Half Day Tour to Muthurajawela, Lagoon, Dutch Canal and Mangroves
Overview
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3 hours
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Half day tour to explore different seaside attractions with a ride through the Dutch Canal, Negombo lagoon and Muthurajawela wetland and beautiful Mangroves. You will see the Negombo town and surrounding areas and witness the fishermen in the lagoon and do a memorable bird watching tour.
Additional Info
Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
Not recommended for pregnant travelers
Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
What To Expect
Muthurajawela Marsh
Start your memorable boat ride through the Dutch canal. This was at one time an important link in the transportation route which supplied the Dutch colonial administration. You will continue your ride through the Canal to the lagoon which is fed by a number of small rivers and a canal. It is linked to the sea by a narrow channel to the north, near Negombo city. It is surrounded by a densely populated region containing rice paddies, coconut plantations and grassland. The land is used for fishing and agriculture. The lagoon has extensive mangrove swamps and attracts a wide variety of water birds including cormorants, herons, egrets, gulls, terns and other shorebirds. Finally, you will reach Muthurajawela Wetland that provides a home for a diverse range of flora and fauna, some of which are endemic and threatened. It is also an important area for migratory birds, making it a primary recreational and educational destination in Negombo.
Negombo
Passing by
Options
Pick Up From Negombo
Pick Up From Negombo Hotels. Starting point: Negombo, Sri Lanka Pickup included
Pick Up From Colombo
Pick Up From Colombo Hotels Starting point: Colombo, Sri Lanka Pickup included
What‘s Included
All government taxes.
Mineral water during the tour.
Hotel pick up and drop off to most closely located hotels in mentioned locations.
Transfer by a TUK TUK.
Gratuities.
Any thing not mentioned in inclusions.
Pickup points
Select a pickup point
Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
Reviews
14 reviews
Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor
This was a nice trip and...
Wendy B,Mar 1, 2026
- Review from Viator
4.00This was a nice trip and a very good way to spend a relaxing couple of hours away from the noise of the city. The guide was friendly and very knowledgeable about birds and wildlife in general.
Memorable boat ride
kalis43,Feb 12, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Praneeth is a warm and welcoming host with an awesome ability to sight birds and wildlife. We saw tons of birds, lizards and monkeys due to his guidance. Highly recommend this boat ride for anyone who enjoys nature, a sharp contrast to all the city life we saw in Colombo and Mumbai. Excellent communication by What’s App. A memorable experience on the water. When we exited the gate from our cruise port a tuk tuk driver had our name. Bring a tip for the driver. Highly recommend.
Great services and good boat trip
Niels Majland,Jan 8, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
4.00Very flexible organizer: we got taken a wrong tuk-tuk, which brought us to a cage in Negombo, but after contact with the driver he came and picked us up and two g us about 35 minutes out and south of Negombo, where our bpdriver and guide patiently waited. We saw several bird species and some varans, but unfortunately not monkeys and the Kingfisher bird
A must do experience
Helen B,Oct 14, 2025
- Review from Viator
5.00This experience is an absolute must do for nature lovers. Get up close & personal with a wildlife, monkeys, huge variety of birds, learn about the different vegetation. The boat trip is beyond relaxing, very therapeutic. Thankyou
I liked the fish massage experience.
Mariko O,Aug 25, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
4.00It is a boat safari tour, but there is spot sightseeing. The fish massage experience was good. They served us mango juice after boarding. If it is Rs 10,000, it is a tourist destination price.
Beautiful boat excursion with knowledgeable and nice guide
Twan B,Jul 9, 2025
- Review from Viator
5.00Many species of birds (4 species of Kingfishers, bald eagle), monkeys, dragons and flying fish seen and beautiful route through the Dutch canal and lagoon.
Wonderful
SHANNON B,Jul 2, 2025
- Review from Viator
5.00Really good experience. We saw monkeys, three types of kingfisher, the largest sea eagle of Sri Lanka and many other birds. Our guide was fantasti annd knowledgeable and provided us with fresh coconuts and bananas too!
Fabuleux
Daydream58710776516,Jun 26, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Amazing experience even if we were not in high season. The activity was great with two small children it was really worth it.
Must do swamp, canal and lagoon boat adventure
358barbc,May 17, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00From pushing off with our 'captain' through the canals we were treated to amazing mangroves, bird life, reptiles and jumping fish. We photographed a rarely seen white Kingfisher, white bellied sea eagle and a large purple heron. We were treated to fresh watermelon and king coconut. Watching a group of monkeys enjoy their bananas was comical. Thankyou and highly recommended.
Observing the tranquility of nature.
benhG2828OP,May 10, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00A tranquil and very enjoyably experience witnessing the natural beauty of the wetlands. During our boat ride we saw numerous birds including a variety of king fishers, herons, a lapwing and a kite. Additionally we were fortunate to see a baby crocodile. A wonderful trip and would certainly highly recommend this trip to anyone who is interested in nature or seeking some tranquility.
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