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Travel Guide of Negombo in Sri Lanka by Influencers and Travelers


Negombo is a major city in Sri Lanka, situated on the west coast and at the mouth of the Negombo Lagoon, in Western Province, 38 km from Colombo via Colombo - Katunayake Expressway.


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1 - Galle

   10 km away

Galle is a major city in Sri Lanka, situated on the southwestern tip, 119 km from Colombo. Galle is the provincial capital and largest city of Southern Province, Sri Lanka and is the capital of Galle District.

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2 - Henarathgoda

   20 km away

Gampaha Botanical Garden, also known as Henarathgoda Botanical Garden is situated in the suburb of Gampaha. It was established in 1876 by the British to conduct experiments on exotic economic plants such as Rubber, and explore plant wealth and development of economy in the colony.

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3 - Safaris in Negombo

Family friendly full day trip that let you experience Wild and Culture of Sri Lanka. All inclusive Minneriya national park elephant safari where you can see 100 to 300 herds of elephants roaming in their natural habitat. Climb Sigiriya Lion Rock fortress, UNESCO world heritage (built 477 – 495 CE) by King Kashyapa and visit Dambulla cave temples complex this also a Unesco world heritage site. This tour is conducted by a professional veteran chauffeur guide so that you will truely experience this tour.

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4 - Red Masjid

   29 km away
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5 - Colombo

   30 km away

Colombo is the commercial capital and largest city of Sri Lanka by population. According to the Brookings Institution, Colombo metropolitan area has a population of 5.6 million, and 752,993 in the city proper.

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6 - Shore Excursions in Negombo

You will visit Galle Face Green and then Gangarama Temple, a standout among the most fundamental Buddhist temples in Sri Lanka. After the Gangarama Temple you will visit the harbor and stronghold domains of Colombo and next the Independence Square which is just a few minutes from the Old Parliament building. Next you will eat (at your expense). When done, it's the ideal opportunity for some shopping. Sri Lanka is known for assembling astounding garments at moderate expenses.

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7 - Pettah

   30 km away

The Pettah Market also called Manning Market is an open market in the suburb of Pettah in the city of Colombo, Sri Lanka. The entrance to the Pettah Market is marked formally by a tall monument in the centre of a roundabout, known as the Khan Clock Tower which was built by the family of Framjee Bhickajee Khan, an eminent Parsi family from Bombay who used to have substantial business interests in the country and who also owned the Colombo Oil Mills.

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8 - Galle Face

   30 km away

One Galle Face is a mixed-use complex of buildings currently being built near the Galle Face Green in Colombo, Sri Lanka. It is also Sri Lanka's first internationally and developed and managed mixed use project and was officially opened on 8 November 2019.

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9 - Archaeology Tours in Negombo

The guests will be provided with good quality, air conditioned, comfortable vehicles with a safe&secure certified chauffeurs only-to help with your tour and All vehicles will be sanitize and have baby seats available if needed We provide accommodations for 7 Nights government approved safe&secure certified places only. just to inform you-we are not given any privet guide.because our main target is to give you friendly experience chauffeur to make your dream holiday very well. Thank you.

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10 - World Trade Center

   30 km away
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11 - Kollupitiya

   33 km away

Kollupitiya is a major neighbourhood of Colombo, Sri Lanka. The name Kollupitiya comes from the name of a chief from Kandy who had unsuccessfully attempted to dethrone the last king of Kandy.

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12 - Scuba Diving in Negombo

In the water, your PADI Professional will help you regain comfort and confidence in scuba diving. You’ll practice a few safety-related skills and then go over anything you specifically want to review. It makes you familiar to diving again, so that you really feel comfortable under water.

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13 - Mount Lavinia

   40 km away

Dehiwala-Mount Lavinia, population 245,974 is the largest suburb of the City of Colombo, and covers an extent of 2109 hectares.

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14 - Pinnawala

   45 km away

Pinnawala is a village in Kegalle District of Sri Lanka and is around 90 km from the capital, Colombo. It is well known for its elephant orphanage.

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15 - Road Trip in Negombo

Best Selection with the Best Prices The Comfortable luxury New Model Cars, Vans & Buses (Toyota HiAce [KDH], Axio, Prius, Aqua, Coaster / Nissan ) with a Professional Driver/Guide. Including Fuel, Highway Charges, Parking fees & Tourist Chauffeur Accommodations for One day to Fifteen days use. Maximum 100 Km per Day. For each additional Kilometer will charge 1 Km = 200 LKR (0.50 $). No hidden charges. All the sightseeing will cover during the visit. All bookings for 5 days and above will receive a free 200km bonus. (eg: A Car for 5 days = 500km + 200km Bonus = 700km) In addition we can: *Recommendation for places and activities to do & visit. *Suggestion Hotels for Accommodations In the respective areas.

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16 - Padukka

   47 km away

Padukka is a town in the district of Colombo in the Western Province of Sri Lanka. It has a population of roughly 8,000. Elevation 44feet.

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