Looking for an interesting excursion while in the city of Negombo? This charming coastal town, situated a few miles away away from the Colombo International airport offers curious tourists an exciting array of activities for some quality cultural immersion. However, boating is a popular and much-loved excursion here and should be a “must-try” addition to any cultural itinerary.
Fishing boats are available for hire and take visitors on rides through the small fisheries and villages scattered along this fishing village. Sailboats take around one hour while charter boats can be hired for half-day or full-day tours on board these vessels under the helm of an experienced captain. Although the fishing experience is exciting, steering down the Kalu Ganga is a boating experience not to be missed while in this historic coastal city. Make your way past lush greenery, and witness exotic birds both migratory and native, as well as mammals and lizards, while admiring the lifestyles of the residents that is weaved around the river, for a boating experience here that is nothing short of a true adventure.
The breathtaking Negombo Lagoon is a main attraction, with its prolific mangrove swamps attracting numerous birds and sea gulls, along with an intriguing shipwreck that has formed an artificial reef for the exotic fish that swim here. Boating on the lagoon is an unforgettable experience, and visitors are able to choose from either boating on the small rivers that connect to the lagoon or on the canal. And while you indulge in this relaxing experience you can also indulge in a bit of angling firsthand, and catch some sail fish, tuna, and many more species for a seafood extravaganza to be enjoyed later on.
Graced with some of the best beaches on the west coast of Sri Lanka, Negombo will no doubt keep you coming back for more. Whether you want to indulge in a bit of fishing with the balmy sea breeze bushing your skin, sail away on a fishing boat or explore the deep blue waters of the lagoon, Negombo will not disappoint you. Book into a renowned Negombo Hotel that offers the best of Sri Lankan hospitality, which is what you’ll discover at Jetwing Blue. From the minute you walk into its premises, this is one such Beach Hotel Negombo has to offer that promises to pamper all its guests. Equipped with the finest amenities and friendly staff who would gladly assist you with arranging excursions, this hotel will certainly add to an unforgettable Sri Lankan experience.