You will then drive to the sea street along the Dutch canal. You will be able to picture the elegance of some of the iconic Roman catholic churches in this stretch up to the old Negombo Fort area.

Also you will drive through the Tamil neighborhood in Negombo along this stretch. There are Hindu Kovils and the street is full of Tamil cultural features such as the Aluminum kitchen ware stores and flower stalls. A coconut is sure to heal your thirst on this stretch.

Negombo was a major trading fort during the colonial times, your next stretch is through some of the colonial houses in the old fort area up to the old Negombo Dutch fort which is in a corner where small boat fishing happens. You will do a short walk around this area exploring the dry fish industry and the central fish market. If its the morning tour, then you’ll cool off with a coconut!

Your next stretch is from Kothalawala bridge to the fishermen’s church (Our lady of good voyage church) in Duwa village by the Indian ocean. You will make stops to observe and photograph lagoon based fishing activities including rod fishing at the Pitipana bridge. You will also pass multi day fishing boat yards and Lellama (A major fish trading port)

Later, you will cross over to the other side of Negombo where you will find the sandy golden beaches. You will visit Negombo beach park with your guide. If it’s the evening slot, then you’ll stop for street hoppers on the way back.