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Galle Day Trip with River Safari, Sea Turtle from Colombo/Negombo
(54) Reviews
Kosgoda
Important Information
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Specialized infant seats are available
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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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For a full refund, you must cancel at least 24 hours before the experience’s start time.
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Cut-off times are based on the experience’s local time.
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If you cancel less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time, the amount you paid will not be refunded.
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This experience requires a minimum number of travelers. If it’s canceled because the minimum isn’t met, you’ll be offered a different date/experience or a full refund.
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Any changes made less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time will not be accepted.
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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.
Highlights
From 9 hours to 10 hours
Offered in English
Free Cancellation
Mobile Ticket
From 9 hours to 10 hours
Offered in English
Free Cancellation
Mobile Ticket
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
Itinerary
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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.
30 minutes
2
Madu River Safari By Buddhi
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.
2 hours
3
Galle Fort
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.
2 hours
4
Dalawella Beach
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.
1 hour
5
Stilt Fishermen Sri Lanka
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.
15 minutes
Galle Day Trip with River Safari, Sea Turtle from Colombo/Negombo
(54) Reviews
Kosgoda
About
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.
Highlights
From 9 hours to 10 hours
Offered in English
Free Cancellation
Mobile Ticket
From 9 hours to 10 hours
Offered in English
Free Cancellation
Mobile Ticket
What's Included
Private transportation
Bottled water
Air-conditioned vehicle
Pick up from Negambo,Colombo,Mount lavinia,Benthota,Kalutara Hotels