Bentota: River Safari, Turtle Hatchery & Galle Fort Day Tour
ID: GYG1278197-1955361
Category:
Country: Sri Lanka
Duration:
1 days
Description
Explore Sri Lanka’s southern coast on a full-day tour. Enjoy a river safari, visit the Kosgoda Turtle Hatchery, lunch at beach restaurant hikkaduwa and explore the historic Galle Fort.
Enjoy a memorable full-day journey along Sri Lanka’s southern coast with a mix of nature, culture, history, and local experiences.
Begin your day with a relaxing river safari on the Bentota River, where you can enjoy the peaceful surroundings and observe the natural beauty of the area. After that, continue to the Kosgoda Turtle Hatchery to learn about sea turtle conservation and see different stages of turtle care.
Next, stop at the Tsunami Memorial/Statue, an important site that reflects the history and remembrance of the 2004 Indian Ocean tsunami. Depending on timing and traffic, the tour can also include a visit to the Meetiyagoda Moonstone Mine, where guests can learn about Sri Lanka’s traditional gem mining heritage.
On the way, travelers can enjoy shopping opportunities for local products, souvenirs, handicrafts, and gemstones. There will also be time to have lunch at a beach restaurant in Hikkaduwa, where guests can relax and enjoy the coastal atmosphere.
The final highlight of the day is a visit to the famous Galle Fort, where guests can walk through the historic streets, admire colonial architecture, enjoy sea views, also see the sunset and experience one of Sri Lanka’s most iconic heritage sites.
This tour is ideal for travelers who want to experience the south coast in one day with a comfortable and well-planned itinerary.
Highlights
- Enjoy a scenic boat safari on the Bentota River
- Visit the Kosgoda Turtle Hatchery and learn about turtle conservation
- Explore the historic Galle Fort, a UNESCO World Heritage Site
- Enjoy a delicious lunch at a beach restaurant in Hikkaduwa
- Stop at the Tsunami Memorial and also visit the Meetiyagoda Moonstone Mine
Guiding languages
IMPORTANT INFORMATION
Please wear comfortable clothing and footwear suitable for walking
Bring sunscreen, sunglasses, and a hat for daytime travel
Bring cash or card for lunch, shopping, and personal expenses
Tour duration may vary depending on traffic and weather conditions
The order of stops may change for operational reasons
Guests should follow local safety instructions at all sites
This tour includes cultural, nature, and sightseeing stops with moderate walking
INCLUDED
- Hotel pickup and drop-off from selected areas
- Transportation by private air-conditioned vehicle
- Driver or driver-guide
- Bentota River Safari arrangement and transportation to the activity
- Visit to Kosgoda Turtle Hatchery
- Visit to Tsunami Memorial
- Visit to Galle Fort
- Shopping stops along the route
- Optional stop at Meetiyagoda Moonstone Mine
- Bottled water
NOT INCLUDED
- Lunch and drinks
- Entry tickets to the turtle hatchery
- Personal expenses
- Tips/gratuities
- Any optional activity costs not mentioned in the inclusion section
When should I book?
To guarantee availability book as soon as possible. Early booking is worth consideration especially if you planning the trip during high season like public holidays or weekends.
Cancellations
This excursion you can cancel with no cost up to 24 hours before the start of the trip. If you cancel it after 24 hours or not show up on the excursion you will still be charged the full price of the activity. Being late on pick-up or departure will be considered as not showing up.
