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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.

Colombo City Tour door Tuk Tuk (inclusief lunch)Ochtend & avond
Colombo
Colombo City Tour door Tuk Tuk (inclusief lunch)Ochtend & avond
5.0(13)·4 uur
vanaf$35/ persoon
via Viator
Kandy dagtour (privé & all-inclusive)
Kandy
Kandy dagtour (privé & all-inclusive)
5.0(4)·10 uur
vanaf$95/ persoon
via Viator
Privé Tuk Tuk Stadstour in Colombo
Colombo
Privé Tuk Tuk Stadstour in Colombo
5.0(10)·4 uur
vanaf$39/ persoon
via Viator
Kandy One Day Tour
Kalutara
Kandy One Day Tour
5.0(2)·15 uur
vanaf$100/ persoon
via Viator
Colombo Sightseeing City Tour door Tuk-Tuk met gids
Colombo
Colombo Sightseeing City Tour door Tuk-Tuk met gids
5.0(135)·4 uur
vanaf$23/ persoon
via Viator
Adventure Day reisroute naar Kandy vanaf Colombo of luchthaven
Colombo
Adventure Day reisroute naar Kandy vanaf Colombo of luchthaven
0 uur
vanaf$34/ persoon
via Viator
Colombo Bay Tuk Tuk Stadstour
Colombo
Colombo Bay Tuk Tuk Stadstour
5.0(249)·4 uur
vanaf$35/ persoon
via Viator
Mountain metropolis fietstocht en historische tour - Kandy
Kandy
Mountain metropolis fietstocht en historische tour - Kandy
7 uur
vanaf$87/ persoon
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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