Madu River & Galle Full-day Tour with Lunch, Private Excursion

Description

Treat yourself to a laid-back Madu River boat ride and immerse yourself in the scenic wonder of the southern coast. The tranquil river is flanked by lush mangroves abound with various species of birds and reptiles. Learn about ancient history and culture at the Mask Factory and wander around Galle and have lunch at the epic Southern capital. Finally, visit a turtle hatchery and watch the turtles being released back into their natural habitat.

TOUR HIGHLIGHTS

Madu River: There are around 64 islands in the river and lagoon, from a tiny speck housing, a deserted shrine to one housing 250 families, connected to the mainland via a long footbridge.

Mask Factory: Horana, Benthara, Ambalangoda and Mirissa are the areas in Sri Lanka, which are famous for kolam masks and dancing.

Included

TOUR GUIDE: 

  • Operated with English-speaking driver-guide 

MEALS:

  • Lunch at a local restaurant in Galle

TRANSPORT:

  • Private transportation in an air-conditioning vehicle
  • Balapitiya Boat Ride

ENTRANCE FEES & ACTIVITIES:

  • All entrance fees and activities mentioned in the itinerary: Ambalangoda Mask Factory, Kosgoda Turtle Hatchery, Galle city tour

Excluded

  • Drinks during meals (unless specified otherwise)
  • Any visit not mentioned in the program
  • Porterage and gratuities  
  • Expenditures of a personal nature, drinks and meals or items not stated explicitly in the program
  • Any alcoholic and non-alcoholic drinks, mineral water, camera/video camera fee (if any)
  • Travel Insurance or any loss or extra cost arising due to unforeseen circumstances such as flight delays, accidents, etc.

Know before you go

Comfortable and light clothing is the most suitable for travelling in Sri Lanka. Visitors should not wear sleeveless shirts, shorts, short skirts or skimpy clothing when visiting temples, religious or official buildings. Shoes should be removed before entering a temple or private house. Sun protection, sunglasses, a hat and mosquito repellent can be very useful during your stay. The validity of the passport must be six months from the date of departure. Please note that all clients will need to check the website and obtain a visa prior to arrival in Sri Lanka excluding citizens of Singapore and Maldives. The government has reported that all applications will be processed within 48 hours and payment can be made online by credit card. Details are available on the portal: www.eta.gov.lk.

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