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Colombo Port to Negombo Private Car Tour: Dutch Canal, Mangrove Swamps & Beach Visit
Negombo
We Make your travel easier and more comfortable with our shore excursion, you are Traveling by private vehicle, and visit top sights such as Dutch Canal, See the extensive mangrove swamps of Negombo Lagoon, Enjoy bird watching at Wetlands, Visit Negombo fishing harbor & fish market area, Relax on the Beach of Negombo and back to the Cruise.
Duration:
6 hours
Cancellation:
1 day
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Highlights
- Dutch Canal - In 1613 a Portuguese missionary, Father Manoel Barradas, describes how Near Colombo, the Fathers embarked on a canal by which they entered into the River Kalane and going down the river they proceeded into another canal as narrow as shady, so that the oars, although they were very short, could scarcely fulfill their office. By this, they went as far as Negombo, which is six Chingala leagues. In the 17th century, the Portuguese constructed a canal from Hendala to Pamunugama. The Dutch established the center of their colony at Colombo. They then attempted to grow paddy rice in the surrounding marshes in Muthurajawela, Around the 18th century, the Dutch commenced the construction of a series of structures, dams, and canals using and enhancing the original system of waterways in an attempt to drain the salt water from the rice fields and to transport cinnamon in barges through to the seaport at Negombo. This system, known as the ‘Dutch Canal’,
What's Included
- In-vehicle air conditioning
What's Not Included
- Food and drinks
Additional Information
- Dress code is smart casual
Location
Dutch Canal
Custom House Road
Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
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