Sri Lanka · FISHING
Roads here move at about twenty-five miles an hour, so anything that costs a day has to be worth a day. These 10 fishing trips are, and below is what each charges and how long it really takes.
Fish Bentota Lagoon by private boat with gear, guide, transfers, and flexible timing. Learn about catches, costs, weather, and who should book.
“A really good mornings fishing, pick up from hotel on time 5.45am. We arrived at the beautiful illuminated Buddha and set off in the dark up river. The boat was well equipped and the skipper very knowledgeable, friendly and a great help. WRead more”
Review of Tony Tours’ private Galle day trip from Bentota, with a Madu River safari, turtles, moonstones, Galle Fort, and stilt fishing.
“We had a wonderful full day with our wonderful hosts and would recommend this to anyone in the area! We loved the mix of culture, wildlife and history of the area! We booked another excursion with the company following this trip as the team were amazing!”
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Review of a private Hambantota to Galle tour with Galle Fort, stilt fishing, turtles, cinnamon, pickup, and flexible timing.
“5 hour tour turned into 8.5 hours, arrived back at cruise ship 10 minutes before ship departure. Crazy. Unexpected lunch provided, which was good. More time preferred in Galle itself; too much time looking at poor turtles in tanks, expected nicer environment. Stilt fishermen ok, a bit too long. Very tiring and stressful,”
Review of Bentota’s Galle day tour, with river safari, turtles, stilt fishing, moonstone mining, and Galle Fort for $95.
“Most beautiful, economic and memorable trip, everyone was very friendly, supportive and informative from the druver, tour guides abd all oter outsourced parties Thank you shiran tours Love Saleem & Rawhiya”
Explore Negombo by tuk-tuk, from its fish market and Dutch Canal to Hindu and Buddhist temples, with hotel pickup and a local guide.
“I picked this tour because it made specific mention of learning about Negombo and it's history from our guide. That did not happen. He didn't come into any of the places we stopped, couldn't answer any questions about any of the places and didn't even know how many people live here. The only thing he told us was that there was a mix of religions but couldn't tell us what the percentage was. He was a very nice man but we learned absolutely nothing. Very disappointing.”
Explore Negombo by tuk-tuk, from Lellama fish market and Dutch Fort to churches, temples, canals, and local fishing life.
“Our tuk tuk driver and tour guide was fantastic! He was punctual, knowledge and a great photographer! We learnt about Negombo and Sr in Lankan culture!”
Learn stilt fishing, visit an Ahangama village, and enjoy a fresh Sri Lankan lunch in this private three-hour cultural tour.
“I did not go with Ceylon Food Trials but with On the Go Tours. Fishermen use stilts to catch a fish and is an old tradition practiced by fisherman in Ahangama and Kathaluwa Sri Lanka.”
Explore Negombo by tuk-tuk, from Lellama fish market and colonial canals to temples, churches, and the Dutch Fort.
Explore Negombo from Colombo with a private guide, lagoon views, fish markets, temples, churches, Dutch Fort, and Sri Lankan village life.
“Great tour in very nice places! Very kind driver...overall a very nice day which was much less exhausting than other excursions. I have a few things to suggest to future users: pay attention to the costs because english speaking was not 1Read more”
Review of Negombo’s fish market, lagoon boat ride, mangroves, seafood lunch, and beach from Colombo, with practical booking advice.
“Super little day trip, we saw lots of monkeys up close as well as have a little fresh fruit picnic breakfast by a little island, boat driver was really knowledgeable and informative.”
Every kind of day out on the island, and the best of each.
