Madu River Boat Safari

Slogan: The estuary of the Madu Ganga River

Summary: The estuary of the Madu Ganga River is a complex coastal ecosystem of mangroves and islands.

Description: <p>The estuary of the Madu Ganga River is a complex coastal ecosystem of mangroves and islands. It may be one of the last remaining tracts of pristine mangrove forests in Sri Lanka. There are around 64 islands in the river and lagoon, from a tiny speck housing a deserted shrine to one housing 250 families connected to the mainland with a very long footbridge. There is a danger that turtles are facing extinction. These rare varieties of Sea Turtles are destroyed by man day by day. It is the duty of each and every one to take action to save these turtles Visit a turtle hatchery and experience how baby turtles start their lives. The Madu River Boat Safari is a popular eco-tourism activity in Sri Lanka, offering visitors the chance to explore the scenic and biodiversity-rich Madu Ganga (River). Located in Balapitiya, near the southern coast of Sri Lanka, this area is renowned for its lush mangrove forests, tranquil waterways, and vibrant wildlife.</p>

Price: 90.00

Start Date: 2024-11-01

End Date: 2024-11-30

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Highlight <ul> <li>Madu River Boat Safari.</li> <li>Lunch at a local house in an Island.</li> <li>Visit turtle Hatchery</li> </ul>

Itinerary <p>The Madu River Boat Safari is a popular eco-tourism activity in Sri Lanka, offering visitors the chance to explore the scenic and biodiversity-rich Madu Ganga (River). Located in Balapitiya, near the southern coast of Sri Lanka, this area is renowned for its lush mangrove forests, tranquil waterways, and vibrant wildlife.</p> <ul> <li><strong>08:00am</strong> You&rsquo;ll be picked up at the stayed hotel in South Coast and transfer to captain pear.</li> <li><strong>08:30am</strong> Arrive to captain&rsquo;s pear and start the Boat Safari. This boat trip is a wonderful way of seeing some of the hundreds of species of plants and animals &ndash; monkeys eat fruit in the trees, a water monitor lizard glides slowly through the water, and cormorants, egrets and kingfishers wait patiently on the banks, eyeing the water for prey.</li> <li><strong>11:45am</strong> Lunch at a local house in an Island.</li> <li><strong>13:30pm</strong> Arrive at the pear and depart to visit turtle Hatchery</li> <li><strong>14:00pm</strong> Kosgoda Turtle Care program aims to protect sea turtle eggs and increase hatching rates. Not only do hatching, but also 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.<br>15:00 pm You&rsquo;ll be picked up by the vehicle and transfer to stayed hotel</li> </ul>

Includes <div id="elementor-tab-content-1892" class="elementor-tab-content elementor-clearfix elementor-active" style="display: block;" tabindex="0" role="tabpanel" data-tab="2" aria-labelledby="elementor-tab-title-1892"> <div class="packages"> <ul> <li>Pickup from your hotel</li> <li>Madu Ganga Boat Safari cost and local house lunch cost</li> <li>Turtle Hatchery ticket cost</li> <li>Bottled Water</li> <li>Hand towels, pocket tissues, hand sanitizing and first aid kid</li> <li>Drop off at hotel</li> <li>All government taxes</li> </ul> </div> </div>

Excludes <div id="elementor-tab-content-1893" class="elementor-tab-content elementor-clearfix elementor-active" style="display: block;" tabindex="0" role="tabpanel" data-tab="3" aria-labelledby="elementor-tab-title-1893"> <div class="packages"> <ul> <li>Expenses of personal nature</li> <li>Gratuities (Recommended)</li> </ul> </div> </div>

Conditions <div id="elementor-tab-content-1894" class="elementor-tab-content elementor-clearfix elementor-active" style="display: block;" tabindex="0" role="tabpanel" data-tab="4" aria-labelledby="elementor-tab-title-1894"> <div class="packages"> <ul> <li>Confirmation will be received within 24 hrs of booking, subject to availability</li> <li>Children 10 years and below are not allowed</li> <li>Adult price is applicable for all participants</li> <li>Cancellation policy</li> <li>48 hrs prior to experience starting payment is fully refunded</li> </ul> </div> </div>

Important <div id="elementor-tab-content-1895" class="elementor-tab-content elementor-clearfix elementor-active" style="display: block;" tabindex="0" role="tabpanel" data-tab="5" aria-labelledby="elementor-tab-title-1895"> <div class="packages"> <ul> <li>Please be ready and wait in your hotel lobby 15 minutes prior to your scheduled pick-up time</li> <li>Transportation is available from most centrally located Colombo hotels</li> <li>Gratuity is not included and is left to individual discretion</li> <li>You should wear comfortable clothing</li> </ul> </div> </div>

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