Birdwatching Boat Ride in Muthurajawela Marsh

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3 hours (approximately)
Offered in: English

Bird lovers don't want to miss this private 3-hour birdwatching tour of Muthurajawela Marsh, one of the top bird sanctuaries in Sri Lanka. On a boat safari, you'll have the chance to see the birds of the region who live around the lagoon near Negombo. Admire the complex ecosystem of the marshlands, and spot birds through binoculars with the help of a bird guide. A picnic breakfast is included.

What's Included

Bottle of water per person.
Boat Ride in Muthurajawela Lagoon.
English Speaking Naturalist.
Hotel pick up and drop off.
Food and drinks.
Gratuities.
Entry/Admission - Muthurajawela Marsh

Meeting and pickup

Meeting point

Boat yard in front of the Muthurajawela sanctuary

End point
This activity ends back at the meeting point.

What to expect

Your tour starts shortly after dawn, at 6.30 am, near the boatyard in front of the Muthurajawela sanctuary. This morning time period gives you a greater chance of seeing the rarer birds. Your boat will pick you up, along with your bird guide. Muthurajawela was an area that used to be prime farmland, which produced some of the best rice in Sri Lanka. But with the building of the Dutch Canal, it is believed that there was some seawater seepage into the lands and they became un-cultivatable. The lands were then abandoned, and Mother Nature took over, turning them into one of Sri Lanka's most biodiverse wetlands, which were proclaimed a priority wetland and sanctuary in 1996. Now spread over 15,395 acres (6,230 hectares), the marshes hold more than 190 species of plants and more than 200 species of wildlife, including more than 100 species of birds.

Additional info

  • Public transportation options are available nearby
  • 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
Supplied by Travceylon Leisure

Tags

Nature and Wildlife Tours
Bird Watching
Wildlife Encounters
Wildlife Watching

Cancellation Policy

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

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