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* This tour requires at least one of the following per booking: Adult, Senior
One day tour to Galle. Explore the 16th century cobbled Galle Fort and see its fortified walls, colonial buildings and lighthouse. Wander through the old streets and capture the feel of old Galle.
On the way visit Kosgoda Turtle Hatchery and see how they hatch and release the turtles.
Spot fascinating wildlife on a boat safari along the Bentota River with a skilled guide.
Learn how Sri Lankan Moonstones are mined and see them from raw stone to finished jewellry.
Visit one of the most beautiful beaches in Sri Lanka and swim in the Indian Ocean
Includes private air-conditioned transport and Kalutara hotel pickup and drop-off with entrance fees all included. Lunch is at your own expense but we can stop wherever you want or we can recommend for you.
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Air-conditioned vehicle
All Fees and Taxes
Although lunch is not provided, simply tell us when you would like to stop and our guide can recommend somewhere local for tasty food nearby.
Departure Point
Traveler pickup is offered
Galle Day Trip is organized for the Tourists who stay at Wadduwa, kalutara , beruwala & Benthota areas Only.
We can only pick up from the hotels listed.
Bentota River, Bentota, Sri Lanka BOAT SAFARI. A local experienced guide will carry you safely along the Bentota River and will take you along the quiet river bank pointing out the different animals to be seen there in their natural environment. Cross the natural lagoon and then head into the mangroves to get an entirely different feel to the safari. The guides are highly skilled in finding local wildlife such as monkeys, monitor lizards, different types of bat, snakes and, if you're lucky, a crocodile or two - make sure you've got your camera ready! 60 minutes
Bentota, Bentota, Sri Lanka BENTOTA BUDDHIST TEMPLE. See the 52 foot high Buddha placed atop the temple set in a stunning lakeside location and contemplate the peace that you can find here. 30 minutes
Victor Hasselblad Sea Turtle Research & Conservation Center, Kosgoda, Sri Lanka VICTOR HASSELBLAD SEA TURTLE RESEARCH & CONSERVATION CENTRE.This is the oldest turtle conservation and research project in Sri Lanka. It was started by the famous camera manufacturer, Victor Hasselblad, at a time when all 7 species of sea turtles were on the Endangered list. Of the 7 species, 5 were found to be frequenting the beaches of the southern coast of Sri Lanka where they beached to lay their eggs. Now the eggs are collected and hatched out in the centre. They are allowed to grow before being released back into the wild. During the years, the center has released nearly four million turtle hatchlings into the sea. You can see many types of turtle from 1 day old to 30 years old. You can see the injured turtles that are kept at the centre because they cannot be released and you can talk to the knowledgable staff about their important work. The on-site gift shop sells many and varied items and the money raised goes back into helping the centre release more turtles. 60 minutes
Galle, Galle, Sri Lanka GALLE COLONIAL FORT. Galle The 16th century Dutch fort in the Bay of Galle was built first in 1588 by the Portuguese, then extensively fortified by the Dutch during the 17th century from 1649 onwards. You can walk the quiet streets and look at the at the 17th century and then explore the fortified walls having your picture taken below the lighthouse.
It is a historical, archaeological and architectural heritage monument, which even after more than 423 years maintains a polished appearance, due to extensive reconstruction work done by Archaeological Department of Sri Lanka.
The fort has a colourful history, and today has a multi-ethnic and multi-religious population.The Sri Lankan government and many Dutch people, who still own some of the properties inside the fort, are looking at making this one of the modern wonders of the world.
The heritage value of the fort has been recognized by the UNESCO and the site has been inscribed as a cultural heritage UNESCO World Heritage Site under criteria iv, for its unique exposition of "an urban ensemble which illustrates the interaction of European architecture and South Asian traditions from the 16th to the 19th centuries. The Galle Fort, also known as the Dutch Fort or the "Ramparts of Galle", withstood the Boxing Day tsunami which damaged part of coastal area Galle town. It has since been since. 60 minutes
Kahawa - Batapola Rd, Meetiyagoda, Sri Lanka MOONSTONE MINES. See where the world famous Sri Lankan Moonstones are produced. Get a feeling for the mining operation and visit the jewellry shop on site for precious stone bargains bought from source! (Optional stop) 25 minutes
Unawatuna Beach, Unawatuna, Sri Lanka UNAWATUNA BEACH SWIM. Swim in the beautiful warm waters of the Indian Ocean at one of the most beautiful beaches in Sri Lanka (Optional stop) 60 minutes
Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
Service animals allowed
Public transportation options are available nearby
Specialized infant seats are available
Suitable for all physical fitness levels
You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the experience for a full refund.
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
If you cancel less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time, the amount you paid will not be refunded.
Any changes made less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time will not be accepted.
Cut-off times are based on the experience’s local time.
This experience requires good weather. If it’s canceled due to poor weather, you’ll be offered a different date or a full refund.
RogMills
04 Jan 2020
I thought that doing all these things in one day would be a rush from one place to another without time to enjoy the places we stopped at - but it wasn't. Everything was relaxed and well planned and if you want a fascinating day trip with a guide who knows his stuff then you should book Sam. If we return to Sri Lanka we will certainly use him again.
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