12-hour visit to Galle, Ahangama & Kosgoda Turtle Hatchery
Highlights
Negombo, Galle, Koggala
cultural, historical, Sailing
Private Tour
12 Hours
Easy
English
Description
Sail along the southern coast of Sri Lanka, stopping along the way at the old fort and lighthouse in the coastal city of Gall. Head to the fishing village to capture some amazing photographs with the skilled stilt fishermen. Also, visit the Kosgoda Turtle Hatchery, known for the conservation of sea turtles and know more about the Virgin White Tea at Handunugoda Tea Factory.
Itinerary
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Southern Coastal Highlights Day Tour
You will be picked up from your hotel in Negombo at 6:30 am.
Come to the first stop at the Handunugoda Tea Factory where you will reach at approximately 9:30 am. The Handunugoda Tea Factory reawakened the ancient Chinese tradition of creating Virgin White Tea, which is untouched by human hands during the manufacturing process.
During the one-and-a-half-hour tour of the factory, see how this mysterious process takes place to create one of the top luxury teas in the world.
Next, travel to Ahangama to meet the amazing and skilled stilt fishermen, who are one of the most iconic figures of Sri Lanka. Learn how they practice this unique and intricate fishing technique from a local practitioner of this ancient tradition.
Have lunch and proceed to Galle. This coastal city has withstood three foreign invasions; during which time, it grew from a bustling port which was the main stop for ships travelling east, to a fortified and yet beautiful city with many monuments which have withstood the ravages of time.
See the Galle Fort which is a UNESCO World Heritage Site, the Galle Lighthouse, the National Maritime Museum, the picturesque cobblestoned streets, and many more colonial remnants.
Leave Galle at 3:30 pm to visit the Kosgoda Turtle Hatchery, a journey that takes approximately 1 hour.
Learn about the 5 types of sea turtles that visit Sri Lanka for nesting, and how the nests are protected.
You will be able to see and touch baby turtles and view some of the fully-grown turtles that are treated for injuries and ailments.
At the end of the tour, you will be dropped back at your hotel.
What's Included
Meeting Point
Cancellation Policy
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For cancellations upto 2 days before the tour -
Refund of 80% of the tour price.
Price
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| 1 to 4 | /person |
| Child | |
| 1 to 4 | /person |
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This is a private tour |
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