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Colombo/Negombo: Muthurajawela & Dutch Canal Boat Adventure

By Sign of Lanka (Pvt) Ltd
10 out of 10
Exceptional
Free cancellation available
Price is ฿2,921 per adult
Features
  • Free cancellation available
  • 5h
  • Mobile voucher
  • Instant confirmation
  • Selective hotel pickup
Overview
  • Explore diverse wildlife and habitats, from marshes to mangroves.
  • Explore diverse wildlife, including 17 endemics & 26 threatened species.
  • Enjoy a historic boat ride on Hamilton Canal, watch local fishermen
  • Blend nature and history for lasting Sri Lankan memories.

Activity location

    • Colombo
    • Colombo, Western Province, Sri Lanka

Meeting/Redemption Point

    • Colombo
    • Colombo, Western Province, Sri Lanka

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From Waikkal: Muthurajawela & Dutch Canal Boat Adventure
  • Activity duration is 5 hours5h
    5h
  • English

Pick-up service is included from All Hotels in Waikkal

Language options: English
Starting time: 6:00
Price details
฿2,921.22 x 3 Adults฿8,763.66

Total
Price is ฿8,763.66
Until Fri, 21 Nov
From Colombo: Muthurajawela & Dutch Canal Boat Adventure
  • Activity duration is 5 hours5h
    5h
  • English

Pick-up service is included from Mount Lavinia, Colombo or Colombo Harbour

Language options: English
Starting time: 6:00
Price details
฿3,245.80 x 2 Adults฿6,491.60

Total
Price is ฿6,491.60
Until Fri, 21 Nov
From Negombo: Muthurajawela & Dutch Canal Boat Adventure
  • Activity duration is 5 hours5h
    5h
  • English

Pick-up service is included from All Hotels in Negombo

Language options: English
Starting time: 6:00
Price details
฿5,517.86 x 1 Adult฿5,517.86

Total
Price is ฿5,517.86
Until Fri, 21 Nov
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What's included, what's not

  • What's includedWhat's included
    Transport from hotel and back by Tuk-Tuk/Car according to the distance
  • What's includedWhat's included
    Boat Charges and lifejackets
  • What's includedWhat's included
    The package includes fuel surcharge and driver charges, ensuring a hassle-free and comfortable journey.
  • What's includedWhat's included
    Rest assured, parking fees are also covered, allowing you to focus on enjoying the tour without any additional expenses.
  • What's includedWhat's included
    Stay refreshed throughout the tour with complimentary refreshments and water provided for your convenience.
  • What's includedWhat's included
    All government taxes are included in the package, giving you peace of mind and transparency in pricing.
  • What's excludedWhat's excluded
    Any others expenses which are not mentioned on Price Includes section
  • What's excludedWhat's excluded
    Service charge

What you can expect

06.00: Your day begins with a pick-up from your hotel, followed by a visit to the Muthurajawela Wetland Sanctuary.
06.15: Arrive at the Muthurajawela Wetland Sanctuary and immerse yourself in this important biological treasure. With its diverse range of wildlife, the sanctuary is home to various habitats, including marsh, lentic flora, reed swamp, short grassland, shrubland, stream bank vegetation, and mangrove swamp. Here, you'll have the chance to encounter 40 species of fish, 14 species of amphibians, 31 species of reptiles, 102 species of birds, and 22 species of mammals among the vertebrate fauna. Notably, there are 17 endemic and 26 nationally threatened vertebrate species among the overall number of species reported.
06.45: Embark on an enjoyable boat tour through the Muthurajawela Wetland Sanctuary, marvelling at the diverse flora and fauna surrounding you. The sanctuary's natural beauty and wildlife will captivate you as you explore this exceptional ecosystem.
09.00: Next, you'll proceed to the Negombo Dutch Canal, where an enchanting lagoon boat journey awaits.
09.30: Experience the breathtaking boat journey along the Hamilton Canal, built by the Dutch and fortified by the British in 1802. As you cruise down the canal, you'll witness local fishermen preparing their nets for the day's sail, and the serene atmosphere and cooling breeze will envelop you. Along the canal's edges, you'll admire houses, churches, and a variety of birds, including cormorants, herons, egrets, and gulls, inhabiting the vast mangrove swamps.
11.00: As the boat journey concludes, you'll be taken back to your hotel, cherishing the memories of this delightful day spent exploring the Muthurajawela Wetland Sanctuary and the Hamilton Canal in Negombo.

Location

Activity location

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    • Colombo
    • Colombo, Western Province, Sri Lanka

Meeting/Redemption Point

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    • Colombo
    • Colombo, Western Province, Sri Lanka