Galle Trip Overview
Visit one of the world’s 21 Biodiversity Hotspots at Kanneliya Rainforest. The forest complex designated as a biosphere reserve in 2004 by UNESCO.The Kanneliya complex is the last large remaining rainforest in Sri Lanka. The Reserve today, is sans one of the most popular attractions.The forest reserve consists of a series of parallel hills and valleys ranging in elevation from 60m to 425m above sea level, and extending to an area of approximately 5306 hectares. It acts as a catchment for many rivers and streams; including Gin Ganga and Nilwala Ganga, that have their sources within the forest, and flow toward the west and the east of the forest respectively.
The forest boasts a diverse range of flora and fauna. You might see monkeys, snakes, chameleons, extensive birdlife and a vast range of tropical trees, plants and flowers and a beautiful waterfall…
Additional Info
Duration: 5 to 6 hours
Starts: Galle, Sri Lanka
Trip Category: Day Trips & Excursions >> Day Trips
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What to Expect When Visiting Galle, Southern Province, Sri Lanka
Visit one of the world’s 21 Biodiversity Hotspots at Kanneliya Rainforest. The forest complex designated as a biosphere reserve in 2004 by UNESCO.The Kanneliya complex is the last large remaining rainforest in Sri Lanka. The Reserve today, is sans one of the most popular attractions.The forest reserve consists of a series of parallel hills and valleys ranging in elevation from 60m to 425m above sea level, and extending to an area of approximately 5306 hectares. It acts as a catchment for many rivers and streams; including Gin Ganga and Nilwala Ganga, that have their sources within the forest, and flow toward the west and the east of the forest respectively.
The forest boasts a diverse range of flora and fauna. You might see monkeys, snakes, chameleons, extensive birdlife and a vast range of tropical trees, plants and flowers and a beautiful waterfall…
Itinerary
This is a typical itinerary for this product
Stop At: Hikkaduwa, Hikkaduwa, Galle District, Southern Province
Hotel Pick up available. From Here we start The tour customers around Hikkaduwa Locations
Duration: 2 minutes
Stop At: Galle, Galle, Galle District, Southern Province
Hotel Pick up available. From Here we start The tour customers around Galle Locations
Duration: 2 minutes
Stop At: Unawatuna, Unawatuna, Galle District, Southern Province
Hotel Pick up available. From Here we start The tour customers around Unawatuna Locations
Duration: 2 minutes
Stop At: Ahangama, Ahangama, Galle District, Southern Province
Hotel Pick up available. From Here we start The tour customers around Ahangama Locations
Duration: 2 minutes
Stop At: Midigama, Midigama, Matara, Southern Province
Hotel Pick up available. From Here we start The tour customers around Midigama Locations
Duration: 2 minutes
Stop At: Weligama, Weligama, Matara, Southern Province
Hotel Pick up available. From Here we start The tour customers around Weligama Locations
Duration: 2 minutes
Stop At: Mirissa, Mirissa, Southern Province
Hotel Pick up available. From Here we start The tour customers around Mirissa Locations
Duration: 2 minutes
Stop At: Kanneliya Rain Forest Reserve, Koralegama Sri Lanka
Hotel pickup available. From here we start the tour for customers around kanneliya location
Duration: 2 minutes
Stop At: kanneliya Forest Reserve, Udugama-Hiniduma Road Nature Exploration and Conservation Society, 80000 Sri Lanka
Meet Your wildlife tracker at kanneliya forest main gate and he will walk you through the forest and enjoy the lovely Rainforest.
Also you can swim and barth at the nature river
Duration: 3 hours
