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Galle City Tour & Balapitiya River Safari with Lunch

By Aitken Spence Travels
5 out of 5
Features
Overview
  • Historical & natural sights in the southern Sri Lanka
  • Endemic flora & fauna in the mangroves of Maduganga River
  • UNESCO World Heritage Site—Galle Fort & surrounding ramparts
  • Distinctive & famed devil masks at Ambalangoda
  • Innovative turtle sanctuary & hatchery at Kosgoda

Activity location

  • Galle
    • Galle, Sri Lanka

Meeting/Redemption Point

  • Hotel Pick Up (Colombo City Center)
    • Colombo, Western Province, Sri Lanka

Multiple meeting/redemption points available, see location information for full list

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What's included, what's not

  • What's includedWhat's includedPrivate guided tour of Galle and Balapitiya River Safari
  • What's includedWhat's includedAdmission to Kosgoda Turtle Sanctuary
  • What's includedWhat's includedLunch and morning refreshments
  • What's includedWhat's includedRoundtrip transportation to and from your Colombo, Mount Lavinia, or Negombo hotel
  • What's includedWhat's includedLive tour commentary provided in English

Know before you book

  • Children 2 and younger are complimentary.
  • Maximum vehicle size is 6 people.

What you can expect

Discover the diverse highlights in southern Sri Lanka with this full-day tour of significant historical, cultural, and natural sites. Gain a sense of colonial history in Galle, witness remarkable river wildlife, and walk through a mask museum—all deepening your awareness of this fascinating region.

Begin with a journey to Balapitiya and enjoy a boat trip on the shallow waters of the Maduganga River, cruising by mangroves and looking out for the many endemic species of plants and animals, such as small alligators. Then stop at a nearby island for a refreshment. Here, learn more about the area's delicate ecosystem.

En route to Galle, stop in at a mask factory at Ambalangoda to admire the decorative masks and learn more about their cultural use in depicting various aspects of Sri Lankan life. Continue on to Galle, where the Galle Fort, a UNESCO World Heritage Site, and the nearby Old Town do much to teach the colonial history of the city.

Return to your hotel via Kosgoda and its important turtle sanctuary. The conservation work done here by volunteers and local people is vital for the protection of this valuable turtle-nesting site.

Cleaning and safety practices

Enhanced cleanliness measures
  • High-touch surfaces cleaned and disinfected
  • Vehicles and venues cleaned with disinfectants
Social distancing
  • Social distancing measures in place
  • Protective shields in place at main contact areas
Safety measures
  • Personal protective equipment worn by staff
  • Temperature checks given to staff
  • Temperature checks available
  • Masks required
  • Masks provided
  • Hand sanitizer provided
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Location

Activity location

  • LOB_ACTIVITIESLOB_ACTIVITIESGalle
    • Galle, Sri Lanka

Meeting/Redemption Point

  • PEOPLEPEOPLEHotel Pick Up (Colombo City Center)
    • Colombo, Western Province, Sri Lanka
  • PEOPLEPEOPLEHotel Pick Up (Negombo City Center)
    • Negombo, Western Province, Sri Lanka