Galle Day Trip with River Safari Sea Turtle from Colombo, Negombo

5.0 (57 reviews) Negombo, Sri Lanka
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Duration9h - 10h
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LanguagesEnglish
Private tourOnly your group will participate
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Overview

Your Tour will cover the highlights of Sri Lanka’s south coast on this day trip from Colombo, Negombo. Walk along the Dutch Fort of Galle, a UNESCO World Heritage site. Memorable boat safari ride on the Madu River of Balapitiya with Fish Therapy, finishing at a turtle hatchery and enjoy your day ending at Dalawella Beach, where you can do swimming, Snorkling with Giant Turtles. You’ll learn about Sri Lankan culture and nature from a knowledgeable guide along the way.

Options

Pick up from Colombo Hotels

from colombo
Pickup included

Pick up from Negambo Hotels

from Negambo
Pickup included

Pick up from Benthota Hotels

from Benthota: Full day tour to southern of SriLanka from Mount Lavinia.Visit Galle Dutch Fort, Ambalangoda Mask factory,Turtle Hatchery
Pickup included

What's included

  • Private transportation
  • Bottled water
  • Air-conditioned vehicle
  • Pick up from Negambo,Colombo,Mount lavinia,Benthota,Kalutara Hotels
  • Lunch
  • Gratuities
  • Entrance tickets
  • Boat Safari cost

What to expect

  1. Kosgoda Turtle Care
    30m · Admission ticket not included
    Late afternoon, you will visit a Turtle Hatchery in Kosgoda. Here, these almost-extinct turtles are breed and cared for. extinct form Sri Lanka. Visitors can see the new born turtles and even be a part of the process of releasing them in the sea.
  2. Madu River Safari by Buddhi
    2h · Admission ticket not included
    Later on you will visit Balapitiya and have lunch at Gangabada Asiriya Restaurant. After lunch, you can discover the unique beauty of Maduganga River on a boat trip. A relatively unspoiled lagoon, the Maduganga estuary is a 915-hectare complex coastal wetland ecosystem that opens to the Indian Ocean.
  3. Galle Dutch Fort
    2h
    You will be picked up from your hotel in Negombo, Colombo, Mount Lavinia, Kalutara, Bentota, Beruwela,Aluthgama or Galle and then transfer to visit Dutch Fort of Galle. The fort is a historical, archaeological and architectural heritage monument, which even after more than 423 years maintains a polished appearance, thanks to extensive reconstruction work done by Archaeological Department of Sri Lanka.
  4. Dalawella Beach
    1h
    It's a famous beach for giant turtles and snorkelling. You can go snorkelling and swim here with turtles. It's an optional activity, and if you like to do it, please bring the swim kit and towel.
  5. stilt fishermen Sri Lanka
    15m
    Stilt fishing is a traditional and ancient method fervently practiced along the southern coast of Sri Lanka. This technique is especially popular in areas such as Koggala, Weligama, Dikwella, Galle, and Tangalle, to name a few. In the local Sinhala language, stilt fishing is referred to as 'Ritipanna.' The exact origins of stilt fishing are unknown, but many believe it was introduced by traders who were seen arriving from the sea with mesh bags full of fish. Consequently, this ancestral practice has been handed down through generations.

Meeting and pickup

Pickup details

We pick up all travelers from their hotels

Additional information

  • Specialized infant seats are available
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels

Cancellation policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

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