Sri Lanka · Wildlife

1-Day Galle and Hikkaduwa Tour with Turtle Hatchery and Madu Ganga

1 Day Round trip from Galle Easy pace

The journey

Trip highlights

01 Explore Galle Fort, the largest remaining fortress in Asia built by European occupiers
02 Visit the Turtle Hatchery at Kosgoda and learn about Sri Lanka's sea turtle conservation project
03 Ride a boat on the Madu Ganga at Balapitiya along Sri Lanka's southern coast
04 Discover the coral reefs of Hikkaduwa and enjoy snorkelling and scuba diving
05 See the traditional stilt fishermen of Hikkaduwa at work

Travel from Colombo to explore the fortified city of Galle on Sri Lanka's southwest coast. Visit the Turtle Hatchery at Kosgoda, known for its sea turtle conservation project, and enjoy a Balapitiya boat ride on the Madu Ganga. Walk through Bentota Beach, discover the Hikkaduwa coral reefs, and explore Galle Fort, the largest remaining fortress in Asia built by European occupiers, along with other highlights on this short tour.

Travel to the Turtle Hatchery at Kosgoda, established in 1988 to protect Sri Lanka's turtles from extinction.

From the itinerary

At a glance

What this trip includes

Duration 1 Day

Tour type Shared

Activity level Easy

Accommodation Not included

Transport Included

Wheelchair access Not applicable

Cities Colombo, Galle, Bentota, Hikkaduwa, Kosgoda, Balapitiya

Languages English, Russian

Day by day

The itinerary

Day 01

Galle, Kosgoda and Hikkaduwa Coastal Highlights

Pick up from your hotel in Colombo at 6:30 am.
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 sitting on sticks while fishing in the traditional way.
Ride a boat in Balapitiya on the Madu Ganga along the country's southern coast, within the Galle District of Sri Lanka's Southern Province.
Enjoy snorkelling and scuba diving at Bentota Beach and discover the Hikkaduwa coral reefs.

Return to your hotel in Colombo.