1. After the baggage hall, an ATM is located next to the line of money changers booths in the arrivals building. The money changers were happy to exchange my big notes for smaller ones.
2. Leave the arrivals to the left hand exit. Turn left, then right and follow the road all the way to the main road outside the airport fence.
3. Turn left again and walk for 5 minutes. On the right is a bus stand. Wait here for number 187. Tell them you want to go to the bus station nearby, not Colombo! I was asked for 100 rupees for the 10 minute journey.
4. At the bus station look for bus 240. This is the bus to Negombo bus station, the last stop. It's about 50 rupees and takes about 40 minutes.
5. Go to the very last stand where bus 905 leaves towards Kochchikade via Lewis Place. It's about 20 rupees and 10 minutes to the first stop on Lewis Place.
6. Continue forwards to find a plethora of guest houses and Hotels at reasonable prices. Explore the lanes towards the beach carefully as you might miss a bargain room as the places are not always obvious.
I never had to wait anymore than 10 minutes and my 2 backpacks could ride with me...enjoy the adventure.
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