Muthurajawela Sanctuary Bird Watching and Negombo Lagoon Boat Trip

From $180 • 7 hours 30 minutes • Ceylon Travel Dream • Colombo, Gampaha, Sri Lanka • Pickup available • Free until 1 day before

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Why we love it?

The Muthurajawela Sanctuary Bird Watching and Negombo Lagoon Boat Trip offers a unique opportunity to explore the rich biodiversity of Sri Lanka's wetlands. Over the course of 7 hours and 30 minutes, participants will be guided by an English-speaking expert, making it suitable for both avid bird watchers and nature enthusiasts. The experience includes comfortable transportation in an air-conditioned vehicle and a safari boat equipped with safety jackets, ensuring a safe and enjoyable outing. The tour stands out for its focus on the vibrant birdlife of Muthurajawela and the serene landscapes of Negombo Lagoon, providing a tranquil escape into nature.

Inclusions

Experience English Speaking Guide
Transportation in a Comfortable A/C Vehicle
Safri Boat with Safety Jackets
Mineral Water Bottle
All Government Tax & Charges

Exclusions

Entrance Fees
Any Other Tour or Service Not Mentioned Above

Itinerary

Step 1

Muthurajawela is the largest saline coastal peat bog in Sri Lanka. The Marsh together with the Negombo Lagoon form an integrated coastal wetland eco-system with marsh lagoon complex itself estimated to have originated around the year 5000 BC. The northern section of the marsh covering an area of 1,777ha was declared a sanctuary in July 1996 under the fauna & flora protection ordinance.

The marsh is a major local and tourist attraction, primarily used for sightseeing and boating tours, and the area also supports local agriculture and forestry. Visitors to the region are guided through the sanctuary areas by the staff of the Muthurajawela Marsh Centre to avoid serious harm to the marsh ecosystem.