The West - Sri Lanka - page 177

Colombo Divers DIVING
( MAP GOOGLE MAP ; 077 736 7776; www.colombodivers.com ; Jetwing Blue, Ethukala)
The waters around Negombo offer much better diving than many people imagine, and this
regarded agency, inside the Jetwing Blue hotel, can take you to meet the fish at over 40
different dive sites. They charge US$100 for a Discover Scuba course and US$450 for a
full PADI open water course.
Kite Centre Negombo ADVENTURE SPORTS
( MAP GOOGLE MAP ; 492 7744;The Pearl, 13 Porutota Rd)
Want to skim like a flying fish over the surface of the ocean? Kitesurfing courses using de-
cent equipment and run by experienced surfers are available through the Kite Centre
Negombo based inside the Pearl guesthouse . A three-day course costs €340 or one short
hour is €49.
Lucky Tours BIRDWATCHING
( MAP GOOGLE MAP ; 223 3733; [e-mail] ;146 Lewis Pl)
Specialist birdwatching tours in the Negombo region including half-day tours (one person
Rs 5000, two people Rs 7000 incl transport) to the Muthurajawela Marsh .
Serendib Watersports Paradise DIVING
( MAP GOOGLE MAP ; 077 738 5505; www.dive-srilanka.com ;The Pearl, 13 Porutota Rd)
Housed inside the Pearl guesthouse , this is a long-established and reputable dive outfit.
They charge €380 for the PADI Open Water dive course.