Bentota City Tour from Kalutara
The first place you will visit is the strange and yet beautiful Lunuganga estate that was once the home of Sir Geoffrey Bawa. The next place for your perusal is Meetiyagoda Moonstones Mines. finally, you will visit Balapitiya for the ultimate experience, the Madu River safari.
Options
per person rate
LK60160500: per person Rate
Pickup included
What's included in Bentota City Tour from Kalutara
(Subject to Option Inclusions)Itinerary
KalutaraPass-by Only
Kalutara, located in southwestern Sri Lanka, captivates with its serene beaches and rich cultural heritage. Famous for the Kalutara Bodhiya, a revered Buddhist temple, and the towering Kalutara Bridge, this coastal town offers a blend of spirituality and natural beauty that enchants visitors from around the globe.
Lunuganga Garden Tour
Lunuganga estate is the brainchild of the late architect Geoffrey Bawa (23 July 1919 – 27 May 2003). This country home was his very first muse and his experimental laboratory; while remaining his go-to place for rest and relaxation as his fame increased throughout the years. Designed with the whimsical beauty and eccentric style typical of Bawa; the estate is filled with with a number of art and artifacts from all over Asia and Europe.
Madu River Safari by Buddhi
A mangrove lagoon joined to the sea by a narrow canal and containing 15 islands of varying size, some of which are inhabited. It is formed of two shallow waterbodies, Maduganga and smaller Randombe Lake, connected by two narrow channels. On the islands and shores, relatively undisturbed mangrove vegetation contains rich biodiversity qualifying the wetland for 7 Criteria of International Importance. Many globally/nationally endangered, endemic and rare species - e.g. Shorea affinis, an endemic and endangered plant, Mugger (Crocodylus palustris) vulnerable (IUCN Red Book) and CITES-listed Purple-faced Leaf Monkey (Trachypithecus vetulus), endangered, Estuarine Crocodile (Crocodylus porosus), Flapshell Turtle (Lissemys punctata), Indian Python (Python molurus) find shelter here. The lagoon provides the breeding, spawning, and fattening ground for many fish species and supports 1.2 % of the Little Green Heron biogeographical population.
Inclusions
- Water bottle (per-person).
- 1-boat safari through Madu river.
- Hotel pickup and drop off from Kalutara.
- Service of an English-speaking chauffeur guide.
- Transport throughout the tour with an air-conditioned vehicle.
- Entrance where not specified.
- Food or drinks.
- Gratuities (optional).
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- Comfortable walking shoes recommended for this tour. Drive time may change due to unpredictable road traffic. Photography stops on the way can be arranged but within locations with reasonable parking areas.
Meet
Pickup and Dropoff
Choose to be picked up from a list of locations
Please arrive at the pick up point 30 minutes before departure time.
Additional Information
Your Hotel in Kalutara
