Known as 'Little Rome' for its towering Catholic cathedrals and Portuguese heritage, Negombo is a bustling seaside enclave situated on the shores of a vast lagoon just minutes from the international airport. It is famous for its vibrant fish markets (Lellama), historic Dutch canals, and golden beach resorts.
December to April provides calm seas and glorious coastal sunshine.
Just 15–20 minutes north of Bandaranaike International Airport (CMB). Kumar & Sons Tours has operated out of Kochchikade/Negombo for nearly 40 years.
Curated attractions and insider experiences recommended by our local drivers.
Experience one of the island's most vibrant traditional seafood trading hubs at daybreak.
Glide past mangroves, kingfishers, and rural water villages along historical waterways.
Experience the colorful contrasts of Colombo, where centuries of Portuguese, Dutch, and British colonial history blend with modern seaside promenades. Your private chauffeur guide takes you inside the sacred Gangaramaya Temple, past the crimson candy-striped Red Mosque, through the sensory maze of Pettah Market, and onto the oceanfront lawns of Galle Face Green.
Kumar & Sons Tours is proudly headquartered in Kochchikade/Negombo. This authentic day excursion showcases our coastal home: the historic 17th-century Dutch Hamilton Canal, traditional wooden oruwa catamarans with billowing sails, the sensory spectacle of the Lellama open-air fish auction, and a private boat ride through mangrove-fringed Negombo Lagoon.
This is one of the most beloved day trips in Sri Lanka, perfect for travellers based in Colombo or Negombo. Start your morning watching rescued elephant herds play and splash along the riverbanks of Pinnawala, followed by a scenic drive up the mountain pass into Kandy to tour the sacred Temple of the Tooth and Peradeniya Botanical Gardens.
Designed for travelers seeking the quintessential Sri Lankan experience within one week. This carefully paced private tour connects the Cultural Triangle's ancient palaces with the spiritual serenity of Kandy and the lush emerald peaks of Ceylon tea country, ending along the western coastline.
Our signature 10-day island journey delivers the quintessential diversity of Sri Lanka. From the ancient UNESCO wonder of Sigiriya to the spiritual heartbeat of Kandy, the vintage blue train over the Nine Arch Bridge, exhilarating leopard tracking in Yala National Park, and golden southern beaches.
A deeply immersive 14-day tour that doesn't rush. Explore both ancient capitals (Anuradhapura and Polonnaruwa), hike through high cloud forests at Horton Plains, take the legendary hill train, track leopards in Yala, spot blue whales in Mirissa, and unwind along pristine golden sands.
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