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Trajet en bateau sur le lagon de Negombo vers l'ile aux singes

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Opérateur: Z R I Adventures (Private) Limited
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Un court trajet en bateau prive a travers le lagon de Negombo vers l'ile de mangrove ou vivent des troupes de macaques, avec embarcations de peche traditionnelles et oiseaux en chemin.

Trajet en bateau sur le lagon de Negombo vers l'ile aux singes: En bref

PriceFrom $176 per person
Duration2 hours
Group sizeUp to 8 people
LanguagesEnglish
Tour typeMini Tour
BookingDirect with the local operator — no OTA markup

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Lagoon Tour to Monkey Island in Negombo

Minimum 2 guests. The price covers the full party. Departures: 9:00 AM
2 hours
English
$176
Annulation gratuite

Description complète

Le lagon de Negombo est une large nappe peu profonde d'eau saumatre derriere la ville, bordee de mangroves et travaillee par des pecheurs utilisant des methodes qui n'ont pas beaucoup change depuis des generations. C'est un trajet en bateau de deux heures a travers lui jusqu'a l'ile de mangrove connue localement comme l'ile aux singes, ou des troupes de macaques vivent dans les arbres au bord de l'eau.

Vous partez de la jetee dans un petit bateau et traversez d'abord l'eau libre, passant devant les embarcations a balancier et les filets sur pieux que les pecheurs du lagon utilisent encore. Martins-pecheurs, aigrettes et herons travaillent les hauts-fonds, et les cormorans se posent sur les pieux. Le batelier sait ou les oiseaux se rassemblent et ralentira pour eux.

L'ile elle-meme est une mangrove dense, et les singes descendent vers le rivage quand un bateau approche. Les observer depuis l'eau est l'essentiel, c'est des animaux sauvages, ils sont rapides, et ils prendront tout ce qui est detache d'une main ouverte ou d'un sac non ferme. Ne les nourrissez pas et gardez telephones et lunettes de soleil securises.

Sur le chemin du retour, l'itineraire se glisse generalement dans certains des canaux de mangrove les plus etroits, ou les racines s'arquent au-dessus de l'eau et le bruit de la ville disparait completement. C'est la partie la plus calme du trajet et la meilleure pour les photos.

Deux heures suffisent. C'est une courte sortie detendue plutot qu'une excursion complete, et elle fonctionne bien comme ajout matinal ou de fin d'apres-midi a une journee a Negombo, quand la lumiere est basse et les oiseaux les plus actifs.

Programme

Itineraries are customisable as per your request

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

Start

Jetty and briefing

Meet the boatman at the lagoon jetty, life jackets on.

Hour 1

Across the lagoon

Open water past the outrigger fleet and stake nets, with bird stops along the way.

Hour 1

Monkey Island

Approach the mangrove island and watch the macaques from the water.

Hour 2

Mangrove channels

Return through the narrow root-lined channels to the jetty.

Programme détaillé

00:00

Meet at the jetty

Boarding, life jackets and a short safety word from the boatman.

00:15

Lagoon crossing

Open water with the fishing fleet working around you.

00:45

Island approach

Idle along the shoreline where the macaques come down to the water.

01:15

Mangrove channels

Slow run through the narrow tunnels of mangrove root.

02:00

Back at the jetty

Return and disembark.

Inclus

  • Bateau prive avec batelier local pour environ deux heures
  • gilets de sauvetage
  • itineraire lagon et canaux de mangrove jusqu’a l’ile

Non inclus

  • Transferts a l’hotel vers et depuis la jetee
  • repas et boissons
  • pourboires
  • assurance personnelle

Informations importantes

Point de rendez-vous

Boat jetty on the Negombo lagoon; the operator confirms the exact landing on booking.

À savoir avant de partir

  • Annulation gratuite jusqu'à 24 heures avant le début de l'activité

À propos de cette activité

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Duration 2 hours
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Live tour guide
English
Wheelchair accessible

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Avis des voyageurs

4.3/5
based on 7 reviews
Guide
4.3/5
Value for money
4.3/5
Verified reviews from travelers on this operator’s experience
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John
April 14, 2025

Lovely day out seeing monkey island. Relaxed welcome, life jackets and umbrellas for us on the boat, boat trip across lake Negombo, we saw and fed the monkeys on monkey island, then stopped off for a coconut drink paddling our feet in the lake. We then chose to stay for lunch at the end (additional cost) and it was yummy food. The whole family enjoyed it (kids aged 3 & 5).

5
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Laura
October 26, 2024

We saw a lot of monkeys The lagoon is beautiful Staff is very nice All was good thank you

5
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Traveller
April 2, 2026

Sehr entspannt und angenehme Tour mit vielen Affen.

5
M
Maria
March 19, 2025

Die Tour war super. Alle Mitarbeiter waren sehr bemüht und die Bootsfahrt war sehr schön und wir haben viele Affen gesehen und eine kleine Pause am Watt gemacht. Dort bekamen wir Kokosnüsse serviert und duften im Watt spazieren. Die Tour ist sehr zu empfehlen, auch für kleine Kinder. Die Guides waren sehr kinderfreundlich und ließen unsere Kinder auch mal ans Steuer. Gefüttert haben wir die Affen nicht.

5
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Tatjana
March 15, 2025

Wir haben es trotz nur zwei Bewertungen gewagt, diese Tour zu buchen. Für hiesige Verhältnisse ist dieser Ausflug auch teurer, nichts desto trotz hatten wir ein schönes (und spannendes 🙈😂) Erlebnis. Unser Boot schien sehr offensichtlich ein technisches Problem zu haben. Die beiden Jungs haben mir immer das Gefühl vermittelt, alles im Griff zu haben. Sie haben alles versucht, um uns ein schönes Erlebnis zu bescheren und haben auch nicht aufgegeben, bis wir zumindest ein paar Äffchen vom Boot aus gesehen haben. Im Gegensatz zu anderen Booten, die ein Sonnendach hatten, haben wir als Sonnenschutz

1
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Nick
April 8, 2024

The monkey experience was great but the directions for meeting place were completely wrong and no assistance available when we needed it. Ended up in a place 200 metres from hotel in a boat that was not fit for purpose as there were no seats and it was falling apart. Appears this is subcontracted out to a sub standard third party.

Questions fréquentes

Boat jetty on the Negombo lagoon; the operator confirms the exact landing on booking.
The price does not cover hotel transfers to and from the jetty; meals and drinks; gratuities; personal insurance.. 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.
Z R I Adventures (Private) Limited. 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.
Bateau prive avec batelier local pour environ deux heures, gilets de sauvetage, itineraire lagon et canaux de mangrove jusqu’a l’ile
The duration of the Trajet en bateau sur le lagon de Negombo vers l'ile aux singes is typically 2 hours. 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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