Explore coastal ecosystems, lagoons, wetlands and bird habitats.
Where to go — our favourite places for this experience, ready to fit into a route that suits your dates and pace.
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Kumana National Park
Kumana National Park combines southeastern dry-zone habitats with lagoons and the Kumana wetland, an important area for waterbirds.
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Batticaloa Lagoon
Batticaloa Lagoon stretches along the east coast behind barrier beaches, linking fishing settlements, bridges and wetland habitats.
Batticaloa Lagoon - 03
Kokkilai Lagoon
Kokkilai Lagoon lies on the northeast coast, with estuarine waters and surrounding wetland habitats used by waterbirds.
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Pottuvil Lagoon
Pottuvil Lagoon is a coastal wetland near Pottuvil, with mangrove-fringed waterways visited through locally arranged boat trips.
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Panama Lagoon
Panama is a southeastern coastal village near lagoons, beaches and the approach to Kumana National Park.
Good to know
East and North Coast: generally May to September.
These are broad seasonal guides, not guarantees. October and November can be unsettled across parts of the island, and Kalpitiya, the north coast and offshore reefs can follow their own conditions. Swimming, surfing, diving and boat trips always depend on local safety advice, and marine sightings are never guaranteed.
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