NEGOMBO, SRI LANKA
Solo Tour Guides
To fully appreciate Negombo you need to book a Solo Tour Guide, your private friendly tour guide. He will be able to show you around like a local. Whether you want to see the tourist sites, places off the beaten track or discover new experiences, the Solo Tour Guide is there to help you. He looks after your safety and welfare at all times.
Nick
Nick is accustomed to delivering good customer service, having worked in various coffee shops in UAE and Saudi Arabia. Born and raised in Negombo, he may be the perfect guide for you. Eager to work and keen to please, Nick is pleasant to talk to. He will try to ensure that you have a great time in Negombo and the surrounding area.
Nick is 25 years old, smokes casually and speaks a host of languages, including Tamil, Sinhala, Hindi, Arabic and English.
Total cost for the guide services of Nick for one day (8 hours) = a non refundable deposit of USD 45 by paypal or major credit card (Visa, Mastercard, American Express) and 10,000 Sri Lankan rupees (approx. USD 50) in cash to Nick after his services. Total approx. 95 US dollars.
Total cost for half a day (4 hours) with Nick = a non refundable deposit of USD 20 by paypal or major credit card (Visa, Mastercard, American Express) PLUS 6000 Sri Lankan rupees (approx. USD 30) in cash to Nick after his services. Total approx. 50 US dollars.
This does not include transport, entrance fees or any food & beverage costs.
Testimonials
“I really enjoyed the tour with Nick! Before my arrival we discussed a few ideas so I could make sure he understood my wishes. Nick arrived on time at the agreed meeting point and during our tour he always made sure that I could see exactly what I was interested in. He was able to give me an exciting insight into the daily life in and around Negombo. Nick always made sure that I did not have to pay excessive prices, that I did not get hit by a car in crazy traffic and that I did not leave my phone in the shop. He was spontaneous and attentive. His TukTuk is very well maintained and super cool! He drives very safely and does not risk anything unnecessarily. I can recommend a tour with Nick 100%! You will get to know many interesting places in a short time! Nick deserves to have a good business, so book him! ” – Jems, Germany
“Nick was a wonderful guide. He showed me around the sights of Negombo including the fish market, the beach, the Dutch fort and temples. He helped me with a sim card problem. His attitude was he wanted to please me. He is a charming guy and I strongly recommend him.” – Peter, Australia
Dinesh
Dinesh is a well mannered single gentleman. He was born and educated in Kandy. Therefore he knows the city very well. But Dinesh is no ordinary individual. He has served in the logistics branch of the Sri Lanka Air Force for 12 years, specialising in foreign purchasing and foreign repairs. He has the rank of Sergeant. However he has decided to leave that behind to look after his parents. Dinesh likes cultural exchanges. Besides showing guests his culture, he likes to learn about theirs. However he is often in Negombo too. He works for his friend’s restaurant on a part-time basis. If you are looking for a genuine guy to show you around Sri Lanka, then book Dinesh. He will be delighted to show you around in his new tuktuk.
Dinesh is 36 years old, covid vaccinated, a non smoker and speaks English and Sinhala.
Total cost for the guide services of Dinesh for one day (8 hours) = a non refundable deposit of USD 45 by Paypal or major credit card (Visa, Mastercard, American Express) PLUS USD 60 in cash to Dinesh after his services. Total 105 US dollars.
Similarly the total cost for the guide services of Dinesh for half a day (4 hours) = a non refundable deposit of USD 20 by Paypal or major credit card (Visa, Mastercard, American Express) PLUS USD 30 in cash to Dinesh after his services. Total 50 US dollars.
This does not include transport, entrance fees or any food & beverage costs.
For Dinesh to use his tuktuk for 4 hours please add USD 20, and for 8 hours please add USD 40.
How To Book A Solo Tour Guide
To book any of our Solo Tour Guides please go to the enquiry form.
Or send an email to info@solotourguides.com.
Alternatively whatsapp +94-76-630-1069.
Remember a Solo Tour Guide looks after your safety and welfare at all times.
Our other destinations in Sri Lanka are Colombo, Galle, Kandy and Sigiriya.
Highlights of Negombo
Negombo Beach
Negombo is a delightful resort only 20 minutes from the international airport from Colombo, the capital of Sri Lanka. Located on the west coast of the island, Negombo has its own beach but be careful of the strong under currents. The beach is not the best on the island, for that try the east coast of Sri Lanka. The wind however makes it an ideal location to go on one of the catamarans. You can see the boaters on shore offering tourists this oceanic thrill.
Being a tourist destination there are small supermarkets, tourist agencies, restaurants, tea shops, shops selling cricket T shirts and other curios, and gem shops along the main road. Sri Lanka is famous for its local blue sapphire, which is what is promoted most in the jewelry shops.
When it comes to dining you are spoilt for choice. International cuisine at Lord’s with live music is popular, but if you want down to earth home-made cooking, then “Petit” may be a successful option. Want a coffee and cake – try La Dolce Vita next to the beach.
At night time you can enjoy taking a drink at Serendib’s or Rodeo’s. You will find that Negombo is much more active at night than during the day when it becomes too hot.
In Negombo town there is a Dutch fortress but it is unimpressive. It now serves as a jail. However a much more exciting experience is to attend the fish market. There is a large fish market from 3.30 am to 6.30 am, yes you need to get up real early, or a small fish market which is open later. This can be found by the Dutch fortress.
You may also see small fish stalls around. This is where the wives are selling the fish caught by their husbands or other relatives. There are other smaller fish markets in the area too. The one off Kochchikade beach for example specialises in selling prawns.
Getting around could not be easier as there are many tuktuk drivers in the area. They can act as tour guides also as they will want to show you the churches and Buddha statues in the area as well as offering their services for a more extensive tour around the island.
Whilst Sri Lanka is 80% Buddhist, in Negombo the religion is strongly catholic. You also find many locals with Portuguese surnames such as Silva, Ferreira and Fernando.
Being so close to the airport, Negombo is an ideal first and last destination before exploring the rest of the island. Highly recommendable is the elephant sanctuary at Pinnawela elephant orphanage, and visiting Galle where you can see one of the most well preserved true Dutch Fortresses in the world with high class tourist shops within its grounds.
There are also tea plantations to visit as well as discovering some of the World Heritage Sites such as viewing the frescoes at Sigiriya or the less impressive Temple of the Sacred Tooth Relic at Kandy.
Use Negombo as your base and you won’t be disappointed.
