River Safari - Bentota
In Sri Lanka, during your stay at the hotel on the coast, you can take part in a short two - three hour tour by boat on the river, in the so-called boat safari. Most interasna in this regard Bentota River (though other rivers also presented a significant interest, such as Kalu River). In the river and on its banks is found quite a lot of different living creatures - lizards, crocodiles (mostly small, though occasionally there are also quite a large individuals), small species of monkeys. Of the birds often found - Royal Rybalov, heron, much less - most ashen owl. The river banks are covered with mangroves, among which there are many ducts. Making his way for him on the boat, under the arches of interwoven mangroves, it seems that you are in the fairy forest, far from civilization ... Sometimes there are small islands. Often at this island you can see the family of local residents here in a palm hut, which is the only craft weaving mats. The benefit that the material for weaving mats, coconut palm, there is growing everywhere. For a very modest fee, they will show you how to get out of a coconut mat ready. Order boat safaris can be in charge of you speaking guide. If you will be on vacation in hotels Club Bentota, Riverina, Eden, etc., you are at any time can go to the bank of the river, near its confluence with the ocean. For a very modest fee, they will show you how to get out of a coconut mat ready.
River Safari - Balapitiya
Madu ganga is located in Balapitiya, 80 km away from Colombo, close to Sri Lankas southern costal belt. This wetland spreds over 900 heactares of area and most of it covered with water. There are totally 64 island in Madu Ganga. This tour will take around 2.5 to 3 hours and its advisable to bring drinking water, Sunglasses and hats. Some boats has adjustable roofing covers.
During your boat ride, you can see huge mangrove forest by the river banks. Boats will ride under short tunnel, which is made out of mangrove. You can see many birds and animals who are living in this aquatic environment.
River Safari - Negombo
This historical valued Dutch Canal was constructed by the Dutch citizens from Colombo to south to Puttalam in the north. The Dutch Canal flows across Negombo. You could watch this historical monument from the main street or the sea street one can find The Dutch Canal.
This Canal was benifitted to supply Dutch administration operations, construct churches and fishing villagers. Now you could get the historical experience while you are travelling by a boat.
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