Shore Excursions to Mangrove Wetland Colombo.
Description
We Make your travel easier and more comfortable with our shore excursion, you are Traveling by private vehicle, and visiting Muthurajawela Marsh translated as ‘Swamp of Royal Treasure,’ which is home to various interdependent flora and fauna. This one-hour tour by a boat provides a memorable experience in the coastal wetland ecosystem situated toward the southern end of Negombo Lagoon. Take a bird-watching tour by boat in the wetlands and keep an eye out for 75 species of birds. Enjoy light refreshments and round-trip transport by air-conditioned vehicle from the passenger jetty. Muthurajawela Wetland is home to not only birds but also many species of fish, reptiles, and mammals, including several nationally endangered species.
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Itinerary
Muthurajawela Marsh Wetland at Muthurajawela, drive alone on the Dutch Canal The Muthurajawela wetland tour provides an exciting bird-watching experience during your visit to Colombo. There are many varieties of flora and fauna. The name is Muthurajawela has been derived from the Sinhalese language which the majority of Sri Lankans use to communicate. The meaning can be translated into English simply as “Swamp of Royal Treasure”. Muthurajawela Marsh is situated towards the southern part of Negombo. Proceed with bird watching tour by boat. Extending over 6,000 acres and over 29,000, and rumored to provide a home to over 40 species of migratory and 85 indigenous bird species. Mangrove forests that line the footpath are great places to observe birds as well as baby crocodiles and fiddler crabs. The mixture of vegetation types and aquatic habitats in Muthurajawela has made it an ideal eco-zone for a variety of birds.
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What's included
Pickup Locations & Times
We will pick you up at the passenger terminal & we are paging passengers' names in front of the main exit door of the cruise. please note for any reason don’t get on the shuttle bus or don't use any other transport to go out to find your driver.
Important Information
- 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
