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By Heros Adventures and Tours
Free cancellation available
Price is €36 per adult

Features

  • Free cancellation available
  • 1h 30m+
  • Mobile voucher
  • Instant confirmation
  • Selective hotel pickup

Overview

    • Paddle through the peaceful mangrove waterways of Garanduwa Lagoon.
    • Spot colourful tropical birds, water monitors, and other native wildlife.
    • Learn about the lagoon's unique ecosystem from a knowledgeable local guide.
    • Enjoy a beginner-friendly kayaking experience suitable for all skill levels.
    • Escape the crowds and experience the hidden natural beauty of Mirissa.

Activity location

    • Mirissa
    • Mirissa, Southern Province, Sri Lanka

Meeting/Redemption Point

    • ASHOK VILLA, AKAHE KUMBURA, Mirissa 81740, Sri Lanka
    • Mirissa, Southern Province, Sri Lanka

Check availability

Self-Arrival Bird watching Kayaking

  • Activity duration is 1 hour and 30 minutes1h 30m
    1h 30m
  • English

This is Self-Arrival Guided Bird watching Kayaking. Pick-up and drop-off are NOT available. You need to meet us directly at our meeting point.

Language options: English
Starting time: 16:15
Price details
€35.87 x 2 Adults€71.74
Total
Price is €71.74

Kayaking & Bats(Flying Fox)watching Tour(Pickup included)

  • Activity duration is 1 hour and 30 minutes1h 30m
    1h 30m
  • English

Experience an evening kayak adventure through the mangroves & witness thousands of bats emerging at sunset. Paddle through peaceful waterways & enjoy a unique wildlife experience perfect for wildlife lovers & photographers. pickup & dropoff from Mirissa.

Language options: English
Starting time: 17:00
Price details
€35.87 x 2 Adults€71.74
Total
Price is €71.74

Private Bird watching Kayaking(2 Hours)

  • Activity duration is 2 hours2h
    2h
  • English

Enjoy a private mangrove kayaking experience focused on bird watching in Mirissa. Paddle through calm lagoon waters with a local guide, and spot kingfishers and herons. Includes hotel pickup and drop-off.

Language options: English
Starting time: 16:15
Price details
€62.77 x 2 Adults€125.54
Total
Price is €125.54

What's included, what's not

  • Inclusions
    Guided kayaking tour
  • Inclusions
    Kayak and paddle
  • Inclusions
    Life jacket (safety equipment)
  • Inclusions
    Experienced local nature guide
  • Inclusions
    Safety briefing before departure
  • Inclusions
    Hotel pickup and drop-off within Mirissa
  • Exclusions
    Hotel pickup outside Mirissa area
  • Exclusions
    Hotel pickup and drop-off (unless selected)
  • Exclusions
    Food and additional drinks
  • Exclusions
    Personal expenses
  • Exclusions
    Binoculars and professional photography equipment

Know before you book

    • Not allowed: Alcohol and drugs
    • Not suitable for: Pregnant women
    • In accordance with EU regulations about consumer rights, activities services are not subject to the right of withdrawal. Supplier cancellation policy will apply.
    • This activity is provided by a professional trader (a party acting within their trade, business or profession).

What you can expect

  • Explore the tranquil waterways of Mirissa on a guided kayaking and bird watching adventure through the beautiful Garanduwa Lagoon and its lush mangrove forests. Escape the busy coastline and discover one of Sri Lanka's hidden natural gems, home to a rich variety of birds and wildlife.

    Paddle at a relaxed pace through calm waters, winding between mangrove tunnels and scenic waterways. Keep your binoculars—or camera—ready as you search for kingfishers, egrets, herons, cormorants, bee-eaters, and many other tropical bird species that inhabit this peaceful ecosystem. Along the way, you may also encounter water monitors, butterflies, and other native wildlife.

    Choose an early morning departure for the best bird activity and refreshing temperatures, or enjoy a peaceful paddle later in the day as the lagoon becomes calm and quiet. Your experienced local guide will share fascinating insights into the mangrove ecosystem, local birdlife, and the importance of protecting this unique environment.

    Suitable for beginners and nature lovers alike, this kayaking experience combines gentle adventure, bird watching, and breathtaking scenery. Whether you're a wildlife enthusiast, photographer, or simply looking for a relaxing outdoor activity, this tour offers a memorable way to experience the natural beauty of Mirissa.

Location

Activity location

  • LOB_ACTIVITIESLOB_ACTIVITIES
    • Mirissa
    • Mirissa, Southern Province, Sri Lanka

Meeting/Redemption Point

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    • ASHOK VILLA, AKAHE KUMBURA, Mirissa 81740, Sri Lanka
    • Mirissa, Southern Province, Sri Lanka