Discover Sri Lanka from its waterways, travelling quietly through lagoons, rivers, mangroves and small islands. A boat journey can reveal a side of the island that is easy to miss from the road, from water birds and monitor lizards to mangrove forests, fishing communities and traditional riverside livelihoods. Choose a gentle Madu River safari, a lagoon kayak or canoe journey in places such as Kalpitiya, or another locally guided water experience.