Private Colombo Shore Excursions From Colombo Port

Private Colombo Shore Excursions From Colombo Port

The largest and busiest port in Sri Lanka as well as in South Asia. Located in Colombo city, on the southwestern shores on the Kelani River, Colombo port is an important terminal in Asia due to its strategic location in the Indian Ocean. During the 1980s, the port underwent rapid modernization with the installation of Cranes, Gantries and other modern-day terminal requirements. Currently with a capacity of 4.1 million TEUs and a dredged depth of over 15 m (49 ft), the Colombo Harbour is one of the busiest ports in the world, and ranks among the top 35 ports. It is also one of the biggest artificial harbours in the world. The Port of Colombo is home to the second tallest building in South Asia and is the center for many commercial interests. The port offers excellent services for cruise operators. The city also offers a variety of services for passengers visiting the port.

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Stop At: Colombo National Museum, Albert Crescent, Colombo Sri Lanka

The national museum of colombo sri lanka's largest. It boasts a collection of fine relics from the many kingdoms that ruled over numerous regions of the island and houses artefacts from the prehistoric ages. The museum was built when Sir William Henry Gregory served as British Colonial Governor of Ceylon.

Duration: 1 hour

Stop At: Beira Lake, 02 Colombo, Colombo 01200 Sri Lanka

In the heart of the city, the pictuesque beira lake is surrounded by colombo's business district and occupies 65 hectares. During the colonial era, the lake was used to transport good within the city.

Duration: 30 minutes

Stop At: Gem Museum, 43 Ananda Coomaraswamy Mw, Colombo 00300 Sri Lanka

The Gem Museum is an intriguing place to visit with an unusual entrance that resembles the opening of a gem mine. Choices include loose stones that can be set into earrings, pendants or bracelets. Ready - made jewellery is also a great attraction.

Duration: 1 hour