Bentota City Tour from Negombo

Highlights

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1. Negombo, located on the west coast of Sri Lanka, is renowned for its picturesque beaches and vibrant fishing community. The city boasts a rich colonial heritage reflected in its architecture and culture. Visitors flock here for its seafood, watersports, and the iconic Dutch Fort, making it a charming coastal destination.

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2. Lunuganga estate is the brainchild of the late architect Geoffrey Bawa (23 July 1919 – 27 May 2003). This country home was his very first muse and his experimental laboratory; while remaining his go-to place for rest and relaxation as his fame increased throughout the years. Designed with the whimsical beauty and eccentric style typical of Bawa; the estate is filled with with a number of art and artifacts from all over Asia and Europe.

   2 Std.

3. A mangrove lagoon joined to the sea by a narrow canal and containing 15 islands of varying size, some of which are inhabited. It is formed of two shallow waterbodies, Maduganga and smaller Randombe Lake, connected by two narrow channels. On the islands and shores relatively undisturbed mangrove vegetation contains a rich biodiversity qualifying the wetland for 7 Criteria of International Importance. Many globally/nationally endangered, endemic and rare species - e.g. Shorea affinis, an endemic and endangered plant, Mugger (Crocodylus palustris) vulnerable (IUCN Red Book) and CITES-listed Purple-faced Leaf Monkey (Trachypithecus vetulus), endangered, Estuarine Crocodile (Crocodylus porosus), Flapshell Turtle (Lissemys punctata), Indian Python (Python molurus) find shelter here. The lagoon provides the breeding, spawning and fattening ground for many fish species and supports 1.2 % of the Little Green Heron biogeographical population.

   2 Std.

4. Meetiyagoda, located in southern Sri Lanka, is renowned for its unique moonstone mines. These shimmering semi-precious stones, known for their iridescent sheen, are mined here amidst lush greenery. Visitors can witness the traditional methods of extraction and purchase exquisite moonstone jewelry, making it a gem enthusiast's paradise.

   30 Min.

Stornierung

Kostenlose Stornierung bis 24 Stunden vor Beginn, mit voller Rückerstattung.

Gut zu wissen

How it compares in Negombo

• Its from-price is 67% below the median of the 224 tagesausflüge we list in Negombo.
• Its length is typical for the group.
• The operator lists free cancellation on it.

About Negombo

Negombo, entspannte Fischerstadt an Sri Lankas Westküste nahe dem Flughafen: Palmenstrand, Lagune und Kanäle aus niederländischer Zeit.

Negombos langer Strand ist von Pensionen, Cafés und Fischrestaurants gesäumt, und Auslegerboote und Fischkutter landen jeden Morgen am Sand an. Der Fischmarkt, einer der belebtesten der Insel, breitet seinen Fang zum Trocknen in der Sonne am Ufer aus, eine lebhafte Szene aus Händlern und Möwen.

Top-ranked sights in Negombo: Negombo Beach, Negombo Lagoon, Muthurajawela Marsh.

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