Muthurajawela Bird Watching Tour from Negombo / Colombo

4.7 (7 reviews) Negombo, Sri Lanka
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Duration2h 30m
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TicketMobile or paper ticket accepted
LanguagesEnglish
Private tourOnly your group will participate
Pickup offeredSee the meeting and pickup details below

Overview

The Muthurajawela Wetlands is one of the best places to witness both the beauty and the benefits of a wetland Ecosystem. In addition to its biodiversity properties, the large extent of mangrove and other vegetation makes the wetland an ideal carbon sink that aids in climate cooling. This marsh is notable for its unique and highly diverse ecosystem and is listed as one of 12 priority wetlands in Sri Lanka which are believed to have originated about 7,000 years ago. You will do two hours boat ride in this fascinating wetland.

Options

Pick up from Colombo

Starting point:
Colombo, Sri Lanka
Pickup included

Pick up from Negombo

Starting point:
Negombo, Sri Lanka
Pickup included

What's included

  • All Government Taxes.
  • English speaking guide through out the tour.
  • Pick up and drop off will be provided from most closely located hotels in Negombo / Colombo.
  • Light refreshments.
  • Cost of the boat ride in Muthrajawela Wetlands.
  • Hotel pick up and drop off will be provided from a TUK TUK.
  • Gratuities.
  • Anything not mentioned in inclusions.

What to expect

  1. Muthurajawela Marsh
    2h · Admission ticket included
    07.00 AM - You will be greeted and picked up by our TUK TUK driver and driven you to Muthurajawela Wetlands.

    08.00 AM - On arrival to the starting point, our guide will give you a brief introduction about the boat tour and safety requirements. Thereafter you will start your boat ride with the intention of getting spot many birds as much as you can. The Muthurajawela Wetlands supports over 192 distinct species of flora and 209 distinct species of fauna, including Slender Loris, as well as another 102 species of birds. Some of the identified species have been shown to be indigenous to this beautiful marsh.

    10.00 AM - After witnessing one of the priority wetlands in Sri Lanka, you will be taken back to your hotel by our TUK TUK driver.

    11.00 AM - You will be dropped off to your hotel in Colombo / Negombo.

Meeting and pickup

Meeting point

Pick up and drop off will be provided form most closely located hotels in Colombo.

Meeting point

Pick up and drop off will be provided form most closely located hotels in Negombo.

End point

Pick up and drop off will be provided form most closely located hotels in Colombo.

End point

Pick up and drop off will be provided form most closely located hotels in Negombo.

Pickup details

Pick up and drop off will be provided form most closely located hotels in Colombo / Negombo.

Additional information

  • Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
  • Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
  • Not recommended for pregnant travelers
  • Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels
  • Please be ready at the hotel lobby 15 minutes before the pick up time.
  • Please wear comfortable clothes for a boat ride.

Cancellation policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

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