Colombo's Charms: Sacred Temples & Towering Views
Shore Thing Highlights
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Traverse the halls of one of the oldest hotels east of the Suez, relishing in its rich history, iconic guests, and delectable dining
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Embrace Colombo's skyline from South Asia's tallest structure, feeling the city's pulse from an astounding vantage point — the Lotus Tower
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Dive into spiritual serenity at Kelaniya Rajamaha Vihare, where tales of Buddha's visits echos and age-old rituals reside
Need to know
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Daytime temperatures can be very hot and humid — please prepare accordingly
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Sailors should wear comfortable clothing; shoulders and knees should be covered to enter religious sites
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This experience is not recommended for Sailors with a fear of heights or vertigo
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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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No photos are allowed in front of the Lord Buddha statue
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Sailors in wheelchairs or with limited mobility should not select this Shore Thing
Experience shores the Virgin way
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Local & Immersive Tours
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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.
