• Galle Fort, Mask Museum, and Turtle Hatchery Day Trip
  • Galle Fort, Mask Museum, and Turtle Hatchery Day Trip
  • Galle Fort, Mask Museum, and Turtle Hatchery Day Trip
  • Galle Fort, Mask Museum, and Turtle Hatchery Day Trip
  • Galle Fort, Mask Museum, and Turtle Hatchery Day Trip
  • Galle Fort, Mask Museum, and Turtle Hatchery Day Trip
  • Galle Fort, Mask Museum, and Turtle Hatchery Day Trip
  • Galle Fort, Mask Museum, and Turtle Hatchery Day Trip
  • Galle Fort, Mask Museum, and Turtle Hatchery Day Trip
  • Galle Fort, Mask Museum, and Turtle Hatchery Day Trip
  • Galle Fort, Mask Museum, and Turtle Hatchery Day Trip
  • Galle Fort, Mask Museum, and Turtle Hatchery Day Trip
  • Galle Fort, Mask Museum, and Turtle Hatchery Day Trip
  • Galle Fort, Mask Museum, and Turtle Hatchery Day Trip
  • Galle Fort, Mask Museum, and Turtle Hatchery Day Trip

Galle Fort, Mask Museum, and Turtle Hatchery Day Trip

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ID: GYG1161190-1779603
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Country: Sri Lanka

Duration: 08:00 hours


Description

Explore Galle Fort, a UNESCO World Heritage Site, visit the Ambalangoda Mask Museum, and discover the Hikkaduwa Beach on a day trip from Bentota
Explore the historic Galle Fort, a UNESCO World Heritage Site, and learn about its rich history. Built by the Portuguese in 1588 and fortified by the Dutch in the 17th century, the fort is a testament to the interaction of European architecture and South Asian traditions.

Next, visit the Ambalangoda Mask Workshop and Museum, a renowned center for mask making in Sri Lanka. Discover the intricate art of mask carving and learn about the cultural significance of these traditional masks.

Finally, visit a sea turtle hatchery between Galle and Hikkaduwa. Learn about the efforts to protect sea turtles by safeguarding eggs and rehabilitating injured turtles before releasing them back into the ocean.

Highlights

  • Discover the rich history of Galle Fort, a UNESCO World Heritage Site
  • Visit the Ambalangoda Mask Museum and learn about mask-making traditions
  • Visit a sea turtle hatchery and learn about conservation efforts
  • Enjoy the scenic drive along the southwestern coast of Sri Lanka
  • Hikkaduwa Beach visit

Guiding languages

IMPORTANT INFORMATION
Galle Fort is a UNESCO World Heritage Site
Galle Fort withstood the Boxing Day tsunami of 2004
Ambalangoda is renowned for mask artisans
Hikkaduwa is known for its strong surf and beaches
Hikkaduwa National Park is a coral sanctuary
INCLUDED
  • Visit to Galle Fort
  • Visit to Ambalangoda Mask Workshop and Museum
  • Visit to Hikkaduwa Beach
  • Visit to Sea Turtle Hatchery
  • Entry tickets
  • All taxes
NOT INCLUDED
  • Food and Drinks

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.