Negombo

A beach town close to the airport, known for its fishing community, lagoon and busy fish market.

Temples & Sacred Sites

30 minutes

One of the biggest Roman Catholic churches in Sri Lanka, in the middle of Negombo.

architecturechristianchurch

1-2 hours

A lagoon fed by small rivers and a canal, linked to the sea by a narrow channel. Good for a relaxed boat trip.

boat ridefishinglagoon

1-2 hours

A gentle boat ride along the old canal that the Dutch built through the Negombo area.

boat ridecanalcolonial

1 hour

A busy fish market that serves thousands of people and is one of the largest in the country.

fishinglocal lifemarket