From Galle: Koggala Lake, Turtles & UNESCO Galle Fort Tour
ID: GYG1439173-2196865
Category:
Country: Sri Lanka
Duration:
09:00 hours
Description
Discover the beauty of Sri Lanka on a guided tour from Galle. Visit a turtle farm, explore the UNESCO-listed Galle Fort, and enjoy a boat ride on Koggala Lake.
Begin with a convenient pickup from your hotel in Galle, Unawatuna, Hikkaduwa, Ginthota, Habaraduwa, Ahangama, Mirissa, or Waligama. Head to Koggala Lake and explore one of Sri Lanka's most beautiful lagoons. Visit an ancient Buddha temple on an island and a cinnamon house, where you can meet a local family and learn about the history of cinnamon production. Enjoy a homemade cinnamon tea.
Next, open your camera to capture the wildlife and enjoy a fish therapy session. After a 2-hour tour, take a break with a refreshing coconut drink. Then, continue to a sea turtle farm and conservation project to learn about these amazing animals and their role in the environment.
Finally, explore the UNESCO-listed Galle Fort. Learn about the fort's history, culture, and architecture as you visit the Clock Tower, Lighthouse, and Dutch cinnamon storage building. Capture the charming streets before enjoying a comfortable drive back to your hotel.
Highlights
- Explore a beautiful lagoon and visit an ancient Buddha temple on an island
- Visit a cinnamon house and learn about the cinnamon-making process
- Enjoy a wildlife experience and see the monkeys, birds, crocodiles
- Visit a sea turtle farm and conservation project
- Explore the UNESCO-listed Galle Fort and learn about its history and culture
Guiding languages
IMPORTANT INFORMATION
Pick-up and Drop-off areas: Galle, Unawatuna, Hikkaduwa, Ginthota, Habaraduwa, Ahangama, Mirissa, Waligama
INCLUDED
- English-speaking guide
- Pickup and drop-off from hotel (Galle, Unawatuna, Hikkaduwa, Ginthota, Habaraduwa, Ahangama, Mirissa, Waligama)
- Lunch
- Visit Koggala Lake for Lagoon Eco Tour & Wildlife Experience
- Visit to an ancient Buddha temple
- Visit to a cinnamon house with homemade cinnamon tea
- Visit to a sea turtle farm and Conservation project
- Visit to Turtles Beach
- Explore Galle Fort
- Coconut drink break
NOT INCLUDED
- Bort safari entrance ticket
- Turtles farm entrance ticket
- Personal expenses
- Tips
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.
