Madu River boat cruise and Galle city tour from Bentota region

Bentota, Sri Lanka
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Overview
Duration
12h
Languages
English
Voucher type
mobile
What To Expect

This tour will start with your hotel pick-up from Bentota. Continue to Balapitiya for a boat safari down the Madu river which is home to different species of plants and animals. This boat ride is a great chance to explore this complex wetland ecosystem with its rich ecological, biological and aesthetic diversity.Continue your trip with a visit to a turtle hatchery where you can see baby sea turtles as well as fully mature sea turtles. Lunch at a local restaurant will follow before you transfer to Meetiyagoda, famous for its moonstones mines. Here, you will learn more about the moonstones and the mining process. Towards the end of your tour, you will visit the Galle Dutch Fort, built in 1588 by the Portuguese. The fort has a colorful history and consists of a multi-ethnic and multi-religious population. It has been listed among the UNESCO World Heritage Sites because of its unique urban ensemble which illustrates the interaction of European architecture and South Asian traditions.At the end of your tour, you will be transferred back to Hotel.

What to remember

Important info

  • This tour is not recommended for pregnant women, people with limited mobility, people with back problems, heart complaints, or other serious medical conditions
  • Please contact the local tour operator at least 48 hours before the tour to verify your pick-up time and location. You will find the contact details on the voucher after booking
  • It is recommended to wear comfortable shoes, sunglasses, and a sunhat
included
What's included
included-item
Government taxes. Entrance fees. Lunch. Guided tour. Hotel pick-up and drop-off. Transportation
excluded
What's not included
excluded-items
Additional food and drinks. Tips (optional)
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Highlights

Go on a private boat safari and discover the Madu river, admire its rich ecological and aesthetic diversity. Visit a sea turtle hatchery and rescue center. Explore a moonstone mine and Galle Dutch Fort, a UNESCO World Heritage Site

Cancellation Policy
can-cancel You can cancel your tour until a day in advance
Provider
Aitken Spence Travels
Meeting Point
  • Pick-up from your hotel in Bentota, Beruwala, Kalutara, Kosgoda, Ahungalla, Balapityia, Madampe Beach, and Hikkaduwa. Please reconfirm your pick-up time and location directly with the local operator