Muthurajawela Bird Watching Tour from Negombo / Colombo

4.7 (7 reviews) 2 h 30 min Free cancellation Private tour

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About this activity

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.

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At a glance

Duration: 2 h 30 min
Confirmation: Instant confirmation
Ticket: Mobile or paper ticket accepted
Group: Your group only
People per booking: 1–8
Guide: English
Operated by: Overa Tours

Ages: Infants (0–4 years) · Children (5–11 years) · Adults (12–99 years)

What is included

Included

Included: All Government Taxes.
Included: English speaking guide through out the tour.
Included: Pick up and drop off will be provided from most closely located hotels in Negombo / Colombo.
Included: Light refreshments.
Included: Cost of the boat ride in Muthrajawela Wetlands.
Included: Hotel pick up and drop off will be provided from a TUK TUK.

Not included

Not included: Gratuities.
Not included: Anything not mentioned in inclusions.

Itinerary

Muthurajawela Marsh

2 hours Admission 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 point and pickup

You can be picked up from your accommodation or go straight to the meeting point.

Meeting point

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

Pickup points

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

Cancellation

Free cancellation

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

If you cancel	You get back
At least one day before	100%
Less than a day before	0%

The operator may cancel if the weather does not allow it; you then get another date or your money back.
The operator may cancel if too few people book; you then get another date or your money back.