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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.
What's Included
Meeting and pickup
Travellers will be picked up from their Hotel in Negombo or from the Airport as requested.
Itinerary
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1Negombo Lagoon
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.
15 minutes • Admission ticket included -
2Negombo Fish Market
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.
30 minutes • Admission ticket not included -
3St. Mary's Church
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.
30 minutes • Admission ticket free -
4Angurukaramulla Temple
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.
30 minutes • Admission ticket not included
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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Cancellation Policy
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- If you cancel less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time, the amount you paid will not be refunded.
- Any changes made less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time will not be accepted.
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