Muthurajawela / Negombo Lagoon Boat Ride | La Vacanza Travel

Muthurajawela / Negombo Lagoon Boat Ride

Duration: 2 hours
Destination: Sri Lanka, Western Province, Negombo
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  • 2 hours
  • Negombo
  • E-Voucher
  • Lowest Price
  • Not-Cancellable

Overview

Muthurajawela is a marsh in Sri Lanka in the southern region of the Negombo lagoon. The
Muthurajawela Marshes are 3,068 ha (7,580 acres) in area and the country's largest saline
coastal peat bog. The marsh is notable for its unique and highly diverse ecosystem and is listed
as one of 12 priority wetlands in Sri Lanka. "Muthurajawela" translates to "Swamp of Royal
Treasure". The marsh is believed to have originated about 7,000 years ago. In 1996 1,777 ha
(4,390 acres) of the northern part of the Muthurajawela marsh was declared a wetland
sanctuary by the government, under the Flora and Fauna Protection Act, in recognition of its
vast bio-diversity. The region supports 192 distinct species of flora and 209 distinct species of
fauna, including Slender Loris, as well as another 102 species of birds. Some of the identified
species have been shown to be indigenous to the marsh.

What Can You Expect?

Itinerary
This is a typical itinerary for this product

Stop At: Negombo Lagoon, Negombo Sri Lanka

we are riding our boat through the Negombo Lagoon

Duration: 30 minutes

Stop At: Muthurajawela Marsh, Negombo Sri Lanka

we are boating in the muthurajawela marsh land

Duration: 1 hour

Inclusions & Exclusions

Inclusions
  • Snacks
  • Air-conditioned vehicle
  • All the safety gears and equipment

Exclusions

    Additional Info

    • Wheelchair accessible
    • Stroller accessible
    • Service animals allowed
    • Near public transportation
    • Infant seats available
    • Transportation is wheelchair accessible
    • Surfaces are wheelchair accessible
    • Most travelers can participate
    • Special Notes: For weather, best time to visit ,selection and timings of the parks and temples, selection of activities discounts, backup routes, any additional information and/or for any other special requirements please contact us before travel.
    • Timezone: Sri Lanka observes the Indian Standard Timezone (IST). There is no day light saving time clock changes.
    • Hotel Timings: Check-in after 1400 hrs. Check-out time before 1200 hrs, Please inform before if there is need for early check-ins and/or late check outs.
    • Electrical Adaptor: Sri Lanka uses electricity at 230V.50Hz and has electric outlets in a triangle configuration so advisable to carry an international travel adaptor to avoid any inconvenience.
    • Currency: The official currency of Sri Lanka is the rupee (LKR). You can exchange any major foreign currencies at airport/bank
    • Climate/weather: Sri Lanka has a tropical climate and is always warm. however its much cooler in Kandy, Nuwara Eliya and Ella thus warm clothes are recommended and Sri lanka observe two monsoon southwest monsoon May to September rainfalls to southwest part and western side of central mountains, Northeast monsoon season will effect from December to February brings rains to north and north east part of the country.
    • Temples and Dress Code: As a mark of respect both gender should cover shoulders and knees when entering a place of worship in Sri Lanka. You are also required to remove shoes and hats and you are not allow take a photos turning back statue or in front of the statue .
    • For all travelers valid passport and visa is required. All visitors are encouraged to apply visas through (ETA - Electronic Travel Authorization) through http://www.eta.gov.lk/slvisa/. Tourist visa is valid for three months hence passport should be valid for no less than six months after the holder’s date of arrival.
    • Immunizations and Health: No immunizations needed. Dengue fever is prolific in the region but there is no vaccination against it so travelers need to take precautions against mosquito bites and visit the nearest hospital if they suspect infection and advisable to bring the Insects repellent and Sun cream.
    • This is a private tour/activity. Only your group will participate
    • Confirmation will be received at time of booking

    Departure Point

    Departure Point

    Negombo, Sri Lanka
    Traveler pickup is offered
    We pick our clients from the Hotel or convenient place


    Departure Time

    08:00 AM


    Return Details

    Returns to original departure point

    Duration & Voucher Info

    Voucher info

    You can present either a paper or an electronic voucher for this activity.

    Duration

    2 hours

    Cancellation Policy

    User's Reviews

    Sandy F

    19 Mar, 2024

    This was a very pleasant boat ride through an interesting ecological area in a small motorboat. The guide was very knowledgeable about the wildlife and ecosystem, however the afternoon is not the best time of day for birdwatching and seeing much wildlife. I also did not know that my transportation to and from was not included in the $30 price. Unfortunately, as a solo traveler, the cost was for the entire boat. For me, as a solo traveler, I don’t feel that it was worth what I paid. For several, traveling together, the cost would be reasonable. This is one of the drawbacks to traveling solo, so that part is on me and not the guide with the boat.

    Trip48015015808

    26 Feb, 2024

    Unfortunately we decided not to take this boat trip. When we booked it, the details stated that it included pick up from hotel or convenient central point in Negombo. We booked it ahead and contacted the provider to check where the pick up point was. We were staying at a Negombo hotel that was a few kilometres from the centre of town. The operator said there would be an additional charge. We would expect this to be around 500 to 600 rupees to take a tuk-tuk. We asked what the charge would be and the cost was confirmed at 15,000 rupees! We felt that this was not consistent with the advertised detail so cancelled it with the operator. By the time we had established all this the trip was less than 24 hours away so we are going to have to pursue a claim for a refund. We would advise caution and ensuring you have established pick up arrangements when booking to avoid a similar issue.

    538indiac

    02 Dec, 2023

    The team were so kind and helpful! The guide took us on the tour and was very informative and gave us loads of information about the wildlife we saw. We were able to witness monitor lizards, monkeys, white bellied gulls and lots of other rare birds. The guide took us for lunch afterwards and was able to provide loads of information about Sri lanka and the culture. 100% recommend!

    252vasudhak

    29 Nov, 2023

    Very informative, well spoken and On time. Enjoyed the boat ride. Thank you so much for your service.

    tamarakV5872HR

    30 Aug, 2023

    had a nice boat safari in August. we saw different animals in and around the water. was a fantastic experience. very nice guy who arrives at your hotel on time. I would definitely recommend this to people

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    Pleasant motorboat ride; Interesting ecosystem

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