River Cruises in Hikkaduwa
Compare 62 river cruises in Hikkaduwa, with prices from €14. Free cancellation on most bookings.
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sonjanR9624NB·2026-09-06·
★ 5.0
Private Bentota River Safari Wildlife Adventure and Scenic Views
Amazing Experience
It was an amazing experience! We saw a lot of wild animals and learned so much, i will never forget this tour! Thushara was super nice and treated us like old friends! We had a lot of fun together, he was open to our wishes and shared a lot of his knowledge and experience with us, so we had the chance to learn about some local stuff. I would totally recommend it!
Safari06256819547·2026-09-06·
★ 5.0
Bentota River Wildlife Boat Safari
Birthday boat trip surprise
My husband and I thoroughly enjoyed our morning boat trip with our excellent guide Shaan. We were collected from our hotel by Shaan who then drove us to the riverside in his Tuk Tuk where our boat driver was waiting for us. The two hour trip through mangrove and open water was stunning. We saw crocodiles, bats, eagles, lizards and one of the highlights was feeding a troop of monkeys with bananas as they cautiously came down from the trees. As we disembarked the boat, we were kindly invited back to Shaan’s restaurant for a cup of tea. On discovering it was my birthday, Shaan had quietly messaged his brother back at the restaurant. What a lovely surprise, when I was presented with a beautiful cake complete with candles to enjoy with a pot of tea in bone china cups. This is a birthday I will never forget. Thank you Shaan it was brilliant
RJTours12·2026-07-13·
★ 5.0
Unforgettable 😩❤️
Beautiful Bentota River safari experience! 🌿🛶 We had a wonderful boat ride through the mangroves and enjoyed the peaceful natural surroundings. The views were amazing, and it was a great opportunity to experience Sri Lanka’s unique wildlife and ecosystem. A relaxing and memorable experience that I would highly recommend!
Frequently asked questions
What are the cheapest river cruises in Hikkaduwa?
The Ahangama Cinnamon Village Tour with Traditional Sri Lankan Meal is the lowest price here, at €14 per adult. Typical prices are €50 to €338. Private and full-day options cost more.
Which languages are the tours in?
English is the most common, offered by 58 experiences, followed by German, Russian, French and Italian. Use the Language filter to narrow the list.
Do river cruises in Hikkaduwa have free cancellation?
Most do. 84% of the options on this page can be cancelled for a full refund, and each experience page shows the exact deadline.
How much time should I set aside?
Allow about 6 hours for a typical experience here. The longest lasts 14 days; use the Duration filter for shorter ones.
Will my booking be confirmed straight away?
For 55 of the 62 experiences, yes: you get an instant confirmation and a mobile voucher. The rest are confirmed by the operator, usually within 48 hours.
Are there tours with hotel pickup?
47 experiences on this page include pickup, such as the Private Bentota River Safari Wildlife Adventure and Scenic Views. For the rest, the meeting point is in your booking confirmation.
Which tour do travellers rate highest?
The 2h Bentota River Safari: Crocodiles, Monkeys, Mangrove & more is rated 4.9 from 165 reviews, the highest on this page among experiences with at least 50 reviews.
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