Negombo - Little Rome

Negombo is a modest beach city situated just 10km down the road from Bandaranaike International Airport. If you are looking for a beach destination to relax and rejuvenate yourself, Negombo is an ideal place. In our Negombo tours, we will offer an interesting introduction to coastal Sri Lankan life, with a short trip to the fishing market, explore the charm of the olde-worlde colony and witness colourful wooden boats.

Negombo travel guide information

Negombo Quick Facts

Negombo is one of the major beach cities in Sri Lanka with an interesting history. This town is situated on the western coast and it is around 35 km north of Colombo.

Negombo is the 4th largest city in this country and it is also the Negombo Division’s administrative capital centre.

This city is well-known as the perfect place for those who are looking for a beach holiday and Negombo is also famous for its centuries-old fishing industry.

You can find it easy to visit Negombo from the international airport (Bandaranaike International Airport).

In 2020, the population of Negombo is estimated at around 137,223 people in a total area of approximately 34 square kilometres (13.12 sq mi).

Best time to visit Negombo, sri lanka

Negombo features 2 main types of climates which are the tropical rainforest climate and tropical monsoon climate. The best time to visit Negombo is from January to April, July to September and December, when the weather is rather pleasant for sightseeing and limited until mediocre rainfall. The highest temperature in this place is around 32 degrees Celsius and the lowest is 29 degrees Celsius.

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Sri Lanka Classic Tour

Sri Lanka Classic Tour

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If you want to catch a glimpse of the beautiful emerald isle Sri Lanka by exploring its most highlighted destinations, our Classic Tour is an ideal combination of cultural discovery and natural sightseeing at a relaxed pace. Within seven days, you will enjoy an exciting array of day excursions and...

7 days
Negombo → Dambulla → Kandy → Nuwara Eliya → Colombo
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Sri Lanka Family Holiday

Sri Lanka Family Holiday

7 days from $630 pp

With a nice mixture of pristine beaches, charming landscapes and rich Buddhist culture, Sri Lanka is a captivating tropical island where you can take your family and kids to chill and unwind as well as learn some educational lessons. This thoughtfully-compiled holiday offers 7 days of exploring...

7 days
Negombo → Kandy → Nuwara Eliya → Ella
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Sri Lanka Active and Beach Tour

Sri Lanka Active and Beach Tour

7 days from $680 pp

As it name suggests, this diverse seven-day tour winds its way through some of Sri Lanka’s most beloved cities full of exciting adventures in nature, remarkable wildlife and pristine beaches. From the rich colonial heritage city of Negombo, you'll experience thrilling outdoor activities in...

7 days
Negombo → Kandy → Kitulgala → Tissamaharama → Bentota
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Best of Sri Lanka

Best of Sri Lanka

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Experience the best of Sri Lanka on this exciting eight-day tour. With this trip plan, you will travel to the heart of Sri Lanka, explore the country’s ancient history, tick off many cultural sites, iconic cities and wilderness adventures, all in one easy trip. From Colombo, you will be able to...

8 days
Colombo → Sigiriya → Kandy → Udawalawa → Negombo
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Explore the best sights of Sri Lanka

Explore the best sights of Sri Lanka

9 days from $870 pp

Nine days certainly isn’t enough to experience all the best Sri Lanka has to offer but it’s perfect for those wanting to get a taste of this beautiful island country. With our 9-day journey, you will have excellent chances to take in the best sights of Sri Lanka, from the otherworldly rising...

9 days
Colombo → Dambulla → Kandy → Mandaramnuwara → Nuwara Eliya → Yala National Park → Negombo
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Amazing Journey in Sri Lanka for Adventure Lovers

Amazing Journey in Sri Lanka for Adventure Lovers

9 days from $1110 pp

Perfect for active travelers and adventure-lovers, this 9-day Amazing Journey in Sri Lanka covers some of fascinating highlights and a breadth of fun activities in this spiritual island nation. Explore ancient cities and Buddhist relics in the Cultural Triangle, bike through local villages and...

9 days
Negombo → Sigiriya → Kandy → Adams Peak → Ella → Yala National Park → Colombo
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Best Sri Lanka Family Trip

Best Sri Lanka Family Trip

10 days from $975 pp

Despite its small size of an island-nation just south of India, Sri Lanka hosts an abundance of things to experience for family holidays, and seems like it has something for everyone, year-round. With this Best Sri Lanka Family Trip, you and your family members will have 10 days of exploring all...

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Colombo → Galle → Tissamaharama → Yala National Park → Bandarawela → Kandy → Dambulla → Negombo
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Paradise Sri Lanka Beach Holiday

Paradise Sri Lanka Beach Holiday

11 days

Surrounded by blue crystal clear waters of the Indian Ocean, Sri Lanka is one of the ultimate holiday destinations in South Asia for beach lovers. On this carefully crafted leisure tour package, you will enjoy an 11-day beach vacation that traverses through some of Sri Lanka’s best coastal towns...

11 days
Negombo → Anuradhapura → Jaffna → Trincomalee → Passikudah → Pottuvil → Colombo
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Unforgettable Honeymoon in Sri Lanka

Unforgettable Honeymoon in Sri Lanka

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Specifically designed for newlyweds who are looking for an utterly romantic honeymoon destination to celebrate tying the knot, this 12-day honeymoon trip in Sri Lanka will leave you with the best honeymoon memories. Over twelve days in Sri Lanka, you and your soul mate will explore some of the most...

12 days
Colombo → Waskaduwa → Embilipitiya → Ella → Kandy → Dambulla → Passikudah → Negombo
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Sri Lanka vacation for family

Sri Lanka vacation for family

12 days from $1890 pp

If your family is the first-timer to Sri Lanka, a beautiful island country in South Asia, this is an ideal package recommendation that enables all members to join and learn about Sri Lanka's history, diverse natural highlights from mountain to sea, unique culture and tradition, rustic villages and...

12 days
Negombo → Dambulla → Sigiriya → Hiriwadunna → Kandy → Yala → Galle
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Feel the Real Sri Lanka

Feel the Real Sri Lanka

14 days from $1570 pp

A beautifully emerald island-nation in the Indian Ocean, Sri Lanka is a magical place teeming with ancient historic sites, majestic landscapes, pristine beaches and lively wildlife backdrops, which needs much time to explore. If two weeks is all you have, this all-encompassing Sri Lanka itinerary...

14 days
Negombo → Dambulla → Anuradhapura → Kandy → Ella → Yala National Park → Unawatuna
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Sri Lanka Cycling Tour

Sri Lanka Cycling Tour

14 days from $2099 pp

An excellent mix of tarmac roads on the flat terrain and natural trails along rolling hills make Sri Lanka a perfect destination for scenic cycling tours. On this moderate cycling trip itinerary, tourists will have two weeks of riding a bike through the natural beauty of the Sri Lankan countryside,...

14 days
Colombo → Negombo → Yapahuwa → Giritale → Kandy → Nuwara Eliya → Bandarawela → Udawalawa → Mirissa
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Fantastic Sri Lanka Family Vacation

Fantastic Sri Lanka Family Vacation

15 days from $2145 pp

Better known as the Pearl of the Indian Ocean, Sri Lanka is a beautifully tropical island paradise with many things to do and see for all ages, making for a perfect holiday destination for the whole family. On this special 15-day family trip in Sri Lanka, your family will enjoy a fantastic vacation...

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Negombo → Sigiriya → Kandy → Nuwara Eliya → Bandarawela → Udawalawa → Mirissa → Colombo
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