Bentota City Tour and Galle from Bentota
The first place you will visit is the strange and yet beautiful Lunuganga estate, you will visit Balapitiya for the ultimate experience, the Madu River Safari, and finally tour at the old city of Galle.
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Bentota City Tour and Galle from Bentota
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BentotaPass-by Only
Bentota, located along Sri Lanka's southwest coast, is renowned for its pristine beaches, lush greenery, and tranquil atmosphere. Offering a perfect blend of relaxation and adventure, visitors can indulge in water sports, explore the turtle hatchery, or unwind in luxurious resorts surrounded by stunning natural landscapes.
Lunuganga Garden Tour
The first item in your itinerary will be Bawa’s estate in Lunuganga Sir Geoffrey Bawa, the much renowned lawyer turned architect, made the estate his country home from 1947 till his death in 1998. During his sojourn there he used the place as his experiment lab and made many architectural and interior additions. While visiting the estate you will get to see the beautifully designed gardens that are now open to the public. Some of the buildings of the estate are also now a country house hotel. The tour of the estate approximately takes two hours.
Madu River Safari by Buddhi
Balapitiya is a little southern town lying in marshy wetlands. The area is a high bio diversity zone that relies on the lagoon created by Madu River as it flows into the Indian Ocean. Your safari will take you on a ride down the river. You will get to see the dense mangrove forest that grows along the marshy banks of the river and the forms of wildlife that call the roots home. Your guide will also take you some of the larger free standing islands on Madu River. On one such island you will find an old Buddhist monastery. Cinnamon harvesting is the main employment of the people of this area.
Inclusions
- Hotel pickup and drop off from Bentota.
- Service of an English-speaking chauffer guide.
- Water bottle (per-person)
- 1-boat safari through Bentota river.
- Transport throughout the tour with an air-conditioned vehicle.
- Turtle Farm Kosgoda
- Entrance tickets. (Lunuganga Estate, Madu River Boat Safari).
- Food or drinks.
- Gratuities (optional).
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
- Not recommended for pregnant travelers
- Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
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Please arrive at the pick up point 30 minutes before departure time.
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