River Safari, Balapitiya
Relaxing Boat Ride
Relaxing Boat Ride
Treat yourself to a relaxing boat ride down the beautiful Madu River, a wetland estuary spreading over 900 hectares of which 770 hectares is covered with water and inhabited with 64 islands. The boat ride is a wonderful way to take a closer look at this complex wetland ecosystem; a world heritage site protected by the Ramsar Convention on Wetlands being one of the last wetlands in Sri Lanka to contain a pristine mangrove forest.
Journey past massive mangrove forests, glide under the canopy of the forest tunnels as they curve playfully towards the watercourse. Take in the unique biodiversity of the Madu River and its surrounding islands that boasts of hundreds of birds, plants, fish and animals.
There's plenty more to do; quench your thirst with a refreshing drink of King Coconut Water and then proceed towards the Buddhist Monastery, the 'Kothduwa Temple' on an isolated island on the lake, or see how Cinnamon, the fragrant spice is peeled.
You can also get a 'fish therapy' at the 'fish spa' where fish will gently nibble on your feet to cleanse and remove dead skin, making it a unique and ticklish experience.
Top sights under Balapitiya River Safari
Glide past massive mangrove tunnels and diverse wildlife.
Navigate through the enchanting canopy of mangrove tunnels as they curve towards the water.
Experience a unique fish therapy session at the floating fish spas.
