You might be free to visit today, but Dutch Fort wasn't always so welcoming! Discover the story behind this stronghold and exactly what it was designed to defend.

This history-filled fortress is situated in Negombo, a place that has plenty of things going for it! Negombo Beach, Negombo Fish Market, and Negombo Beach Park are other popular sightseeing choices nearby when you're done at Dutch Fort.

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Mirage Colombo Hotel

Wellawatte

$498

per person

Dec 9 - Dec 12

found 1 day ago

Roundtrip flight included

Bangkok (BKK) to Colombo (CMB)

7.4/10 Good! (46 reviews)

Very nice sea view very good breakfast nice staff

Reviewed on Dec 2, 2024

MaRadha Colombo

Bambalapitiya

$544

per person

Dec 9 - Dec 12

found 1 day ago

Roundtrip flight included

Bangkok (BKK) to Colombo (CMB)

9.2/10 Wonderful! (84 reviews)

The staff was very helpful and friendly.

Reviewed on Apr 4, 2025

Sofia Colombo City Hotel

Bambalapitiya

$517

per person

Dec 9 - Dec 12

found 1 day ago

Roundtrip flight included

Bangkok (BKK) to Colombo (CMB)

8.8/10 Excellent! (6 reviews)

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Negombo: Fishing Village Highlights Private Tour by Tuk Tuk

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Snorkeling in Negombo

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