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Excursion en bote por la laguna de Negombo y los manglares con canal holandes y mercado de pescado

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Una excursion en bote por la laguna de Negombo y el antiguo canal holandes, observando a los pescadores de red en accion, seguida de una breve parada en el mercado de pescado de la ciudad.

Excursion en bote por la laguna de Negombo y los manglares con canal holandes y mercado de pescado: Datos clave

PriceFrom $150 per person
DurationHalf day
Group sizeUp to 8 people
LanguagesEnglish
Tour typeGuided Tour
BookingDirect with the local operator — no OTA markup

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Negombo Lagoon Mangrove Boat Excursion from Colombo

Negombo Lagoon Mangrove Boat Excursion from Colombo. Departure times and inclusions exactly as the operator offers them;...
8 hours
English
Pickup
$150
Cancelación gratuita

Descripción completa

La laguna de Negombo y el canal que desemboca en ella son el corazon activo de la ciudad. Los holandeses excavaron el canal en el siglo XVII para trasladar canela hacia el sur, hacia Colombo; los pescadores estaban aqui mucho antes y siguen aqui ahora, lanzando redes desde barcas de madera bajas en aguas que raramente superan los dos metros de profundidad.

Le recogen en su hotel en tuk-tuk para el corto trayecto hasta el agua, luego pasa unas dos horas en un bote que se mueve lo bastante despacio para realmente observar las cosas. La ruta pasa por laguna abierta y entra en los canales de manglar, donde las raices crecen sobre el agua y las ramas se cierran arriba. Esta es zona de cria, peces juveniles, cangrejos y gambas se refugian en los sistemas de raices, que es exactamente por que la pesca aqui se ha mantenido.

La vida de aves es constante. Los martines pescadores se posan en las ramas, las garcetas y garzas acechan en los margenes, los cormoranes secan sus alas en los postes, y las aguilas trabajan arriba. Los varanos se deslizan de las orillas al paso del bote. El barquero apagara el motor donde merezca la pena estar en silencio.

Tambien pasa por el canal holandes mismo, todavia bordeado de embarcaciones y usado diariamente en lugar de preservado para exhibicion, y hay una breve parada en el mercado de pescado de Negombo, donde la pesca de la mañana se clasifica en la arena y gran parte se deja secar.

Es un paseo tranquilo en lugar de una aventura, el atractivo es la calma, las aves y ver una laguna en funcionamiento desde el agua. La mañana temprano y la ultima hora de la tarde son notablemente mejores tanto para la fauna como para la luz.

Itinerario

Itineraries are customisable as per your request

The schedule below is a suggested plan and can be adjusted to suit your preferences.

Start

Hotel pickup

Short tuk tuk transfer of about fifteen minutes to the boat jetty.

Main

Lagoon and mangroves

Around two hours on the water through open lagoon and mangrove channels.

Stop

Dutch canal

A pass along the colonial-era waterway with its moored fishing craft.

Stop

Negombo fish market

A short visit to see the catch being sorted and dried on the sand.

Finish

Return

Back to the jetty and tuk tuk transfer to your hotel.

Itinerario detallado

00:00

Tuk tuk pickup

Collected from your Negombo hotel for the ride to the water.

00:15

Boarding and briefing

Life jackets and a short safety word before setting off.

00:30

Open lagoon

Past the stake nets and outrigger craft, with the fishermen at work.

01:15

Mangrove channels

Engine cut in the narrow root tunnels for birdlife and quiet.

02:20

Dutch Canal

A short run along the 17th-century waterway.

02:35

Fish market

Ten minutes among the sorting tables and drying racks.

03:00

Return to your hotel

Tuk tuk back to your accommodation.

Incluye

  • Traslado en tuk-tuk desde su hotel en Negombo hasta el muelle y de regreso
  • excursion en bote de aproximadamente dos horas con un barquero local
  • chalecos salvavidas
  • parada en el canal holandes y el mercado de pescado
  • agua embotellada

No incluye

  • Comidas y bebidas
  • propinas
  • seguro personal
  • todo lo no listado como incluido

Información importante

Punto de encuentro

Pickup by tuk tuk from your hotel in Negombo, roughly fifteen minutes from the jetty.

Antes de ir

  • Cancelación gratuita hasta 24 horas antes del inicio de la actividad

Sobre esta actividad

Cancelación gratuita
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Secure payment
Complete your booking safely with Razorpay. Full refund if you cancel 24h prior. Read more
Duration Half day
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Live tour guide
English
Wheelchair accessible

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Opiniones de viajeros

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Manuel
August 22, 2022

really great, there were great surprises to see.. you should really experience and see it

Preguntas frecuentes

Pickup by tuk tuk from your hotel in Negombo, roughly fifteen minutes from the jetty.
The price does not cover meals and drinks; gratuities; personal insurance; anything not listed as included.. Everything it does cover is listed in full on this page, so if something is not on that list, budget for it separately.
Most of the day, and the boat is the point rather than the transport. Conditions occasionally force a change of route, which the operator decides on the morning and is not something anyone can promise around.
Apple Vacations Sri Lanka and Maldives. We book with them directly rather than through a reseller, which is why we can confirm your place with the operator before taking it as final.
We confirm your booking with the operator before we treat it as final, and we need at least one day's notice outside India. Once it is confirmed you get the meeting point, the time and a contact number for the day. If the operator cannot take your date we tell you and refund you rather than leave you waiting.
Traslado en tuk-tuk desde su hotel en Negombo hasta el muelle y de regreso, excursion en bote de aproximadamente dos horas con un barquero local, chalecos salvavidas, parada en el canal holandes y el mercado de pescado, agua embotellada
The duration of the Excursion en bote por la laguna de Negombo y los manglares con canal holandes y mercado de pescado is typically Half day. We recommend arriving 15 minutes before the scheduled start time for a smooth check-in. Your guide will meet you at the designated meeting point and ensure the experience runs on schedule while remaining flexible to your pace.
For most experiences, we highly recommend an early morning start. This allows you to avoid the midday heat, bypass the largest crowds, and capture the best lighting for photography. Your guide can advise on the optimal timing based on the season and specific attractions included.
Yes, once your booking is completed via our secure payment gateway, you will receive an instant confirmation email with your tour details, meeting point address, guide's name, and direct contact information. You can also view and manage your booking through your AsiaByLocals account dashboard.
Yes! All our private tours are fully customizable. Whether you want to add extra stops, skip certain locations, change the pace, or adjust the start time — simply let your guide know in advance or on the day. We aim to create a personalized experience tailored to your interests and energy level.
We offer free cancellation up to 24 hours before the scheduled start time for a full refund. Cancellations within 24 hours may be subject to a partial charge depending on the tour type. Weather-related cancellations for outdoor and boat tours are handled on a case-by-case basis, with full refunds or free rebooking offered when safety is a concern.
Most of our experiences are family-friendly and suitable for children of all ages. However, some tours involving extensive walking, water activities, or early morning starts may be better suited for children aged 5 and above. Please check the specific tour description for age recommendations, or contact us for personalized family itinerary advice.
After booking, you will receive detailed meeting point instructions via email. Most tours include complimentary hotel pickup within the central area. For tours without pickup, your confirmation email will include the exact address, Google Maps pin, and your guide's phone number for easy coordination. Guides typically arrive 10 minutes early and will message you on WhatsApp.
We accept all major credit and debit cards (Visa, Mastercard, American Express), PayPal, Apple Pay, and Razorpay for Indian cards. All payments are processed through a PCI-compliant secure gateway with 256-bit encryption. You can also pay in multiple currencies — the price is automatically converted to your local currency at checkout.
Yes, all AsiaByLocals guides are licensed professionals who have been rigorously vetted through background checks, skill assessments, and customer reviews. Many hold government-issued tourism licenses, university degrees in history or cultural studies, and have years of experience leading tours for international travelers. Every guide maintains a minimum 4.5-star rating to remain active on our platform.
Negombo, if you land in the evening, land tired, or fly out early — it is 10 km from the airport against Colombo's 35, which in bad traffic is 90 minutes. Give Colombo a proper day later in the trip instead of a jet-lagged half one. See our Negombo airport guide.
From about 5am, finished by eight. It is a working auction rather than an attraction — boats landing, the catch on the sand, and everything packed up before the heat. Jet lag makes the early start easy.
Two to three hours through mangrove channels and out to Monkey Island, past stake-net and crab fishing worked the same way for centuries. Kingfishers are near-guaranteed, along with monitors on the banks. Calm water throughout, so it suits children and non-swimmers. See the Negombo lagoon guide.
Roughly LKR 3,000-4,500 from the official counters in arrivals. Ride-hailing apps are usually cheaper but need a local SIM — buy one in arrivals for a few dollars, which is the single most useful thing to do before leaving the terminal.
One night on arrival and one on departure, or two if you want both the dawn fish market and a lagoon trip without rushing. Negombo is comfortable and well placed rather than a destination in its own right, and it does that job very well.
In the dry season, roughly December to March. From May to September the southwest monsoon builds the sea along this whole coast and currents strengthen. The beach is long and usable but it is not the south coast.
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