The mystical passage through Black River on a canoe – Rathnapura

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Summary

Your first encounter with us will be at the meeting point at Saman Devalaya (a temple/shrine dedicated to God Saman), where you will be greeted and given a short brief on the safety, terrain and other important aspects with regard to the journey. The first part of the journey is comparatively easy and does not require any special canoeing skills, although you need to be fit to canoe for a long period of time, and may want to rest if you are weary. Along the route, you will witness the beauty of Mother Nature, including varied birdlife from white bellied eagles to bright coloured kingfishers to turquoise parrots to the darkest of commarants. The local activities take place on the river beds which include catamarans topped with wood and men in loin clothes digging up sand. The landscape is always unique and never a repetition with hibiscus in its colourful glory sitting amidst the greener patches of trees. The gaggles of the women folk and the men getting about in their daily farming are bountiful. Your adventure will end at “Wagawatta”, a village where you will be met with our land crew. On the way, we will stop at one of the houses near the river bank to have lunch.

Tour info

Duration
3 hours
Group Size
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Meeting Point
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Why take this tour?

Canoeing in “Kalu Ganga” (Black River) gives you some of the rare and rewarding experiences of Sri Lanka and its people who live in the riverine villages. You are able to witness the most untouched scenic beauty of the country, encounter locals and learn their way of life on this canoe trip. An opportunity to visit and be blessed in one of the most sacred shrines – Saman Devale (dedicated to God Saman) – in the country and evoke blessings. The journey will take you through the silent waters of Kalu Ganaga amidst the varied bird life. It’s a fun-filled adventure for an expert and even for an amateur to try his/her hand.

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What’s included?

  • Life jackets and other required accessories for canoeing

  • Bottled water

  • Full-time backup vehicle parallel to the canoe with radio communication

  • Lunch

  • All Government and other stakeholder approvals

  • Tips to the staff

  • Beverages other than water

Things to know

Before you book

  • Duration: 3h 30m

  • Mobile tickets accepted

  • Instant confirmation

Cancellation Policy

    For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours in advance of the start date of the experience.
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Sri Lanka truly is a paradise for sightseers, wildlife enthusiasts and adventurers and it is amazing how much you can get done in a day tour, short break or excursion. There really is not a day to miss! Choose from an exciting range of tours from the pioneering tour operator in Sri Lanka. We offer you a virtual holiday playground where you will have a myriad of choices from which to plan the perfect mini holiday. With an abundance of exotic fauna and flora in a number of wildlife parks and sanctuaries, numerous lakes, rivers and reservoirs, a World Heritage rainforest, misty mountains in the central hills and the Indian Ocean all around, there is something for everyone in Sri Lanka.

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