City Tour- Discover Aluthgama- Your Gateway to Coastal Charm

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ID: GYG879905-1384034
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Country: Sri Lanka

Duration: 1 days


Description

Explore Aluthgama’s golden beaches, tranquil Bentota River, and cultural treasures like Kande Viharaya Temple. Enjoy nature, history, and adventure with our expert-guided tours!
1 - Kande Viharaya Aluthgama

2 - Safari Wildlife

3- Brief Garden - Bevis Bawa Beruwala

4 - Madu River Boat Safari Or Bentota River Boat Safari

5 - Kosgoda Sea Turtle Conservation

6 - Bentota Beach [Ventura Beach]
Or Moragalla Beach

7 - Water Sports -
*Banana Ride 3km round
*Sofa Ride 3km round
*Jet Ski 3km round
*Lay Down 3km round
*Speed Boat round
*Fly FIsh 3km round
*Tube Ride 3km round
*Conoeing one hour
*Paramotoring












Discover the best attractions in Aluthgama, a coastal town in the Western Province of Sri Lanka. Visit the Kande Viharaya Temple, the Madu River, and the Kosgoda Sea Turtle Conservation Project.

Start your tour at the Kande Viharaya Temple, home to one of the world's tallest statues of the Buddha. Admire the 48.8-meter-tall sitting figure of the Buddha, which has been erected in the temple north of the river.

Next, head to the Madu River, a minor watercourse that originates near Uragasmanhandiya in the Galle District of Sri Lanka, before widening into the Madu Ganga Lake at Balapitiya. The river then flows for a further 4.4 km before draining into the Indian Ocean.

The Buddhist Amarapura Nikaya sect had its first upasampada on a fleet of boats anchored upon it in 1803. The Buddhist Kothduwa temple is situated on an isolated island in the lake. Together with the smaller Randombe Lake, to which it is connected by two narrow channels, it forms the Madu Ganga wetland.

Its estuary and the many mangrove islets on it constitute a complex coastal wetland ecosystem. It has high ecological, biological, and aesthetic significance, being home to approximately 303 species of plants belonging to 95 families and to 248 species of vertebrate animals.

Finally, visit the Kosgoda Sea Turtle Conservation Project, a small coastal town located in the Southern Province in Sri Lanka. The area of Kosgoda is home to a population of nearly 3,000 people. It is approximately 72 kilometers south of Colombo and is situated at an elevation of 1 meter above sea level.

The area is becoming one of the most vibrant tourist areas in Galle District in Sri Lanka due to the locations beautiful beaches, Kosgoda Lagoon, and the Turtles and Turtle hatcheries.

Highlights

  • Kande Viharaya Temple, home to one of the world's tallest Buddha statues
  • Learnabout the history of the temple and its significance to the local community
  • boat ride on the Madu River and see the diverse flora and fauna of the area
  • Sea Turtle Conservation Project and learn about the local turtles
  • Explore the Bentota Beach and enjoy the beautiful views of the Indian Ocean

Guiding languages

IMPORTANT INFORMATION
Wear modest clothing covering shoulders and knees
Remove shoes before entering the temple premises
Photography is allowed but respect the worshippers
Be mindful and respectful during your visit

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.