Negombo Trip Overview
Explore the nearly 400-year-old Galle Fort and the many heritage sites that stood firm even in the midst of violent calamities. Journey through time as you walk along its streets. Visit the historic ramparts or walls that make up the UNESCO World Heritage Site and take in its cultural and architectural views. The Madu river boat safari give for you unforgettable memory in your tour.River safari is another most popular activity in Sir Lanka. Sri Lanka has a many rivers. But Madu river is the most popular and attraction river safari in galle. Madu Ganga Located in the Balapitiya Town.
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Duration: 11 to 12 hours
Starts: Negombo, Sri Lanka
Trip Category: Day Trips & Excursions >> Day Trips
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What to Expect When Visiting Negombo, Western Province, Sri Lanka
Explore the nearly 400-year-old Galle Fort and the many heritage sites that stood firm even in the midst of violent calamities. Journey through time as you walk along its streets. Visit the historic ramparts or walls that make up the UNESCO World Heritage Site and take in its cultural and architectural views. The Madu river boat safari give for you unforgettable memory in your tour.River safari is another most popular activity in Sir Lanka. Sri Lanka has a many rivers. But Madu river is the most popular and attraction river safari in galle. Madu Ganga Located in the Balapitiya Town.
Itinerary
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Stop At: Madu River, Nilwala River Safari, Bridge View, Custom Road, Balapitiya , Sri Lanka 941906362 Call And Contact, Balapitiya 80550 Sri Lanka
The Madu Ganga is a shallow water body in south-west Sri Lanka, which enters the sea at Balapitiya. Madu River, home to endearing mountains; a cinnamon plantation where you can buy cinnamon oil, sticks and powder; a fish farm where you can feed fish and hold a baby alligator; and sip on a tender coconut bought from an islander. You can also see 46 species of birds reside in the area including 14 aquatic varieties. You will also spot huge water lilies and colourful butterflies. Fish spa therapy is a natural foot massage from hundreds of fish.Sitting on a pier, you only have to plunge your feet into the water. Fish soon nibble away the callused epidermis, only the dead scarf-skin of your feet. You should keep your feet in the fish spa for at least 10 minutes.
Duration: 2 hours
Stop At: Galle Fort, Church Street, Galle 80000 Sri Lanka
The Galle Fort, also known as the Dutch Fort or the “Ramparts of Galle”, withstood the Boxing Day tsunami which damaged part of coastal area Galle town. It has been since restored. The fort has a colourful history, and today has a multi-ethnic and multi-religious population.The Sri Lankan government and many Dutch people who still own some of the properties inside the fort are looking at making this one of the modern wonders of the world.Galle’s earliest historical existence is traced to Ptolemy’s world map of 125–150 AD when it was a busy port, trading with Greece, Arab countries, China and others. Its mention as a “port of call of the Levant” is made in the cosmography of Cosmas Indicopleustes.
Duration: 1 hour
Stop At: Galle Fort Lighthouse, Rampart Street Galle Fort, Galle 80000 Sri Lanka
This is Sri Lanka’s oldest light station dating back to 1848. The original 24.5-metre-high (80 ft) cast-iron lighthouse was built by the British was located about 100 metres (330 ft) from the current site; however, it was destroyed by fire in July 1936.Globally, lighthouses make great tourist attractions as they provide panoramic views of scenic locations, mostly on the coastline. As a result, many countries have carried out initiatives to promote lighthouses as tourist destinations and are enhancing facilities for tourists.
Duration: 30 minutes
Stop At: Jungle Beach, Unawatuna 80600 Sri Lanka
One of those ‘secret’ spots that everyone seems to knows about, Jungle Beach is a pretty bay just west of Unawatuna.Golden sandy shore and rich bio diversity background stoles every heart. When you enter the beach you can see the sun bath facilities around the cafeteria.The beach is rich in coral reefs and marine biology. In ancient days the place is used to take fresh water before starting great voyages. The stone inscriptions and residues around the area describe them well. The visitors love the beach as well as the pathway to the beach
Duration: 1 hour
