Day 6
HIKKADUWA/ BENTOTA/ AHUNGALLA – COLOMBO (80km – 1.5hrs)
Breakfast at the Hotel. Transfer from Hikkaduwa/ Bentota / Ahungalla to Colombo. Colombo City tour: Colombo is the largest city and the current administrative capital of Sri Lanka. A hectic and vibrant city with a mix of modern life and remnants of a bygone colonial era. Due to the expansion of its port and its strategic geographical position, it is a key connection for the routes between the Eastern and Western hemispheres. Colombo was known to ancient merchants 2000 years ago. However, it was only the capital of Sri Lanka until it was ceded to the British Empire in 1815. The city houses most of Sri Lanka's corporate offices, houses restaurants and different entertainment venues. On this tour you will visit various historical, religious and commercial sites of Colombo including the famous and bustling harbour at Pettah, also the elite residential neighbourhood at Cinnamon Gardens, Galle Face Green Square, Viharamahadevi Park, Gangarama Temple. Clients can enjoy view of Bandaranaike Memorial International Conference Hall (BMICH) and Nelum Pokuna Theater while doing city tour. You may have a chilled beer at the Dutch Hospital while gazing through fancy windows showcasing best fashion, jewellery & handicraft brands (own expense). Dinner at the hotel.