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Top 15 Negombo Lagoon & Muthurajawela Tours from Colombo

16 reviewed

Negombo Lagoon Boat Safari Hotel Pickup(Monkey,Mangrove)

Negombo Lagoon Boat Safari Hotel Pickup(Monkey,Mangrove) - Mangroves and Birds: What You’re Likely to See

1.Negombo Lagoon Boat Safari Hotel Pickup(Monkey,Mangrove)

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 39 reviews · from $50Our pick

A 2–3 hour Negombo safari that pairs mangrove lagoon boat time, monkey moments, and a tuk tuk cultural loop with drinks and fruit.

“Great tour! First a Tuk Tuk around town visiting lots of churches & Buddhist temples. An interesting and informative visit to the fish market. We visited a Dutch Fort and also saw the prison. We then went on a boat ride on the lagoon. Very nice Read more”

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Negombo Lagoon Boat Safari From Negombo

Negombo Lagoon Boat Safari From Negombo - The refreshments stop: fruit tea, coconut water, and local treats

Negombo: Guided Kayaking Tour in the Lagoon

Negombo: Guided Kayaking Tour in the Lagoon - Captain’s Landing to Your Kayak: The Safety Brief That Makes It Easier

3.Negombo: Guided Kayaking Tour in the Lagoon

★★★★★★★★★★4.6 · 23 reviews · 2 hours · from $23

Guided kayaking on Negombo Lagoon: mangroves, birds, monkeys, and local fishing culture, with sunrise or sunset options in 2 hours.

“It was great fun paddling in the lagoon and going through the mangrove, but the kayaks might be too big for that. Some spots were quite small, and I assume most people are not experienced on kayaks. Some of our group struggled to make it through. The tide was low, which made the kayaks bog. I had to sit at the back of a 3-seater, so I had to find ways to make my kayak move. At one point, I got out and pushed it. The guide told me not to do that because the oysters' edges are sharp, but I was tired of being stucked. I think the company…”

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Muthurajawela Bird Watching Tour From Colombo & Negombo

Muthurajawela Bird Watching Tour From Colombo & Negombo - Colombo or Negombo pickup: fitting a wetland morning into real travel days

4.Muthurajawela Bird Watching Tour From Colombo & Negombo

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 18 reviews · from $85

Private boat birdwatching in Sri Lanka’s Muthurajawela wetlands from Colombo or Negombo, with pickup and a naturalist guide.

“Terrific tour to Muthurajawela wetlands about an hour from the port of Colombo. A private driver met us promptly at the gates of the port terminal. Braneta was our resident bird guide who enthusiastically showed us the birds while navigating Read more”

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Exclusive: Muthurajawela Bird Watching Tour with Transfers

Exclusive: Muthurajawela Bird Watching Tour with Transfers - How the tuk-tuk pickup actually improves your morning

Half Day Tour to Muthurajawela, Lagoon, Dutch Canal and Mangroves

Half Day Tour to Muthurajawela, Lagoon, Dutch Canal and Mangroves - Getting there: tuk tuk pickup and a half-day pace that works

6.Half Day Tour to Muthurajawela, Lagoon, Dutch Canal and Mangroves

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 12 reviews · from $59

Half-day boat ride in Negombo through the Dutch Canal, lagoon, and mangroves for wildlife spotting, birdwatching, and restful nature time.

“The guide is so enthusiastic and knowledgeable. We saw birds and water monitors and monkeys and he provided snacks and refreshments. It was a wonderful time and a highly recommended tour!”

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Negombo: Hamilton Canal to Colombo by Boat via Muthurajawela

Negombo: Hamilton Canal to Colombo by Boat via Muthurajawela - The Muthurajawela Wetland visitor stop (and why it’s more than a “rest break”)

Negombo: Sunset lagoon boat tour with hotel transfers

Negombo: Sunset lagoon boat tour with hotel transfers - The boat ride: mangrove islands to the main lagoon

8.Negombo: Sunset lagoon boat tour with hotel transfers

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 11 reviews · 2 hours · from $42

Negombo Dutch Canal lagoon boat tour with hotel pickup: Monkey Island macaques, shallow lagoon walk, and fresh fruit on the water.

“Considering the weather (rain wind ) the trip was fabulous Robin was an excellent guide very informative courteous and friendly. we had a snack of pineapple banana mango papaya watermelon and fresh coconut milk all delicious we fed the monkeys in the mangroves and saw a water lizard Brilliant trip would highly recommend 😊”

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Negombo Lagoon & Muthurjawela Bird Watching Boat Tour

Negombo Lagoon & Muthurjawela Bird Watching Boat Tour - Muthurajawela Marsh: your main birdwatching hour

9.Negombo Lagoon & Muthurjawela Bird Watching Boat Tour

★★★★★★★★★★3.5 · 7 reviews · from $45

Glide through Negombo Lagoon and Muthurajawela Marsh by boat, spotting wildlife in mangroves for a calm 2-hour wetland birdwatching outing.

“My transport from the ship to the Lagoon Boat Ride broke down. He said he would be an hour or two?! Knowing this meant I would miss the tour, I told him not to bother. BTW, I was sent the name and driver’s phone number. But when we called, he wasn’t the driver.”

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Muthurajawela Bird Watching Tour from Negombo / Colombo

Muthurajawela Bird Watching Tour from Negombo / Colombo - On the boat ride: searching for Slender Loris and 100+ birds

10.Muthurajawela Bird Watching Tour from Negombo / Colombo

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 7 reviews · from $40

Door-to-door tuk tuk pickup and a guided boat through Muthurajawela Marsh for 100+ birds, possible Slender Loris, and light refreshments.

“Excellent tour. Friendly staff and the guide was very knowledgeable about history of the area, the wildlife and the fauna and taught us a lot. The pick-up and drop-off from our hotel in Negombo was smooth. The driver bought us refeshmentRead more”

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Lagoon Tour to Monkey Island in Negombo

Lagoon Tour to Monkey Island in Negombo - How the Lagoon Tour runs: boat ride, Monkey Island time, and a water break

11.Lagoon Tour to Monkey Island in Negombo

★★★★★★★★★★3.9 · 6 reviews · 2 hours · from $72

Lagoon boat ride from Negombo to Monkey Island for a relaxed 2-hour nature stop with monkeys, safety gear, and a private guide.

“Lovely day out seeing monkey island. Relaxed welcome, life jackets and umbrellas for us on the boat, boat trip across lake Negombo, we saw and fed the monkeys on monkey island, then stopped off for a coconut drink paddling our feet in the lake. We then chose to stay for lunch at the end (additional cost) and it was yummy food. The whole family enjoyed it (kids aged 3 & 5).”

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Day Tour to Anawilundawa Wetland Sanctuary

Day Tour to Anawilundawa Wetland Sanctuary - Private Negombo pickup and the small-group rhythm

12.Day Tour to Anawilundawa Wetland Sanctuary

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 5 reviews · from $70

Private Anawilundawa birding from Negombo with A/C pickup, temple visits, and easy sanctuary time for two.

“If you love birds then this is the perfect tour to choose. (We unfortunately don't) the guide has many beautiful places to find them has apps on his phone to recognize them and he is passionate about this. I think because we didn't share the Read moreAuto-translated”

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Monkey Island Boat Tour at Negombo Lagoon

Monkey Island Boat Tour at Negombo Lagoon - Hamilton Canal history: why your boat route matters

14.Monkey Island Boat Tour at Negombo Lagoon

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 3 reviews · from $50

Private Monkey Island boat tour on Negombo Lagoon with mangroves, birds, fishermen, fruit snacks, and monkey-feeding at the island.

“We had a great boat trip with water picnic and visiting Monkey Island. It was still impressive to discover boat wrecks after 20 years after the tsunami.”

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Negombo: Catamaran Sailing with Traditional Fishermen

Negombo: Catamaran Sailing with Traditional Fishermen - Blue Lagoon Launch: Watching Huge Sails Go Up

15.Negombo: Catamaran Sailing with Traditional Fishermen

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 3 reviews · from $132

Sail with Negombo’s traditional fishermen on a wind-powered catamaran, learn net fishing up close, and enjoy lagoon and ocean views.

“Thiis trip was so much fun. it does cost a little more than the city tours and tour boats but I think it is worth it for the unique experience. This is not a tour boat it is a working fishing boat crewed by local fisherman. The guide also spoke impeccable English and was very knowledgeable and entertaining. I highly recommend this activity”

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