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Negombo Dutch Canal Boat Cruise

4.5/5
5 reviews

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.

Main features

Free cancellation
Place: Negombo
Duration: from 4 hours to 8 hours
Language:German, English
Mobile voucher accepted

Additional features

Guided tour
E-Voucher
Instant confirmation
Hotel pick up

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

Important to know

  • Not suitable for guests with reduced mobility

Cancellation policy

Receive a 100% refund if you cancel up to 2 days before the experience begins.


What’s included

  • Transport
  • Guide
  • Train ride
  • Canal barge cruise

Booking fee

Good news! No extra fees are applied to this booking.


Pickup points

To see which pickup points are available, check under availability & prices.

Provider

MUSEMENT SPA


What people say about this experience

4.5/5

All reviews are verified

Based on 5 reviews


Review categories

Staff

4.8/5

Safety

4.8/5

Value for money

4.1/5

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  • K

    Keith & Rosemary Fulton

    Travelled as a couple


    2 July 2024
    3

    United States of America

    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

  • W

    Williamses

    Travelled as a couple


    25 March 2024
    4.6

    United States of America

    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 them very quickly.

  • K

    Kev

    Solo traveller


    17 July 2023
    5

    United Kingdom

    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 to get off at the right destination and the boat journey was full of wild life, Kingfishers, water monitor lizards, eagles, storks all along the lagoon. Also enjoyed the trip around the fish market and other stop off points.

  • M

    Marion and Barry

    Travelled as a couple


    16 March 2022
    5

    United Kingdom

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

  • A

    Anne

    Travelled with family


    2 March 2022
    5

    United Kingdom

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

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