Hosted by
Aquanaut
A seasoned apparel merchandiser turned travel enthusiast, your host is a licensed open water scuba diver. She also encourages more local women to witness the beauty of the world under water. When not hosting travelers she takes the role of an experiential travel consultant. She doesn’t forget to curl up with a book every now and then.
"Our host was excellent. It was his attention to the small things that made it great. He always made sure that everybody was accounted for, not that easy within the bustling streets of Colombo." - Dirk Lehnert, Germany | November 2017 | View All Reviews
Highlights & Features
- Walk vibrant streets fringed by flower garlands and fruit sellers.
- Visit an array of religious buildings illustrating Colombo’s diverse culture.
- Roam the lively streets of Pettah, passing echoes of a colonial past.
- Includes: Host, sarongs, socks, water.
- Times: 2.5 – 3 hrs, 8am or 4.30pm.
- Children: 12+ years.
- To wear/bring: Conservative dress/flip flops.
The Full Experience
Take a peek into a handful of Colombo’s sacred spaces, as you stroll with your guide through Kochichikade into the sights and sounds of Pettah’s lively streets.
Meet at the floating Gangarama Buddhist temple, Seema Malaka on Beira Lake. Travel by tuk tuk to Sri Ponnambalam Vanesar Kovil, an intricately carved granite Hindu temple, a short walk from St. Anthony’s Shrine, a national Catholic monument where you can hear the story of Anthony of Padua. Follow a chain of flower garland kades (shops) into the cacophony of Pettah life and the smell of Indian short eats sold from local stalls. Pass by the old town hall, an eye-catching neo-gothic building and Kayman’s Gate, a more inconspicuous Dutch bell tower, before finishing your walk outside Jami Ul-Afar Mosque whose exterior resembles a pomegranate.
