2 Canoe & Kayak Trips in Sri Lanka Worth a Slow Road

1.Kayaking Adventure on serene waters through mangroves, Akurala

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 42 reviews · from $15Our pick

Kayak through Akurala’s mangrove reservoirs near Hikkaduwa, spot wildlife, paddle beneath a train, and enjoy a private two-hour outing.

“I cli ked the link for location on Google. I drove up and down for 15 minutes trying to find the location. There was no sign saying where they were. I decided that if their organisation was that bad, I didn't fancy getting in a kayak with them. I didn't do the trip and can't recommend.”

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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 memorable sunrise or sunset tour.

“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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