From Colombo: Handungoda, Galle, Ahangama, & Kosgoda Tour

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ID: GYG251687-436132
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Country: Sri Lanka

Duration: 08:00 hours


Description

Visit the best attractions on the southern coast of tropical Sri Lanka on a tour of Handungoda, Ahangama, Galle, and Kosgoda.
Spend a day exploring Handungoda, Ahangama, Galle, and Kosgoda in Sri Lanka on this guided tour. Visit a local tea factory in Handungoda, meet stilt fishermen in Ahangama, tour the coastal city of Galle, and interact with sea turtles at the Kosgoda Turtle Hatchery.

Start by getting picked up from your hotel in Colombo by your chauffeur. Ensure that you bring a packed breakfast with you if you did not have a meal at the hotel.

First, stop at Handunugoda Tea Factory, a factory known to create some of the most luxurious teas in the world. While Sri Lanka has many sought-after teas, this tea factory is famous for a different reason.

The factory has reawakened the ancient Chinese tradition of creating virgin white tea that is untouched by human hands during the manufacturing process. During your tour of the factory, see how this mysterious process takes place.

Next, travel to Ahangama to meet with stilt fishermen, one of the most iconic figures of Sri Lanka. Watch them fish and learn about the process from the fishermen themselves.

Later, get free time for an optional lunch break at a place of your choice. After, head to the coastal city of Galle.

After withstanding three foreign invasions, Galle grew from a bustling port to a fortified yet scenic city with many monuments that have withstood the ravages of time.

Marvel at Galle Fort, a World Heritage Site. See the Galle Lighthouse, National Maritime Museum, the picturesque cobblestoned streets, and many more colonial remnants.

At the end of your city tour in Galle, head to the final stop on the itinerary: the Kosgoda Turtle Hatchery.

Learn about the five types of sea turtles that visit Sri Lanka for nesting and how the nests are protected. Interact with baby turtles and see some of the fully grown turtles that are getting treated for injuries here.

After spending time with your new turtle friends, get a return transfer back to your hotel in Colombo.

Highlights

  • Watch the tea making process at Handunugoda Tea Factory
  • Meet with Sri Lanka stilt fishermen in Ahangama
  • Sightsee historic monuments in Galle
  • Walk along Galle's picturesque cobblestoned streets
  • Interact with baby turtles at a turtle hatchery

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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.