Shore Excursions: Balapitiya and Galle from Colombo Port
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Stop At: Madu Ganga Biodiversity Area, Balapitiya Sri Lanka
The Madu Ganga is a minor watercourse which originates near Uragasmanhandiya in the Galle District of Sri Lanka, before widening into the Madu Ganga Lake at Balapitiya. The river then flows for a further a 4.4 km (2.7 mi) before draining into the Indian Ocean.
Duration: 1 hour
Stop At: Hikkaduwa Beach, Hikkaduwa 80240 Sri Lanka
Enjoy The Beautiful Beach
Duration: 1 hour
Stop At: Galle Fort, Church Street, Galle 80000 Sri Lanka
The Galle Fort, or Dutch Fort as it is also known, is a fortification first built by the Portugese on the Southwestern coast of Sri Lanka. The initial fortifications, which were built in the late 16th century, were quite basic. However the fort underwent extensive modifications in the 17th century by the Dutch, making it one of the most important archeological, architectural and historic monuments to illutrate the European influence in South East Asia between the 16th and 19th centuries. According to a statement by UNESCO the site was recognized as a World Heritage Site for its unique exposition of an urban ensemble which illustrates the interaction of European architecture and South Asian traditions from the 16th to the 19th centuries which is the criteterion number four for such recognition.
Duration: 1 hour 30 minutes
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This is a typical itinerary for this product
Stop At: Madu Ganga Biodiversity Area, Balapitiya Sri Lanka
The Madu Ganga is a minor watercourse which originates near Uragasmanhandiya in the Galle District of Sri Lanka, before widening into the Madu Ganga Lake at Balapitiya. The river then flows for a further a 4.4 km (2.7 mi) before draining into the Indian Ocean.
Duration: 1 hour
Stop At: Hikkaduwa Beach, Hikkaduwa 80240 Sri Lanka
Enjoy The Beautiful Beach
Duration: 1 hour
Stop At: Galle Fort, Church Street, Galle 80000 Sri Lanka
The Galle Fort, or Dutch Fort as it is also known, is a fortification first built by the Portugese on the Southwestern coast of Sri Lanka. The initial fortifications, which were built in the late 16th century, were quite basic. However the fort underwent extensive modifications in the 17th century by the Dutch, making it one of the most important archeological, architectural and historic monuments to illutrate the European influence in South East Asia between the 16th and 19th centuries. According to a statement by UNESCO the site was recognized as a World Heritage Site for its unique exposition of an urban ensemble which illustrates the interaction of European architecture and South Asian traditions from the 16th to the 19th centuries which is the criteterion number four for such recognition.
Duration: 1 hour 30 minutes
Included
- Air-conditioned vehicle
- Service of an English Speaking Chauffeur Guide.
- Port Pick And Drop
- 1 Boat Safari in Madu River.
- 1-Liter water bottle per person per day.
- Entry/Admission - Madu Ganga Biodiversity Area
Not included
- Food and drinks
- Fees for the optional scuba diving, snorkelling or surfing
- Expenses of personal nature
- Entry/Admission - Hikkaduwa Beach
Additional
- Confirmation will be received at time of booking
- Not wheelchair accessible
- Stroller accessible
- Near public transportation
- Infants must sit on laps
- Infant seats available
- Most travelers can participate
- This experience requires good weather. If it’s canceled due to poor weather, you’ll be offered a different date or a full refund
- This experience requires a minimum number of travelers. If it’s canceled because the minimum isn’t met, you’ll be offered a different date/experience or a full refund
- This is a private tour/activity. Only your group will participate
Features
Tourism
85%
Aquatic
35%
Cultural
30%
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