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Small building on a tiny rock island in a river in Balapitiya
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Private Balapitiya River Safari Half-Day Tour

By Aitken Spence Travels
5 out of 5
Features
Overview
  • Guided cruise through the wetland of Maduganga River
  • Visit to a sea turtle hatchery—a prime turtle nesting site
  • Views of imposing mangroves & native flora & fauna
  • Tea or coffee break & opportunity to visit a moonstone mine
  • Private tour for an intimate experience in a popular area

Activity location

  • Balapitya River Safari
    • Maduganga
    • Balapitiya, Sri Lanka

Meeting/Redemption Point

  • Hotel Pick Up (Negombo City Center)
    • Negombo
    • Negombo, Western Province, Sri Lanka

Multiple meeting/redemption points available, see location information for full list

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Sorry this activity isn't available on Thu, 28 Mar
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What's included, what's not

  • What's includedWhat's includedPrivate Balapitiya river safari
  • What's includedWhat's includedAdmission fee to turtle hatchery
  • What's includedWhat's includedBoat fees
  • What's includedWhat's includedTea or coffee
  • What's includedWhat's includedReturn transport to and from your Colombo or Mount Lavinia hotel
  • What's includedWhat's includedLive tour commentary provided in English
  • What's excludedWhat's excludedAdmission fee to moonstone mine

Know before you book

  • Children 2 and younger are complimentary.
  • Maximum group size is 6 people.

What you can expect

Delve into the small town of Balapitiya to see the wonders of the Maduganga River. Cruise through this wetland and admire the imposing mangroves and variety of ecosystems with native flora and fauna. Stop at one of the islands for tea or coffee and learn about the Ceylon cinnamon made here.

Enjoy the privilege of having a private guide for the day. From your hotel, head to Balapitiya—the closest town to the Maduganga River—and hop aboard a boat to explore the local flora and fauna of the Madu River. Glide through the canals as your guide explains the region's Ceylon cinnamon industry and fishing traditions. Pause for coffee or tea at one of the many islands you pass and hear about the history and culture of this place.

As you continue to Kosgoda, follow your guide to the famous turtle hatchery. Here, learn about the fantastic project of monitoring sea turtles, conserving local nesting sites, and maximising the number of hatchlings that reach the sea and survive critical stages of life. Before you return to your hotel, you have a chance to visit a moonstone mine and get a glimpse of the Sri Lankan gem industry.

Cleaning and safety practices

Enhanced cleanliness measures
  • High-touch surfaces cleaned and disinfected
  • Vehicles and venues cleaned with disinfectants
Social distancing
  • Social distancing measures in place
  • Protective shields in place at main contact areas
Safety measures
  • Personal protective equipment worn by staff
  • Temperature checks given to staff
  • Temperature checks available
  • Masks required
  • Masks provided
  • Hand sanitizer provided
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Location

Activity location

  • LOB_ACTIVITIESLOB_ACTIVITIESBalapitya River Safari
    • Maduganga
    • Balapitiya, Sri Lanka

Meeting/Redemption Point

  • PEOPLEPEOPLEHotel Pick Up (Negombo City Center)
    • Negombo
    • Negombo, Western Province, Sri Lanka
  • PEOPLEPEOPLEHotel Pick Up (Mount Lavinia City Center)
    • Mount Lavinia
    • Dehiwala-Mount Lavinia, Western Province, Sri Lanka