Check into your Colombo hotel and have a relaxed vegetarian-friendly lunch at Kumbuk or the hotel — Kumbuk specialises in seasonal vegetarian and vegan dishes; many places open through the afternoon.
Visit this well-decorated riverside Buddhist temple and the nearby Seema Malaka shrine for cultural context; generally open ~7:00am–6:00pm and quieter in the late afternoon.
Stroll the oceanfront esplanade for sunset, try vegetarian street snacks (fresh fruit, corn, or request meat-free kottu) and enjoy sea breezes; open in the evening.
Dinner at a Colombo institution with good vegetarian choices — The Gallery Café in a colonial building or Upali’s for Sri Lankan vegetable curries; dinner service typically from 7:00pm onwards, reserve if possible.
If you’re energetic, visit a rooftop bar or casino (check Bally’s / Cinnamon Grand hours and dress code); otherwise rest early to start the coastal trip tomorrow.
Enjoy a hearty Sri Lankan vegetarian breakfast with dhal, vegetable curries and sambols at your hotel or a local beachfront café — most open from early morning.
Visit Lunuganga estate for a guided tour of Geoffrey Bawa’s gardens and house; guided visits typically run 9:00am–5:00pm and should be booked in advance.
Have a relaxed vegetarian lunch with local vegetable curries, string hoppers or salads at a beachfront spot — many restaurants serve lunch 11:00am–3:00pm.
Take a 1.5–2 hour guided boat tour through mangroves with island stops and cinnamon demonstrations; operators run tours generally between 8:00am–5:00pm.
Visit a local turtle hatchery and, if available, participate in a turtle release at dusk — hatch times vary so pre-check availability and consider a small donation; hatcheries operate late afternoon into early evening for releases.
Enjoy a vegetarian dinner with Sri Lankan curries or international options at your hotel or a recommended beachfront restaurant; dinner available into the evening.
Explore cobblestone lanes, colonial architecture, boutiques and the ramparts for panoramic ocean views — Fort is open all day and best in the cooler morning.
Enjoy a leisurely lunch in the Fort with vegetable curries, salads or international vegetarian mains; most Fort restaurants serve lunch 11:00am–3:00pm.
Visit the National Maritime Museum, browse local galleries and buy lacquerware, tea or handcrafted souvenirs — galleries typically open 10:00am–6:00pm.
Many Fort restaurants will adapt dishes to vegetarian preferences — request vegetable curries, lentil mains and coconut-based dishes; dinner usually served until 9:30–10:00pm.
Enjoy a late breakfast with fresh fruit bowls, pancakes, veggie omelettes or rice-and-curry at a popular Mirissa café; cafés typically open early morning.
Drive ~15 minutes to Weligama to see stilt fishermen or take a beginner surf lesson; surf schools operate throughout the day and sighting spots are easy to access.
Boats usually depart around 6:00am — arrive early for check-in; best season for blue whales is Nov–Apr but operators run trips year-round. Book with a reputable operator and bring sea-sickness medication if needed.
Spend a relaxed afternoon swimming or snorkeling (check with local operators for equipment and safe spots) and avoid peak sun hours between 12:00–3:00pm.
Short coastal hike to the Peace Pagoda for panoramic views, then descend to Jungle Beach for swimming and snorkeling; Pagoda and beach accessible during daylight hours (approx 6:00am–6:00pm).
Either head back to Galle (~20–30 min) for last-minute shopping and Fort atmosphere or enjoy a relaxed afternoon on Unawatuna Beach; both options are accessible until early evening.
Watch sunset and dine at a beachfront restaurant with vegetarian options — many places offer coconut-based curries and fresh salads and serve dinner into the evening.
Depart Unawatuna for Bandaranaike International Airport; allow ~2.5–3 hours for the drive plus extra time for check-in and security — for an international flight allow 3 hours at the airport.
Arrive around noon to complete check-in, immigration and any last-minute duty-free shopping; aim to be through security at least 90–120 minutes before departure.
International flight departs at 3:20pm for Bangalore. Ensure boarding pass and passport are ready; flight times and terminal details should be reconfirmed prior to travel.