Fishing Boats in Negombo
Bite-sized trip
Day 1 – Arrive in Negombo
When you arrive in Sri Lanka, we’ll transfer you and your family straight to the relaxed coastal town of Negombo. You’ll immediately notice the pleasant hustle and bustle of Sri Lanka, and it’s great fun to look out of the window and see walkers, cyclists, roaring buses, and the odd lost cow all using the same roads. You’ll soon arrive in Negombo and check into a cosy, family-friendly hotel, and you can cool down in the refreshing pool. The hotel is within walking distance of the beach and there are plenty of places to eat right on the doorstep.
Day 2 – Fishing trip, fish market & beach BBQ
Today there’s fun for all the family, as you experience life as a Sri Lankan fisherman. You’ll sail through Negombo lagoon in a fishing boat and you’ll try your hand at fishing with traditional bamboo rods, using shrimp as bait. After about an hour’s fishing, you’ll head to the fish market (in case you haven’t yet caught anything) and you’ll see where the locals buy and sell their fish. With your fresh fish in hand, your next stop is the beach, where you can all take it easy, grab a Lion beer and have your dinner cooked for you on the BBQ.
The fishing experience is great for children of all ages
Explore Negombo on two wheels
If you’re an active family, we can arrange a guided, small group bike tour in Negombo. In three hours you’ll pedal along the canals and the lagoons. You will see the local fishermen at work, the colourful fishing boats and pass the fish market. Along the way you taste delicious snacks and refreshing drinks. Ask your Travel Specialist to include this in your travel plan.
Bikes are available for children aged 7 years +. Child seats are available for younger children
Day 3 – Departure from Negombo
You’ll hopefully have recovered from the jet lag now, so it’s time for you to continue on with your family holiday. Your private driver will be waiting to take you to your next stop. You can head to spot elephants on safari, climb the mighty Lion’s rock or experience some of Sri Lanka’s ancient history in the famous city of Polonnaruwa.
Accommodation
For this bite-sized trip we offer the following options
Fishing Boats in Negombo - beach hotel
If you would rather stay in a hotel on the beach, we can arrange a family-friendly hotel located directly on the beachfront. Relax beside the large swimming pool as your kids play on the sand. The restaurant offers a great choice of cuisine, or you can stroll out to local restaurants. If this sounds appealing, you can select this option below.
