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Dutch Fort Galle: Explore Sri Lanka's Southwest Coast with Tea Plantation & River Safari
5.0
8 Ratings
Kalutara
This is an ideal excursion to explore the charms of Galle Dutch Fort & Sri Lanka’s southwest coast on a day trip with an expert driver-guide including unique experiences such as Turtle Hatchery, Mangrove River safari, Tea Factory & Plantation, UNESCO-listed 17th-century built Galle Fort.
Duration:
12 hours
Cancellation:
1 day
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Highlights
- Bentota River - Bentota River Safari is one of the popular outdoor activities throughout the local as well as foreigners. This boat ride will take approximate 1.5 hours and you will be able to explore large area of mangroves , rare animals such as crocodiles , water monitors as well as some inherent birds.
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What's Included
- Private transportation with an experienced driver-guide
- Complimentary bottled water
- Inclusive of all taxes, fees, and handling charges
- All entry fees and activity charges covered
- Complimentary pickup and drop-off service
- Lunch provided
- Enjoy a scenic Bentota River Safari
What's Not Included
- Gratuities
Additional Information
- This is a full package activity which includes entrance fees, activity charges, transportation and taxes for above mentioned activities & attractions.
Location
Kalutara
Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
Customer Ratings
5.0
(8 Ratings)
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Ricktw1904ui
Jul 28, 2024
Loved this!! - We loved this tour, can’t believe how much we packed into one day!! Fed monkeys by hand in the Bentota River mangrove forest. Our skipper was very knowledgeable and was excellent at spotting the animals. Our driver was excellent, patient and reliable. Saw turtles hatching and got to hand release them into the tank for their first ever swim!!
Tea plantation was professional and informative and the mask factory was a nice cultural touch. Highly recommended!
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582viktorn
May 2, 2024
Thank you!! - A great trip! We saw alot of animals, crocodile, monkeys, owls to name a few. Our boat guide was very friendly and really good at spotting the animals. Our driver shared alot of interesting information about the country and was also very friendly.
We really enjoyed the visit to the tea plant. Perfect combination with information and practice. Our guide had alot of knowledge and really showed he's passion. A really recommend to make this trip. Ps. Galle was a really beautiful town.
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227prestonc
Feb 27, 2024
Want a river safari, and a Tea Plantation? This is the one for you! - Very happy to join a Bentoto Travel Mart trip again!
Dinesh, our driver was top! THANKS Dinesh, we will look you up next time we're in your beautiful country.
We loved the river safari, and the Tea plantation, which is what we were after.
Some of the other parts did feel like a donation conveyor, but we get it completely. Sri Lanka is struggling, and it needs us, and I'm happy to help. We earn far more than they can imagine, so parting with a few quid is no issue on such a wonderful island, and one that's had so many hardships.
Sam, at Bentota Travel was always there to help.
Thanks Dinesh and Sam!
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Deniseby9545sm
Oct 28, 2023
Kandy and Galle tour - We found Bentota Travel Mart online and booked a couple of excursions to maximise what we could see during out short stay in Sri Lanka. Via WhatsApp we communicated with Sam who fully informed us what to expect and who to expect. Dinesh was our driver and guide for both occasions. He was timely, attentive and extremely helpful throughout the day. Whilst making our way to the various itinerary stops Dinesh would make or offer unscheduled stops for photo opportunities and provide more information about the location. He was willing to take photos so we were both in the pictures. On the tour, its itinerary is a full day, with proper breakfast and lunch and captures the sentiments of the country, its caring nature, its economic needs (tourist to buy), its spirit (faith), and the natural beauty that is Sri Lanka. Thank you Dinesh and Sam well deserved 5 stars. Hope to be back. Denise and Marcia.
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Janet_manth
Jul 24, 2023
Best Day - very well planned excursion and was the best day of our holiday. completely well organized excursions. Started with River Safari followed by Turtle Sanctuary and historical Galle Fort. Ended up with amazing Tea Factory visit. We has great time at the Tea Plantation and thank you for well explained guided tour.
This is a highly recommended Tour and Thank you for BTM for organizing this.
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Steve
Oct 17, 2019
Well organised and professional - When travelling to Bentota I would recommend Sam from Bentota Travel Mart. Well organised and professional. We used for quite a bit while basing ourselves in Bentota. We did a day trip to Galle taking in the Turtle Hatchery, a river cruise before heading to Galle for some good old history. Tsunami museum well worth a visit and the stilt fishermen. Sam will ensure an air condition car available with water and an English speaking guide or others if required.
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Taniald3261gr
Mar 8, 2019
Great Trip - This was a great day out. Very well looked after with a knowledgeable guide. Lots of different experiences. Enjoyable day which we would thoroughly recommend to others.
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