Colombo: Cinnamon Trails & Turtle Tales Balapitiya, Kosgoda
ID: GYG1387677-2118463
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País: Sri Lanka
Duración:
10:00 horas
Descripción
Embark on a day trip from Colombo to Balapitiya and Kosgoda. Cruise along the Madu River, visit a cinnamon island, and join a Turtle Guardian workshop at the Kosgoda Turtle Hatchery.
Pick up (7.30 a.m)from Colombo with a guided cruise along the enchanting Madu River, led by a local cinnamon farmer. Glide through mangrove tunnels, spot exotic birdlife, and visit a family-run cinnamon island where you’ll learn age-old peeling techniques and sip freshly brewed cinnamon tea. Unique stops include a floating fish spa and a hidden island shrine, offering glimpses into village life and spiritual traditions.
After a riverside home-cooked lunch at a riverside home stay, freshly caught lagoon fish, and coconut sambol.
Short storytelling session with the host family about life along the river and mangrove conservation.
Drive 30 minutes to the Kosgoda Turtle Hatchery. Here, you’ll join a “Turtle Guardian” mini workshop — preparing sand nests, learning about conservation challenges, and meeting hatchlings up close. Nearby, visit a crafts village where women artisans transform recycled materials into eco-friendly souvenirs.
Return to Colombo along the scenic coastal road, with the option to pause for a sunset at Mount Lavinia Beach.
Lo más destacado
- Cruise along the Madu River and glide through mangrove tunnels
- Visit a family-run cinnamon island and learn age-old peeling techniques
- Sip freshly brewed cinnamon tea and enjoy a floating fish spa
- Join a Turtle Guardian workshop and meet hatchlings up close
- Visit a crafts village where women artisans create eco-friendly souvenirs
Lenguajes de guiado
INFORMACIÓN IMPORTANTE
The tour involves walking and boat rides, so comfortable shoes are recommended.
Insect repellent is advisable due to the natural surroundings.
The tour is not suitable for people with mobility impairments.
INCLUIDO
- Guided cruise along the Madu River
- Visit to Cinnamon Island
- Cinnamon tea tasting
- Floating fish spa visit
- Visit to the hidden island shrine
- Riverside home-cooked lunch
- Visit to the Kosgoda Turtle Hatchery
- Turtle Guardian mini workshop
- Including Lunch
- Bottled Water During the Tour
- Transportation in an A/C Van
- Parking and Highway Charges.
NO INCLUYE
- Personal expenses
- Gratuities
- Entrance fees to Attractions
¿Cuándo debo reservar?
Para garantizar la disponibilidad de la reserva lo antes posible. Vale la pena reservar con antelación, especialmente si planeas el viaje durante la temporada alta, como los días festivos o los fines de semana.
Cancelaciones
Esta excursión se puede cancelar sin costo alguno hasta :tiempo de cancelación horas antes del inicio del viaje. Si lo cancela después de 24 horas o no se presenta en la excursión, se le cobrará el precio total de la actividad. El retraso en la recogida o en la salida se considerará como no presentarse.
