Overview
Enjoy a peaceful river safari through mangroves, wildlife, and island villages, combined with a visit to a turtle hatchery and moonstone mines in southern Sri Lanka.
Key Highlights
- Boat safari through Madu Ganga lagoon
- Mangroves, birds, and wetland wildlife
- Visit a turtle hatchery
- Explore traditional moonstone mines
Day plan
- 1Meet your guide at the hotel
- 2Travel to Balapitiya
- 3Boat ride through Madu Ganga
- 4Visit the turtle hatchery
- 5Visit Moonstone Mines
- 6Return to the hotel
About this experience
Madu Ganga is one of Sri Lanka’s most beautiful lagoon ecosystems, filled with mangroves, islands, and birdlife. The calm boat ride offers a relaxing contrast to busier tourist areas.
The tour also highlights local conservation efforts at the turtle hatchery and gives insight into Sri Lanka’s gem mining traditions.
Good to know
- Boat safari lasts around 1–2 hours
- Optional fish spa is available during the river safari
- Suitable for families and seniors
Includes
- Hotel pickup & drop-off
- Private air-conditioned vehicle
- Private driver
- Bottled water
Excludes
- Boat safari fees
- Entrance fees
- Meals & personal expenses
Private day trip
Tailor-made · hotel pick-up
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