Half day
Negombo Lagoon & City
A relaxed half day near the airport: a lagoon boat ride through mangroves, the fish market, the Dutch canal and St Mary’s Church.
Day tour · from Negombo
Kalpitiya Dolphin & Marine Day
A long day from Negombo to Kalpitiya for a dolphin-watching trip and lagoon time.
- Length
- Long full day (about 12 hours)
- Departs from
- Negombo
- Activity level
- Moderate
- Price
- On request
At a glance
- Good for
- Couples, Friends & small groups
- Best time
- Roughly December to March.
Leave Negombo before dawn for Kalpitiya, where boats go out in season to look for spinner dolphins. Afterwards, relax by the lagoon before returning. An overnight in Kalpitiya makes this much easier.
How the day runs
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03:30
Depart Negombo
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06:30
Dolphin trip
Sea conditions permitting.
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11:00
Lagoon and lunch
Timings are a guide; your driver adjusts them to traffic, weather and your pace.
Included
- ✓ Private air-conditioned vehicle and driver
- ✓ Hotel pickup and drop-off
- ✓ Fuel, tolls and parking
Not included
- ✕ Entrance fees and activity tickets (quoted separately)
- ✕ Meals unless stated
- ✕ Tips
What to bring
- Clothing covering shoulders and knees for temples
- Sun protection and water
- Comfortable shoes
Pickup & good to know
Pickup from your hotel at a time agreed with you. Tell us where you are staying when you enquire.
Ask about this day tour
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Updated . Travel conditions change — we confirm details when we plan your trip.
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