Galle Day Tour: Private Madu River Mangrove Boat Safari from Waskaduwa
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This exclusive day excursion to Galle is ideal for visitors lodging in the Waskaduwa regions. Explore the area’s most renowned cultural and historical sites, as well as embark on a Mangrove Boat Safari along the Madu River.
Duration:
10 hours
Cancellation:
1 day
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Highlights
- Madu Ganga Biodiversity Area - 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. You will have to pay for your ticket for the fish massage parlor.
What's Included
- Convenient hotel pickup and drop-off
- Complimentary bottled water
- Fluent English-speaking driver for seamless communication
- Exhilarating Mangrove Boat adventure
- Travel in comfort with an air-conditioned car or van
- Refreshing refreshments provided
- Relaxing 20-minute fish massage experience
What's Not Included
- Food and drinks
- Gratuities
- STILT FISHING Experience
Additional Information
- The duration of transfers are approximate 8 hours, the exact duration will depend on the time of day and traffic conditions
- Subject to favorable weather conditions. If canceled due to poor weather, you will be given the option of an alternative date
Location
Madu Ganga Biodiversity Area
Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
