Negombo City Tour & Fish MarketCulture & Heritage
Negombo City Tour & Fish Market
Explore Negombo's fishing lagoon, fort and churches.
Western Province
Negombo
Beach town and fishing port, minutes from the airport.
Best time: December to AprilStay: 1 night (arrival or departure)
About Negombo
Negombo is a lively coastal town on the west coast, just a short drive from Bandaranaike International Airport, which makes it the natural place to begin or end a Sri Lanka holiday. It is known for its long sandy beach, its fishing community and a lagoon lined with traditional outrigger boats.
Colonial history shows in the old Dutch fort and canals, and the many churches earned the town the nickname “Little Rome”. It is also home to Nimrodh Travels & Tours, so it is a friendly first stop where we can welcome you in person.
Highlights
Long sandy beach and sunsets
Fishing boats on the lagoon
Dutch fort and old canals
Historic churches
Fresh seafood
Things to Do
- Negombo city tour
- Visit the early-morning fish market
- Lagoon boat ride
- Relax on the beach
- Seafood dinner by the sea
Travel Tips
An ideal first or last night because of the airport
The sea can be rough during the south-west monsoon (May to September), so check swimming conditions
The fish market is busiest at dawn
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Experiences
Things to Do in Negombo
Tours
Package 01
Package 02Package 03
Packages That Visit Negombo
Package 0111-Day Ancient Cities & Hill Country Tour
Highlights
Pinnawala Elephant Orphanage, Yapahuwa, Anuradhapura, Mihintale, Polonnaruwa, Sigiriya, Kandy, Nuwara Eliya, Sinharaja / Udawalawe and a Bentara river cruise.
Includes
Standard BB accommodation (10 nights), air-conditioned vehicle transport, entrance fees.
Package 02Classic 7-Day Sri Lanka Explorer
Highlights
Negombo, Sigiriya Rock Fortress, Kandy, Nuwara Eliya, Yala Safari, Whale Watching in Mirissa.
Includes
Standard BB accommodation, air-conditioned vehicle transport, entrance fees.
Package 037-Day Tea Country, Safari & Whale Watching Tour
Highlights
Sigiriya Rock Fortress, Kandy and the Temple of the Tooth, two days in Nuwara Eliya, Yala Safari, Mirissa Whale Watching and the Madu River.
Includes
Standard BB accommodation, air-conditioned vehicle transport, entrance fees.