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Activitate Negombo, Sri Lanka
Visit Negombo by Scooty - All Inclusive
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4 ore
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Despre activitate
“Join our Negombo city tours by Scooty, Tuk Tuk, van, or car for a fun and memorable holiday experience. We’re ready to cater to your needs while offering the best value for money.”
Half-day Tours
Private and Luxury
Private Sightseeing Tours
Vespa, Scooter & Moped Tours
City Tours
Excellent Quality
Adventure Tours
Additional fees
Pe scurt
- Durată
- 4 ore
- Confirmare
- Confirmare imediată
- Bilet
- Mobile or paper ticket accepted
- Grup
- Doar grupul tău
- Persoane pe rezervare
- 1–2
- Ghid scris
- germană, italiană, franceză, spaniolă
- Ghid
- engleză, tamilă
- Organizator
- Capital Tour By Tuk Tuk
Vârste: Copii (5–17 ani) · Adulți (18–65 ani)
Ce include
Inclus
- Inclus: Private transportation
- Inclus: Bottled water
- Inclus: Snacks
- Inclus: Entrance fees: (Buddhist temple charges included)
- Inclus: Lunch or Dinner
Nu este inclus
- Nu este inclus: Boat ride (per boat, not per person).
Itinerar
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Oprirea 1
Trecere fără oprire
Located on Sri Lanka’s west coast just north of Colombo, Negombo is a city full of history and charm. Along the waterfront, the 17th-century Dutch Fort now functions as a prison, while the Negombo Lagoon, lined with fishermen’s huts, flows into the historic Hamilton Canal that leads south to Colombo. Don’t miss St. Mary’s Church, a neoclassical masterpiece from the 1920s, famous for its colorful and intricate ceiling paintings.
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Negombo Fish Market
30 min Intrarea inclusă
Experience the Negombo Fish Market, bustling right on the beach with the day’s fresh catch. Watch fishermen at work—untangling nets, sorting their boats, and sun-drying shark, tuna, sardines, mackerel, and more along the shore. Children play nearby, and lively stalls sell everything from fresh fish to live crabs. You might even spot families relaxing in the shade of the fishermen’s open coastal sheds.
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o oră Intrarea inclusă
Negombo Lagoon is a vast estuarine lagoon located in south-west Sri Lanka. Fed by several small rivers and a canal, it connects to the sea through a narrow northern channel near Negombo city. The lagoon is bordered by a densely populated area, featuring rice paddies, coconut plantations, and stretches of grassland.
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Oprirea 4
30 min Intrarea inclusă
Negombo Fort, about 30 km north of Colombo, was originally built by the Portuguese to defend Colombo. Captured and contested by the Dutch in the 1600s, it was later rebuilt in 1672 with a pentagonal design, though only four bastions were completed. The fort sat on a narrow strip of land between a lagoon and the sea, surrounded by a dry moat and accessed via a drawbridge. The British took over in 1796 and eventually demolished most of the fort in the late 1800s to build a prison, using its stones. Today, only part of the eastern rampart, mounds from former bastions, and a recessed arched gateway with a 1678 inscription remain, and the site continues to serve as a prison.
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Oprirea 5
30 min Intrarea inclusă
Negombo’s history has been strongly shaped by Christianity since the Portuguese era, earning it the nickname “Little Rome” due to its many churches. Construction of St. Mary’s Church began in 1874 and, after a long pause, was completed in 1922. The church, along with a few others in Sri Lanka, showcases a unique blend of European architectural styles and local Sri Lankan art, reflecting the cultural fusion of the early 20th century.
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Sri Mutthu Mari Amman Temple
15 min Intrarea inclusă
Sri Muthumariamman Temple (Tamil: ஸ்ரீ முத்துமாரியம்மன் கதிர்வேலாயுத சுவாமி கோவில்) is a prominent Mariamman temple in Negombo, built in the traditional Dravidian architectural style. The temple has preserved its old-world charm over the years. Its intricate granite carvings are highly revered by the local Tamil community, who consider it a powerful place of worship where pujas and offerings bring blessings and benefits to devotees.
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30 min Intrarea inclusă
Negombo, just 6 km from the international airport, is a charming Christian fishing town with historic churches, narrow streets, and local boutiques. Famous for traditional fishing and its lagoon, visitors can enjoy seasonal seafood and take outrigger canoe rides to experience the authentic life of local fishermen.
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Dutch Canal
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The Hamilton Canal, also called the Dutch Canal, is a 14.5 km waterway connecting Puttalam to Colombo through Negombo. Built by the British between 1802–1804 to drain saltwater from the Muthurajawela wetlands, it was named after Gavin Hamilton, the Government Agent of Revenue and Commerce.
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Angurukaramulla Temple
30 min Intrarea inclusă
Negombo, often called “Little Rome”, is a major Catholic center in Sri Lanka, with over 90% of its population following the faith and more than 50 churches and shrines. The town has produced many Catholic leaders, including the country’s only Cardinal.
Buddhists, though a small minority, have a strong presence. Notable figures like Brahmachari Walisingha Harischandra were born here, and Harischandra Vidyalaya is named after him. The town’s Budu Ge and Pilima Ge feature beautiful sculptures and paintings depicting Buddha’s life, Jataka stories, important Buddhist events, and life-size images of Sinhala kings from Vijaya to Sri Wickrema Rajasinghe.
Punct de întâlnire și preluare
Organizatorul preia toți participanții de la cazare sau din locurile de mai jos.
Locuri de preluare
- Negombo Green Villa
- ZEN Rooms Beach Road Negombo
- Shanketha Palace Hotel
- Bohemian Villa - Negombo
- Green Boutique Villa
- Ranowell Hotel
- Diyon Airport Villa
- Vista Room Cemetary Road 2
- Negombo The Nature Villa and Cabanas
- Lodge 25
- Araliya White House
- Lewis Beach
și încă 14 locuri de preluare
“The main pickup location for our customers is Negombo Railway Station.”
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Bine de știut
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Public transportation options are available nearby
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Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
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Not recommended for pregnant travelers
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Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
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Suitable for all physical fitness levels
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