Colombo holiday packages are the way to see Sri Lanka. They help you visit the city and the beautiful countryside. You can choose a 4 day trip or a longer 2 week trip. Colombo is a place to start your trip because it has good tour agencies like Lanka Safe Tours and Blue Lanka Tours.
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## Popular Colombo & Sri Lanka Holiday Packages
Holiday packages usually depend on how you want to stay and what you want to do. They often include a car and driver and a place to stay.
| Trip Duration | What you can do | How much it costs
4–5 Days | Visit Colombo and Bentota beaches. $400 – $600 USD |
6–7 Days | See Colombo, Kandy and Bentota. $600 – $950 USD |
10–12 Days | Learn about Sri Lankan culture: Sigiriya, Kandy, Nuwara Eliya and Yala Safari. | $1,000 – $1,800 USD |
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## Key Attractions in Colombo
A typical city package includes a 4 hour tuk-tuk tour to see Colombos sights:
* Colombo Lotus Tower: a very tall building with great views of the city.
* Gangaramaya Temple: a Buddhist temple with many cultural things to see.
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* Jami Ul-Alfar Mosque: a mosque with a red and white design.
* Galle Face Green: a place to walk by the ocean and eat street food.
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* Independence Square: a place that celebrates Sri Lankas freedom.
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## Essential Travel Information & Planning Guide##
All travelers need to get a visa before they arrive. Make sure your passport is valid for least six months.
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The best time to visit is from December to April. It is dry and nice then.
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To get around you can use ride-hailing apps like PickMe or Uber. The local money is the Sri Lankan Rupee. You should have some cash with you.
## Top Rated Local Tour Operators
It is an idea to book with a tour agency that is approved by the Sri Lanka Tourist Board.
* Lanka Safe Tours: they make private tours with a good driver.
* Blue Lanka Tours: they make luxury tours. Help with wellness and family trips.
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* Olanka Travels: they have options for booking holidays online.