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* This tour requires at least one of the following per booking: Adult, Senior
Anawilundawa wetland sanctuary is located approximately 60 KM from Negombo, on the Colombo Puttalam highway.
It is a haven for bird watchers both resident and migratory.
Anawilundawa is also the nesting site for many exotic birds; including some of the rarer species of cormorants, egrets, storks and ibis, along with the pheasant tailed-jacana and the purple swamp hen.
If you are able to enter the sanctuary by 6.00 AM you will get to see over 150 species of birds leaving their nests for the day.
A unique excursion created especially for bird lovers. Probably the best day excursion to experience nature.
There are two Hindu Temple visits as a bonus on this tour!
Private transportation
Bottled water
Air-conditioned vehicle
WiFi on board
Restroom on board
Departure Point
Traveler pickup is offered
We can pick up free from any Hotel in the Negombo area and drop you back. If the pick up is from a hotel in Colombo area there would be an additional charge.
Please note that pick up time in Negombo is 5.00 AM and Colombo 4.00 AM
Traveler pickup
Bandaranayake Intl Airport, Colombo, Sri Lanka
Anawilundawa Wetland Sanctuary, Chilaw, Sri Lanka The Anawilundawa Wetlands is a bird watcher's haven, with over 150 species of birds; both resident and migratory. Resident and endemic bird species can be seen throughout the year; whilst the period from October to April is the best time for getting a glimpse of the many rare migratory birds. 180 minutes
Munneshwaram Hindu temple, Chilaw, Sri Lanka Munneswaram temple is an important regional Hindu temple complex in Sri Lanka. It has been in existence at least since 1000 CE although myths surrounding the temple associate it with the popular Indian epic Ramayana, and its legendary hero-king Rama. The temple is one of the ancient Pancha Ishwarams dedicated to Shiva in the region. 30 minutes
Murugan Temple, Chilaw, Sri Lanka Madampe is a small town in Puttalam District. The Murugan temple, situated at the main road 9 km south of Chilaw and 10 km north of Marawila, is an extraordinarily neat Tamil temple, even more colourful than other Hindu Kovils in the modern Drawidian style. The temple is known as Punchi Kataragama temple, also called Replica of Kataragama temple, Kataragama being the Sri Lankan name of the Southindian deity Murugan. The large temple complex, opened in January 2012, was donated by a local businessman and land owner, who is involved in the production and delivery of toddy. Madampe belongs to Sri Lanka’s main region of coconut plantations. 30 minutes
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
You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the experience for a full refund.
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
If you cancel less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time, the amount you paid will not be refunded.
Any changes made less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time will not be accepted.
Cut-off times are based on the experience’s local time.
This experience requires good weather. If it’s canceled due to poor weather, you’ll be offered a different date or a full refund.
Resort134948
11 Mar 2022
Beautiful sense of calm and tranquility
Wonderful attentive guide.
The two temples (included as part of tour) were an unexpected bonus.
Marloes8
02 Feb 2020
We saw a lot of birds, no people around
We also go the Hindi temple
Nice guide, he bring chairs to sit on, fruits for breakfast
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