Journey to the tranquil backwaters of Madu Ganga, a serene river system and UNESCO Ramsar-listed wetland near Balapitiya on Sri Lanka’s southwest coast – for a magical day of mangrove exploration and spice discovery. A traditional wooden boat takes you into a labyrinth of mangrove-lined waterways, past small islands inhabited by Buddhist temples and local fishing communities, through natural tunnels of arching mangrove roots and into quiet lagoons where monitor lizards, water birds and cinnamon islands await. The experience continues with a visit to a working cinnamon estate, where you will learn how Sri Lanka’s most famous spice is grown, harvested and peeled by hand – and enjoy the fragrance of freshly stripped cinnamon bark. This tour is peaceful, beautiful and deeply sensory, a gentle immersion into one of Sri Lanka’s most enchanting natural and cultural landscapes.