Negombo City Explore the Fish Market & Dutch Canal by Boat
Highlights
- Experience the hustle and bustle of the Negombo Fish Market
- Learn about the fishing culture and see the day’s catch being laid out to dry
- Anglican Church of Negombo and the Roman Catholic St Mary’s Main Street Church
- Take a boat ride along the Dutch Canal and admire the lush greenery of the area
- See the Gurukaramulla Bhudist Temple and learn about the history of the area
Discover the best of Negombo on a guided tour. Visit the Negombo Fish Market, see the Anglican Church of Negombo, and take a boat ride on the Dutch Canal.
Description
⏰ 4hrs – 5hrs (Approximately)
Activities
✔ Negombo Central Fish Market
✔ Dry fish Market
✔ Fish Auctions
✔ Anglican Church of Negombo
✔ Roman Catholic St Mary’s Main Street Church(Ceiling frescoes)
✔ Agurukaramulla Bhudist Temple
✔ Dutch Canal Boat Ride (1h 30Min)
Start your tour with a visit to the Negombo Fish Market. See the day’s catch being laid out on enormous mats made of coconut fiber. Watch as the fishermen use the heat of the sun to remove all moisture from the fish and extend their shelf life.
Then, head to the wet market to see fresh seafood being sold. Ranging from tuna, mackerel, squid, sardines, and shark, the market is said to be closed on Sundays when the city’s predominantly Catholic population heads to church.
Next, visit the Anglican Church of Negombo. Consecrated in 1880, the church is built in the Gothic revival architectural style. A stone cross of small size is fixed on each the ridge-tiles at the top.
Continue to the Roman Catholic St Mary’s Main Street Church. The church is a landmark edifice and one of the largest cathedrals in Sri Lanka.
Finally, take a boat ride on the Dutch Canal. Cruise along the waterway and take in the beautiful views of the surrounding area.
Tour Package Includes
All Entrance Fees for Mentioned Sites
Pick-up or Drop-off service from and to Airport (in our own vehicle)
Transportation and insurance (vehicle insurance) of Experience Guide / Driver during the trip
Private semi-luxury car/van (air-conditioned)
First Aid Medical Kit(Your guide will carry the Medical Kit but we also advise to bring yourself for your own use, as far as possible)
Bottled water
Highway free
parking free
Tour Package Excludes
All the required permits and paperwork
Site Guides for World Heritage Sites
Travel Insurance is not included
Late check outs & early check in charges are excluded
Air-tickets not included
Camera & Video Permits
Guide/Driver tips
Personal Expenses such as shopping, bar bills, telephone, laundry, titbits etc.
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