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Galle Day Trip with River Safari Sea Turtle from Colombo, Negombo
- Duration9 hours
- Max Travelers15 people
- Free CancellationUp to 24 hrs
- CategoryBus Tours, Car Tours
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.
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What's included
Private transportation
Bottled water
Air-conditioned vehicle
Pick up from Negambo,Colombo,Mount lavinia,Benthota,Kalutara Hotels
What's Not included
Lunch
Gratuities
Entrance tickets
Boat Safari cost
Itinerary
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Good to know
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.