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HomeFull-Day Adventurous Galle, Hikkaduwa And Bentota Beach Excursion
Description
Travel from Colombo and explore the highlights of the fortified city of Galle, situated on the southwest coast of Sri Lanka. Experience a Balapitiya boat ride on the Madu Ganga River, visit the turtle hatchery park at Kosgoda, known for its sea turtle conservation project, and enjoy diving at Bentota Beach. You will also visit the Galle Fort, the largest remaining fortress in Asia, built by European occupiers.
Highlights
- Admire the architecture of the famous Galle Fort
- Relax at the stunning Bentota beach
- Explore the magnificent Hikkaduwa coral reefs
- Ride a Balapitiya boat on Madu Ganga River
- Meet beautiful turtles at a turtle hatchery park in Kosgoda
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- Pick up from the hotel in Colombo early morning after breakfast.
- Travel to the turtle hatchery at Kosgoda, established in 1988, to protect Sri Lanka’s turtles from extinction.
- Explore the Galle Dutch Fort in the Bay of Galle, built by the Portuguese in 1588 before being extensively fortified by the Dutch in the mid-1600s.
- Visit the Galle Museum, an old Dutch and British church.
- Continue to Hikkaduwa and see the stilt fishermen traditionally sit on sticks while fishing.
- Ride a Balapitiya boat on Madu Ganga along the country’s southern coast within the Galle district of the Southern Province of Sri Lanka.
- Enjoy snorkelling and scuba diving on Bentota beach and discover coral reefs.
- Return to the hotel in Colombo.
What's Included
- Transportation in an air-conditioned vehicle
- Hotel pick up and drop off
- English-speaking guide
What's Excluded
- Entrance fee, if any
- Lunch and beverages
- Personal expenses
- Prices of boat ride
- Anything not included in the tour price
Meeting Point
Colombo, Sri Lanka
Cancellation Policy
For cancellations upto 2 days before the tour -
Refund of 80% of the tour price. Starting From
USD 110 / group