Negombo: Guided Kayaking Tour in the Lagoon
1.Guided Kayaking Tour in the Lagoon
Set out from Captain's Landing for a private two-hour kayak trip across Negombo Lagoon. A local English-speaking guide gives a 15-minute safety lesson, then leads you through mangroves where you may see birds, monkeys, and a swimming monitor lizard. Sunrise and sunset departures are available, with a sea bath possible in suitable weather.
“It was great fun paddling in the lagoon and going through the mangrove, but the kayaks might be too big for that. Some spots were quite small, and I assume most people are not experienced on kayaks. Some of our group struggled to make it through. The tide was low, which made the kayaks bog. I had to sit at the back of a 3-seater, so I had to find ways to make my kayak move. At one point, I got out and pushed it. The guide told me not to do that because the oysters' edges are sharp, but I was tired of being stucked. I think the company…”