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Balapitiya River Safari and Nature Tour from Galle
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Balapitiya River Safari and Nature Tour from Galle

8 hours
Walallawita DS Division
€48.12/person
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Prices for Sat 14 Nov

You'll get a full refund if you cancel at least 48 hour(s) before the activity date (destination local time)
  • Admission to: Turtle Hatchery
  • English-speaking guide
  • Lunch
  • Bottled drinking water
  • Round-trip transfers to and from your hotel
  • Insurance provided by the operator
  • Private tour
  • Transportation by air-conditioned car

Not included: Other personal expenses; Tips and gratuities

Ticket: Voucher type - Present your mobile voucher

Overview

What better way to witness rural life in Sri Lanka than to see it first hand from a motorboat cruise down Madu River? Your English speaking driver guide will pick you up from your hotel in either Colombo or Bentota - extremely convenient for travelers who want to save themselves the hassle of looking for transportation. Then, from there, head out to the Madu River and enjoy your 2-hour river safari and get to discover the beautiful sights of the waters and the surrounding areas. Afterwards, you'll be going to the 200-year-old Kothduwa Temple and will be learning about its religious significance, the best way to get a deeper insight about the city that it's in. When you're done taking in magnificent sights and stories, watch the process of cinnamon cultivation - one of Colombo's most important local industries. After a quick lunch stop in Bentota, you'll visit the turtle hatchery in Kosgoda and learn about how the city is doing its best to raise and conserve the local turtle species (also get to look how cute baby turtles are). It's truly an eye opening safari that you shouldn't miss in Sri Lanka!

Highlights

Cruise along the Madu River by motorboat and experience the rural life in the surrounding areas
Visit Kothduwa Temple, a 200-year-old temple in the town of Balapitiya, as you learn about its religious importance
Witness the process of cinnamon cultivation and how it plays a huge part in local industries
Spend some time at the Turtle Hatchery in Kosgoda and see the cutest baby turtles!

What's included

Admission to: Turtle Hatchery
English-speaking guide
Lunch
Bottled drinking water
Round-trip transfers to and from your hotel
Insurance provided by the operator
Private tour
Transportation by air-conditioned car
River Safari at Balapitiya
Tea/coffee

What's not included

Other personal expenses
Tips and gratuities

Cancellation policy

  • Free cancellation with 48 hours' notice.

Additional info

Please select your tour date
08:00 to 08:30 Hotel pick up from Galle 09:30 Arrive at Madu River for River Safari experience 11:30 Head to the local 200-year-old Kothduwa Temple 12:00 Witness the process of cinnamon cultivation 13:00 Have lunch at a local cafe in Bentota 14:00 Visit the turtle hatchery in Kosgoda 15:00 Head to Hikkaduwa Beach, one of Sri Lanka's pristine beaches. Relax, enjoy a quick swim, or try snorkeling or swimming 16:00 Drive back to Galle 17:00 Drop off at respectivel hotel in Galle
Children aged 0-1 can join the tour for free provided they do not occupy an additional seat Child ticket: Age 2-12
The boating time at Madu River is 2 hours Vehicle Options: Car (up to 2 people): Toyota Axio, Prius Hybrid, Premio/Honda Fit Shuttle, or similar Mini Van (3-6 people): Toyota KDH/Nissan Caravan or similar What to wear Walking shoes Footwear must be removed before stepping inside the temple, but socks may be worn Ladies are required to cover up to enter the temples. Please wear long pants to cover your knees and a long-sleeved shirt. Or you can bring something to wrap around you to cover your sholders. A scarf is also recommended for places that require you to cover your hair
Hotel pick-up information Hotel pick-up and drop-off services are available Operator will reconfirm your pick-up time in advance This is a shared transfer and early or late pick-up is possible Arrive at the hotel lobby 10 minutes before your selected pick up time
Use your voucher at the selected date and time

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