Full-Day Galle and Bentota Tour from Colombo with Turtle Hatchery

The journey

Trip highlights

• 01 Encounter endangered turtles at the Kosgoda Turtle Hatchery
• 02 Explore UNESCO-listed Galle Fort and its 17th-century ramparts
• 03 Learn about the 2004 tsunami at Talwatte's Tsunami Photo Museum
• 04 See the famous stilt fishermen of Weligama
• 05 Enjoy Bentota Beach and discover the wildlife-rich River Madhu

Encounter endangered turtles at the Kosgoda Turtle Hatchery, see the stilt fishermen of Weligama, and explore UNESCO-listed Galle Fort, where 17th-century ramparts enclose colonial buildings, museums, and shops. Learn about Galle's maritime history and the impact of the 2004 tsunami at Talwatte's moving Tsunami Photo Museum. The day also includes time to enjoy Bentota Beach and discover the River Madhu, whose maze-like mangroves provide a haven for wildlife.

Enjoy lunch and discover Bentota Beach and the River Madhu, where maze-like mangroves provide a haven for wildlife.

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, Kosgoda, Weligama, Balapitiya

Languages English, Hindi, Malayalam

Day by day

The itinerary

1

Day 01

Kosgoda, Weligama, Galle Fort, and Bentota Beach

• View endangered turtles at the Kosgoda Turtle Hatchery.
• See the stilt fishermen at Weligama and explore UNESCO-listed Galle Fort, where 17th-century ramparts enclose colonial buildings, museums, and shops.
• Learn about Galle's maritime history and visit Talwatte's simple-but-moving Tsunami Photo Museum to understand the impact of the 2004 disaster.
• Enjoy lunch and discover Bentota Beach and the River Madhu, where maze-like mangroves provide a haven for wildlife.

The route

Where you'll travel

The fine print

Trip details

What's Included

• Pickup and drop-off at the airport or hotel in Colombo or Negombo
• All transfers in air-conditioned vehicles
• English-speaking Sri Lankan tour guide

What's Not Included

• Entrance fees
• Food and drinks

Know before you go

• Departure / Return Location: Bandaranayake International Airport / Hotel in Colombo or Negombo.
• Departure Time: 7:00 AM.
• Return Time: Approximately 7:00 PM.
• Other languages offered: Arabic & Tamil.

Logistics

Meeting & route

Meeting point

Colombo, Sri Lanka

Tour start

Colombo, Sri Lanka

Tour ends at the same location as the start point.