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Exclusive: Southern Sri Lanka Sightseeing Private Day Trip

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Colombo, Sri Lanka
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12 hours (approx.)
Hotel pickup offered
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Offered in: English
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Overview

Explore Sri Lanka’s South Coast on this tour from Galle to Ambalangoda and Madu River. Visit the historic Galle Dutch Fort, stroll its ramparts and cobblestone streets, enjoy a cooking demonstration with lunch, see traditional masks at Ambalangoda, take a scenic boat ride on Madu River, and visit a Turtle Hatchery for an unforgettable cultural and nature experience.

What's Included

  • Lunch Lunch at a Local Restaurant near Madu River
  • Turtle Hatchery
  • Hotel pickup and drop-off in Colombo, Negombo or Mount Lavinia
  • Personal expenses
  • Entry fee to Dutch Museum
  • Tips to guides, restaurants. Tipping is expected
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Galle Dutch Fort

You will be picked up from your hotel in Negombo, Colombo, Mount Lavinia, Kalutara, Bentota, Beruwela 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.
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2 hours Admission Ticket Free

Ariyapala Traditional Masks Museum

Next stop is Ambalangoda, known for its exquisite collection of native masks, carved throughout the generations of professional carvers from the region. Don's miss the variety of masks available for sale, as the current productions are more garish and vibrant in colour.
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1 hour Admission Ticket Free

Balapitiya

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.
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2 hours Admission Ticket Free

Kosgoda Sea Turtle Conservation Project

Learn about Sri Lanka’s marine conservation efforts with a visit to a Turtle Hatchery, where you can see rescued sea turtles and discover how hatcheries protect eggs and release hatchlings back into the ocean.
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45 minutes Admission Ticket Included

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  • Confirmation is instant and will be received at time of booking
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels
  • Specialized infant seats are available

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Q: What is the cancellation policy for the Exclusive: Southern Sri Lanka Sightseeing Private Day Trip?

A: You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the tour for a full refund. For a full refund, you must cancel at least 24 hours before the tour start time.If you cancel less than 24 hours before the tour start time, the amount you paid will not be refunded.Any changes made less than 24 hours before the tour start time will not be accepted.Cut-off times are based on the tour local time (+0530). Read more Apr 2025

Cancellation Policy

You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the tour for a full refund.

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Activity code: C-8021P9

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What's Included

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  • LunchLunch at a Local Restaurant near Madu River
  • Turtle Hatchery
  • Hotel pickup and drop-off in Colombo, Negombo or Mount Lavinia
  • Visit to Mask Factory
  • Boat ride in Balapitiya
  • English-speaking chauffeur guide
  • Personal expenses
  • Entry fee to Dutch Museum
  • Tips to guides, restaurants. Tipping is expected

Additional Info

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  • Confirmation is instant and will be received at time of booking
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels
  • Specialized infant seats are available

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