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Exclusive: Southern Sri Lanka Sightseeing Private Day Trip
(24) Reviews
Galle
About
Explore Sri Lanka’s South Coast on this tour from Galle to Ambalangoda and Madu River. Visit the historic Galle Dutch Fort, stroll its ramparts and cobblestone streets, enjoy a cooking demonstration with lunch, see traditional masks at Ambalangoda, take a scenic boat ride on Madu River, and visit a Turtle Hatchery for an unforgettable cultural and nature experience.
Highlights
12 hours
Offered in English
Free Cancellation
Mobile Ticket
12 hours
Offered in English
Free Cancellation
Mobile Ticket
What's Included
Turtle Hatchery
Hotel pickup and drop-off in Colombo, Negombo or Mount Lavinia
Visit to Mask Factory
English-speaking chauffeur guide
Boat ride in Balapitiya
Lunch at a Local Restaurant near Madu River
Tips to guides, restaurants. Tipping is expected
Personal expenses
Entry fee to Dutch Museum
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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Exclusive: Southern Sri Lanka Sightseeing Private Day Trip
(24) Reviews
Galle
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About
Explore Sri Lanka’s South Coast on this tour from Galle to Ambalangoda and Madu River. Visit the historic Galle Dutch Fort, stroll its ramparts and cobblestone streets, enjoy a cooking demonstration with lunch, see traditional masks at Ambalangoda, take a scenic boat ride on Madu River, and visit a Turtle Hatchery for an unforgettable cultural and nature experience.
Highlights
12 hours
Offered in English
Free Cancellation
Mobile Ticket
12 hours
Offered in English
Free Cancellation
Mobile Ticket
What's Included
Turtle Hatchery
Hotel pickup and drop-off in Colombo, Negombo or Mount Lavinia
Visit to Mask Factory
English-speaking chauffeur guide
Boat ride in Balapitiya
Lunch at a Local Restaurant near Madu River
Tips to guides, restaurants. Tipping is expected
Personal expenses
Entry fee to Dutch Museum
Itinerary
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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.
2 hours
2
Ariyapala Traditional Masks 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.
1 hour
3
Balapitiya
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
4
Kosgoda Sea Turtle Conservation Project
Learn about Sri Lanka’s marine conservation efforts with a visit to a Turtle Hatchery, where you can see rescued sea turtles and discover how hatcheries protect eggs and release hatchlings back into the ocean.
