Dutch Canal Boat Tour from Negombo

The Dutch Canal, once used as a trading and transportation route, flows through the city of Negombo and now serves as an exciting way for tourists to explore the area without being stuck in busy streets. The boat tour along the canal includes several stopovers before ending in the calm waters of the Negombo Lagoon. From admiring the fisher folk and their homes to observing vibrantly painted boats docked along the canal, the journey offers an authentic glimpse into local life. You can also spot birds feeding and nesting in the wetlands surrounding Negombo.

Includes:

• 2-hour boat ride at Dutch Canal (Hamilton Canal)
• Private tour
• One 500ml water bottle per person
• Hotel pick-up and drop-off around Negombo Beach
• English-speaking, well-experienced guide
• Qualified rescue personnel and first aider on the boat

Excludes:

• Any personal expenses
• Anything not mentioned under "Includes"

Experience:

The boat safari along the old Dutch Canal in Waikkal presents visitors with rich birdlife, including waders, vibrant kingfishers, rare pied kingfishers, bee-eaters, and Brahminy kites. Water monitors, resembling crocodiles, may also make an appearance. The tour concludes with a hotel drop-off.