Negombo
St Mary's Church, Negombo — A vivid example of Sri Lanka's Portuguese-Catholic heritage, with one of the most elaborately painted ceilings of any Sri Lankan church.
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5 Days / 4 Nights
5 Day Catholic Pilgrimage
✝ Catholic Heartland · Pilgrimage & Spiritual
Package Overview
Negombo, Tewatte, Talawila and Madhu — the Catholic crescent. A pilgrimage curated by Nelum across Negombo → Ragama / Tewatte → Talawila → Madhu → Colombo, weaving 5 sacred sites with thoughtful pacing, modest-dress guidance, vegetarian options where requested, and a chauffeur-guide briefed on the faith traditions of each shrine.
Ragama / TewatteTalawilaMadhu
Tour Highlights
What makes this trip unforgettable
✦ St Mary's Church, Negombo✦ Our Lady of Lanka Shrine, Tewatte✦ St Anne's Shrine, Talawila✦ Shrine of Our Lady of Madhu✦ St Anthony's Shrine, Kochchikade✦ Negombo beach✦ Muthurajawela wetlands✦ Colombo airport✦ Modest-dress guidance at every shrine✦ Chauffeur-guide briefed on local faith practice
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Ragama / Tewatte
Our Lady of Lanka Shrine, Tewatte — Sri Lanka's National Marian Shrine and Minor Basilica, dedicated to the Blessed Virgin Mary under the title Our Lady of Lanka, Patroness of Sri Lanka.
Talawila
St Anne's Shrine, Talawila — Dedicated to Saint Anne, Mother of the Blessed Virgin Mary — one of Sri Lanka's largest Catholic pilgrimage centres, associated with family devotion, healing and thanksgiving.
Madhu
Shrine of Our Lady of Madhu — The most important Catholic pilgrimage site in Sri Lanka — a national Marian shrine and international pilgrimage destination visited by pilgrims of every religion. Pope Francis visited in 2015.
Colombo
St Anthony's Shrine, Kochchikade — Dedicated to Saint Anthony of Padua — a national shrine of hope and international Catholic destination visited daily by pilgrims of every religion.
Itinerary
Day-by-day
- 01
Day 01 — Airport → NegomboColombo / Airport → Negombo
St Mary's Negombo and the canal-side fishing village. Tewatte Basilica.
⏱ On-site exploration🚙 Private Chauffeur - 02
Day 02 — Negombo → TalawilaNegombo → Negombo
Drive up the coast. Mass at St Anne's Shrine.
⏱ On-site exploration🚙 Private Chauffeur - 03
Day 03 — Talawila → MadhuRagama / Tewatte → Talawila
Pilgrimage to the Madhu shrine; collect blessed sand.
⏱ On-site exploration🚙 Private Chauffeur - 04
Day 04 — Madhu → Mannar → ColomboTalawila → Madhu
Mannar Island en route back to Colombo.
⏱ 2 Hours 39 Minutes🚙 Private Chauffeur - 05
Day 05 — Colombo Catholic heritageMadhu → Colombo
St Anthony's Kochchikade, Wolvendaal, St Lucia Cathedral.
⏱ 5 Hours 55 Minutes🚙 Private Chauffeur
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Included sacred sites & optional add-ons
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✓ Included sacred sites
- NegomboSt Mary's Church, Negombo — A vivid example of Sri Lanka's Portuguese-Catholic heritage, with one of the most elaborately painted ceilings of any Sri Lankan church.
- Ragama / TewatteOur Lady of Lanka Shrine, Tewatte — Sri Lanka's National Marian Shrine and Minor Basilica, dedicated to the Blessed Virgin Mary under the title Our Lady of Lanka, Patroness of Sri Lanka.
- TalawilaSt Anne's Shrine, Talawila — Dedicated to Saint Anne, Mother of the Blessed Virgin Mary — one of Sri Lanka's largest Catholic pilgrimage centres, associated with family devotion, healing and thanksgiving.
- MadhuShrine of Our Lady of Madhu — The most important Catholic pilgrimage site in Sri Lanka — a national Marian shrine and international pilgrimage destination visited by pilgrims of every religion. Pope Francis visited in 2015.
- ColomboSt Anthony's Shrine, Kochchikade — Dedicated to Saint Anthony of Padua — a national shrine of hope and international Catholic destination visited daily by pilgrims of every religion.
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Choose your comfort
3★ · 4★ · 5★ options
3★ Pilgrim Comfort★★★
From $605 pp · 2 pax sharing · BB
- Negombo · 1NJetwing Beach NegomboMID · BB
- Ragama / Tewatte · 1NJetwing Beach NegomboMID · BB
- Talawila · 1NPalmyrah House MannarMID · BB
- Madhu · 1NPalmyrah House MannarMID · BB
- Colombo · 1NCinnamon Red ColomboMID · BB
4★ Heritage★★★★
From $855 pp · 2 pax sharing · BB
- Negombo · 1NJetwing BluePREMIUM · BB
- Ragama / Tewatte · 1NJetwing BluePREMIUM · BB
- Talawila · 1NThiru HotelPREMIUM · BB
- Madhu · 1NThiru HotelPREMIUM · BB
- Colombo · 1NCinnamon Grand ColomboPREMIUM · BB
5★ Sacred Luxury★★★★★
From $1265 pp · 2 pax sharing · BB
- Negombo · 1NJetwing LagoonLUXURY · BB
- Ragama / Tewatte · 1NJetwing LagoonLUXURY · BB
- Talawila · 1NJetwing JaffnaLUXURY · BB
- Madhu · 1NJetwing JaffnaLUXURY · BB
- Colombo · 1NShangri-La ColomboLUXURY · BB
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Negombo
1 recommended
Ragama / Tewatte
1 recommended
Talawila
1 recommended
Madhu
1 recommended
Colombo
1 recommended
Pricing
Per-person rates
| Occupancy | Basis | Price / person |
|---|---|---|
| 2 pax — sharing double | person · 3★ pilgrim comfort · 2 pax sharing · BB · 5 Days / 4 Nights | $525 |
| Single supplement | Solo traveller | On request |
| Child (under 12) | Sharing with 2 adults | On request |
✓ What's Included
- ✓Personalised airport meet & greet
- ✓4 nights pilgrim-grade accommodation
- ✓Daily breakfast (vegetarian options on request)
- ✓Private air-conditioned vehicle throughout
- ✓Chauffeur-guide briefed on faith traditions
- ✓Modest-dress sarongs / shawls available in vehicle
- ✓Entrance offerings at major shrines where customary
- ✓Bottled water & light refreshments in vehicle
× What's Not Included
- ×International flights & Sri Lanka eVisa
- ×Lunch, dinner and beverages unless specified
- ×Personal pooja / offerings beyond standard
- ×Personal expenses, tips & gratuities
- ×Travel insurance
- ×Early check-in / late check-out beyond complimentary
Add-ons
Optional excursions
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Admire the painted ceiling and altarat Negombo
Walk the Negombo Dutch canalat Negombo
Visit the fish market at dawnat Negombo
Rosary at the hilltop shrineat Ragama / Tewatte
Stations of the Cross on the pilgrim pathat Ragama / Tewatte
Visit the Lourdes Grotto and museumat Ragama / Tewatte
Attend the feast-day Massat Talawila
Walk the beachfront Stations of the Crossat Talawila
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Sacred sites
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Negombo
St Mary's Church, Negombo
A vivid example of Sri Lanka's Portuguese-Catholic heritage, with one of the most elaborately painted ceilings of any Sri Lankan church.
🕒 1 night🛣 30 min from airport
catholic
Ragama / Tewatte
Our Lady of Lanka Shrine, Tewatte
Sri Lanka's National Marian Shrine and Minor Basilica, dedicated to the Blessed Virgin Mary under the title Our Lady of Lanka, Patroness of Sri Lanka.
🕒 2 hours🛣 45 min from Colombo
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Talawila
St Anne's Shrine, Talawila
Dedicated to Saint Anne, Mother of the Blessed Virgin Mary — one of Sri Lanka's largest Catholic pilgrimage centres, associated with family devotion, healing and thanksgiving.
🕒 1 hour🛣 3.5 hrs from Colombo
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Madhu
Shrine of Our Lady of Madhu
The most important Catholic pilgrimage site in Sri Lanka — a national Marian shrine and international pilgrimage destination visited by pilgrims of every religion. Pope Francis visited in 2015.
🕒 1-2 nights🛣 5 hrs from Colombo
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Colombo
St Anthony's Shrine, Kochchikade
Dedicated to Saint Anthony of Padua — a national shrine of hope and international Catholic destination visited daily by pilgrims of every religion.
🕒 45 minutes🛣 Central Colombo