Exclusive: Muthurajawela Bird Watching Tour with Transfers

4.4 (18 reviews) Colombo, Sri Lanka
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Duration2h
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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

This tour gives you an exciting experience by TukTuk complete with bird watching tour in Muthurajawela wetland, one of the main bird watching locations in Sri Lanka.There are many variates of flora and fauna that are interdependent in this coastal ecosystem. The name Muthurajawela has been derived from Sinhalese language which the majority of Sri Lankans use to communicate. The meaning can be translated in to English simply as “Swamp of Royal Treasure”. Treasures of kings in olden days are believed to be buried in that area. Muthurajawela Marsh is situated towards the southern part of Negombo.

Options

Pickup from Colombo

Pickup from Colombo Hotels
Pickup included

Pickup from Waikkal

Pick up and Drop off by TukTuk: This tour gives your a memorable experience with a TukTuk ride from your hotel in Waikkal to Muthurajawela Wetland where you can proceed with bird watching tour by a boat.
Pickup included

Pickup from Negombo

Pickup from Negombo Hotels
Pickup included

What's included

  • Light refreshments
  • Local guide
  • Cost of the boat
  • All taxes, fees and handling charges
  • Pickup and drop-off by TukTuk
  • Gratuities
  • Any others expenses which are not mentioned on Price Includes section

What to expect

  1. Muthurajawela Marsh
    2h · Admission ticket included
    You will be picked up from your hotel in Negombo for a tour riding a TukTuk to Muthurajawela Wetland, and a bird watching tour by boat. Your TukTuk is a very typical form of public transport, part of the everyday street scene. On the TukTuk, you can sit and stretch out, protected from the sun, and rain, and with a great breeze.

    You will soon arrive at Muturajawela wetland marine sanctuary, famous for its mangroves, salt water crocodiles and avi fauna. You will take a boat ride through the vast Negombo lagoon. Extending over 6,000 acres and over 29,000, and rumored to provide home to over 40 species of migratory and 85 indigenous bird species. Mangrove forests that line the footpath are great places to observe birds as well as baby crocodiles and fiddler crabs.

    On completion of this visit, your TukTuk rider will take you back to the hotel.

Meeting and pickup

Pickup details

All hotels and places in Negombo, Colombo, Mount Lavinia or Waikkal

Additional information

  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels
  • Comfortable shoes are recommended
  • Hotel pickup & drop off can also be arranged outside of Negombo depending on your location (additional charge may apply)

Cancellation policy

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

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