Colombo Trip Overview
• Explore the Dutch Galle Fort, a UNESCO World Heritage Site
• Discover the unique beauty of Madu Ganga River on a boat trip
• visit auyrvedic herbal and Spice Garden where all the herbs have detailed descriptions.
• See the new born turtles and even be a part of the process of releasing them into the sea
Additional Info
Duration: 1 day
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
• Explore the Dutch Galle Fort, a UNESCO World Heritage Site
• Discover the unique beauty of Madu Ganga River on a boat trip
• visit auyrvedic herbal and Spice Garden where all the herbs have detailed descriptions.
• See the new born turtles and even be a part of the process of releasing them into the sea
At 06:30, you will be picked up from your hotel in Colombo or bandaranayake international airport and then transfer to Galle and visit the Dutch fort. Founded in the 16th century by the Portuguese, Galle reached the height of its development in the 18th century, before the arrival of the British. It is the best example of a fortified city built by Europeans in South and South-East Asia, showing the interaction between European architectural styles and South Asian traditions.The fort is a historical, archaeological and architectural heritage monument, which even after more than 423 years maintains a polished appearance.
All Saints Church
National Maritime Archaeology Museum
The Dutch Reformed Church
The Meeran Jumma Mosque
The Lighthouse
After Galle Fort Visit Proceed To Lunch ( Own Expenses )
After lunch, back colombo en route you can discover the unique beauty of Madu Ganga River on a boat trip. A relatively unspoiled lagoon, the Madu Ganga estuary is a 915 hectare complex coastal wetland ecosystem that opens to the Indian Ocean.
en-route visit the auyrvedic herbal and Spice Garden where all the herbs have detailed descriptions.also you can enjoy 10 minutes ayurvedic head massage.
Late in the afternoon, you will visit a turtle hatchery in induruwa. Here, these almost extinct turtles are breed and cared for. Visitors can see the new born turtles and even be a part of the process of releasing them into the sea.
You will be taken back to your hotel or airport at the end of the tour.
