Discover the wonders of southern Sri Lanka on a private day trip. Explore the UNESCO World Heritage Site of Galle Fort, visit a mask factory in Ambalangoda, take a boat ride on the Madu River, and end the day at a turtle hatchery.
Discover the wonders of southern Sri Lanka on a private day trip. Explore the UNESCO World Heritage Site of Galle Fort, visit a mask factory in Ambalangoda, take a boat ride on the Madu River, and end the day at a turtle hatchery.
- Galle Fort - You will be picked up from your hotel in Negombo, Colombo, Mount Lavinia, Kalutara, Bentota, Beruwela 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…
- Galle Fort - You will be picked up from your hotel in Negombo, Colombo, Mount Lavinia, Kalutara, Bentota, Beruwela 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.
- Ariyapala Mask Museum - Next stop is Ambalangoda, known for its exquisite collection of native masks, carved throughout the generations of professional carvers from the region. Don’s miss the variety of masks available for sale, as the current productions are more garish and vibrant in colour.
- Madu Ganga Biodiversity Area - 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.
- Kosgoda Turtle Care - 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. You will be taken back to your hotel at the end of the tour.
- On-board WiFi
- Bottled water
- In-vehicle air conditioning
- Surcharges on fuel
- Parking fees
- On-board WiFi
- Bottled water
- In-vehicle air conditioning
- Surcharges on fuel
- Parking fees
- Entrance fee to the sites not mentioned in price Includes section
- Personal expenses
- Entrance fee to the sites not mentioned in price Includes section
- Personal expenses
This guide covers the highlights of Sri Lanka’s south coast on this day trip from Colombo, Negombo or Mount Lavinia. Walk along the ramparts and cobblestone pathways that crisscross the Dutch Fort of Galle, a UNESCO World Heritage site. Visit a mask factory in the coastal town of Ambalangoda and take a memorable boat ride on the Madu River of…
This guide covers the highlights of Sri Lanka’s south coast on this day trip from Colombo, Negombo or Mount Lavinia. Walk along the ramparts and cobblestone pathways that crisscross the Dutch Fort of Galle, a UNESCO World Heritage site. Visit a mask factory in the coastal town of Ambalangoda and take a memorable boat ride on the Madu River of Balapitiya, finishing at a turtle hatchery. You’ll learn about Sri Lankan culture and nature from a knowledgeable guide along the way.
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
