1 day in Kalutara Itinerary

A popular beachside getaway just an hour south of Colombo, Kalutara is as recognizable for its enormous white Buddhist stupa as for its inviting white-sand beaches.

Start off your visit on the 3rd (Tue): kick back and relax at Kalutara Beach, get up close to creatures of the deep with a dolphin and whale watching tour, and then contemplate in the serene atmosphere at Kalutara Bodhiya.

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If you are flying in from United Arab Emirates, the closest major airports are Bandaranaike International Colombo Airport and Mattala Rajapaksa International Airport. December in Kalutara sees daily highs of 36°C and lows of 28°C at night. Finish your sightseeing early on the 3rd (Tue) so you can travel back home.