Madu River Safari at Balapitiya
- 1–2 hours
- Free cancellation up to 24h before
- Guided in English
- Instant confirmation
Highlights
Come aboard for an amazing adventure along the Madu River in Balapitiya, Sri Lanka. Cruise through lush mangrove forests, spotting lots of wildlife. Visit Cinnamon Island to see how cinnamon is made. Then, glide through mangrove tunnels and visit Kothduwa Temple. This trip is all about wildlife, culture, and nature – a truly unique experience! What Makes This Tour Unique: Biodiversity Hotspot: Encounter a diverse array of wildlife, from vibrant birdlife to elusive reptiles, in their natural habitat. Cultural Immersion: Gain insight into Sri Lanka’s cultural heritage through encounters with local artisans and visits to sacred sites. Mangrove Exploration: Traverse enchanting mangrove tunnels and witness the marvels of this unique ecosystem up close. Interactive Experiences: Engage in hands-on activities such as cinnamon peeling and fish therapy, adding a touch of adventure to your journey.
Inclusions
What's included
- Cinnamon Island
- Bottled water
- Island Temple
- Instructor
- 1 and 1/2 hours Boat tour
What's not
- Tips
- Meals and drinks
- Transport your place to our boat safari place
Itinerary
This one-hour tour takes you on a boat safari through the primitive depths of the mangrove marshes in Madu River. Traverse the dark and dangerous caverns formed by the thick mangrove forests; interspersed with bright open stretches of water. Learn more about mangroves and their positive effect on ecology. Get a chance to see crocodiles, water snakes, tree snakes and wild boars in their natural habitat. Watch the cormorants; storks and many other avianlife hunt for their prey in swift flow of Madu River. View the pots for catching prawn and shrimp left in some of the shallower areas of the river. Visit the old Buddhist temple on one of the islands that dot the river liberally. Stop by another of the islands; which are the source of the cinnamon industry of Sri Lanka. Purchase some fresh, high quality cinnamon to take home as a souvenir. Make sure to visit the outdoor fish massage parlor, where you can dangle your feet into a fenced part of the river to get treated by the massage fish.
Cancellation
Free cancellation up to 24 hours before the experience starts, for a full refund.
Reviews
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Know before you go
- Meeting point
- Start from bentota near any hotel
- Pickup
- Pickup is offered, or you can meet at the starting point.
- Ticket type
- Mobile or paper ticket accepted
- Operated by
- Look Lank Tours
- Not recommended for pregnant travelers
- Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- Dress code is smart casual
How it compares in Bentota
- Its from-price is 80% below the median of the 378 experiences we list in Bentota.
- It is shorter than most of them.
- By number of reviews it ranks 73 of 378.
- The operator lists free cancellation on it.
About Bentota
Bentota is a palm-fringed beach town on Sri Lanka's south-west coast, where a wide river meets the sea and temples, turtles and mangroves lie close by.
Bentota lies on the south-west coast of Sri Lanka, where the Bentota River reaches the sea beside a long, wide beach of pale sand fringed with coconut palms. A narrow strip of land separates the sea from the river's estuary, so surf and calm water lie side by side, and fishermen work with cast nets and small boats. The coast road and railway run along the shore between Colombo and Galle.
Top-ranked sights in Bentota: Kosgoda Sea Turtle Conservation Project.
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