Galle Day Excursion

Itinerary
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Stop At: Kosgoda Sea Turtle Conservation Project, 13A Galle Road, Kosgoda 80570 Sri Lanka

Every month on the brightest nights, when the moon looms full, turtles come ashore to lay their eggs along the island’s Southern shores; a ritual that’s undoubtedly transpired for centuries. However over the years their numbers have declined and this compels the conservation of these magnificent, ancient, creatures and the fragile ecosystems that sustain them. Our excursion takes you to one such turtle conservancy, where you can see Green, Loggerhead, Hawksbill and Olive Ridley turtles. See the turtle’s hatch, with the opportunity to observe the fledglings as they crawl out of their shells. Come sundown, you can even help some of the hatchlings into the water, improving their chances of survival.

Duration: 45 minutes

Stop At: Madu River, Nilwala River Safari, Bridge View, Custom Road, Balapitiya , Sri Lanka, Balapitiya 80550 Sri Lanka

The Madhu River is a treasure trove of ancient delights and magnificent biodiversity. The river safari will take you through the mangrove forest and then to the Kothduwa Temple which is over 200 years old. From there you can travel to Cinnamon Island, a family run plantation, dedicated to a host of indigenous industries, which provide rich insight into southern culture and the island’s storied past.



Duration: 2 hours

Stop At: Galle Fort, Church Street, Galle 80000 Sri Lanka

Galle Fort, in the Bay of Galle on the southwest coast of Sri Lanka, was built first in 1588 by the Portuguese, then extensively fortified by the Dutch during the 17th century from 1649 onwards. The Galle fort offers an amazing diversity of culture and flavor within a relatively small geographic area. Combining several centuries of overlapping tradition, Enjoy a short walking tour here, taking in the colonial buildings that line the streets, and witnessing every day Sri Lankan life.

Duration: 2 hours

Stop At: Stilt Fishermen Sri Lanka, Koggala Sri Lanka

during the excursion you will get the opportunity to experience the traditional fishing methods in Sri Lanka when you pass by the Koggala area.

Duration: 15 minutes