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The mystical passage through Black River on a canoe – Rathnapura
The mystical passage through Black River on a canoe – Rathnapura
The mystical passage through Black River on a canoe – Rathnapura
The mystical passage through Black River on a canoe – Rathnapura
The mystical passage through Black River on a canoe – Rathnapura

The mystical passage through Black River on a canoe – Rathnapura

By Sri Lanka Day Tours
Free cancellation available
Price is $270 per adult* *Get a lower price by selecting multiple adult tickets
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Overview

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.

Activity location

  • Saman Dewala Road
    • Saman Dewala Road
    • Ratnapura, Sabaragamuwa Province, Sri Lanka

Meeting/Redemption Point

  • Saman Dewala Road
    • Saman Dewala Road
    • Ratnapura, Sabaragamuwa Province, Sri Lanka

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The mystical passage through Black River on a canoe – Rathnapura
  • Activity duration is 3 hours and 30 minutes3h 30m3h 30m
  • English
Language options: English
Starting time: 10:00am
Price details
$270.00 x 1 Adult$270.00

Total
Price is $270.00

What's included, what's not

  • What's includedWhat's includedFull-time backup vehicle parallel to the canoe with radio communication
  • What's includedWhat's includedBottled water
  • What's includedWhat's includedLunch
  • What's includedWhat's includedAll Government and other stakeholder approvals
  • What's includedWhat's includedLife jackets and other required accessories for canoeing
  • What's excludedWhat's excludedTips to the staff
  • What's excludedWhat's excludedBeverages other than water

Know before you book

  • Public transportation options are available nearby
  • Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
  • Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
  • Not recommended for pregnant travelers
  • Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
  • Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness

Activity itinerary

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.

Location

Activity location

  • LOB_ACTIVITIESLOB_ACTIVITIESSaman Dewala Road
    • Saman Dewala Road
    • Ratnapura, Sabaragamuwa Province, Sri Lanka

Meeting/Redemption Point

  • PEOPLEPEOPLESaman Dewala Road
    • Saman Dewala Road
    • Ratnapura, Sabaragamuwa Province, Sri Lanka

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