Route
BIA → Colombo → Ratnapura → Galle → Colombo → BIA
Highlights
- Ratnapura Gem Mines & Museum
- Sapphire & Ruby Cutting Workshop
- Kandy Batik Art Centre
- Galle Fort Boutique Shopping
- Dutch Colonial Architecture Trail
Day by day
Timings are flexible. We shape each day around your pace.
Day 1Colombo Colonial Quarter
- Dutch Hospital — colonial architecture turned boutique precinct
- National Museum colonial galleries
- Colombo Fort walking tour · Lighthouse & Old Parliament
Day 2Kandy Arts & Crafts
- Batik factory & lacquerware workshop in Kandy
- Traditional brass casting demonstration
- Ceylon Woodcraft Gallery
Day 3Ratnapura Gem City
- Ratnapura Gem Museum — world-famous blue sapphires
- Open gem market — watch cutting & polishing
- Gem mine visit (surface level)
Day 4Galle Fort Boutiques
- Galle Fort — Sri Lanka's best boutique shopping district
- Art galleries, jewellery studios, handmade linen shops
- Fort rampart sunset stroll
Day 5Colombo & Return
- Colombo Barefoot Gallery & boutique stores
- Drive to BIA
IncludedPrivate driver · fuel · tolls · parking
Not includedHotels · meals · shopping purchases
🏨 Suggested stays: Colombo · Kandy · Ratnapura · Galle
Choosing a vehicleThink about your head count and how much luggage you carry. Sedan suits small groups with light bags. Mini van and KDH van give more room for people and baggage. Not sure? We'll help you pick.
Good to know
- This is an estimate. We give the exact price after we talk it through.
- The price covers city-to-city travel only. Short side trips and nearby spots are not included, but you can add them. Just ask.
- Hotels are not included. Book your own, or we can find and book them for you.
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