Lagoon & Wetland Safari ( Mandu Mangroves river boat safari)

Private Nature Tour to Balapitiya’s Beautiful River and Mangroves

We swap the van for a canoe and follow the narrow channels through the wetland, past monitor lizards and kingfishers, ending at a quiet stretch of open lagoon.

What's included

Local canoe paddlers who grew up on these channels
Mangrove tunnels too narrow for motorboats
Best for birdwatchers and slow mornings
Combine easily with an airport transfer day

Day by day

Day1

Half-day on the water

The Madu River Boat Safari from Ahungalla is one of the easiest and most enjoyable nature experiences for travelers staying in Ahungalla, near the RIU Sri Lanka area, Balapitiya, Kosgoda, Bentota and nearby beach hotels. Private Nature Tour to Balapitiya’s Beautiful River and Mangroves Located close to Ahungalla, the Madu River area is famous for calm waterways, mangrove forests, small islands, birds, local river life and peaceful natural scenery. This tour is ideal if you want a relaxed Sri Lanka experience without travelling far from your hotel.

1 day

1–8 people, shared canoe

Every trip is quoted individually based on group size, season, and vehicle — send an enquiry and I'll get back to you with the details.

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