Why choose this Negombo tour ?
Be picked up from your Hotel/Meeting Point
Visit the Negombo ‘Lellama’ Fish Market, the second largest market in the country. See fresh daily catch of different types of fish and seafood.
Next, reflect to a piece of colonial history by a visit to the Negombo Dutch Fort. Originally built by the Portuguese in a pentagonal style.
Thereafter visit the Dutch Canal and then proceed to the Negombo Lagoon which is the main landmark of Negombo. It is rich in biodiversity of plants and animals and aquatic ecosystem.
Stop at St. Mary’s Church, one of the largest churches in Sri Lanka. Embrace its neoclassic style of beautiful and extraordinary European art and architecture stemming from the colonial eras.
Finally, visit the “Angurukaramulla ancient buddhist temple” which is home to the ruins of a historic, moss-covered library, and beautiful paintings, sculptures that date back centuries.
Enjoy a refreshing King Coconut drink to end the city tour in style.
Return to your hotel.
Make the most of your Negombo adventure
What makes Private City Tour in Negombo a unique experience ?
The lagoon is fed by a number of small rivers and the Hamilton Canal (also known as the Dutch canal). It is linked to the sea by a narrow channel to the north, near Negombo city. It is surrounded by a densely populated region containing rice paddies, coconut plantations and grassland. The land is used for fishing and agriculture. The lagoon has extensive mangrove swamps and attracts a wide variety of water birds including cormorants, herons, egrets, gulls, terns and other waders.
Chaos, so many fish, shellfish, vendors and people shouting..a typical scene of a local market, Negombo fish market is the second largest in the country. A vibrant market which is busy and bustling with individuals vending and bargaining.
St. Mary’s Church is a landmark edifice, a Roman Catholic church in the heart of Negombo. It is one of the largest cathedrals in Sri Lanka. The church was built in neoclassicism style with columns and plain walls. Its ceilings are painted with alabaster images of many saints.
In the heart of the city of Negombo, in Sri Lanka’s Western Province, the Angurukaramulla Temple is known for the dragon-head that guards its entrance and its six-metre-tall statue of Lord Buddha. The dragon lies in the shadow of Lord Buddha’s large statue, watching a serene pool of water in front of it. Visitors to the temple should take care to dress respectfully, covering their arms and shoulders.
Tour Description & Additional Info:
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Specialized infant seats are available
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- The duration of transfers are approximate, the exact duration will depend on the time of day and traffic conditions
- A current valid passport is preferred on the day of travel
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- Negombo City Tour
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Private City Tour in Negombo Inclusions:
Included with Your Ticket
- Hotel pickup and drop-off
- Transportation to/from attractions
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- Food and drinks
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Special Instructions:
- This Tour is Provided by Travel Dreams of Sri Lanka.
- Tour Timezone & Starts at Asia/Colombo.
- Mobile or paper ticket accepted.
- For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
- This Tour is Rated 5 Stars based on 2 valid reviews on VIATOR.
- Minimum 1 Travelers is required to book.
- Maximum 3 Travelers is accepted for booking.
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