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All Inclusive Madu River Boat Safari at Balapitiya

By Mirissa Adventure
Free cancellation available
Price is $60 per adult* *Get a lower price by selecting multiple adult tickets
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Features
  • Free cancellation available
  • 2h
  • Mobile voucher
  • Instant confirmation
  • Selective hotel pickup
  • Multiple languages
Overview

Get up-close to the nature and culture of Sri Lanka’s coastal River Madu on this shared boat safari. Travel independently to the departure point, board a skippered motorboat, and absorb the idyllic surroundings on an approximate 1-hour 30-minute cruise around mangroves and islands. Stop at a Buddhist monastery set on an islet, visit a fish pedicure spa, learn how cinnamon is used in local cooking, and more—all in one effortless trip. You'll be treated to an enthralling boat expedition through the enchanting Madu Ganga. Nestled in Balapitiya, Madu Ganga is renowned for its exceptional mangrove-fringed landscapes and mystical caves. This untouched lagoon spans 915 hectares, forming a complex coastal wetland ecosystem that seamlessly merges with the vast Indian Ocean.

Activity location

  • Balapitiya
    • Balapitiya, Sri Lanka

Meeting/Redemption Point

  • Bord'eau Restaurant
    • 212 Galle Road
    • 80550, Balapitiya, Southern Province, Sri Lanka

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Meet at the Boat Start Point
  • Activity duration is 2 hours2h
    2h
  • English

Pickup included

Starting time: 5:00pm
Price details
$60.00 x 1 Adult$60.00
Total
Price is $60.00

Activity itinerary

Balapitiya
  • 30m
Located about 100 km south of Colombo, Madu Ganga (or Madu River) is Sri Lanka’s second-largest wetland. It's a Ramsar-protected mangrove ecosystem covering roughly 900 ha, with over 64 islands dotting its winding channels. The area supports about 300 plant species and nearly 250 vertebrate species, making it a rich hotspot for biodiversity
Madu Ganga
  • 30m
Cinnamon Island A family-run plantation cultivating cinnamon for generations. Learn how the spice is harvested and processed
Madu River Buddhi Boat Safari Balapitiya
  • 30m
Kothduwa Temple Set on its own islet, this Buddhist temple dates to the 1860s. It features a Bodhi tree from Jaya Sri Maha Bodhi lineage and is tied to the journey of the Buddha’s tooth relic
Ruwa River Safari
  • 30m
  • Admission ticket included
Fish Spa Pause at floating fish tanks teeming with gourami fish—a playful “fish pedicure” experience. Usually optional and not included in standard packages

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    Meeting/Redemption Point

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