Top Travel Destinations in Negombo: Best 2 Days Negombo Itinerary

Day 1 | Morning

Negombo Central Fish Market

Opening Hours: Open from 4:00am-5:00pm

Ticket Price: Free

Recommended Length of Stay: 1-1 Hours

Location: Peliyagoda, Sri Lanka

Negombo is a famous fish village with two fish markets, one in the central city, near the vegetable market, and the other in the periphery. The fish market near the vegetable market is a good place to observe the daily life of Negombo residents, and it is also a material for humanistic photography. 1. Everyday Every day fishermen drive oruvas (outreach canoes) into the ocean in search of the fish Negombo is famous for. After the fishing is over, the silhouettes of the fishermen taking their boats back to the port constitute a moving picture. 2. Aquatic products Negombo is located at the northern end of the lagoon, so the things brought back by the fishermen may not all come from the sea. The lobsters and crabs in the lagoon are also famous.

Day 1 | Afternoon

After finishing the tour at Negombo Central Fish Market, you can head to St. Mary's Church, the most worth visiting place around the corner.

St. Mary's Church

Opening Hours: Open from 8:30am-6:00pm

Ticket Price: Free

Recommended Length of Stay: 1-2 Hours

Location: Main Street, Negombo, Sri Lanka

Negombo is the center of Catholicism in Sri Lanka, known as "Little Rome". Most of the residents believe in Roman Catholicism, so there are many churches, of which the larger and more luxurious is St. Mary's Church. The church was built in 1874, and it took 50 years in total. The overall decoration is solemn and elegant, and it is very particular. Details of the church From the outside, the appearance of the church is milky white, and there are three floors which are very holy. Inside the church, the dome is tall and there are solemn religious frescoes on the ceiling of the nave, which are highly ornamental. Sunlight poured in through the colorful glass windows, making the church extraordinarily sacred.

Day 1 | Evening

Don’t forget to book Heritance Negombo in advance, because all the tourists head to St. Mary's Church love staying at it.

Heritance Negombo

Offering an outdoor pool and a restaurant, Heritance Negombo is located 20 minutes from Colombo International Airport. Free WiFi access is available and rooms come equipped with a minibar.
Featuring a view of the sea, every room includes a flat-screen cable TV. A hairdryer and bathrobes are provided in the en suite bathroom. Extras include a sofa, a desk and ironing facilities.
At Heritance Negombo you will find a fitness center. Other facilities offered at the property include a tour desk and shops (on site). The property offers free parking.
The hotel is 2.8 km from Negombo Beach Park and 2.9 km from Maris Stella College.

Day 2 | Morning

Negombo Beach

Opening Hours: Open 24 hours

Ticket Price: Free

Recommended Length of Stay: 2-2 Hours

Location: Negombo, Sri Lanka

Negombo Beach stretches north from the town, along the shore hotel, until it disappears into the palm trees, narrow and long. Negombo's beaches are characterized by clear water and fine sand, which cannot be compared with many other beaches in Sri Lanka, and the color of the sea here is yellow due to estuary sewage, but people can still swim here. 1. Beach refurbishment Today, the beach has been refurbished and tidy, especially the big hotel standing along the beach is quite charming, and it only takes 5 minutes to walk there. Even if foreign tourists do not stay, they can enter the beach from the front of major hotels. It is worth mentioning that sunsets and sunsets at Negombo Beach are not to be missed. 2. Negombo Beach Park If you like liveliness and want to experience the local colorful customs, it is recommended to go to Negombo Beach Park to play and play under the guidance of locals.

Reviews from Real Guests:

Hussain Arif: Negombo beach is a very beautiful and clean destination that must be visited in Srilanka. it's very near and easily accessible from Colombo International airport 🛫

Day 2 | Afternoon

Now we come to another great highlight in the city: Negombo Lagoon.

Negombo Lagoon

Opening Hours: Open 24 hours

Ticket Price: Free

Recommended Length of Stay: 1-2 Hours

Location: Negombo Lagoon,Negombo

Negombo Lagoon is one of the famous lagoons in Sri Lanka. The lake is 12.5 kilometers long, 0.6 kilometers narrower and 3.6 kilometers wider, covering more than 3,000 hectares of water. It is part of MuthurawajawelaMarsh-Negombo Lagoon and seaside wetlands. There are large mangrove swamps in the lagoon biological resources lake, where cormorants, herons, egrets, terns and other shore birds inhabit. The pictures of them playing in the water here are very pleasing to the eye and have become a beautiful landscape by the lake. There are coconut gardens and rice fields around the lagoon for viewing. If you want to further experience the life of Sri Lankan fishermen by boat, fishing in canoes, you can go to most of the nearby fishermen to inquire. Generally, boat excursions of varying lengths can be provided. On the boat, listening to all kinds of sounds from the swamp in the distance from the quiet lake is full of fun. Animal lovers can also see an abundance of birds, lizards and other creatures in the early morning or early evening.

Day 2 | Evening

For convenient access to more popular attractions, Jetwing Lagoon is the best places.

Jetwing Lagoon

This 4-star resort offers elegant, eco-friendly accommodation with private balconies and bathtubs. The resort uses solar energy and provides excellent facilities like a 100 metre outdoor pool, 5 dining options including a wine cellar, and a spa.
Overlooking a lagoon the property located 7 km from the Negombo City Centre. Colombo International Airport is 16 km away.
All rooms boast views of the pool or the garden, and feature a spacious seating area and a semi-outdoor bathroom concept. They are equipped with a flat-screen cable TV, a minibar and ironing facilities. Toiletries, a hairdryer and bathrobes are also provided for guests’ convenience. Some rooms overlook the lagoon.
Guests can enjoy delicious fine dining meals at the resort’s 3 restaurants or have a memorable dining experience in the cellar. The pool bar serves refreshing cocktails, while the main bar offers light snacks and various beverages. Room service is also available

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