Galle Day Tour From Kalutara / Wadduwa
Galle day tour mainly covers Galle Dutch fort, Madhu river and turtles conservation centre in Balapitiya. Galle is a city on the south coast of Sri Lanka. It is famous for the Galle Dutch Fort plus breathtaking beaches along its coastline. Galle Dutch Fort is one of the most visited tourist attractions in Sri Lanka.
Madu River is located in the south of Sri Lanka near Galle. The water of the river is dotted with small islands and the banks are all covered with lush mangrove forests that are home to dozens of incredible animal species.
South coast is also important nesting grounds for sea turtles. A number of sea turtle conservation centres operate along the beach to ensure the safety of sea turtle nests. Altogether, five sea turtles nest in Sri Lankan beaches.
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Galle Day Tour From Kalutara / Wadduwa
Pickup included
What's included in Galle Day Tour From Kalutara / Wadduwa
(Subject to Option Inclusions)Itinerary
Madu River Safari by Buddhi
01.00 PM - Thereafter, you will enjoy a scenic boat ride in Balapitiya Madu River. The water of the river is dotted with small islands and the banks are all covered with lush mangrove forests that are home to dozens of incredible animal species. Enjoy hundreds of vibrant tropical birds and a few crocodiles if you’re lucky enough. 03.30 PM - After the boat ride, you will be able to visit a Turtle Rehabilitation Centre. Here, you will learn about how these people protect sea turtle eggs and increase hatching rates. Start from protecting the mother turtle during the nesting process and when she is finished laying the eggs and safely back in the ocean, then relocate the eggs from the beach to there hatchery. When the baby sea turtles hatch and then return them to their natural habitat quickly. 05.00 PM - After the Hatchery visit, you will be taken back to your hotel in Kalutaraa or Wadduwa.
Inclusions
- All Government Taxes.
- 500ml mineral water bottle per person during the tour.
- Hotel pick up and drop off to most closely located hotels in Kalutara / Wadduwa.
- Air conditioned vehicle with English speaking driver.
- Any Meals.
- Entrance fess to the sites which is not mentioned in inclusions.
- Madu River Boat fee.
- Gratuities.
- Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
- Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
- Not recommended for pregnant travelers
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- Please be ready at the hotel lobby 15 minutes before the pick up time.
- Please bring valid passports for entering to the sites.
- Entrance fees to Turtle Hatchery US$2.00 per person (Approximately).
- Madu River Boat fee US$ 17.00 (Approximately) which can accommodate up to 6 people .
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Pickup and Dropoff
Choose to be picked up from a list of locations
Please arrive at the pick up point 15 minutes before departure time.
Additional Information
Pick up and drop off will be provided from most closely located hotels in Kalutara or Wadduwa.
