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6 Canoes & Kayaks Tours in Sri Lanka to Put in the Diary

6 tours  ·  from $15 a head

The 6 best canoes & kayaks tours you can book right now, with the price, the running time and who each one suits. The first is first for a reason.

Kayaking Adventure on serene waters through mangroves, Akurala - What your two-hour morning looks like
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Kayaking Adventure on serene waters through mangroves, Akurala

Negombo: Guided Kayaking Tour in the Lagoon - Paddling across Negombo Lagoon
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Negombo: Guided Kayaking Tour in the Lagoon

2.Guided Kayaking Tour in the Lagoon

★★★★★★★★★★4.6 · 23 reviews · 2 hours · from $23

Paddle Negombo Lagoon through mangroves, spot birds and monkeys, learn about fishing, and choose a peaceful sunrise or sunset outing.

“It was great fun paddling in the lagoon and going through the mangrove, but the kayaks might be too big for that. Some spots were quite small, and I assume most people are not experienced on kayaks. Some of our group struggled to make it through. The tide was low, which made the kayaks bog. I had to sit at the back of a 3-seater, so I had to find ways to make my kayak move. At one point, I got out and pushed it. The guide told me not to do that because the oysters' edges are sharp, but I was tired of being stucked. I think the company…”

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Sigiriya: Sunrise or Sunset Kayaking Tour - Arriving at the lake from Sigiriya
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Sigiriya: Sunrise or Sunset Kayaking Tour

3.Sunrise or Sunset Kayaking Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.8 · 11 reviews · 1.5 hours · from $23

Kayak Thalkote Lake at sunrise or sunset for Sigiriya and Pidurangala views, birdlife, village scenery, and a calm local-led outing.

“Great experience! Was very fun and calming just gliding through the water. All the guides were very friendly and helpful. The one that came onto the water with us kept checking on us to make sure we were alright and didn’t need any help. Would recommend!”

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Madu River Sunrise Mangrove Kayaking - What happens from 5:20 AM to 9:30 AM
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Madu River Sunrise Mangrove Kayaking

5.Madu River Sunrise Mangrove Kayaking

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 5 reviews · from $110

Paddle the Madu River at sunrise through quiet mangrove islets, with safety support, fresh snacks, and a nature-focused guide in a small group.

“We were there after the party till mid night. Kayaking instructor was a real friendly guy with plenty of experience in the field. He welcome us to the river & kayaking activity middle of no where we had snacks on our kayaks. It made my day wiRead more”

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Madu River Sunrise Mangrove Kayaking from Bentota - Entering the Madu River wetland
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Madu River Sunrise Mangrove Kayaking from Bentota

6.Madu River Sunrise Mangrove Kayaking from Bentota

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 5 reviews · from $125

Paddle the Madu River at sunrise from Bentota, spotting wetland life among mangrove islands on a small-group tour with guide Dinesh.

“The weather was against us because of Cyclone Ditwah but Dinesh took us out nonetheless and we had a wonderful time. Despite the wind and rain it was really peaceful and you couldn't see any other people for miles around. We saw soRead more”

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