Madu River Boat Safari And Kosgoda Turtle Hatchery From Bentota
- Free cancellation
- Hotel pickup
About this experience
Pick You up in the hotel in the morning after breakfast, Our driver will pick you up at 7 : 00 am.Leave bentota for balapitiya, start the boat safari on madu river .Journey past massive mangrove forests There's plenty more things to do in this trip, your thirst with a refreshing drink of King Coconut Water and then proceed towards the Buddhist Monastery. After having lunch take a visit to kosgoda Turtle Hatchery. Globally, all seven species of marine turtles are endangered. You can release a baby Turtle to the Ocean if you wish. By the end of the day we take you to the Back to Bentota and drop you in the hotel.
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What’s included
- Transportation in a A/C Vehicle
- English-speaking Driver
- Boat Safari
- Entrance fees
- All Govt. Taxes and Surcharges
Not included
- Any other services not mentioned above
Itinerary
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Madu River, a wetland estuary spreading over 900 hectares of which 770 hectares is covered with water and inhabited with 64 islands. The boat ride is a wonderful way to take a closer look at this complex wetland ecosystem, a world heritage site protected by the Ramsar Convention on Wetlands, being one of the last wetlands in Sri Lanka to contain a pristine mangrove forest. Journey past massive mangrove forests, glide under the canopy of the forest tunnels as they curve playfully towards the watercourse. If it's later in the evening watch the fishermen in their canoes lighting lanterns on traps that catch prawn and other shellfish. It's certainly going to be a memorable day-out on the serene waters of the unforgettable Madu River. You can
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Kosgoda Turtle Hatchery Globally, all seven species of marine turtles are endangered. Of these seven, five come ashore to nest in Sri Lanka. The process of marine turtles nesting, hatchlings being born, and swimming back to sea is fascinating to observe. The Kosgoda Turtle Hatchery which primarily operates as a hatchery, is a great place to observe collected and rescued eggs hatch and then safely released into the sea.
Good to know
- Difficulty
- Easy
- Minimum age
- 17+ years
- Guide
- Guided tour in English
- Start times
- 07:00 · 13:00
Know before you go
- Passport required
- Not wheelchair accessible
- Not stroller accessible
- Not suitable for pets
- No public transportation nearby
- Infants must not sit on laps
- Infant seats unavailable
Cancellation policy
Free cancellation up to 1 day before the experience starts.
- 1 day or more before: full refund
- Less than 1 day before: no refund
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Frequently asked questions
How long does this experience last?
It lasts 6 hours.
Can I cancel this booking?
Free cancellation up to 1 day before the experience starts. 1 day or more before: full refund · Less than 1 day before: no refund
Is this experience guided, and in what language?
Guided tour in English
Is hotel pickup included?
Yes — hotel pickup is included.
Is there a minimum age?
Travellers must be 17 or older.
From AED 129 per person (5–6 travelers)
