Start your trip with a visit to Galle Face Green - a popular waterfront park perfect for kite-flying, picnicking, and sunset gazing. This open space is perfect for family activities and evening walks.
Spend the day exploring the National Zoological Gardens of Sri Lanka - a family-friendly attraction. Meet the lions, bears, elephants, monkeys, and other animals in their natural habitats. The zoo is open every day of the week.
Visit the famous Gangaramaya Temple to see the fusion of modern architecture and traditional Sri Lankan temple design. Here you'll find a museum of sacred Buddhist artifacts, a library and beautiful ancient murals. Note that temple is closed on full moon day each week.
Spend a day at Mount Lavinia Beach - a tranquil, family-friendly beach for water activities and sunsets. Don't miss the vivacious nightlife with great seafood restaurants offering stunning views of the ocean. The beach is open every day of the week.
End your trip with a visit to the Colombo Museum - a spectacular museum with impressive art, crafts, ancient artifacts and carvings. Children can enjoy museum galleries specialised in topics such as nature, science or heritage. Continue to Nelum Pokuna Mahinda Rajapaksa Theatre to catch a family-friendly cultural event. These locations are open from Wednesday to Sunday only.
You can visit more parks and beaches around Colombo that are family-friendly or extend your stay to visit other areas of Sri Lanka such as Kandy or Galle. Take caution when using public transportation during peak times as congestion is expected.