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A group of people in orange life vests holding paddles, standing on a path with greenery in the background. 2
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A green snake coiled on a branch. 4
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Mirissa: Guided Garadu Lagoon Mangrove Kayaking Experience

By Watching Lanka
Free cancellation available
Price is £22 per adult
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Features

  • Free cancellation available
  • 2h+
  • Mobile voucher
  • Instant confirmation
  • Selective hotel pickup

Overview

  • Paddle through the serene and hidden Garadu Lagoon in Mirissa.
  • Paddle with an experienced local guide for safety and wildlife spotting.
  • See exotic wildlife like giant fruit bats, water monitors, and kingfishers.
  • Choose from sunrise, morning, afternoon, or sunset time slots.
  • Enjoy a stress-free trip with free hotel pickup within the Mirissa area.

Activity location

    • Galle
    • Galle, Southern Province, Sri Lanka

Meeting/Redemption Point

    • Garanduwa Rd, Kamburugamuwa, Garanduwa, Sri Lanka
    • Kamburugamuwa, Southern Province, Sri Lanka

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Mirissa: Kayaking Experience Without Pickup

  • Activity duration is 2 hours2h
    2h
  • English

Meet directly at our launch site in Mirissa for a peaceful journey through the mangroves

Language options: English
Price details
£21.69 x 1 Adult£21.69
Total
Price is £21.69
Until Thu, 23 Jul

Kayaking Experience with Free Pickup Around Mirissa

  • Activity duration is 2 hours and 30 minutes2h 30m
    2h 30m
  • English

Free return tuk-tuk pickup and drop-off are available for all hotels and villas within a 5km radius of Mirissa.

Language options: English
Price details
£25.43 x 1 Adult£25.43
Total
Price is £25.43
Until Thu, 23 Jul

What's included, what's not

  • Inclusions
    High-quality single or double kayak rental
  • Inclusions
    Professional-grade life jackets and safety gear
  • Inclusions
    Experienced local guide and basic training
  • Inclusions
    Waterproof dry bags for your belongings
  • Inclusions
    Complimentary refreshments
  • Inclusions
    Free hotel pickup and drop-off (within Mirissa area)
  • Exclusions
    Tips for your local guide.

Know before you book

    • Not allowed: Littering, Touching animals
    • 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

  • Discover the tranquil beauty of the Garadu Lagoon in Mirissa on a guided kayaking tour. Escape the ocean waves and paddle through calm, flat waters surrounded by lush mangrove forests. Whether you are a beginner or an experienced paddler, our stable, high-quality kayaks and expert guides ensure a safe and memorable adventure.

    Choose from four daily sessions. The Sunrise (6:00 AM) and Morning (8:30 AM) slots offer peaceful water and soft light, while the Afternoon (2:30 PM) and Sunset (4:30 PM) sessions provide a magical “golden hour” experience.

    As you navigate the quiet backwaters, keep an eye out for diverse wildlife. You may spot Water Monitors gliding through the water, colourful Kingfishers, and even non-venomous Tree Snakes in the branches. During the sunset tour, you can witness hundreds of Indian Flying Foxes (giant fruit bats) taking flight a truly spectacular sight.

Location

Activity location

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    • Galle
    • Galle, Southern Province, Sri Lanka

Meeting/Redemption Point

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    • Garanduwa Rd, Kamburugamuwa, Garanduwa, Sri Lanka
    • Kamburugamuwa, Southern Province, Sri Lanka