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By Lakpura LLC
Free cancellation available
Price is P 13,364 per adult* *Get a lower price by selecting multiple adult tickets
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Features

  • Free cancellation available
  • 5h 20m
  • Mobile voucher
  • Instant confirmation
  • Selective hotel pickup

Overview

  • This tour allows you to view the remains of the Dutch who invaded Sri Lanka as you cycle along the Western coast of Sri Lanka from Colombo to Negombo. Enjoy the Dutch Colonial architecture that pervades the capital, Colombo. Bike along the busy port and through the market of Pettah where thousands of wholesale and retail transactions take place every day. Pedal along the Dutch Canal as you feast your eyes on the colourful birds that make their home in the Muthurajawela Sanctuary. Enjoy a boat safari in the Muthurajawela Lagoon. Cycle through a fishing village to Negombo and see the differences in architecture and culture.

Activity location

  • Mattakkuliya
    • Colombo, Western Province, Sri Lanka

Meeting/Redemption Point

  • Galle Face Green
    • Colombo, Western Province, Sri Lanka

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Dutch Footprints Cycling Tour

  • Activity duration is 5 hours and 20 minutes5h 20m
    5h 20m
  • English

LK77010200: Ride your way to Negombo by a cycle.
Pickup included

Language options: English
Starting time: 8:00
Price details
P 13,364.34 x 1 AdultP 13,364.34
Total
Price is P 13,364.34
Until Tue, Aug 11

What's included, what's not

  • What's includedWhat's included
    Cycling Guide
  • What's includedWhat's included
    Bottled water
  • What's includedWhat's included
    Back up vehicle
  • What's includedWhat's included
    Cycle and Helmets
  • What's excludedWhat's excluded
    Food and drinks.
  • What's excludedWhat's excluded
    Gratuities

Know before you book

  • Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
  • Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
  • Public transportation options are available nearby
  • Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
  • Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness

Activity itinerary

Colombo (Pass by)

Colombo, the vibrant capital of Sri Lanka, entwines colonial charm with modern vitality. Its bustling streets offer a mosaic of cultures, from historic landmarks like the Old Dutch Hospital to contemporary marvels like the Lotus Tower. Colombo's diverse cuisine, bustling markets, and picturesque waterfront create an unforgettable urban experience.

Mattakkuliya

  • 10m
You will be picked up from your hotel and will be brought to the Mattakukuliya Bridge. You will be starting your cycling tour at 0800 hrs at the Bridge. The route will be 60km long and will take approximately 5 hours. You will be provided with the bicycle and necessary equipment such as helmets. You will also have a cycling guide and a backup vehicle which will be able to respond to any emergencies, in case they occur. The cycling route will have regular rest stops with refreshments such as water and energy bars.

Negombo

  • 3h
You will ride through the countryside along the Dutch Canal and the Western Coastal Belt in Sri Lanka. While you pass through, you will experience the fishermen lifestyle prevailing in Sri Lanka and might also witness the varying fishing techniques used as well as hear the fishing related folk songs as well. On route, you will visit the Dickowita Fishery Harbour and also a Salt Fishing Village in Negombo.

Negombo Lagoon

  • 2h
  • Admission ticket not included
Afterwards, you will enjoy a Negombo Lagoon Boat Trip and explore the crab and prawn catching methods employed in the lagoon. Your tour will be completed at 1500 hrs at the Negombo Fishing Village. At the end of your tour, you will be dropped off back at your hotel in Colombo. The cycling route is a soft stretch running through approximately 45km.

Location

Activity location

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    Mattakkuliya
    • Colombo, Western Province, Sri Lanka

Meeting/Redemption Point

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    Galle Face Green
    • Colombo, Western Province, Sri Lanka

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