21)·10 hours
from$88/ person
via Viator
Original Tuk Tuk Safari Afternoon Tour
Colombo
Original Tuk Tuk Safari Afternoon Tour
5.0(31)·3h 30min
from$39/ person
via Viator
From Kandy to Nuwara Eliya Day Tour
Kandy
From Kandy to Nuwara Eliya Day Tour
5.0(31)·10 hours
from$30/ person
via Viator

Colombo in 2 days — FAQ

Is 2 days enough for Colombo?
Two days covers the city and food on day one, and a day trip to the sacred city of Kandy with its Tooth Temple and the Pinnawala elephants on day two — a great mix of city and culture.
What should I not miss in 2 days in Colombo?
A tuk-tuk city tour, a street food tour, and a day trip to Kandy’s Sacred Tooth Temple and the Pinnawala Elephant Orphanage.
Is a Kandy day trip worth it from Colombo?
Yes — Kandy’s sacred temple, lakeside setting and nearby elephants make it one of Sri Lanka’s most rewarding cultural day trips, though it is a long day.

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