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

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

Colombo

Colombo City Tourタイトル：Tuk Tuk

4.2(17)·4 時間

料金$30/ 人

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.