12-Hour Southern Sri Lanka Tour with Madu River Safari and Galle

The journey

Trip highlights

• 01 Visit the Kosgoda Sea Turtle Conservation Project
• 02 Take a boat safari on the Madu River
• 03 Explore the Ariyapala Mask Museum in Ambalangoda
• 04 Relax at Hikkaduwa Beach
• 05 Tour the iconic Galle Fort

Tour the highlights of Sri Lanka, a small but diverse country with plenty of charm, on this full-day excursion. Visit the Kosgoda Sea Turtle Conservation Project, take a boat safari on the Madu River, explore the Ariyapala Mask Museum in Ambalangoda, and relax at Hikkaduwa Beach. You will also tour the iconic Galle Fort, one of the most important archaeological, architectural, and historical monuments illustrating the European influence in South East Asia between the 16th and 19th centuries.

You will also tour the iconic Galle Fort, one of the most important archaeological, architectural, and historical monuments illustrating the European influence in South East Asia between the 16th and 19th centuries.

From the itinerary

At a glance

What this trip includes

Duration 12 Hours

Tour type Shared

Activity level Easy

Accommodation Not included

Transport Included

Wheelchair access Not applicable

Cities Colombo, Galle, Bentota, Kalutara, Negombo, Hikkaduwa, Kosgoda, Beruwala, Wadduwa

Languages English

Day by day

The itinerary

1

Day 01

Southern Sri Lanka Excursion to Kosgoda, Hikkaduwa and Galle

• Get picked up from one of the following locations: Negombo, Colombo, Mount Lavinia, Wadduwa, Kalutara, Beruwala, or Bentota.

• Visit the Kosgoda Sea Turtle Conservation Project and watch turtles hatching.

• Embark on a Madu River boat safari and spot animals such as birds, lizards, crocodiles, and more.

• Explore the Ariyapala Mask Museum in Ambalangoda.

• Relax at Hikkaduwa Beach and spend some time at leisure.

• Visit Galle Fort, which encloses the city.

Travel back to the starting point to conclude your tour.

The route

Where you'll travel

The fine print

Trip details

What's Included

• Luxury air-conditioned vehicle

• English-speaking Sri Lanka guide

• Hotel pick-up and drop-off

• Entrance tickets to the Sea Turtle Hatchery

• Entrance tickets for the Madu River boat safari

• Fuel charges

• Vehicle passenger insurance

• Two 500 ml bottles of water per person

What's Not Included

• Food and drinks: breakfast, lunch, etc.

• Entrance or admission fees to the Marine Museum and National Museum within Galle Fort

• Any video or still camera fees at the monuments and places visited

• Tips for guides, restaurants, etc.

• Personal expenses

Know before you go

• Please note that if the group exceeds 07 pax, we can discuss a discounted price.

Logistics

Meeting & route

Meeting point

Negombo, Sri Lanka

Tour start

Negombo, Sri Lanka

Tour ends at the same location as the start point.