About the Activity:
- If you are looking for an amazing day tour to Galle in Sri Lanka, this is a perfect fit for you.
- Get picked up from your hotel in Galle at around 7:00 AM and begin your trip to visit the turtle hatchery point located 5 Km north of Balapitiya where you can see the cute little turtles hatching and making their way into the sea.
- Aftermath, take a walk through spice herbal garden, and acquaint yourself more about the local plantation.
- Embark on an approx. 2 hour Madu river boat safari and delight in the picturesque environs accompanying you.
- Later, visit the famous mask factory in Ambalangoda and then reach Moonstone mine place at Hikkaduwa and admire the skill of locales in extracting this precious stone.
- Admire the stunning Buddhist temple, Cinnamon Island, Hikkaduwa, Galle dutch fort city and T-Sunami photo museum.
- Conclude this exciting trip by going on a shopping spree in Bentota and then you will be dropped off to your hotel in Galle at around 5:00 PM.
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 Galle Fishing Tour:
- This activity will allow you to go Galle fishing like a local fisherman in Sri Lanka.
- You will get to ride in paddle boats to let you experience the entire fishing process.
- The operator will provide all fishing equipment.
- The activity will be conducted at Hikkaduwa Lagoon.
- Galle fishing tour is a guided by the instructor.
- An English-speaking guide will walk you through the entire procedure, and teach you the skill of getting a good catch.
- It has been designed in a way to let one experience a few hours of a fisherman’s life.
- The duration of this activity is for two hours.
- Pickup and drop facility is included in the cost of this package.
- Unwind with relishing lunch at a local restaurant after spending the scheduled hours in the ocean.
- The cost of tea and lunch is included in this package.
- You can book this package as a solo traveller or as a group (two-three or four-seven).
What To Expect
Visit Kottawa Arboretum Forest Reserve
This exclusive walking tour is the best way to explore the highpoints of the Kottawa nature reserve and get to know why it is a paradise for wildlife enthusiasts. By walking through the beautifully paved walkway, you will discover a wide range of plants, trees, and vegetation and a range of birds and butterflies likewise.
Learn about the biodiversity conservation
Here, at this nature reserve, you will learn about biodiversity conservation from your expert guide who will also show how the keepers of the park have numbered and labeled the trees in the park to keep track of them.
Spot rare birds and wild animals
In this extraordinary Kottawa Arboretum, you will be able to witness a variety of Sri Lankan butterflies and species of birds, like Yellow-fronted Barbet, Spot-winged thrush, brown-capped babbler, grey hornbill, Sri Lankan spurfowl, and many more.
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Book this thrilling tour through us and get the advantage of guaranteed best prices, superior services, and an exceptional experience.
Know Before You Go
Type of Transfer: Shared/ Private
Meeting Point: Hotel lobby or accommodation (Centrally located in Galle)
Pick-up time: 7:00 am/ 2:00 am
Drop Off Time: 3:00 pm/10:00 pm
Duration: 8 Hours (Approx)
Child Age: 3-11 years
Insider Tips:
Infants under 3 years may also join for free with paying adults
Please dress appropriately as per the weather conditions and do wear sunscreen, hat, and sunglasses to avoid harsh sun
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.
Explore the fortified city of Galle on two wheels on this cycling tour. Led by a cycling guide, set out into the city with your bicycle and helmet and ride past the old Galle Fort and city. Enjoy light refreshments along the way.
About the activity:
-This cycling tour will start at 2:30 pm and the assembly point of the tour would be the operator house/office. Here you will be greeted by your cycling guide that will accompany you on the tour. Further, you will be provided with bottled water, helmets and a city bike or mountain bike of your size.
-After a short briefing, you start the tour with an experienced English-speaking local guide. Ride from office to Galle city. En-route, you can see many activities of the local people and fishermen working.
-After reaching Galle city, a visit to Galle Fort can be conveniently started at the old entrance after cycling along the seaside towards the old warehouse.
-After cycling inside the Galle Fort, we come out from the New Entrance that was constructed in 1873 piercing rampart between Son and Moon Bastions which is being used even today.
-Also, visit the Murugan Hindu Temple which was established in the 1790 and fruit market and vegetable market established in 1880. As the tour concludes, you will back to the same destination from where you have started.
Timings: 2.30 pm (except Monday)
Total Distance: 16 Km / 10 Mile
Starting/Ending Point: No: 49/A, Heenatigala Road, Unawatuna, Galle, Sri Lanka (80600)
How to reach?
You will easily get public and private transportation to reach the starting point.
Note:
-The tour can not be booked on Monday.
-Minimum age should be 10 years.
-Half price for children under the age of 12.
About the Activity:
Enjoy an adventurous cycle ride to a lagoon and village in Galle. Get picked up from your hotels at 8.30 am for morning schedule or 2.30 pm for the afternoon schedule, and proceed to the start point from where the cycling will start. During your cycling trip, cycle through gravel roads passing mangroves, villages and beautiful paddy fields and enjoy a light refreshments too. The delightful journey will take 3 hours for a complete exploring of the location. End your adventurous cycling trip and get dropped off to your respective hotels.
The package provides you with comfortable bikes for the activity. You are also provided with an experienced local guide who would assist you throughout the journey. The package ensures safety by providing helmets along with water and refreshments to enhance the experience. The package is inclusive of all government taxes and service charges.
Start Point of the Activity: The starting point of the activity is No: 49/A, Heenatigala Road, Unawatuna, Galle, Sri Lanka (80600)
Timings: The package comes with two time period options i.e 8.30 am in the morning and 2.30 pm in the afternoon.
Note: The participants below 12 years of age will be considered as children.
About the Activity:
- If you are looking for some amazing and adventurous cycling trip, this tour is a perfect fit for you.
- Your trip begins at 07:30 AM, by getting picked up from your hotel at Colombo and proceed to Galle Fort, from where the cycling trip will start
- Cycle along vast stretches of paddy fields and coconut farms, before you stop for a lip-smacking lunch at around 1 PM in the home of an aristocratic Lankan family.
- During your lunch, acquaint yourself about their authentic culture and traditions and also get a chance to learn a few words from their language.
- Aftermath at around 3 PM start cycling again and reach the tea factory, where you can witness the process of tea making and also can taste various types of teas.
- Leave from the tea factory at around 4.15 PM and cycle till the Galle Fort where you will drop your cycles.
- Transfer back to Colombo from Galle Fort and after reaching there at 7.30 PM. end your tour.
Transfers: Private vehicle (capacity of 3 people)
Timings : 7:30 AM - 7:30 PM
Pick up point - Colombo hotel within city limits
Drop point: Colombo hotel with city limits
- Expedition camp is located on a peninsula in the forest and surrounded by two rivers (deep enough for swimming) and just beyond a tea plantation in Sinharaja.
- After your arrival at the campsite, start your day with a lip-smacking breakfast and indulge in the bird watching activity as you enjoy the meal.
- Aftermath, embark on a short hiking amidst the dense and beautiful forest and explore the same.
- In the afternoon, enjoy a delicious barbecue lunch in the magical setting, followed by some fun filled activities and relaxation.
- In the night, carve your hunger with the five course dinner with beer and alcohol amidst the heart warming setting where the whole area is lit up with traditional flame torches and a roaring campfire.
- The next day, head back to your home with lots of memories, after a delicious breakfast.
Hiyare Rainforest is a preserved rainforest that runs as an Animal Rescue Programme. Your visit here will bring you very close to injured wild animals that have been rescued and are receiving treatment. And, the short guided nature walk in the rainforest will allow you to enjoy some endemic flora and fauna that can be seen in Sinhara Rain forest.
About the tour:
-You will be picked up from your hotel by an air-conditioned car with an experienced driver and drive to Hiyare.
-Visit Hiyare forest which will bring you close to the wild animals. After it, enjoy a short nature trail in the rain forest which will best for those who do not want to spend a long time trekking.
-As the tour concludes, you will be dropped off at your hotel.
Timings: 7:30 am - 10:30 am
Time duration- 3 Hours
Starting/Ending Point: Your hotel from Galle
Note:
-Minimum 2 people are required to book this tour.
-Maximum 8 people are required to book this tour.