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Activity Negombo, Sri Lanka

Negombo to Muthurajawela Wetlands Eco Birdwatching Boat Tour

4.8 (6 reviews) 3 hours Free cancellation Private tour
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Negombo to Muthurajawela Wetlands Eco Birdwatching Boat Tour

About this activity

Take a peaceful guided boat ride through the Muthurajawela Wetlands, exploring mangrove canals, marshes, and natural waterways. Spot beautiful wetland birds such as kingfishers, herons, egrets, and cormorants, with chances to see monkeys, water monitors, and crocodiles in their natural habitat. Continue toward the scenic Negombo Lagoon, enjoying beautiful views and great opportunities for nature photography.

Highlights:

  • pickup included
  • Enjoy sightseeing along the way during the approximately 20 minute drive from your hotel to the boat starting point.
  • Enjoy a relaxing 2-hour guided boat tour through the canals, Muthurajawela Wetlands, and Negombo Lagoon.
  • Spot birds, water monitors, monkeys, crocodiles and other wetland wildlife.
  • Explore beautiful mangroves, peaceful waterways and natural surroundings.
  • Enjoy scenic views and great photo opportunities.
  • Return transfer to your hotel after the tour ends.
Nature and Wildlife Tours Bird Watching Involves Animals Short term availability Weather Dependent - Moderate

At a glance

Duration
3 hours
Confirmation
Instant confirmation
Ticket
Mobile or paper ticket accepted
Group
Your group only
People per booking
1–12
Guide
English
Operated by
Travel Asia Ceylon

Ages: Infants (0–2 years) · Children (3–16 years) · Adults (17–99 years)

What is included

Included

  • Included: Local Guide, responsible & care of the tour until to end
  • Included: Cold bottle of water per person/ A light snack and refreshments
  • Included: you can easily enter any hotel address or location in negombo area for pickup details
  • Included: All entrance and parking fees / please provide your contact details us for communicate
  • Included: Free hotel pickup and drop off with in negombo area
  • Included: Transportation by tuk tuk

Not included

  • Not included: Drive trips

Itinerary

Begin your journey with a pickup from your hotel. After pickup, enjoy a scenic 20 minute drive to the boat starting point. From there, board the boat and travel through peaceful canals connected to the Dutch Canal, making your way towards the beautiful Muthurajawela Wetlands and Negombo Lagoon. Cruise slowly through narrow waterways surrounded by lush mangroves and peaceful marshlands. Your guide will help you spot wildlife in its natural habitat, including colorful birds such as kingfishers and herons, water monitors, monkeys, and other wetland animals. As the tour continues towards the scenic Negombo Lagoon, enjoy wider views, fresh air, and great opportunities for photography. Along the way, learn about the unique wetland ecosystem and the local life connected to these waterways. After a relaxing and memorable journey through the wetlands and lagoon, the boat returns through the peaceful waterways to the starting point, followed by a return transfer to your hotel.

  1. Stop 1

  2. Muthurajawela Marsh

  3. Negombo Lagoon

Meeting point and pickup

The operator picks every participant up from their accommodation or the points below.

Pickup points

  • The Blue Moya Resort & Restaurant
  • Emel Boutique Hotel
  • Peak Heaven Apartments
  • Hotel Riverrina
  • Villa 22 Negombo
  • The Icebear Guesthouse
  • AJ Villa
  • Villa Taprobane
  • The Cottage Negombo
  • AYUBO Villa

We can pick you up from any hotel in Negombo area, wait for us at the hotel lobby, please provide your whats app contact details us for communicat, after the booking we will contact you via whats app.

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%

Good to know

  • Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller

  • Service animals allowed

  • 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

Traveller ratings

4.8 out of 5 · 6 reviews
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Negombo to Muthurajawela Wetlands Eco Birdwatching Boat Tour

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