Experience Negombo

A bustling fishing town, Negombo is the closest city of consequence to Sri Lanka’s main international airport, and is usually either the first stop of choice to commence your travels in Sri Lanka or the last in winding down your holiday. The town has for centuries been an important trading port, with its natural lagoon first attracting Arab merchants and traders here as far back as the 7th Century, in search of the prized spice cinnamon which grew profusely in the area.

Trip Ideas

Wildlife

Anawilundawa Wetland

Anawilundawa Wetland is a designated RAMSAR site, with large populations of waterfowl & waders. With 168 species recorded here, its a haven for birdlife.

Wildlife

Chilaw Sand Spits

A wonderful area to see aquatic birds, both local and migratory, the Chilaw Sand Spits is a unique nearshore environment of lagoons, sandbanks and dunes.

Wildlife

Pinnawala Elephant Orphanage

The Pinnawala Elephant Orphanage is one of the best places to see large numbers of elephants in a controlled environment. Pinnawala is best visited at feeding & bathing times which happens twice a day

Destinations

Colombo

Colombo is Sri Lanka’s largest urban complex and is also its commercial capital. Colombo gained its recognition during the colonial eras as an important trading post for spices and tea.