What Are The Things To See And Do On A Layover In Colombo and Mattala Sri Lanka?

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Why spend your transit in Colombo airport stuck in the duty-free area or food court when you have the opportunity to explore Colombo’s top attractions? Choose your best package depending on your availability. Walk through the Sri Lankan historical monuments, take a wildlife tour to see wild elephants and leopards, relax on the palm-fringed pristine beaches, taste a platter of seafood, and rejuvenate body and mind with an Ayurveda massage. Your hassle-free tour includes everything from arrival to departure. You can even make a custom itinerary based on the things that interest you. Visit the Gangarama temple in Colombo, eat traditional Sri Lankan rice and curry, stroll through wide sandy beaches, and more. Whatever you decide, your private guide is with you every step of the way to ensure an authentic Sri Lankan experience.

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Why do you love these layover tours in Colombo?

  • Ideal private tours for a personalised experience of many interesting places in Colombo
  • Airport pickup is included to save you the hassle of finding a meeting point.
  • There is no waiting time at the airport, regardless of the arrival and departure times.
  • Benefit from the undivided attention of a private guide.
  • Flexible starting times, which can be adjusted to your arrival time

Why spend your Colombo layover stuck in the airport duty-free area or food court when you have the opportunity to explore Colombo’s top attractions? Choose your best package depending on your availability. Walk through the Sri Lanka historical monuments in the cultural triangle, take a wildlife tour to see wild elephants and leopards, relax on the palm-fringed pristine beaches, taste a platter of seafood, and rejuvenate your body and mind with an Ayurveda massage. Your hassle-free tour includes everything from arrival to departure. You can even make a custom itinerary based on the things that interest you. Whatever you decide, your private guide is with you every step of the way to ensure an authentic Sri Lankan experience.

What Are The Things To See And Do On A Layover In Colombo, Sri Lanka?

  • Colombo city tour: duration: 4-6 hours
  • Negombo city tour and beach tour: duration: 4 hours
  • Daycation: 5 hours
  • Ayurveda treatment: 3 hours
  • Bentota tour: Duration: 8 hours
  • Southern Sri Lanka tour: Duration: 8 hours
  • Day trip to Kitulgala: Duration: 10 hours

Layover In Colombo, Sri Lanka, And Mattala, Sri Lanka

Bandaranayake international airport, Mattala international airport, and Colombo international harbour are the three main gateways to Sri Lanka. We get emails from our readers very often with questions like “What are the things to do at Colombo airport?”, “What are the things to do on an 8-hour layover in Colombo, Sri Lanka?” and “What are the places to visit at Colombo airport?”. Due to the increasing inquiries for things to do at Colombo airport, I thought of crafting this blog post and hope it will serve a large number of travellers in the future. Sri Lanka is a popular transit hub in southern Asia, and a large number of travellers visit Sri Lanka on their transit.

The layover in Colombo and Mattala offers you many affordable cultural experiences that act as escape routes from the overpriced tedium of standard airport and port venues. Colombo International Airport is the main airport on the island, and it handles more than 90 percent of inbound and outbound flights.

After a long, tedious flight, the descent into a new city can awaken the senses. The gradually magnifying aerial view dissolves into bright lights, signifying vibrant life that can be felt even from your vantage point in the sky. If Colombo, Sri Lanka, is not the wondrous new place you are heading to, thoughts of exploring this fascinating destination are likely to be stunted because you will not feel like being in Sri Lanka since you are still on a layover. Like in any other airport or port in the world, the chain stores are bored with unnecessary offerings, the costly restaurants with daily menus you encounter everywhere, and the intolerable waiting areas make it impossible to settle into even a few minutes of napping.

How to find an escape route from the overpriced tedium of Sri Lankan airports and the harbour is definitely a worthy mission, though, and there are many places to explore on your layover in Colombo or Mattala. A layover on Colombo’s west coast or Mattala on the southern coast offers many cultural, wildlife, and beach holiday experiences at reasonable prices.

I have a layover of 8, 10, 12, or 15 hours. What can I do?

The transit time for most travellers in Colombo, Sri Lanka, is around 8 hours. But there are many other travellers who should wait more than 8 hours until their connecting flight. For travellers who stay at the Colombo airport longer than 10, 12, or 15 hours or more, we have planned a few other programmes. Depending on the interests of the travellers, they can choose many places to visit on their transit tour in Colombo. The travellers can engage in wildlife tours, relax on leisurely beach holidays, visit Sri Lanka’s hill country, or explore cultural and historical monuments. If you are wondering how to plan a trip during your transit at the Colombo airport, please get in touch with us at admin@seerendipitytours.com. WhatsApp 0094-77-4440977. We are assisting you to plan your activities in Colombo, and we don’t charge anything for planning your activities.

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four popular tourist attractions included in the Colombo city tour Gangarama temple, Simamalaka, Beira Lake and indendence memorial hall

How much time do I have for my activities in Colombo?

How much time can I dedicate to the activity at the Colombo airport? This is a very important question before planning any activity for your layover in Colombo. You should be back at the airport well in advance of your departure flight. We at Seerendipity are seriously considering your arrival and departure flight timing, and we carefully plan your trip so that you can enjoy the activity without any fear of getting late for your departure flight.

Usually, it takes between 30 minutes and an hour for a passenger to come to the arrival lounge after landing at the airport. At the same time, we advise the passengers to be at the airport a minimum of 2 hours before the flight. Suppose, for example, that your arrival flight is at 06.00 and your departure flight is at 18.00. Since you arrive at the Colombo airport at 6:00 a.m., you would come to the arrival lounge (after checking out and finishing all the formalities) and meet your guide at around 7:00 a.m. On your return flight, you should be at the departure lounge at least 2 hours before the flight, which means you should be at the airport for at least 16.00 hours. In this case, you can dedicate about 9 hours to your activity at the Colombo airport.

What time should I start my Colombo trip?

The starting time of the trip is flexible, and you can just be on par with your flight details. We recommend you start the trip early in the morning; thereby, you can guarantee the availability of maximum time for your trip in Sri Lanka. However, if you arrive late in the evening, I don’t think that it is a good idea to spend your time and money on a sightseeing tour because you will see very little before it is dark.

If you are on a layover at Colombo airport, there are many activities that you can think of, such as wildlife tours, cultural tours, beach vacations, visiting historical monuments, shopping, etc. However, the Colombo city tour is the most popular among the things to do in Colombo. It is mainly due to the easy access to the city from the airport. We are mainly promoting the below-mentioned activities for your layover in Colombo airport due to the fact that you should strictly stick to the time allocated to the programme. All activities mentioned below can be completed within the given time frame. Seerendipity tours allocate private transport based on luxury modern vehicles on your tour. You can anticipate having a very enjoyable and risk-free short trip because you have a knowledgeable local guide guiding you.

  1. Colombo city tour
  2. Negombo city tour and beach tour
  3. Daycation
  4. Ayurveda treatment
  5. Bentota tour
  6. Southern Sri Lanka tour
  7. Day trip to Kitulgala
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Colombo Airport to Colombo City

By far, a Colombo city tour from Colombo airport is the most popular activity among travellers arriving in Colombo for transit or a layover. The distance from Colombo airport to Colombo city is just 35 km, and it takes around 40 minutes to drive to Colombo city from the airport if you use the Colombo-Katunyake motorway. However, if you use the normal road, it might take up to one and a half hours. On all trips from Colombo airport to Colombo city, we use the express way, and therefore we can save time for our customers.

1. Layover in Colombo airport: Colombo airport to Colombo city

If you have a layover in Colombo at the biggest international airport on the island, you are well on your way to having a very enjoyable layover trip in Sri Lanka. The airport is tucked away 35 kilometres from the commercial hub of Sri Lanka, Colombo. This vibrant city has a very colourful history, and it is a cultural melting pot with a large number of ethnic as well as religious groups. Colombo offers many interesting places for its visitors, making Colombo one of the best places for Sri Lanka day trips. Many dozens of temples, churches, forts, and other ancient structures are ready to make the first impression of Sri Lanka’s rich historical past.

By far, the Colombo city tour is the most popular activity among travellers who visit Sri Lanka in transit. More than 90 percent of the travellers on transit in Colombo are asking for Colombo city tours, while only a few travellers like to spend time on the beach or engage in other activities. With the opening of the Colombo-Katunyake highway (33 km), it has become very easy to travel to Colombo city from the airport in less than 30 minutes.

Visit Gangarama temple in Colombo, eat traditional Sri Lankan rice and curry, stroll through wide sandy beaches, and more on your Colombo city tour. With so many things to see and do in Colombo, you should not waste your precious time visiting sights that don’t interest you. Explore Sri Lanka’s buzzing city of Colombo at your own pace with your private driver or guide. You can even craft your own Colombo city tour itinerary with the help of our travel experts to suit your tastes. Most importantly, you’ll avoid the crush of Sri Lanka’s public transport by travelling in a private vehicle.

Many local tour operators, such as Seerendipity Tours, offer a half-day Colombo city tour, which can be a perfect match for your layover in Colombo. The tour has a fascinating blend of exploring temples, churches, and historical monuments, sampling delicious Sri Lankan food, and doing a bit of shopping.

Dining in Colombo

Colombo is not short of dining experiences, which also include many food courts. Drop into a good court, which offers a large collection of restaurants serving local and international menus. The food courts not only offer a wide range of food varieties but also allow customers to buy food at a very reasonable price. Every shopping complex in Colombo has a food court, and these food courts are located either on the ground floor or in the basement. There are dozens of food outlets in the food courts that offer varied items. The customers need to choose the best menu and pay at the food outlet to get it cooked. The stalls serve tasty Sri Lankan dishes, halal food, Indian food, Chinese food, Mongolian food, pizza, salad, soup, and many other delicious food items.

Hulftsdorp food street

Hulftsdorp Food Street is one of the best places to sample delicious Sri Lankan food varieties. We take you to the Hulftsdorp food street if you arrive at Colombo airport in the afternoon or evening because the food vendors are in action only in the evening. Travellers can buy dozens of delicious hot food varieties from a myriad of food carts, small colourful grills, and rotisseries with smoking meats. Then, you can buy rice and curry, deep-fried fish, meat, barbecue meat items, naan, roti, wadey, and a lot more varieties of food. The street has the aroma of meat and is crowded with the sounds of men and the sizzling of pans.

What are the places to visit on the Colombo city tour?

  • Pettah
  • Gangarama temple
  • National Museum
  • Gall face green
  • BMICH
  • Independence Memorial Hall
  • Viharamahadevi park
  • Galle Face Green
  • Cinnamon Garden/Colombo 7
  • Hindu temple, Companna Vidiya
  • Hulftsdorp food street (only in the afternoon city tour)

What is the duration of the Colombo city tour?

The duration of the Colombo city tour from the airport is 6–8 hours. The duration of the city tour mainly depends on your interest and the time spent at each stop.

What is the cost of the Colombo city tour from the airport?

US$ 75.00 per person based on 2 persons and US$ 120.00 based on a single person. If you have more than two people, you are able to get attractive discounts.

What includes the Colombo city tour?

  • Pick-up and drop-off from the airport
  • Meeting arrangements at the airport
  • Entire ground transportation in an air-conditioned modern vehicle with an English-speaking driver or guide
  • Below are the listed sites and activities.
    • Old Parliament
    • Bandaranaike Memorial International Conference Hall
    • Viharamahadevi park
    • Gangarama Buddhist temple
    • Simamalaka
    • Hindu Temple
    • Town Hall.
    • Devatagaha mosque (Red mosque)
    • Pettah area
    • Galle Face Green
    • Cinnamon garden
    • Colombo Museum
    • Beira lake
    • Colombo Shopping at Odel, House of Fashion, and Handicraft

How do I book a Colombo city tour?

Contact us at admin@seerendipitytours.com, Tel: 0094-77-440977, WhatsApp: 0094-77-4440977.

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2. Convert your layover in Colombo to a Relaxing beach stay: Negombo city tour and beach tour

Negombo is a popular beach resort with palm-fringed, sandy beaches. Negombo Beach is just 20 minutes from the Colombo airport and is therefore one of the ideal places to visit on your layover in Colombo. This is a perfect opportunity to convert your layover in Colombo into a short beach vacation in Sri Lanka. If your layover in Colombo takes place during the night, you might be looking for a place to get sound sleep and a healthy dinner. Seerendipity tours offer special packages for guests who need only accommodation to spend the night. The package also includes breakfast, and dinner is optional. Most important is the price of the package because they charge only half of the daily room charge if you spend only one night in the hotel.

Negombo Beach is located very close to the Colombo International Airport; therefore, travellers can reach it within 20 minutes. Like most other beach resorts in Sri Lanka, Negombo is one of the best beaches for short vacations. Negombo is a beach holiday destination for leisure travellers, and Negombo is also a fishing village with a large population actively engaged in the fishing industry. Negombo offers many interesting activities for its visitors, such as boating in the Negombo lagoon to see birds, crocodiles, and mangroves; visiting Buddhists and the Hund temple; visiting the fishing village and fish market; sampling delicious seafood; shopping; and enjoying the sun, sea, and sand.

What are the places to visit on the Colombo layover trip to Negombo?

  • Negombo fish market
  • Hindu and Buddhist temples
  • Negombo lagoon
  • Downtown Negombo
  • Negombo beach

How much time do I need for the Negombo city tour?

The duration of the Negombo city tour from the airport is 5-7 hours.

What is the cost of the Negombo city tour from the airport?

US$ 45.00 per person based on 2 persons and US$ 75.00 based on a single person.

What includes the Negombo city tour?

  • Pick-up and drop-off from the airport
  • Meeting arrangements at the airport
  • Entire ground transportation in an air-conditioned modern vehicle with an English-speaking driver or guide
  • Below are listed sites and activities.
    • Hindu Temple
    • Buddhist temple
    • Catholic Church
    • Negombo Fish Market Guided Walking Tour
    • Negombo beach and leisure
    • Negombo market walking tour

How do I book a Negombo city tour on the transit in Colombo?

Contact us at admin@seerendipitytours.com, Tel: 0094-77-440977, WhatsApp: 0094-77-4440977.

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3. Daycation on transit in Colombo airport

If your layover takes place during the day, you can also convert it to a daycation on the beach. This includes meals, changing rooms, and all other basic facilities at a beach resort located a few minutes away from the airport. Seerendipity tours offer special rates for daycation packages from the airport, and they cost a fraction of the money you pay for the day tour in Negombo.

How much time do I need for the day trip?

The duration depends on the availability of time. The maximum duration of the daycation is 8 hours.

What is the cost of the day trip?

US$ 75.00 per person based on 2 persons and US$ 100.00 based on a single person.

What includes the Daycation?

  • An air-conditioned room in a standard hotel
  • 1 meal (breakfast, lunch, and dinner)
  • Pick-up and drop-off from the airport
  • Meeting arrangements at the airport
  • Entire ground transportation in an air-conditioned modern vehicle with an English-speaking driver or guide
  • Entrance and activity costs are below.
    • Buddhist temple
    • Catholic Church
    • Negombo Fish Market
    • Negombo beach and leisure
    • Negombo market walking tour

How do I book a daycation on my transit to Colombo airport?

Contact us at admin@seerendipitytours.com, Tel: 0094-77-440977, WhatsApp: 0094-77-4440977.

Ayurveda steam bath transit in Colombo airport

4. Things to do on a Colombo layover: Ayurveda spa

If your layover in Colombo is less than 8 hours and you might be a bit short of the Colombo city tour, then we would like to invite you to pamper yourself in an Ayurveda Spa and an authentic herbal massage, which are just 20 minutes away from Colombo international airport.

This inviting gem is located in the popular beach resort of Negombo, which means you can spend as much time as you need exploring one of the most beautiful beach resorts on the island.

Venturing into a Sri Lankan Ayurveda massage is one of the best ways to rejuvenate your mind and body and prepare yourself for the next chapter of your trip. You need to disrobe ahead of your oil massage and sauna and choose a massage room based on your gender segregation. The spa therapy consists of oil massages, dry saunas, and a hot water bath.

The oil massage and hot water loosen your muscles, enhance blood circulation, pump endorphins, put you in a happy mood, and wash away the tensions of being in transit. The Spa is open 24 hours a day and offers sleeping rooms on demand for passengers who have long layovers.

Do I have enough time for the Ayurveda spa on my transit to Colombo airport?

The duration depends on the availability of time. The minimum time required is 3 hours.

What is the cost of the Ayurveda spa?

US$ 60.00 per person based on 2 persons and US$ 80.00 based on a single person.

What includes the Negombo city tour?

  • Soft drinks
  • Pick-up and drop-off from the airport
  • Meeting arrangements at the airport
  • Entire ground transportation in an air-conditioned modern vehicle with an English-speaking driver or guide
  • Full-body Ayurveda massage (1 and a half hours)

How do I book an Ayurvedic massage?

Contact us at admin@seerendipitytours.com, Tel: 0094-77-440977, WhatsApp: 0094-77-4440977.

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5. Trip to Bentota on transit in Colombo airport

A trip to Bentota would be another good option for your transit at Colombo airport. The journey from Colombo airport to Bentot Beach takes around 1 hour and 30 minutes via the southern motorway. Therefore, Bentota is a convenient destination for your layover at Colombo Airport. Bentota is not only easy to reach but also a very interesting destination for travellers. It offers a wide range of activities for travelers. Boating, swimming, beach hopping, visiting historical monuments, Visiting temples, and visiting museums are some of the popular activities in Bentota. A one-day Bentota trip is a popular one-day tour in Colombo and many other places on the west coast. Local tour operators such as Seerendipity Tours organize this one-day tour on a daily basis from Colombo, and it can be customized to meet your landing and departure times in Sri Lanka.

What are the places to visit on the Colombo layover trip to Bentota?

  • Kande Vihara Ancient Temple
  • Madur river safari
  • Moonstone mines
  • Mask Museum
  • Sea turtle conservation project
  • Spice/Herbal garden

How much time do I need for the trip to Bentota?

The duration of the Bentota trip is a minimum of 8 hours.

What is the cost of the trip to Bentota?

US$ 95.00 per person based on 2 persons and US$ 130.00 based on a single person.

What includes the Bentota tour?

  • Pick-up and drop-off from the airport
  • Meeting arrangements at the airport
  • Entire ground transportation in an air-conditioned modern vehicle with an English-speaking driver or guide
  • Entrance and activity costs are below.
    • Buddhist temple Kande Vihara
    • Sea turtle conservation project
    • Madu river safari
    • Bentota Beach Walking Tour
    • Walking tour of a spice and herbal garden

How do I book a Bentota tour on transit at Colombo airport?

Contact us at admin@seerendipitytours.com, Tel: 0094-77-440977, WhatsApp: 0094-77-4440977.

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6. Visiting southern Sri Lanka on a layover in Colombo airport

A trip to southern Sri Lanka would be another option for you to consider on your transit to Colombo airport. You will be visiting many places on this short trip, and Galle Fort will be the main highlight of the trip. Galle city is an interesting and very picturesque city and offers many interesting places to explore, such as temples, forts, beaches, mangrove lagoons, museums, shopping areas, turtle conservation projects, etc. However, you may not be able to see all the important tourist attractions on this short trip, but you will be able to visit many important places.

What are the places to visit on the Colombo layover trip to southern Sri Lanka?

  • Galle Fort
  • Maritime Museum
  • Gem museum and handicraft centre
  • Sea turtle conservation centre
  • Wolvendaal church
  • Galle City
  • Bentota River
  • Spice/Herbal garden

How much time do I need for the trip to southern Sri Lanka from the airport?

The duration of the Bentota trip is a minimum of 8 hours.

What is the cost of the trip to southern Sri Lanka from the airport?

US$ 125.00 per person based on 2 persons and US$ 160.00 based on a single person.

What includes the Bentota tour from the airport?

  • Pick-up and drop-off from the airport
  • Meeting arrangements at the airport
  • Entire ground transportation in an air-conditioned modern vehicle with an English-speaking driver or guide
  • Entrance and activity costs are below.
    • guided walking tour of Galle Fort
    • Maritime Museum
    • Gem museum and handicraft centre
    • Sea turtle conservation centre
    • Wolvendaal church
    • Galle City Tour
    • Bentota River Safari
    • A walking tour of a spice or herbal garden

How do I book a trip to southern Sri Lanka with Galle?

Contact us at admin@seerendipitytours.com, Tel: 0094-77-440977, WhatsApp: 0094-77-4440977.

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7. Layover in Colombo airport: Trip to Kitulgala

If you are a lover of adventure activities, this is a wonderful opportunity to experience some adrenaline-pumping activities in Sri Lanka on your layover at Colombo airport. Kitulgala is tucked away about 80 km from Colombo airport, and it would take about 2 hours and 30 minutes to reach Kitulgala from the airport. So if you can dedicate about 10 hours to your trips, you are well on your way to engaging in many interesting activities such as whitewater rafting, Jungle trekking, bird watching, swimming, canoeing, etc.

What are the places to visit on the Colombo layover trip to Kitulgala?

  • Kelaniya River for whitewater rafting, swimming, and canoeing
  • Makandawa rainforest
  • Kitulgala Bird watching

How much time do I need for the Colombo layover trip to Kitulgala?

The duration of the Bentota trip is a minimum of 8 hours.

What is the cost of the Colombo layover trip to Kitulgala?

US$ 90.00 per person based on 2 persons and US$ 140.00 based on a single person.

What includes the Bentota tour from the airport?

  • Pick-up and drop-off from the airport
  • Meeting arrangements at the airport
  • Entire ground transportation in an air-conditioned modern vehicle with an English-speaking driver or guide
  • Entrance and activity costs are below.
    • Whitewater rafting in Kelaniya
    • A guided rainforest walking tour of Makandewa forest
    • Bird watching in the village

How do I book a tour of Kitulgala on transit at Colombo airport?

Contact us at admin@seerendipitytours.com, Tel: 0094-77-440977, WhatsApp: 0094-77-4440977.

Layover at Colombo Harbour

The Colombo International Harbour receives hundreds of cruises every year. Most cruise ships call on the harbour to change their crews, change passengers, and fill up the storage compartments. Overall, the Colombo layover based on the harbour is considerably longer than the stayover at the airport. The layover at the Colombo harbor will last at least 24 hours, and it can be extended to a week-long layover.

If you have a layover based on Colombo harbor, you get dozens of optional activities, such as exploring Colombo city and taking a walking tour, visiting historical monuments, Colombo shopping, visiting casinos, playing golf, fine dining, and visiting Colombo beach.

Colombo harbour is just 5 minutes from your cruise ship, so you do not need to waste much time travelling. The location of Colombo Port makes it possible to spend your time very sensibly while immersing yourself in various Sri Lankan experiences.

If you have an 8-hour layover in Colombo or longer, then you can head on to one of the finest beaches in the country on the Southern and west coasts, where watersports, boating, snorkelling, diving, dining experiences, and interesting monuments await the visitors.

If you are not in the mood to do much and travel 1 hour to visit the west coast, take a Colombo city tour with a walking tour and explore some of the fascinating places in Colombo, such as Gangarama Temple, Wolvendaal Church, Galle Face Beach, Beira Lake, the Dutch Hospital, an independent memorial hall, and a museum.

Buddhist temples are on the bucket list of every traveller who is venturing through Colombo. Gangarama Temple is the most popular Buddhist temple in Colombo, and it is one of the most historical temples in the city. The people have been visiting the temples since the late 19th century and have been worshipping the temple’s statue of the Buddha for more than a century. The museum of Gangarama is the most attractive of the temple’s museums, which harbour hundreds of thousands of valuable artefacts.

Suppose you have less than 3 hours. There are worthy shopping options available in Pettah, near the harbour. Head to the passenger deck and take a taxi to Pettah, where hundreds of shops line up along the narrow streets, selling textile gems and jewellery, leather products, Ayurveda medicines, and many other items.

Places to visit on a stopover in Mattala, Sri Lanka

  • Yala National Park
  • Hambantota beach
  • Rekawa turtle beach
  • Yatalatissa temple
  • Kataragama temple

Everything is set to welcome visitors touching down at the Mattala international airport. During its rule from 2015 to 2019, the government neglected the recently constructed Mattala international airport. The multi-million-dollar project had not earned a considerable amount of money over the last several years for the island. However, the newly elected government (2019) had opted to use the Mattala international airport as one of the main airports on the island. Many leading airlines, such as Emirates and Sri Lankan Airlines, have given their consent to fly to Mattala airport. If you are flying to Sri Lanka in the future, there is a good chance that you will be landing in Mattala.

Mattala International Airport sits in the deep south of Sri Lanka, which is one of the most scenic parts of the country. Southern Sri Lanka hosts a large number of interesting tourist places and is included in most Sri Lanka trips. Among the interesting places are historical temples, national parks, Buddhist temples, and palm-fringed, pristine beaches.

Yala National Park is just a few minutes away from the airport and is one of the best places for wildlife safaris in Sri Lanka. In fact, Yala National Park is the best wildlife reserve to spot leopards in the world.

Yala National Park, Kataragama Temple, Rekawa Turtle Beach, Hambantota Beach, Kirinda Temple, and Yatalatissa Temple are some of the leading tourist places that you can explore during the layover. It is advisable to take a layover tour from Mattala International Airport because it does not offer many possibilities for in-house dining and shopping. Visiting the Kataragama temple is mandatory for visitors that travel to southern Sri Lanka; it is the most sacred and most visited temple in southern Sri Lanka. Buddhists, Hindus, and Muslims all visit this revered temple.

Why should you choose Seerendipity for your trip during the layover in Colombo?

Seerendipity Tour is an entirely locally owned travel company with a head office in Colombo. The highly experienced local staff is a key strength of Seerendipity Tours, and they can plan your dream holiday to Sri Lanka.

THE BEST PRICE IS GUARANTEED FOR YOUR SRI LANKA ONE-DAY TOUR

When you book a tour with us, you directly book the tour with the local company, which means there are no middlemen and therefore you can guarantee the best price. Simply get in touch with us and let us know when you travel and what you like to see.

PLAN THE BEST TRIP ITINERRAY WITH OUR EXPERTS

Our staff makes a personalised programme for you, which you can change until you find the best package for you. You can also browse our existing tour packages for inspiration; all our ready-made tour packages are customizable and can be tailored to meet all your expectations. Write to us at admin@seerendipitytours.com, tel. 0094-77-440977, WhatsApp 0094-77-4440977

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Seerendipity Tour is an entirely locally owned travel company with a head office in Colombo. The highly experienced local staff is a key strength of Seerendipity Tours, and they can plan your dream holiday to Sri Lanka.

THE BEST PRICE IS GUARANTEED FOR YOUR SRI LANKA ONE-DAY TOUR

When you book a tour with us, you directly book the tour with the local company, which means there are no middlemen and therefore you can guarantee the best price. Simply get in touch with us and let us know when you travel and what you like to see.

PLAN THE BEST TRIP ITINERRAY WITH OUR EXPERTS

Our staff makes a personalised programme for you, which you can change until you find the best package for you. You can also browse our existing tour packages for inspiration; all our ready-made tour packages are customizable and can be tailored to meet all your expectations. Write to us at admin@seerendipitytours.com, tel. 0094-77-440977, WhatsApp 0094-77-4440977

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