Arriving in Sri Lanka: Airport | Tuk Tuk | Hotel | Negombo

Where do I go first in Sri Lanka? Landing at Colombo’s Bandaranaike International Airport and not sure where to head? First off we navigate the airport, getting our SIM card and some cash before taking our first Tuk Tuk ride to our hotel. Follow along as we explore Negombo’s bustling local fish market, historic coastal churches, and golden beaches to help you decide the best first stop for your Sri Lanka adventure! 🎬 CHAPTERS 0:00 - Negombo vs. Colombo: Where Should You Go First? 0:23 - Arriving at the Airport & Getting to Negombo . 0:55 - Catching our first Tuk Tuk. 1:30 - Our first hotel in Sri Lanka. 1:50 - First night dinner in Sri Lanka. 2:29 - Questionable choices (cocktails) by the pool at 7.30am. 2:49 - Negombo Fish Market. 6:44 - Room service and invasion by crows. 7:45 - Morning walk. 8:17 - Exploring Historic Churches & Local Streets. 5:50 - Negombo Beach Vibes & Sunset. 9:35 - Jail time in Negombo. 10:02 - Negombo's historic canal system. 11:14 - One last swim at the beach. 12:14 - Our Final Verdict: Negombo or Colombo? 🔗The links below are affiliate links and may give me a small amount of money if you decide to purchase anything after clicking these links. 🥾 ZORALI Footwear, Outdoor Clothing and Gear : https://snwbl.io/out/nZRMIBQI – Comfort for the trail and travel. 🎒 OSPREY Carry-On Luggage: https://osprey.pxf.io/c/7950583/1765694/20745 – Backed by a lifetime warranty. 🌐 Saily eSIMs: Download the Saily App and use the discount code TRIPPINWITHTA50 for $5 off in the Got A Coupon section – Stay connected anywhere. 📄 TRAVEL GUIDE - Download our Travel Notes & Guide (PDF): https://drive.google.com/file/d/1bfj91o2s642yrv5RDZbea3qiZgXrlLPy/view?usp=drivesdk EARLY ACCESS 🎟️ Join our channel for early access to our videos https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCwFTI7NN3foE6Y8YtyrFKjg/join 🔗 LINKS 🍕 Support the channel here Enjoying the journey? Buy us a pizza to keep us fueled on the road: https://buymeacoffee.com/trippinwithta — thank you for helping make these videos possible! ✈️ Follow Us: Instagram https://www.instagram.com/trippinwithta?stkn=am5lc2tzbTMyMHhz Facebook https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=61595216791591 🌍TOURS 🏆Sri Lanka Tour Guide: Lathif +94 72 428 5566 🛺 Tuk Tuk tour Colombo: Sampsth +94 77 983 1806 🐘 Volunteer Coordinator and Tour Operator: Michael ‪+94 77 317 7570‬ 📧 noelf803@gmail.com 🔔 SUBSCRIBE so you don't miss a single episode: https://youtube.com/@TrippinWithTA?si=W9YA6N8mvfcoJCmy #colomboairport #SriLankaTravel #negombo #TravelVlog #TrippinWithTrish&Andrew #over50travel #budgettravel #budgetfriendly #tuktuk #beaches #fishmarket #negomboprison