4 Boat Tours in Negombo to Get Up Early For

1.Negombo Lagoon Boat Safari Hotel Pickup(Monkey,Mangrove)

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 39 reviews · from $50Our pick

Review of Negombo Lagoon Boat Safari with tuk tuk pickup, mangroves, monkeys, fresh fruit, and practical advice on price and timing.

“The number one activity to do in Negombo. Can recommend the afternoon because of cooler temperatures. The tour guide was exceptional. He played fantastic music for us in the tuk tuk on the way yo the Lagoon. The fruit platter in the Lagoon was delightful and fresh and the experience feeding the monkeys was terrific. We had a truly great day!!!”

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2.Negombo Lagoon Boat Safari From Negombo

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 27 reviews · from $43

Cruise Negombo Lagoon through mangroves, spot birds and monkeys, enjoy fresh fruit and coconut, and travel by tuk-tuk from your hotel.

“The great introduction to Colombo, Sri Lanka. My thanks to Raju and Mihndu for a memorable start to my holiday. Highlights of thid trip for me was the canals, the mangroves, the many birds, having fruit and fresh coconut served while Read more”

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3.Sunset lagoon boat tour with hotel transfers

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 11 reviews · 2 hours · from $42Best value

Explore Negombo Lagoon at sunset by boat, feed toque macaques, walk in shallow water, and enjoy fresh Sri Lankan fruit with hotel transfers.

“Robin was a wonderful guide and a lovely person. Very knowledgeable and interesting. Nothing was too much trouble. Would highly recommend. Thanks you so much 🙏🙏🙏”

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4.Hamilton Canal to Colombo by Boat via Muthurajawela

★★★★★★★★★★4.7 · 11 reviews · 2.5 hours · from $80

Cruise Sri Lanka’s Dutch Canal, Negombo Lagoon, and Muthurajawela Wetland with a private boat, guide, birdlife, and hotel transfers.

“Very knowledgeable and caring guides. In addition to gaining a good understanding of the native life around the islands and mangroves of the lagoon, my wife and I were also enriched with a variety of other positive experiences. The guides provided fantastic descriptions and presentations of local life and fishing, while also introducing us to hidden gems and interesting stories about the area. It was truly an enriching and memorable experience that provided a deeper insight into the local community's culture and the beauty of nature.”

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