Galle Private Day Trip – Madu River, Galle Fort, Stilt Fisherman

Your Tour will cover the highlights of Sri Lanka’s south coast on this day trip from Colombo, Negombo. Walk along the ramparts and cobblestone pathways that crisscross the Dutch Fort of Galle, a UNESCO World Heritage site. Visit a mask factory in the coastal town of Ambalangoda and take a memorable boat safari ride on the Madu River of Balapitiya with Fish Therapy, finishing at a turtle hatchery. You’ll learn about Sri Lankan culture and nature from a knowledgeable guide along the way.

You will be picked up from your hotel in Negombo, Colombo, Mount Lavinia, Kalutara, Bentota, Beruwela,Aluthgama or Galle and then transfer to visit Dutch Fort of Galle. The fort is a historical, archaeological and architectural heritage monument, which even after more than 423 years maintains a polished appearance, thanks to extensive reconstruction work done by Archaeological Department of Sri Lanka.

Later on you will visit Balapitiya and have lunch at Gangabada Asiriya Restaurant. After lunch, you can discover the unique beauty of Maduganga River on a boat trip. A relatively unspoiled lagoon, the Maduganga estuary is a 915-hectare complex coastal wetland ecosystem that opens to the Indian Ocean.

Late afternoon, you will visit a Turtle Hatchery in Kosgoda. Here, these almost-extinct turtles are breed and cared for. extinct form Sri Lanka. Visitors can see the new born turtles and even be a part of the process of releasing them in the sea.

Stilt fishing is a traditional and ancient method fervently practiced along the southern coast of Sri Lanka. This technique is especially popular in areas such as Koggala, Weligama, Dikwella, Galle, and Tangalle, to name a few. In the local Sinhala language, stilt fishing is referred to as ‘Ritipanna.’ The exact origins of stilt fishing are unknown, but many believe it was introduced by traders who were seen arriving from the sea with mesh bags full of fish. Consequently, this ancestral practice has been handed down through generations.

• Specialized infant seats are available
• Suitable for all physical fitness levels

• Pick up from Benthota Hotels
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  from Benthota: Full day tour to southern of SriLanka from Mount Lavinia.Visit Galle Dutch Fort, Ambalangoda Mask factory,Turtle Hatchery
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• Pick up from Negambo,Colombo,Mount lavinia,Benthota,Kalutara Hotels

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• This Tour is Provided by JK Travels sri lanka.
• Tour Timezone & Starts at Asia/Colombo.
• Mobile or paper ticket accepted.
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• Minimum 1 Travelers is required to book.
• Maximum 15 Travelers is accepted for booking.