Boat Rides in Negombo- A journey in rich swamps!

Negombo is an action-packed beach getaway in Sri Lanka. Offering an array of exciting activities, this urban fishing city is popular among most of the adventure travellers visiting the island. If you are looking for accommodation at a Sri Lanka spa resort for a relaxing stay, Jetwing Lagoon is one such highly recommended Negombo resort you could try out. One of the best ways to spend a day in Negombo is by setting off on a thrilling boat ride. Fed by number of rivers and a canal, Negombo lagoon is the best place to go on a boat ride. The lagoon has an expansive mangrove swamp and a gentle boat ride or a catamaran ride would let you spot some of the rare flora and fauna species in the area including water birds such as herons, terns, cormorants and shorebirds. .

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Wasgamuwa Safari

Offering a thrilling safari into the wilds of Sri Lanka, Wasgamuwa National Park provides plenty of adventure that brings you up close with some of the island’s exotic wildlife. Those wishing to visit this park, but also wanting to stay at a Sri Lanka resortclose to the coast can choose Maalu Maalu Resort & Spa. Situated by the sea in the village of Passekudah, this distinctive Sri Lanka spa resort makes an ideal East Coast base from which to make day trips to the park. Located in the Polonnaruwa and Matale districts, the Wasgamuwa National Park is home to a large herd of elephants that one can see while on a safari. Rich in biodiversity, the park has around 23 mammal species including toque macaques, water buffalos, Sri Lanka leopards and sloth bears. Wasgamuwa also has a variety of bird species, making it an ideal place for bird watchers to visit too.