Negombo Dutch Canal Boat Cruise
Activities

Negombo Dutch Canal Boat Cruise

4.5/5
Excellent
Based on 5 reviews
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£121.00
Free cancellation
Language: German, English
Mobile voucher accepted
Duration: from 4 hours to 8 hours
Why you’ll love this…
  • Half-day tour along the west coast of Sri Lanka
  • Visit a Hindu Temple, Dutch Fort and fish market in Negombo
  • Take a train ride – the original way to travel
  • Enjoy a barge cruise down the Dutch Canal
  • Spot wildlife and soak up the scenery
What to expect

A traditional way to explore Sri Lanka. You'll visit a Hindu Temple and Dutch Fort in Negombo before trying your hand at haggling in the fish market, then you'll hop on a train and then embark on a cruise on the Dutch Canal, admiring nature, fishermen's homes and more.

It's a spiritual start to the day at the Hindu Temple. Learn all about its history and see how different cultures combine in Sri Lanka. You'll also visit the historic Dutch Fort and fish market, then take a train ride to the canal start point – the original way to travel in Sri Lanka.

Hop aboard a colourful barge and take off on a journey along the Dutch Canal, whose history goes back to the 19th century. You'll get to know everything about its use through history and admire fishing villages, rainbow-coloured flowerbeds and painted boats that pass you by. Take a break for tea and spot all the birds feeding in the wetlands, soaking up the lush green scenery as you go.

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What's included
  • check Transport
  • check Guide
  • check Train ride
  • check Canal barge cruise
What to remember
  • Not suitable for guests with reduced mobility
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Provider
MUSEMENT SPA
Booking fee
Good news! No extra fees are applied to this booking.
Cancellation policy
Receive a 100% refund if you cancel up to 2 days before the experience begins.

What people say about this experience

Excellent

4.5/5

Based on 5 reviews from verified customers

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Staff

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Safety

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Service

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  • Keith & Rosemary Fulton

    From United States of America - July 2024

    Travelled as a couple

    Average

    Overall rated

    3/5

    We were back at the hotel by 11.15 The train journey was an experience, but the boat cruise ~ so called, was very disappointing & not good value

  • Williamses

    From United States of America - March 2024

    Travelled as a couple

     

    45 - 54 years old

    Excellent

    Overall rated

    5/5

    The guide, Suda, was very knowledgable about wildlife, history, etc. we saw lots of different birds and animals and he was able to spot and identify t ...

  • Kev

    From United Kingdom - July 2023

    Solo traveller

     

    35 - 44 years old

    Excellent

    Overall rated

    5/5

    Picked up from the hotel and dropped off again by the same guide/drive Chinthaka. The train journey was enjoyable and the guide made sure I was able ...

  • Marion and Barry

    From United Kingdom - March 2022

    Travelled as a couple

     

    45 - 54 years old

    Excellent

    Overall rated

    5/5

    We really enjoyed the whole experience and all aspects of it. We had a lovely morning. Wouldn’t change a thing.

  • Anne

    From United Kingdom - March 2022

    Travelled with family

     

    18 - 24 years old

    Excellent

    Overall rated

    5/5

    Fantastic half day trip. Guide was so wonderful and friendly and taught us so much! Highly recommend.