Muthurajawela Wetland Bird Watching Tour from Colombo Harbor

Muthurajawela Wetland Bird Watching Tour from Colombo Harbor

Muthurajawela wetland tour provides an exciting bird watching experience during your short stay at Colombo harbour. There are many varieties of flora and fauna that are interdependent in this coastal ecosystem. The name Muthurajawela has been derived from Sinhalese language which the majority of Sri Lankans use to communicate. The meaning can be translated in to English simply as “Swamp of Royal Treasure”. Treasures of kings in olden days are believed to be buried in that area. Muthurajawela Marsh is situated towards the southern part of Negombo.

8:00 You will be picked up from Colombo harbor and driven to Muthurajawela wetland.

9:00 After crossing some wonderful roadside attractions, you will arrive at Muthurajawela.

9:15 Proceed with bird watching tour by boat. Extending over 6,000 acres and over 29,000, and rumored to provide 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.

11:00 You will be taken back to Colombo harbor once you finished this exciting tour (Approx. 1 hours 30 mins. drive). 

12:30 You will be dropped off at Colombo harbor with memories of your short trip with Beyond Escapes!