Sri Lanka · NEGOMBO TOURS
Negombo sits twenty minutes from the airport, which makes it the first or last night of most trips. These 15 cover the lagoon, the Dutch canal, the fish market and the day trips that start from your beach hotel.
A private driver meets you at Bandaranaike International Airport with a welcome display, helps with your luggage and takes your group to a Colombo hotel. Choose a car, van or minibus. The roughly 45-minute fare includes highway tolls, and the service operates around the clock.
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Travel by private, air-conditioned vehicle with an English-speaking chauffeur on an eight-day route through Sri Lanka. Expect cave temples, a sunrise climb at Sigiriya, hill-country tea stops, a scenic train ride if tickets are available, safari options, and beach time. Breakfast and accommodation are included; many entrance fees and activities cost extra. Guides on past trips include Eddie, Amila, and Niran.
“I just finished my trip, it was amazing and a wonderful experience. The communication, planning and the guide were just perfect. My driver was Mr. Janaka, he is a very friendly guide who is always on time. Always Make sure you feel comfortaRead more”
A private, seven-day car-and-driver route links Dambulla, Sigiriya, Kandy, Ella, Yala, Galle, and Negombo. You choose your hotels and pay site and safari fees separately. Drivers praised on past trips include Hashu and Supun, but ask who is assigned to your booking. Expect early starts, long drives, and a train ride from Nanu Oya to Ella.
“Driver efficientissimo guida perfetta auto comfort rispetto del percorso richiesto perfetto esperienze consigliate al top consiglio vivamente questa agenzia sopratutto un grazie ad Hashu persona preparata e simpatica ,no potevamo trovare di meglio complimenti”
Spend eight days crossing Sri Lanka by private vehicle, from Sigiriya and Polonnaruwa to Kandy, tea country, Ella, Udawalawe and the southern coast. Your driver-guide handles daily transport, while you choose hotels and meals. Airport pickup and drop-off are included, and the route can be tailored. Kumara, Dushan and Maxi are among the drivers praised by name, but ask who will lead your trip.
“We thoroughly enjoyed our 17-days of a perfectly organized tour around Sri Lanka. This fabulous tour was perfect from beginning to end. Our guide Maxi was OUTSTANDING. He was fun, engaging, patient and knowledgeable. He is clearly passionate about the places he shoRead more”
Travel for eight days in a private air-conditioned car or van, from the airport to Dambulla, Polonnaruwa, Sigiriya, Kandy, the tea country, Ella and the south coast. Seven hotel nights, breakfast and dinner are included. Your chauffeur handles the long drives, but you explore attractions on your own and pay entrance fees separately.
“What an incredible adventure! Let me start with saying communication and customization of the tour was a breeze ahead of time. I had zero issues traveling as a single woman. Manju was an amazing guide and host of his country. His ERead more”
Set out by air-conditioned vehicle from Negombo, Waikkal or another served location, then switch to a safari jeep for Wilpattu National Park. The private day trip includes park entry, breakfast, lunch, water and refreshments. Expect an early start, a long drive and wildlife sightings that depend on luck. Guides named on past outings include Nuwan, Abi and Kani.
“Safari was wonderful, we had wonderful moments among the wild nature. The park is huge and we did not feel the crowd of visitors. The trip was well organized as described in the advertisement. We loved out driver, he was very nice, helpful and did a real off-road tour for us😉”
Spend about three hours at a family home in Negombo, learning to make coconut milk, vegetable curry, rice, and a traditional dessert. Your host guides you through chopping vegetables and using Sri Lankan spices and herbs, then you sit down to eat. A market visit is available as an optional upgrade.
“Such a lovely cookery lesson — relaxed, hands-on and full of flavour. Loved learning how to make fresh coconut sambal and dhal together. A really enjoyable experience”
Pick up a self-ride motorcycle in Negombo for an independent day on Sri Lanka’s roads. The rental includes two helmets, full insurance, a first-aid kit, unlimited mileage, and a full tank. Staff including Nalin and Dilshan can help with gear and riding advice. A temporary Sri Lankan license conversion costs about $20 extra.
“Excellent Bike Condition That Gave Me Complete Peace of Mind”
This private Negombo tour pairs a fish-market visit and stops at churches, temples and the Dutch Canal with a local lunch and Ayurvedic massage. You get hotel pickup, private transport and an English-speaking guide. Past guests have praised guides such as Malith and Himantha, especially for explaining the city’s fishing trade and religious sites.
“We were taken on a very interesting and enjoyable 2-hour city tour of Negombo by Malith in his tuk tuk, visiting a Catholic Church, Hindu temple, fish market, vegetable market, Dutch Fort, Dutch Canal and Buddhist temple. We booked through Viator one day in advance and received prompt confirmation by the tour operator.”
This private eight-day tour pairs an English-speaking driver with air-conditioned transport, seven breakfasts and accommodation in guest houses, villas or small hotels. You choose which paid attractions and activities to add as you go. The route includes Dambulla, Polonnaruwa-area ruins, Kandy, tea country, Ella and Yala; past drivers have included Gihan, Ashen, Chandana, Shamath and Kumara.
“I can only recommend doing a tour with Gihan Tours! I am alone in Sri Lanka & decided to do this tour so that I don't have to use public transport & to feel safe. Ashen was my driver & he took care of everything, went everywhere with me, gave me good tips (restaurants) & I always felt safe. It was a very nice 8 day trip & I can recommend it to everyone!”
This private driver-and-vehicle package starts in Negombo and can include Colombo Airport pickup and drop-off. Over about six days, you can shape a route through Sigiriya, Kandy, tea country, Ella, and Sri Lanka’s south coast. Your driver handles the roads and offers advice; you choose your accommodation and activities.
“We absolutely loved our 7 day tour with Lanka Travel Diaries! Thushan, the proprietor, was very accommodating and communicated clearly. There were no hidden fees, and everything was taken care of as agreed. Our driver, Rehan, was kRead more”
This seven-day private tour starts in Negombo and links Sigiriya, a Minneriya safari, Kandy, tea-making, rafting, the Madu River, Galle, and Colombo. A driver-guide is provided, with past Go Ceylon Tours clients naming guides including Madhu, Thisath, Ayan, and Madusanka. Check which guide you’ll have and what lodging and transport costs cover before booking.
“We recently visited Sri Lanka with Go Ceylon Tours and it was an unforgettable experience from start to finish. Our tour leader Thisath was truly outstanding — kind, professional, and incredibly attentive. He made us feel not like guests. But liRead more”
This eight-day private tour links Sri Lanka’s ancient sites, hill country, wildlife, and south coast by chauffeured vehicle. Expect a climb at Sigiriya, a scenic train ride to Ella, and optional whale watching from Mirissa. A guide is included; guides on past trips have included Lakshan, Ruwan, Chandi, and Sawinda, though your guide may differ.
“I spent two weeks in Sri Lanka with my daughter. The first part of our trip was spent sightseeing – we visited various monuments, waterfalls, temples, went on a safari and to the theater. We spent the last few days before departure at the beach. I think the decision to Read more”
This private one-way transfer takes you from Bandaranaike International Airport, Colombo, or Negombo to Galle in an air-conditioned vehicle, in about two to three hours. At the airport, your driver meets you in arrivals with a name board. Larger groups can ask about minibuses and vans. The listed price is $140.
“It was very easy to make enquiries with Sri Lanka Private Taxi. They promptly reply to emails. Ifthikar was our private taxi driver on our 5 days tour from airport to Galle, Udawalawe, Ella & Arugam bay. He is very polite, professional and safe driver. He kept the car clean, has good knowledge of Sri Lanka. I can highly recommend him and was grateful for the safe travels we had with him.”
Travel from your Negombo accommodation to Wilpattu with an English-speaking guide, then explore its woodland and lakes by safari jeep. The park is known for leopards, but sightings are never certain. The $105 price includes transport, jeep hire and bottled water, not park entry or food. Allow for a long road day, and confirm pickup details with the operator.
“Our guide, sorry can’t remember your name, was bang on time and showed us the sites and temples all the way to Wilpattu Safari. He was super friendly and couldn’t do enough to please us. Waited at the park 4 hours while we went on the safari on a jeep and took us back to Nebombo. 4 hours each way and very busy hectic roads dodging dogs, tuk tuks, people etc. he was a lovely fella. Safari was absolutely awesome fun! Our safari guide was a really really really nice guy. Super friendly and took his time to show us as much as he could in his truck. Had a…”
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