Colombo Trip Overview
This Day Trip is organized by Bentota Travel Mart and This is an ideal excursions to explore the charms of Galle and Sri Lanka’s southwest coast on a day trip with an expert driver-guide including unique experiences such as Turtle Hatchery, Mangrove Boat safari, Mask Factory, UNESCO-listed 17th-century Galle Fort,Tsunami Photo Museum & Stilt Fishermen.
Attractions & Activities:
• Bentota River Safari or Madu River Safari
• Visit Sea Turtle
• Wood Carving Centre & Gallery
• Moonstone Gem Mining Centre
• Tsunami Museum
• Herbal Garden
• Dutch Fort Galle
• Stilt Fishermen in Koggala
Inclusions:
• Private Transportation with English Speaking Driver-Guide
• All entry fees & activity charges
• Lunch
Key Points:
• Tour Start Time: 7.00am
• Pick up from anywhere in Negambo, Colombo, Mt Lavinia & nearby areas.
• Drop off from the pick up point or anywhere between the pick up point and Galle.
This is an All Inclusive package & No hidden costs.
Additional Info
Duration: 8 to 12 hours
Starts: Colombo, Sri Lanka
Trip Category: Day Trips & Excursions >> Day Trips
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What to Expect When Visiting Colombo, Western Province, Sri Lanka
This Day Trip is organized by Bentota Travel Mart and This is an ideal excursions to explore the charms of Galle and Sri Lanka’s southwest coast on a day trip with an expert driver-guide including unique experiences such as Turtle Hatchery, Mangrove Boat safari, Mask Factory, UNESCO-listed 17th-century Galle Fort,Tsunami Photo Museum & Stilt Fishermen.
Attractions & Activities:
• Bentota River Safari or Madu River Safari
• Visit Sea Turtle
• Wood Carving Centre & Gallery
• Moonstone Gem Mining Centre
• Tsunami Museum
• Herbal Garden
• Dutch Fort Galle
• Stilt Fishermen in Koggala
Inclusions:
• Private Transportation with English Speaking Driver-Guide
• All entry fees & activity charges
• Lunch
Key Points:
• Tour Start Time: 7.00am
• Pick up from anywhere in Negambo, Colombo, Mt Lavinia & nearby areas.
• Drop off from the pick up point or anywhere between the pick up point and Galle.
This is an All Inclusive package & No hidden costs.
Itinerary
This is a typical itinerary for this product
Pass By: Bentota River, Bentota 80500 Sri Lanka
Bentota River Safari is one of the popular outdoor activities throughout the local as well as foreigners. This boat ride will take approximate 1.5 hours and you will be able to explore large area of mangroves , rare animals such as crocodiles , water monitors as well as some inherent birds.
Stop At: Madu River, Nilwala River Safari, Bridge View, Custom Road, Balapitiya , Sri Lanka 941906362 Call And Contact, Balapitiya 80550 Sri Lanka
With a great bio diversity, Sri Lanka is a paradise for all nature lovers. Some places are exceptionally beautiful and draw hundreds of visitors by enchanting landscapes and serene atmosphere.
The Madu River safari is a relaxing trip with plenty of interesting things to see. You will pass dozens of tiny islands forested with mangroves, and you will view old temples and watch the locals cultivating cinnamon. Madu Ganga is Sri Lanka’s second largest wetland and it consists of 64 islands including two main islands with to 215 families living in them. This wetland spreads over 900 hectares of area and most of it covered with water.
Duration: 1 hour 30 minutes
Stop At: Ariyapala Mask Museum, 426 Main Street, Ambalangoda 80300 Sri Lanka
Ambalangoda is the village where the Hand-made wood carving and mask industry began in Sri Lanka. you will be able to witnessed skillful people work on some designs using woods and the gallery which consists of various kind of masks and wood carvings.
Duration: 30 minutes
Stop At: Community Tsunami Museum, Galle Rd, Hikkaduwa 80240 Sri Lanka
A stark reminder of the Boxing Day Tsunami that hit the island in 2004, the Tsunami Museum is one of the few places in the southern coast that tells us the story of how the natural disaster affected the local communities in the island, along with the resilience of these societies. Funded and created by the locals in Hikkaduwa, a visit to the museum will give chance to witness variety of photographs of the devastating story of lost lives and effected civilians.
Duration: 30 minutes
Stop At: Galle Fort, Church Street, Galle 80000 Sri Lanka
This fortified city is one of the most famous of all tourist destinations in South East Asia. Right on the South-Western tip of the Island its harbor was the main hub for trade and commerce for thousands of years. It has great significance for its cultural, historical, and geographical value. The Portuguese were the first to build a fort to protect their naval fleet and their spice trade, with first the Dutch and then the British taking eventual control. The Fort is listed as a world heritage site and is well preserved. The Inner fort has several restaurants and hotels to cater to the tourist, and is a pleasure to visit and walk around. .
Duration: 1 hour 30 minutes
Stop At: Stilt Fishermen Sri Lanka, Koggala Sri Lanka
This is the most historical individual fishing style in Sri Lanka and had largely been using in south coast. Not many people use this style as latest technologies have widely been using for fishing in modern world. you will be able to witnessed stilt fishing and enjoy using it & get some photos of yourselves.
Duration: 30 minutes
Pass By: Bentota Travel Mart, 188 Colombo – Galle – Hambantota – Wellawaya Hwy, Bentota 80500, Sri Lanka
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