Negombo: Airport layover City Tour with Pickup and Drop-Off

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ID: GYG1000383-1549080
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Country: Sri Lanka

Duration: 03:00 hours


Description

Explore Negombo on a guided tour with airport pickup and drop-off. Visit Negombo's Elegant churches, Angurukaramulla Buddhist Temple, the street markets and the Browns beach with great dining options.
Begin your tour with a pickup from the airport. Head out on a 30-minute drive just outside the city, passing the Negombo Grand Mosque and visiting the Angurukaramulla Buddhist Temple.

Next, drive through the main street of town, where locals do most of their day-to-day shopping. Park in the middle of town and enjoy a 20-minute walking tour through the street markets, vegetable stalls, and fruit stalls.

From there, drive to the sea street along the Dutch canal. Visit the Sri Sitthi Vinayagar Temple and St. Mary's Roman Catholic Shrine. *Hindu temples are closed between 11.00 AM and 5.00 PM.

Continue to the fortifications of Negombo, a prominent fort during colonial times. Visit the nearby fish market, where people dry fish on beach mats.

Cross a big bridge over the lagoon to enter Fisherman's Island. Dock boats by the bridge and enjoy the authentic view of the lagoon. Visit the fishermen's church of Our Lady of Good Voyage overlooking the Indian Ocean.

Make a quick stop at Mora Wala, a popular sea basin where villagers and local travelers go to bathe, or visit the browns beach before being dropped back at the airport.*You can enjoy a meal if you have adequate time.

Highlights

  • Immerse yourself in the local culture with a visit to the bustling markets
  • Visit the Angurukaramulla Buddhist Temple and the Grand Mosque
  • Explore the Dutch Canal and visit the Sri Sitthi Vinayagar Temple
  • Cross the lagoon to the Fisherman’s Island and visit their church
  • Enjoy a meal by the beach or the lagoon *Depending on the time

Guiding languages

IMPORTANT INFORMATION
INCLUDED
  • Airport pickup and drop off
  • 30-minute sightseeing drive
  • Visit to Angurukaramulla Buddhist temple
  • Walking tour of the town
  • Visit to Sri Sitthi Vinayagar Temple
  • Visit to St. Mary's Roman Catholic Shrine
  • Visit to Negombo fortifications
  • Visit to fish market
  • Visit to fisherman's Island
  • Visit to Our Lady of Good Voyage church
  • Visit to Mora Wala
NOT INCLUDED
  • Bottled water

When should I book?

To guarantee availability book as soon as possible. Early booking is worth consideration especially if you planning the trip during high season like public holidays or weekends.


Cancellations

This excursion you can cancel with no cost up to 24 hours before the start of the trip. If you cancel it after 24 hours or not show up on the excursion you will still be charged the full price of the activity. Being late on pick-up or departure will be considered as not showing up.