Galle and Bentota Day Tour From Colombo
ID: GYG803664-1283126
Category:
Country: Sri Lanka
Duration:
12:00 hours
Description
Explore Sri Lanka’s Madu Ganga River Region on this boat tour. Visit a cinnamon garden, learn about local wildlife at a turtle hatchery, and explore a UNESCO World Heritage site at the Galle Fort.
After being picked up at your hotel, hop onboard your Madu Ganga Magrove boat safari and explore the Madu River. See the mangrove forests and marshlands that surround the river. Stop at a cinnamon garden, and try some of the area’s famous cinnamon. The Madu Ganga River region is home to some of the best quality cinnamon in the world as well as a flourishing cinnamon industry. Afterward, marvel at the fishermen who stoically sit atop large branches planted in the middle of the water waiting for their catch.
Continue to a local Turtle Hatchery, where your guide will introduce you to the many local varieties of turtles. End your tour with a visit to the Galle Fort, a UNESCO World Heritage Site. This fort illustrates the unique interaction of European architecture and South Asian traditions from the 16th to the 19th centuries. After discovering the fort, you will be returned to your hotel in Colombo.
Highlights
- Experience The Madu River on a boat safari
- Visit a local cinnamon garden
- Learn about local wildlife at a Turtle Hatchery
- Explore the Galle Fort and surrounding area
Guiding languages
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.
