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Birdwatching in Muthurajawela Marsh
Birdwatching in Muthurajawela Marsh
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- 🚙 Private round-trip transfer from Negombo
- 🐦 Guided birdwatching boat tour through Muthurajawela Marsh
- 🌿 Explore mangroves, wetlands & part of the historic Dutch Canal
- ⏱️ Duration: approx. 3 hours
- 👨✈️ Professional chauffeur & local nature guide
Leave the bustle of Negombo behind and drift into the tranquil waterways of Muthurajawela Marsh. This early-morning outing reveals an intimate world of kingfishers, herons, egrets and other wetland species — a peaceful, photographic, and deeply local experience.
What’s Included
- Private pick-up & drop-off from your hotel in Negombo
- Air-conditioned vehicle & professional English-speaking chauffeur
- Guided birdwatching boat tour (approx. 2 hours)
- Entrance tickets to Muthirajawela Marsh
- Bottled water
- All Taxes and Service Charges
What’s Not Included
- Park entrance tickets when "Transport + Jeep" and "Transport Only" is selected
- Meals and beverages
- Gratuities
- Personal expenses and souvenirs
Logistics & Meeting Point
- 📍Hotel pick-up & drop-off: Negombo
- Pick-up Time: 06.30 am
- Duration: Approx. 3 hours total (birdwatching: 2 hours)
Exact pick-up time and guide contact details will be shared upon booking confirmation.
What to Expect
Your morning begins with a private pick-up from your Negombo hotel. A short transfer brings you to Seeduwa where your guided boat cruise will start at 7:00 AM. Glide through Muthurajawela’s mangroves and canals — including a short stretch of the historic Dutch Canal — while your guide points out resident and migratory birds and explains the marsh’s fragile ecology. After the cruise, you’ll be transferred back to your hotel to arrive mid-morning.
Itinerary
- 06:30 AM – Pick-up from your hotel in Negombo by your private chauffeur.
- 07:00 AM – Begin your guided birdwatching tour by boat from Seeduwa.
- 09:00 AM – Return to the starting point and transfer back to your hotel in Negombo.
- 09:30 AM – Return to your hotel in Negombo.
Good to Know
- Recommended start time: 6:30 AM pick-up / 7:00 AM tour start
- Recommended attire: light, neutral-colored clothing, hat, and sunglasses
- Bring binoculars and a camera for better sightings
- Duration: approx. 3hours
- This experience is weather-dependent, we’ll keep you informed of any changes
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