COLOMBO · SRI LANKA
The pick of Colombo and the island beyond it.
The 15 negombo tours travellers book most from Colombo, with what each one includes, who runs it and what you pay to lock it in.
A tuk tuk city tour of Negombo with hotel pickup and a guide, covering fish markets, temples, Dutch landmarks, and more for $17.
Most Popular“Aside from the ease of booking same day, Minesh arrived promptly at the hotel and shared all the main local attractions in Negombo. While on the drive, he suggested to do this “safari” which was nice. Not quite sure it’s truly worth the $40 (Read more”
A full south-coast day from Colombo: Galle’s Dutch Fort, mangrove river safari, turtles, Unawatuna, stilt fishing, and a sea-view temple.
“Brilliant day, very helpful and knowledgeable driver, who tailored the trip to suit our requests. I would recommend this trip to anyone”
Private taxi transfer from Bandaranaike Intl Airport to Negombo. Up to 3 people, 20–30 minutes, A/C, WiFi, bottled water, mobile ticket.
“The tour is well organized. The sights are beautiful. The tour guide, Sunny, is knowledgeable, attentive and well spoken. His English skills are excellent.”
All-inclusive Wilpattu National Park jeep safari from Negombo/Waikkal with early pickup, park fees, meals, and guided wildlife spotting.
“Beautiful park. I saw a leopard, a sloth bear, and loads of birds. The tour was very well organized and the transfer from Negombo was safe and on time.”
Motorcycle rental in Negombo with pickup, full insurance, unlimited mileage, and a self-ride day designed for your own Sri Lanka routes.
“Excellent Bike Condition That Gave Me Complete Peace of Mind”
Half-day Negombo tour: fish market, Dutch Canal, churches, plus 75–90 min Ayurvedic massage and Sri Lankan rice-and-curry lunch.
“The city tour was very insightful. My guide was very personable and shared very interesting information about the culture. This tour helped me understand a basic introduction to the culture which helped me throughout my trip in Sri Lanka.”
Private day tour from Colombo or Negombo to Dambulla caves, Sigiriya rock climb, and Minneriya elephants, with guide and pickup.
“Despite the long journey from Colombo, this was a very memorable day! Beware of the heat at Sigiriya and bring water. The food at the lunch location, Pradeep restaurant, was the best food I had in Sri Lanka. Our guide was patient and knowledgeable.”
Guided Wilpattu safari from Negombo with jeep hire and an English guide, plus a lunch stop. Park entry and food are extra.
“Kuljetus oli hyvissä ajoin hakemassa ja pysähtyi matkalla, jos oli tarvetta. Syömään vei ylihintaiseen buffet paikkaan. Lähdimme reissuun Negombosta, josta ajoaika yhteen suuntaan reilu 3h. Wilpattussa emme nähneet edes yhtä norsua. Lähinnä pelkkiä lintuja ja liskoja. Ei ollut mielestäni rahansa arvoinen ainakaan näin pitkän matkan päästä lähteä sinne.”
Private day trip from Colombo/Negombo to Sigiriya, Dambulla and Minneriya with hotel pickup, AC car, and an elephant safari option.
“I had a great experience with Wasa from JK Travels. We visited central Sri Lanka and got to see the majestic Rock, the Temple and a true adventure with 4x4 looking for Elephants. Wasa was a great driver and was professional and polite thoughout the long day. This is a great trip to learn more…”
A 3–5 hour Negombo tuk tuk loop with hotel pickup, free entrances, churches, temples, fish life, canals, and lagoon calm.
“We had a lovely day on this tour with my mom and a friend. Our guide, Robin, was friendly, knowledgeable, and made everything easy and fun. He took great care of us, shared interesting stories about the places we visited, and was super patient with our questions. Highly recommend for anyone looking for a relaxed,…”
Private 10-hour southern coast day trip from Colombo or Negombo with Madu River safari, turtle conservation, and Galle Fort.
“Had an awesome trip with an awesome driver Janaka he was great at giving us advice was very knowledgeable nothing was an issue very professional would highly recommend to others 😊”
Full-day tour from Colombo or Negombo to Sigiriya Lion Rock and Dambulla Caves, with spice garden, village lunch, and wild jeep safari.
“We booked the standard tour and decided in Sri Lanka to book the options. The schedule change was no problem, and extended the tour to 17 hours. But not the whole tour itself was great, our driver Malintha created this tour into a wonderful day !! Malintha is incredibly warm, polite and courteous. With his…”
Private Negombo Lagoon boat safari with mangroves, monkey feeding, and fruit on the water, plus tuk tuk hotel pickup.
“This was a lovely way to see the Negombo lagoon. Having refreshments on the sand bank in the water was fun. Our guide was informative and helped make the short trip very enjoyable.”
A 4-hour private Negombo tour for $35, covering Dutch Fort, St. Mary’s Church, fish markets, harbor, temple and shopping.
“Solo passenger and had a personalised tour of the city. Thanks!!!!”
Ride a custom tuk-tuk through Negombo’s lagoon, Dutch Fort, fish market, churches, temples, and beach. Pickup included, $25 pp.
“Guide and drivers were attentive, a bit more history on the city would have been nice. Sarongs were provided for entry into religious buildings which was thoughtful - though I would suggest that the dress codes are mentioned when booking for temple visits.”
The capital, the coast at Negombo and every day trip the island opens up from here.
