Boat safari & Hikkaduwa coral reef visit including Galle city from Bentota
Why we love it?
The Boat Safari and Hikkaduwa Coral Reef visit, including a trip to Galle city from Bentota, offers a unique blend of natural beauty and cultural exploration over a 9-hour experience. Participants will enjoy a scenic boat ride along the Madu River, renowned for its diverse ecosystems and mangrove forests, before heading to the vibrant coral reefs of Hikkaduwa for snorkeling opportunities. This tour is ideal for nature enthusiasts, families, and those interested in marine life, providing a chance to observe local wildlife and explore the underwater world. The inclusion of an English-speaking guide ensures a rich understanding of the region's history and ecology, while transportation in an air-conditioned vehicle adds comfort to the journey.
Inclusions
- Transportation in a A/C Vehicle
- English speaking guide for the entire tour
- Entrance fees & All Govt. Taxes and Surcharges
- Lunch
Exclusions
- Any other tours or services not mentioned above
Itinerary
Madu River
a wetland estuary spreading over 900 hectares of which 770 hectares is covered with water and inhabited with 64 islands. The boat ride is a wonderful way to take a closer look at this complex wetland ecosystem, a world heritage site protected by the Ramsar Convention on Wetlands, being one of the last wetlands in Sri Lanka to contain a pristine mangrove forest. Journey past massive mangrove forests, glide under the canopy of the forest tunnels as they curve playfully towards the watercourse. If it's later in the evening watch the fishermen in their canoes lighting lanterns on traps that catch prawn and other shellfish. It's certainly going to be a memorable day-out on the serene waters of the unforgettable Madu River! After an exciting Madu river boat trip, drive down to Galle on the highway and visit a Turtle hatchery near Galle to see various species of Sea Turtles, if you wish you could even release a baby Turtle to the Ocean.
Step 2
Hikkaduwa is a small town on the south coast of Sri Lanka. It is located in the Southern Province, about 20 km north-west of Galle. Hikkaduwa is famous for its beach and corals. Villages affected were Telwatta, Paraliya, Dodanduwa, Kahawa, Rathgama. The place is on the way from Colombo to Galle on the famous Galle road. It is primarily a tourist destination, and serves as a great beach with options to surf, snorkel and enjoy the sun.
Step 3
A city on the southwest coast of Sri Lanka. It is known for Galle Fort, the fortified old city founded by Portuguese colonists in the 16th century. Stone seawalls, expanded by the Dutch, encircle car-free streets with architecture reflecting Portuguese, Dutch and British rule. Notable buildings include the 18th-century Dutch Reformed Church. Galle Lighthouse stands on the fort’s southeast tip. Built by the Dutch, beginning in 1663, Galle's core is the Fort, a walled enclave surrounded on three sides by the ocean. A key part of the Fort’s appeal is that it isn’t just a pretty place. Sure, tourism now dominates the local economy, but this unique city remains a working community: there are administrative offices and courts, export companies, schools and colleges.
Please Note
- Not wheelchair accessible
- Not stroller accessible
- Not suitable for pets
- No public transportation nearby
- Infants must not sit on laps
- Infant seats unavailable
- Not recommended for pregnant travelers
Know Before You Go
- Passport required
Cancellation Policy
Fully refundable until 1 day before start
Non-refundable after 1 day before start
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