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Home/Destinations/Bentota/Madu River Safari

Madu River Safari Tours

A tropical waterworld: boat safaris on the Madu River wind through mangrove tunnels and past tiny islands, with stops at a cinnamon island and a river temple. Kingfishers, monitor lizards and lush scenery make it Bentota’s signature nature trip.

75 tours · prices per person, book with partner

2h Bentota River Safari: Crocodiles, Monkeys, Mangrove & more
Bentota
2h Bentota River Safari: Crocodiles, Monkeys, Mangrove & more
4.9(164)·2–3 hours
from$32/ person
via Viator
Udawalawe Safari DayTrip frm Bentota/Kalutara/Ahungalla/Hikkaduwa
Bentota
Udawalawe Safari DayTrip frm Bentota/Kalutara/Ahungalla/Hikkaduwa
4.9(84)·10–12 hours
from$115/ person
via Viator
Galle Day Trip with River Safari, Sea Turtle & Stilt Fishermen
Bentota
Galle Day Trip with River Safari, Sea Turtle & Stilt Fishermen
4.8(69)·8–10 hours
from$75/ person
via Viator
Yala Safari Day Trip from Bentota/ Kalutara/ Ahungalla/ Hikkaduwa
Bentota
Yala Safari Day Trip from Bentota/ Kalutara/ Ahungalla/ Hikkaduwa
4.8(69)·10–12 hours
from$125/ person
via Viator
Madu River Boat Safari Balapitiya
Bentota
Madu River Boat Safari Balapitiya
4.8(44)·2 hours
from$29/ person
via Viator
Bentota River Safari: Crocodiles, Monkeys, Birds, Mangrove Forest
Bentota
Bentota River Safari: Crocodiles, Monkeys, Birds, Mangrove Forest
4.9(28)·2 hours
from$26/ person
via Viator
Sri Lanka Sinharaja Rain Forest Tour with Transport
Bentota
Sri Lanka Sinharaja Rain Forest Tour with Transport
4.7(25)·6–8 hours
from$98/ person
via Viator
Explore Bentota Village: Guided Tuk Tuk Safari
Bentota
Explore Bentota Village: Guided Tuk Tuk Safari
5.0(23)·2–3 hours
from$48/ person
via Viator
Galle Day Private Tour Beruwala/Bentota/Kosgoda/Ahungalla
Bentota
Galle Day Private Tour Beruwala/Bentota/Kosgoda/Ahungalla
4.9(21)·7 hours
from$119/ person
via Viator
River Safari Bentota with Mangroves ,crocodiles ,Birds, Monkeys.
Bentota
River Safari Bentota with Mangroves ,crocodiles ,Birds, Monkeys.
5.0(18)·1–2 hours
from$33/ person
via Viator
Bentota with River Safari, Waterfall, Temple and Teaplantation
Bentota
Bentota with River Safari, Waterfall, Temple and Teaplantation
5.0(14)·6–8 hours
from$88/ person
via Viator
Private Bentota River Safari Wildlife Adventure and Scenic Views
Bentota
Private Bentota River Safari Wildlife Adventure and Scenic Views
5.0(14)·2h 20min
from$30/ person
via Viator
Bentota River Wildlife Boat Safari
Bentota
Bentota River Wildlife Boat Safari
5.0(13)·2h 20min
from$28/ person
via Viator
Private Galle Day Tour with River Safari, Stilt fishing & Turtles
Bentota
Private Galle Day Tour with River Safari, Stilt fishing & Turtles
5.0(10)·6–7 hours
from$94/ person
via Viator
Bentota Village Tour with River Safari & Tea Plantation/Factory - All Inclusive
Bentota
Bentota Village Tour with River Safari & Tea Plantation/Factory - All Inclusive
4.9(9)·7–9 hours
from$120/ person
via Viator
Bentota River Boat Safari with Private Boat Beruwala/Bentota/Kosgoda/Ahungalla
Bentota
Bentota River Boat Safari with Private Boat Beruwala/Bentota/Kosgoda/Ahungalla
4.9(9)·3 hours
from$54/ person
via Viator
Madu River Safari at Balapitiya
Bentota
Madu River Safari at Balapitiya
4.9(7)·1–2 hours
from$26/ person
via Viator
Galle Day Tour: Boat Safari, Dutch Fort, Stick Fishing & Turtles
Bentota
Galle Day Tour: Boat Safari, Dutch Fort, Stick Fishing & Turtles
5.0(7)·7–9 hours
from$95/ person
via Viator
Galle Fort & boat safari & Turtles Day Trip
Bentota
Galle Fort & boat safari & Turtles Day Trip
5.0(7)·4–8 hours
from$89/ person
via Viator
Glass Bottom Boat Tour and Snorkeling Hikkaduwa
Bentota
Glass Bottom Boat Tour and Snorkeling Hikkaduwa
4.2(5)·2 hours
from$19/ person
via Viator
Tuk Tuk Safari And Tours from Ahungalla
Bentota
Tuk Tuk Safari And Tours from Ahungalla
4.8(4)·4 hours
from$5/ person
via Viator
River Safari Bentota
Bentota
River Safari Bentota
5.0(4)·2 hours
from$60/ person
via Viator
2h Madu River Safari: Mangrove, Cinnamon Island & Buddhist Temple
Bentota
2h Madu River Safari: Mangrove, Cinnamon Island & Buddhist Temple
4.7(3)·2 hours
from$43/ person
via Viator
Whales & Dolphins Watching Day Tour in Mirissa from Bentota & its' surrounding
Bentota
Whales & Dolphins Watching Day Tour in Mirissa from Bentota & its' surrounding
5.0(3)·10 hours
from$170/ person
via Viator
Galle & Bentota River Safari Private Tour from Beruwala Hotels
Bentota
Galle & Bentota River Safari Private Tour from Beruwala Hotels
5.0(2)·7 hours
from$75/ person
via Viator
Whales & Dolphin Watching Day Tour including Handunugoda Teafactory
Bentota
Whales & Dolphin Watching Day Tour including Handunugoda Teafactory
5.0(2)·7 hours
from$133/ person
via Viator
Sinharaja Rainforest Nature Tour with Experienced Local Guide
Bentota
Sinharaja Rainforest Nature Tour with Experienced Local Guide
5.0(2)·3 hours
from$28/ person
via Viator
Southern Coast Highlights Tour from Bentota
Bentota
Southern Coast Highlights Tour from Bentota
4.5(2)·10 hours
from$62/ person
via Viator
Bentota Tuk Tuk Safari
Bentota
Bentota Tuk Tuk Safari
4.5(2)·2 hours
from$53/ person
via Viator
7 Days Sri Lanka Tour with Hotel and Transfer
Bentota
7 Days Sri Lanka Tour with Hotel and Transfer
5.0(2)·7 days
from$187/ person
via Viator
2h Bentota River Safari from Hotels in Ahungalla/Bentota/Induruwa
Bentota
2h Bentota River Safari from Hotels in Ahungalla/Bentota/Induruwa
5.0(1)·3 hours
from$54/ person
via Viator
Private River Safari Tea Factory Turtles hatuchery Day Tour
Bentota
Private River Safari Tea Factory Turtles hatuchery Day Tour
5.0(1)·8 hours
from$140/ person
via Viator
Bentota City Tour
Bentota
Bentota City Tour
4.0(1)·7 hours
from$55/ person
via Viator
From Bentota Galle One Day Tour With Bentota River Safary
Bentota
From Bentota Galle One Day Tour With Bentota River Safary
10 hours
from$55/ person
via Viator
Private 2 Hour River Safari on the Bentota River
Bentota
Private 2 Hour River Safari on the Bentota River
2 hours
from$30/ person
via Viator
Madu River Catamaran boat Safari with Breakfast
Bentota
Madu River Catamaran boat Safari with Breakfast
3 hours
from$49/ person
via Viator
Southern Coast Highlights and River Safari from Bentota
Bentota
Southern Coast Highlights and River Safari from Bentota
10 hours
from$53/ person
via Viator
Bentota Village Tour
Bentota
Bentota Village Tour
6 hours
from$95/ person
via Viator
Bentota Countryside Tour by Classic Car
Bentota
Bentota Countryside Tour by Classic Car
4 hours
from$90/ person
via Viator
Bentota City Tour and Galle from Bentota
Bentota
Bentota City Tour and Galle from Bentota
10 hours
from$62/ person
via Viator
Sinharaja Rain Forest Tour from Bentota
Bentota
Sinharaja Rain Forest Tour from Bentota
8–10 hours
from$140/ person
via Viator
Private Galle Day Tour from Induruwa or Bentota Hotels
Hikkaduwa
Private Galle Day Tour from Induruwa or Bentota Hotels
8 hours
from$120/ person
via Viator
Bentota City Tour and Galle from Ahungalla
Bentota
Bentota City Tour and Galle from Ahungalla
10 hours
from$60/ person
via Viator
Galle Private Day Tour - Balapitiya/Ahungalla/Kosgoda/Bentota
Bentota
Galle Private Day Tour - Balapitiya/Ahungalla/Kosgoda/Bentota
3–8 hours
from$140/ person
via Viator
Wildlife and World Heritage Tour from Bentota (2 Days)
Bentota
Wildlife and World Heritage Tour from Bentota (2 Days)
2 days
from$194/ person
via Viator
Southern Coast Highlights and River Safari from Ahungalla
Bentota
Southern Coast Highlights and River Safari from Ahungalla
10 hours
from$94/ person
via Viator
Bentota City Tour from Hikkaduwa
Hikkaduwa
Bentota City Tour from Hikkaduwa
9 hours
from$38/ person
via Viator
Udawalawe Private Safari Tour From Bentota
Bentota
Udawalawe Private Safari Tour From Bentota
6–7 hours
from$215/ person
via Viator

Madu River Safari in Bentota — FAQ

What is a Madu River safari?
It is a boat trip through the Madu Ganga mangrove wetland near Bentota, passing islands, a temple and wildlife.
What do you see on the Madu River?
You pass mangrove tunnels, a cinnamon island, a river temple, birds and monitor lizards.
How long is a Madu River boat trip?
Most safaris last about two hours, often combined with a turtle hatchery.

More things to do in Bentota

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