Madu River boat ride and Galle city tour from Colombo
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Madu River boat ride and Galle city tour from Colombo

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£185.00
Free cancellation
Language: English
Mobile voucher accepted
Duration: 12 hours
Do this because
  • Enjoy a boat trip on the River Madu
  • Visit the Ambalangoda Mask Museum
  • Tour the historic old town of Galle
What to expect

If any one city epitomizes the multicultural history of Sri Lanka, then it has to be Galle. The old town is packed into a walled peninsula and boasts a maze of alleys lined with Portuguese, Dutch, and British colonial architecture.

But the adventure begins at Balapitiya, where we’ll stop for a boat ride in the River Madu. You’ll explore its marshes, which are home to almost 20 species of birds and a wide variety of reptiles and amphibians, too.

You should be able to spot a fair few during a river safari that’ll also take you through mangrove forests. The Madu has 64 islets, and we’ll do a bit of island hopping before dropping by the Ambalangoda Mask Museum. Then we’ll head to historic Galle. It will enchant you with its rich heritage, quaint streets, and hives of artistic activity.

Check out the old Dutch church and the beautiful white mosque at the ramparts by the sea. Oh, and the beaches aren’t bad, either. Lunch will be in Galle, and you’ll be able to visit a moonstone mine in Meetiyagoda if you’d like, before a final stop at a turtle hatchery.

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What's included
  • check Lunch
  • check Guided tour
  • check Transportation in an air-conditioned vehicle
  • check Hotel pick-up and drop-off
Where
Meeting point:
Pick-up from your hotels in the Colombo city area. You will indicate your pickup location at checkout and confirm your pickup time and location directly with the local operator
What to remember
  • Not suitable for: Pregnant women or people with limited mobility

Know in advance:

  • You will need to contact the local provider at least 48 hours before the tour to schedule your pickup time and location
  • The minimum age to participate is 5 years old

Remember to bring:

  • Your passport or ID card
  • Comfortable shoes, sunglasses, sunscreen, and a sunhat
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Provider
Aitken Spence Travels
Booking fee
Good news! No extra fees are applied to this booking.
Cancellation policy
Receive a 100% refund if you cancel up to 1 day before the experience begins.

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