A sunrise or sunset mangrove kayaking trip on Bolgoda Lake, the broad freshwater lake that lies just south of Colombo.
Includes:
- Experienced guides train in CPR and life saving.
- Safety kayaker.
- A professionally trained and fun kayak host.
- All kayaking gear (boat, paddles, fully adjustable life jackets).
- Comprehensive safety kit
- Backup motor boat for safety.
Excludes:
- Hotel pick up or drop off.
- Food and beverages.
- Gratuities.
Experience:
Bolgoda Lake sits about 45 minutes from Colombo, within the Bolgoda Environmental Protection Area, and it is quiet water: a wide open lake that narrows into shaded mangrove channels and small wooded islands. The trip begins on land with a basic kayak lesson and a safety briefing, after which the instructors take you out. The guides are native to the area and paddle with you throughout, pointing out what you would otherwise glide straight past.
After about an hour on the open water you turn into the mangrove channels, where the branches close overhead into a low green tunnel. Do not mistake the stillness for emptiness — the mangroves are abuzz with wildlife, and this is where most of it is. For bird-watching enthusiasts, you will be able to spot Kingfishers, Eagles, Herons, Egrets, and many more. Early morning and late afternoon are the calmest hours on the lake, and the best light on it.
Notes:
- Not wheelchair accessible.
- Near public transportation.
- Infants must sit on laps.
- No Back Problems.
- No Expectant Mothers.
- No Serious Medical Conditions.
