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Private Guided Experience, Explore the Vibrant Cultural Heritage and Scenic beauty of Negombo in comfort.
Negombo is a city on the west coast of Sri Lanka, north of the capital, Colombo.
Near the waterfront, the remains of the 17th-century Dutch Fort now house a prison.
Negombo Lagoon, lined with fishermen’s huts, feeds into the Dutch-era Hamilton Canal. The canal leads south to Colombo.
Neoclassical St. Mary’s Church, completed in the 1920s, features a ceiling decorated with vivid religious paintings.
In Negombo, approximately 65% of the population identifies as Roman Catholic, followed by 16% as Muslim, 13% as Buddhist, and 6% as Hindu.
What's Included
Meeting and pickup
Pickup from CMB Airport or any Hotel in Negombo. For the Airport Pickup cost extra USD 8 upon the arrival
Itinerary
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Stop At a Colorful Hindu Temple Rich in art and history. The Sri Mutthu Mari Amman Temple in Negombo is a prominent Hindu temple dedicated to Muththumari Amman, a form of the Hindu goddess Mariamman, known for protecting against diseases, and is a must-visit for its spiritual energy and cultural significance.
30 minutes • Admission ticket free -
2St. Mary's Church
See a Majestic Catholic church, reflecting the Colonial era. St. Mary's Church is a landmark edifice, a Roman Catholic church in the heart of Negombo. It is one of the largest Catholic church in Sri Lanka. Construction of the church was started in 1874 and completed, after a long gap, in 1922. The art and architecture of this church and a few similar other churches in Sri Lanka demonstrate the cultural amalgamation of the European practice with Sri Lankan art and architecture during the early years of the 20th century. The church was built in neoclassicism style with columns and plain walls. Its ceilings are painted with alabaster images of many saints. The walls at the upper level are fixed with sculptures of religious saints.
30 minutes • Admission ticket free -
3Dutch Fort
Explore the historic Dutch fort. Negombo Fort was a small but important fort in Negombo, approx. 30 km (19 mi) north of Colombo, that was built by the Portuguese to defend Colombo. In its time the fort at Negombo was probably the next in strategic importance after Colombo, Jaffna and Galle.
30 minutes • Admission ticket free -
4Negombo Fish Market
Discover the Local Life at the Negombo fish Market.
30 minutes • Admission ticket free -
5Dutch Canal
The Hamilton Canal, Also commonly known as the Dutch Canal is a 14.5 km (9.0 mi) canal connecting Puttalam to Colombo, passing through Negombo in Sri Lanka. The canal was constructed by the British in 1802 and completed in 1804. It was designed to drain salt water out of the Muthurajawela wetlands. The canal was named after Gavin Hamilton, the Government Agent of Revenue and Commerce.
30 minutes • Admission ticket free -
6Angurukaramulla Temple
Visit a Buddhist Temple for peaceful and spiritual experience. Colorful Temple with a 6 meter Buddha Statue, sculptures, murals & the ruins of a historic library. At the entrance of the temple there is a dragon head guard gate. The paintings on the ceiling display Lord Buddha’s journey to enlightenment, as well as the legends of the country’s former rulers from the Mahavanshaya ( Ancient Book that wrote about Sri Lanka ). You may cover the arms and legs before entering the premises. Footwear must be left at the entrance.
45 minutes • Admission ticket included -
7Negombo
Local Meal
30 minutes • Admission ticket free -
8Negombo Beach
Drop to your Location
15 minutes • Admission ticket free -
9Negombo
You can have your Traditional Herbal Oil Full Body Massage in your place.
1 hour 30 minutes • Admission ticket free
Additional info
- Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
- Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
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Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
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Cancellation Policy
- For a full refund, you must cancel at least 24 hours before the experience’s start time.
- 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.
- This experience requires good weather. If it’s canceled due to poor weather, you’ll be offered a different date or a full refund.
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You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the experience for a full refund.
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