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Tour to the coastal cities of Bentota and Balapitiya on this personalized tour experience. Discover the unspoiled beauty of the Madu Ganga estuary, a wetland ecosystem that opens to the Indian Ocean. Madu River is one of the very fragile and important ecosystems in Sri Lanka.
• Hassle free hotel pick up and drop off
• All entrance fees included
• Transportation provided in a luxury air conditioned vehicle
Additional Info
Duration: 12 to 14 hours
Starts: Colombo, Sri Lanka
Trip Category: Cultural & Theme Tours >> Cultural Tours
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Tour to the coastal cities of Bentota and Balapitiya on this personalized tour experience. Discover the unspoiled beauty of the Madu Ganga estuary, a wetland ecosystem that opens to the Indian Ocean. Madu River is one of the very fragile and important ecosystems in Sri Lanka.
• Hassle free hotel pick up and drop off
• All entrance fees included
• Transportation provided in a luxury air conditioned vehicle
Itinerary
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Stop At: Kande Viharaya Temple, 22 Marikkar St, Dharga Town 12080 Sri Lanka
Located on a steep hill in the Kalutara district, Kande Viharaya is one of the most ancient temples in Sri Lanka, which is famed for the large statue of Lord Buddha glowing in the sunlight. The temple dates back to the 18th century and is situated near the town of Aluthgama. The tallest statue of the sitting Buddha in the world, (160ft) can be seen at this famous temple which is known for its healing and calming powers.
Duration: 45 minutes
Stop At: Brief Garden – Bevis Bawa, Kalawila Village, Beruwala 12070 Sri Lanka
Brief garden, located ten kilometers inland from Bentota is the legendary garden and country home of Bevis Bawa and was the garden which inspired his brother, renowned architect Geoffrey Bawa to create Lunuganga. With over 106 different kinds of trees recorded on this 20 acre property and hundreds of other fauna still being counted today, the garden is a must-see for those with a keen interest in landscape design. Take an independent walk by yourself or with your guide through the garden.
Duration: 1 hour
Stop At: Madu River, Nilwala River Safari, Bridge View, Custom Road, Balapitiya , Sri Lanka 941906362 Call And Contact, Balapitiya 80550 Sri Lanka
A boat safari in Madu river is a popular activity that has to be on the ‘to do’ list when touring in the Southern Coast of Sri Lanka. The Madu River area surrounding the river are all swampy marshlands covered in mangrove forests. The forest covers over 61 hectares, that is over 150 acres. 14 of the 24 species of mangroves are found in this area. The beauty of Madu river also comprises with most of the soggy wetlands, the solid landmasses of the region mainly consists of islands. History states there used to be 64 islands along Madu River. However most seem to have sunk under the water, and as reported today there remain only 25 islands in Madu River.
Duration: 2 hours
