The birdwatchers quest:through the Swamp of Royal Treasure–Muturajawela Wetlands

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Summary

You will be greeted by our warm staff and will be briefed on the two-hour programme by your guide/naturalist before entering the wetlands. Once in the wetlands, you will be able to witness firsthand, the reasons why the Muthurajawela sanctuary is renowned as one of the best natural habitats closer to the capital city of Colombo. Home to a dazzling array of birds, mammals, reptiles and flora, this natural haven is a hotspot for all those with an enthusiasm for the wild. Sri Lanka’s Day Tours owning company Eco Team’s Specialised Birding Arm offers professional and quality birding and nature tours in Sri Lanka since year 2000 for the birding community around the world with varied levels of interest We have carefully planned every birding and nature tour to maximize our birding success by visiting as many habitats, altitudinal zones, and local lesser known hideouts as possible while still maintaining a reasonable tour pace

Tour info

Duration
2 hours
Group Size
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Why take this tour?

It is a fascinating activity for those who love bird watching in the beautiful natural environment. Muthurajawela wetland bears over 194 species of flora, distributed over seven major vegetation types which includes marsh, lactic flora, shrub land, reed, swamp, grasslands, stream bank and mangrove forest. Muthurajawela wetland is not home to only birds but also many species of fish, reptiles, and mammals including nationally endangered species. Guidance by an experienced birding guide/naturalist makes this even more special and inspiring. Ideal day excursion to be done either from Colombo or Negombo as it’s located in close proximity to both cities. Opportunity to interact with the local fishing community.

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What’s included?

  • Boat fee

  • Bottled water

  • Transportation to the meeting point

  • Any extra beverages or food consumed

  • Any tips

Things to know

Before you book

  • Duration: 2h

  • Mobile tickets accepted

  • Instant confirmation

Cancellation Policy

    For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours in advance of the start date of the experience.
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Sri Lanka Day Tours

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Sri Lanka truly is a paradise for sightseers, wildlife enthusiasts and adventurers and it is amazing how much you can get done in a day tour, short break or excursion. There really is not a day to miss! Choose from an exciting range of tours from the pioneering tour operator in Sri Lanka. We offer you a virtual holiday playground where you will have a myriad of choices from which to plan the perfect mini holiday. With an abundance of exotic fauna and flora in a number of wildlife parks and sanctuaries, numerous lakes, rivers and reservoirs, a World Heritage rainforest, misty mountains in the central hills and the Indian Ocean all around, there is something for everyone in Sri Lanka.

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