Madu River Boat Safari​

You cruise in canopies, outboard motors powered boats, en route take in the view of a 200 year old temple and watch the locals cultivating cinnamon. You may also see traditional fishing techniques in action and can view demonstrations of coir manufacture and rope making. You can also see 46 species of birds reside in the area including 14 aquatic varieties. You will also spot huge water lilies and colorful butterflies.

We provide the boat ride about 02 or 03 hours with an experienced local guide.

• • Thick Mangrove Forest with unique features prop roots, aerial roots.

• • Kothduwa Rajamaha Viharaya.

• • A serene and tranquil temple a with a tall Buddha statue in standing posture in an Island.

• • Few Islands.

• • “Ma Doowa” is the largest inhabited island, 300 families live there. The smallest is called “Satha Paha Doowa”. According to folklore this islet had been purchased for five cents but some say the name has derived due to its shape.

• • Traditional fishermen and traditional Fishing Kraals (ja-kotu) set up to trap lagoon prawns.

• • Witness peeling cinnamon and producing cinnamon oil

• • Bridge connecting “Ma Duwa” to Balapitiya

• You can see large number of species of plants and animal:
  Monkeys eating fruits on the trees, water monitor lizards were gliding slowly through the water and egrets and kingfishers waiting patiently on the banks, eyeing the water for prey.