Top Local Tips for Negombo

Entertainment at the hotel We had plenty to do at the hotel, almost every evening there was something going on, BBQ, disco music, live music. Just great!

Bugs...! I strongly recommend you take insect repellent spray rather than just lotion. There are a lot of mosquitoes and midges around at night. Whilst they come and spray the rooms every evening and turn on an insect repellent device in the room, they still manage to get in and were plentiful.

Make use of tuk tuks wherever you can Hotel's management will neither applaud nor object. If you are new to this mode of transport, do some orientation with regard to fair prices. Visit a supermarket and call center in town. The tuk tuk driver will assist without extra charge; agree on price and a few details beforehand. Bear in mind, he will also be keen on your repeat business. The purchase of a couple of beers and soft drinks or a single telephone call back home will bring you savings in excess of the transport fare. Buying at the supermarket and the moving about that comes with it also gives a much better impression of the local scene, customs and prices. You may like the tuk tuk way of transport - affordable, fresh air - so much that you decide on a few trips in the surroundings. Hence, a holiday truly in a foreign country.