Immersive Religious Experience
Sustainable Tours
This tour operator has received third-party certification based on the Global Sustainable Tourism Council criteria.
Shore Thing Highlights
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See how Colombo's history as an epicenter of trade brought together communities of all faiths
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Take the unique opportunity to light incense and give a flower offering at Kelaniya Buddhist temple
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Gaze up at the riotous color and intricacy of the shikhara, or "mountain peak," of a Hindu temple (the tower above the temple's sanctuary)
Need to know
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Sailors in wheelchairs or with limited mobility should not select this Shore Thing
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Sailors should expect to walk over cobblestones, uneven pavement, and/or narrow streets
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Comfortable walking shoes are recommended
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The order of sites visited may vary
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This Shore Thing operator has received third-party certification based on the Global Sustainable Tourism Council criteria
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Daytime temperatures can be very hot and humid — please prepare accordingly
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A visa is required for this port. Please see your voyage documentation for details
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No photos are allowed in front of the Lord Buddha statue
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Shoes must be removed at the temple entrance; Sailors should bring a spare pair of socks, as the pavement will be hot
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Please keep in mind that cancellations made within 72 hours or less are subject to a 100% cancellation penalty
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Sailors are requested to wear white-colored cotton clothes that cover their shoulders and knees
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Approximately 1-hour panoramic drive to the pier
Experience shores the Virgin way
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Local & Immersive Tours
Authentic experiences curated with local operators
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A Sustainable Cause
Select tour bookings to help social charities
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Peace of Mind
Modify/cancel up to 48hrs before where applicable
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Priority Debark in Port
Be first ashore in all our ports of call
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Safe and Insured
Our partners are licensed and insured
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Transparent Pricing
No hidden costs, all-inclusive Shore Thing prices
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Expert Travel Support
Pre-voyage to onboard assistance, always there
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Stress-Free Returns
Ship will wait for you in the event of a delay
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Convenient Collection
Convenience of one location to shop for your calls
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If you make a cancellation prior to the first day of your voyage and within 48 hours (unless otherwise stated in the tour details) of your Shore Thing, you will be refunded to the original form of payment after midnight Eastern Standard Time (EST) on the day of cancellation.
If you make another purchase prior to midnight EST, after canceling a booking eligible for a refund, the credit from the canceled booking will be applied to your new booking. Therefore, you’ll only be charged for the price difference between the canceled and new experience. If you have remaining temporary credit left on your account after you’ve made another experience purchase, the remaining credit will be refunded to your original form of payment after midnight EST.
If you cancel a Shore Thing during your voyage and are eligible for a refund, a credit will be applied to your folio and not to your original form of payment.
Shore Things departure times and/or meeting locations are subject to change. We will make every effort to notify Sailors in advance via the Sailor App of any tour departure and/or meeting changes.
