Colombo Trip Overview
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Additional Info
Duration: 6 to 10 hours
Starts: Colombo, Sri Lanka
Trip Category: Transfers & Ground Transport >> Bus Services
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What to Expect When Visiting Colombo, Western Province, Sri Lanka
We have been in the Transport & Tourism for over 15 years .
Our Vehicles are New & maintained to the highest standards .
Our Chauffeurs are very helpful & flexible
HIGHLIGHTS OF THE TRIP – DAY EXCURSION
Boat Safari trough Mangroves – Turtle Hatchery – Galle Fort
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PICK UP FROM ANY LOCATION IN COLOMBO
Colombo / Balapitiya / Galle / Colombo
You would be met by your personal Chauffeur Guide at your Hotel / Apartment in Colombo and transfer to Balapitiya (2 hrs Drive)
En Route Stopover @ Balapitiya visit the Turtle Hatchery (1 hr)
You would also have the opportunity to embark on a Boat Safari trough Mangroves (2 hrs) (where you would explore the Maduganga River which is shallow water body in the south-west of Sri Lanka.
Together with the smaller Lakes, to which it is connected by two narrow channels, it forms the Madu Ganga wetland. Its estuary and the many mangrove islets on it constitute a complex coastal wetland ecosystem. Has high ecological, biological and aesthetic significance, being home to 303 species of plants belonging to 95 families and to 248 species of animals. It might be one of the last remaining tracts of pristine mangrove forests in Sri Lanka. The inhabitants of its islets produce peeled cinnamon and cinnamon oil. The River Safari into Maduganga River is an important Stop over for all those traveling down the south west coast of Sri Lanka.
Thereafter Travel to Galle (1 hr 20 min Drive)
Visit the Galle Fort (1 hr) the old part of the City within the Dutch Fort built in the 17th century has been declared a world Heritage site by UNESCO.
A walk on the ramparts will give you an excellent view of the ancient harbor which was known as Tar shish in the bible.
We will pass the District Court and the original entrance to the Fort en route to the Dutch Reformed Church built in the 17th century, Galle has also become famous in the recent past for the quality of boutique Hotels, which have sprung up within the Fort. The New Town to the north of the Fort was badly affected by the Tsunami in 2004. Galle is the home of the famous International cricket stadium, which is been re-built
Late Afternoon proceed to Colombo (2 hr 50 min Drive)
Your Chauffeur will Drop you off @ your Hotel or requested location in Colombo
