Muthurajawela Sanctuary Bird Watching and Negombo Lagoon Boat Trip

Pick up from Colombo at 5.30 AM Transfer to Negombo - 1-hour drive approximately Commence the boat trip by 7 AM from Negombo pier Coffee at a lagoon-side restaurant (Optional) Return to Negombo boat pier by 10 or 11 AM Return to Colombo by 12 or 1 PM

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   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.

• Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
• Not recommended for pregnant travelers
• Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
• Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness

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