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Bentota: Mangrove Lagoon and River Cruise

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Bentota: Mangrove Lagoon and River Cruise

Activity provider:Seerendipity tours

5.0

1 Review

From US$ 58 per group up to 1

Discover the Bentota River on a cruise where you can spot animals like crocodiles, monitors, lizards, monkeys, and many bird species.

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Duration 2 hours
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Experience

Highlights
  • See native wildlife species that inhabit the Bentota River with a cruise
  • Sail through the dense and eerie mangroves
  • Try to spot river crocodiles who often lurk just below the surface
  • Keep a look out for native bird species such as kingfishers and cormorants
  • Admire a vibrant ecosystem in the lagoon near Bentota
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Discover local wildlife species along the Bentota River on a boat cruise. Spot a variety of wildlife including possible sightings of crocodiles, lizards, and monkeys along with an abundance of bird species.

Board the boat near the bridge of Bentota. At the start of the cruise, pass some of the hotels located along the shorelines. Then, sail into the dense mangroves of the lagoon, home to a vibrant ecosystem. See the twisted root systems of the mangroves and spot various animal species along the shore and under the water surface. Keep an eye out for the river crocodiles who lurk just beneath the water's surface.

Look overhead and see species of birds such as kingfishers, eagles, cormorants, or babblers. After exploring the lagoon, cruise back to the starting point to finish your adventure on the water.

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  • River cruise by motorboat
  • Captain
  • Hotel pickup and drop-off
  • Food and drinks
  • Tips
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  • Pregnant women

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Meet at the bridge of Bentota, near the Bentota River.

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2 hours we could enjoy the beauty of the river landscape. We left at 8am in the morning, a very good time to see animals. From the white frog to the crocodile, from the monitor lizard to the monkeys, our guide discovered everything. Great photos! Very good service in advance for the journey.

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