About this experience
Board your private boat on the Bentara River and spend two hours drifting through mangrove-lined waterways on Sri Lanka's south-west coast. Water monitors bask on muddy banks, kingfishers dart between the roots, and wading birds feed in the shallows — all visible at close range from the water. Traditional fishing villages line the banks, going about their daily routines as you glide past. The safari is suitable for guests aged five and above, and the private format means you set the pace with your guide and boatman.
The trip includes a fish massage at a calm riverside spot, where tiny doctor fish nibble away dead skin — a firm favourite with families. All taxes and service charges are covered. Hotel pick-up and drop-off, food and drinks, gratuities, and personal expenses fall outside the price, so arrange your own transport to the departure point.
