East Coast Summer
The right route for June, July and August
- Negombo
- Sigiriya
- Trincomalee
- Kandy
- Colombo
From, per person
$517West coast
Colombo
Street food and a seafront at sunset
Colombo gives you the city side of Sri Lanka. Wander the Pettah markets, eat your way along the street stalls, and finish on Galle Face Green when the kites come out at sunset. One night is usually plenty, and it makes a good last stop before flying home.
Colombo
- Part of the island
- West coast
- Suggested stay
- 1 night
- Best months
- Jan, Feb, Mar, Dec
- Things to do
- Ask us
Weather
When to go
Sri Lanka has two monsoons, so the best months depend on the coast. This is the pattern here.
- Jan: best
- Feb: best
- Mar: best
- Apr: good
- May: expect rain
- Jun: expect rain
- Jul: expect rain
- Aug: good
- Sep: expect rain
- Oct: expect rain
- Nov: good
- Dec: best
Best Still good Expect rain
Stays
Where to stay
Prices per night for two people sharing, for dates about six weeks away. Yours may differ.
Budget
Clean, simple guesthouses and small hotels
Silvikris Villa
$41Small villa with garden and shared lounge in Colombo.
Vivid Colombo
$46Hotel in Wellawatte, south Colombo.
Comfort
Mid-range hotels, often with a pool
Luna Mews - Ward Place
$68Guesthouse-style stay in Cinnamon Gardens with garden and terrace.
Restaurant · Parking
Havelock Bungalow
$72Bungalow in Havelock Town with a garden pool and restaurant.
Pool · Wi-Fi · Air conditioning · Restaurant
Superior
The nicest stays that still keep costs sensible
Marino Beach Colombo
$110Seafront hotel on Marine Drive, steps from Bambalapitiya Beach.
Pool · Wi-Fi · Restaurant · Parking
Ready-made holidays
Holidays that visit Colombo