
Madu River Boat Cruise From Colombo
1 day
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Itinerary
This is a typical itinerary for this product
Stop At: Sea Turtle Protection Association, Galle Rd, Bentota 80500 Sri Lanka
Kosgoda Turtle Care program aims to protect sea turtle eggs and increase hatching rates. We not only do hatching, but also we treat disabled Turtles and treat the weak ones due to fishing. staff patrols the beach all night looking for mother sea turtles that come out of the ocean to lay their eggs. release of baby turtles
Duration: 2 hours
Stop At: Madu River, Nilwala River Safari, Bridge View, Custom Road, Balapitiya , Sri Lanka, Balapitiya 80550 Sri Lanka
Explore the Bentota Mangrove and its diverse wildlife on a 2-hour river cruise. Hop aboard and cruise along the third largest river in Sri Lanka as you observe water monitor lizards, river birds, and maybe even a rare crocodile in their natural habitats. Spend the day relaxing in nature and exploring these diverse mangroves.
Learn about how the mangroves play a huge part in preventing erosion and acted as a natural barrier from the devastating tsunami in 2004. Discover how the fertile soil makes this region a treasure trove for biologists and ecologists with many undiscovered species in the unreachable depths of the mangrove forests.
Duration: 3 hours
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This is a typical itinerary for this product
Stop At: Sea Turtle Protection Association, Galle Rd, Bentota 80500 Sri Lanka
Kosgoda Turtle Care program aims to protect sea turtle eggs and increase hatching rates. We not only do hatching, but also we treat disabled Turtles and treat the weak ones due to fishing. staff patrols the beach all night looking for mother sea turtles that come out of the ocean to lay their eggs. release of baby turtles
Duration: 2 hours
Stop At: Madu River, Nilwala River Safari, Bridge View, Custom Road, Balapitiya , Sri Lanka, Balapitiya 80550 Sri Lanka
Explore the Bentota Mangrove and its diverse wildlife on a 2-hour river cruise. Hop aboard and cruise along the third largest river in Sri Lanka as you observe water monitor lizards, river birds, and maybe even a rare crocodile in their natural habitats. Spend the day relaxing in nature and exploring these diverse mangroves.
Learn about how the mangroves play a huge part in preventing erosion and acted as a natural barrier from the devastating tsunami in 2004. Discover how the fertile soil makes this region a treasure trove for biologists and ecologists with many undiscovered species in the unreachable depths of the mangrove forests.
Duration: 3 hours
Included
- Air-conditioned vehicle
- Private transportation
- All Fees and Taxes
- English speaking Driver
Not included
- Boat safari ticket.
- Guide fees.
- Meals and drinks
- Entrance fees to turtle hatchery.
- Entry/Admission - Sea Turtle Protection Association
- Entry/Admission - Madu River
Additional
- Confirmation will be received at time of booking
- Not wheelchair accessible
- Infants must sit on laps
- Most travelers can participate
- This is a private tour/activity. Only your group will participate
Features
Tourism
85%
Cultural
45%
Original
35%
Aquatic
25%
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