Engage in an exciting series of activities in the fishing town Negombo, famous for its golden sandy beaches and lagoon, located just a few hours from Colombo Airport.
Your adventure begins by sailing on a local catamaran into the sea off Negombo, against the backdrop of a glorious sunrise, and learning the traditional methods of catching prawns and small fish in the shallow waters.
After an hour’s sail, return to the shore and hop on a tuk-tuk to visit Negombo’s fish market, known as the ‘Lellama’, where you can witness fishermen selling their day’s catch.
Read MoreNext, take a boat ride in Negombo Lagoon with local folks that lasts for about two hours. Roam the waters of the lagoon, visit its islands, and enjoy some local fruits. Negombo Lagoon, fed by several rivers and a canal, has an expansive mangrove swamp. The boat ride will let you spot some of the area’s flora and fauna species and water birds such as herons, terns, cormorants, and shorebirds.
The last leg of the tour will be a city tour in Negombo by a tuk-tuk, covering the highlights of the fish drying area, Hindu temples, remnants of the Dutch fort, boat yard and fishing harbour, bustling streets in Negombo, and ending with a visit to Angurukaramulla Temple, which is famous for its hundreds of years old paintings and murals.
Why should you book this trip?
- You will be able to experience all the things to do in Negombo in a half-day tour.
- The convenient distance from the international airport (15 km) makes it easy to add this tour to the beginning or end of your holiday in Sri Lanka.
- You can sail in a catamaran with local fisherman and experience the traditional ways of fishing.
- Visit the traditional “Lellama” fish market.
- You will be able to explore the famous Negombo Lagoon, where crabs, lobsters, and fish are in abundance.
- Witness the lifestyle of the local people who make their living in fisheries.
- Observe various birds, fauna, and flora in the lagoon wetland.
- Most importantly, this is an excellent community-based tour led by an experienced local guide, so you contribute to the well-being of the local community.
