Boat Ride in Muthurajawela Wetland

Overview of the tour in Negombo

We pick up our clients from the hotel and then drive into our boat yard near to “Attanagalu river mouth. Then we boat to the canals which are covered with mangrove plants & bird nests around. Here keep your eyes open you can see a few reptiles like – the Asian water monitor (Varanus Salvator)/ saltwater crocodile (Crocodylus porosus).

Then we are into Negombo Lagoon from its north part first we move near to the banks where you can see a lot of Birds and endemic primates to Sri Lanka – Toque Macaque. Local fishermen and traps for fish called “Mas Athu” will be highlighted in this part of the tour.

We stop at the small island which disappears in high tide. You can walk around the small island where you can see the tree adaption to the salt & less oxygen water and its ecosystem. Finally, we come back to the boatyard.

Travelers can extend the tour if they want to traditional way of fishing in the lagoon and make some delightful fish dish with us. Tour will be finished from the drop off to the hotel.

On arrival

In front of Muthurajawela boat yard, we pick up our clients.

Things to note

Please bring Sunscreen and Sunglasses
Light clothes and light luggage
Around 02 hours for a boat ride and 20 mins for a drive.

Free Cancellation

Free Cancellation up to 24 hours before the activity starts. Late cancellation or your non-arrival is not refundable.