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Stilt fishermen on their poles in the surf at Koggala

Activity · Thalpe and Koggala

Koggala Lake boat trip

A boat ride around the mangrove islands of Koggala Lake, with stops at a temple island and a cinnamon garden.

Best season
December to April.
Time to allow
1 hr 30 min (at least 1 hr)
Best time of day
Morning
Entry
LKR 3,000 to LKR 6,000 (estimate)
What to wear
Everyday clothes. Sun hat and sunscreen help.
Good for
Easy going, families

Per boat or per person, depending on the operator.

Photos

Mangroves on the edge of Koggala Lagoon
Mangroves on the edge of Koggala Lagoon
A palm-shaded shore of Koggala Lagoon
A palm-shaded shore of Koggala Lagoon
The house of the writer Martin Wickramasinghe at Koggala
The house of the writer Martin Wickramasinghe at Koggala

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