About the activity:
The Galle Day Tour with Turtle Hatchery & Madu Ganga Cruise from Colombo lets you marvel at well preserved Dutch Colonial architectures. This tour will also take you close to the lush green mangrove forests along the Madu Ganga River. You will also be able to discover the famous Devil Mask of Ambalangoda. This well put together tour is surely one of the most loved things to do in Srilanka and you will surely fall in love with the experiences.
What to expect?
Cruise on the madu river
On this tour, you will be gliding through the lush green mangroves of Madu ganga and get a chance to explore the abundant flora and fauna that nestle amid the complex ecosystem.
Head out to the famous turtle hatchery
You will be visiting Kosgoda which is home to an amazing turtle hatchery. You will get to know more about the things being done here in order to protect the eggs of the turtles.
Get some devil masks
This tour takes you to Ambalangoda which is widely famous for its colorful devil masks from the 1800 era. You will get to see various different characters of the folk tales on these masks.
Visit some of the heritage sites of galle
You will be spending time around the old town of Galle to discover the history and explore some of the preserved structures like the Galle Fort, a World Heritage Site. You will witness the beautiful maintained walls that take you down the memory lane towards the rich cultural and traditional heritage of Srilanka.
Know Before You Go:
Pick up Area / Drop off Area: Colombo City Center
Type of transfer: Shared
Tour Duration: 10 - 10.5 hour(s)
Tour timings: 07:30 AM - 18:00 PM
Child Age: Childrens with age in the range of 3 - 11 are allowed to take part in this activity. But they would need to book a child ticket for USD 55.00
Infant Age: Infants with age in the range of 0 - 2 are allowed to take part in this activity without any charges.
Insider Tips:
It is advised to get walking shoes and comfortable clothing
The tour can be booked for a maximum of 2 persons.
About the Activity:
- Delight in this amazing cycling tour which is recommended for families with kids for a truly exhilarating experience.
- Get picked up from your hotels in Galle Fort, Unawatuna, and Koggala at around 8 AM and proceed to the start point, from where the activity starts at around 8.30 AM.
- Continue your journey and enjoy the scenic beauty of Galle and visit some of the most beautiful and important tourist locations of the same.
- The duration of the tour is around 6 hours, giving you sufficient time to explore the beauty of surroundings and the places.
- End your amazing cycling tour at around 2.30 PM and head back to your respective hotels.