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Bentota and galle sightseeing tour
Talpe, Southern Province, Sri Lanka
$190
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Overview
The Bentota and Galle sightseeing tour offers a comprehensive exploration of Galle Fort and its surrounding attractions. Enjoy a comfortable journey in a private air-conditioned vehicle, eliminating the hassle of public transport.
- 🚗 Morning pickup from selected southern towns to start your adventure hassle-free.
- 🏰 Visit the Galle Fort, the largest remaining fortress in Asia, built by the Portuguese in 1588 and later expanded by the Dutch, now a UNESCO World Heritage Site.
- 🐢 Explore the Victor Hasselblad Sea Turtle Research & Conservation Center, the oldest conservation project in Sri Lanka, focusing on the endangered sea turtle species.
- 🌿 Cruise along the Bentota River, rich in biodiversity with mangroves and local fishing communities, and learn about its fascinating folklore.
- 💎 Discover the Moonstone Mines in Meetiyagoda, where you can see how these precious stones are excavated and learn about their unique qualities.
- 🍃 Tour the Handunugoda Tea Estate, where you can sample over 25 varieties of tea, including the rare Virgin White tea made from the youngest leaves.
- 🗣️ An English-speaking driver-guide provides detailed commentary, enriching your understanding of each site visited.
- 🚌 All transportation is in a private, air-conditioned vehicle, ensuring comfort throughout your journey.
- 👶 Pram/stroller friendly, making it accessible for families with infants and small children.
- 💰 All fees and taxes are included, ensuring a stress-free experience without hidden costs.
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Bentota and galle sightseeing tour
Pickup included
Pickup included
Tour guide
Language: English
Human tour guide
- Air-conditioned vehicle
- All Fees and Taxes
- Private transportation
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Bentota RiverJust a few kilometres away from the city of Bentota lies the fabled Benthara River (also known as Bentota River). The river is more notably known for its flora and fauna, as it’s a mix of mangroves and smaller fishing communities that thrives by its banks. Folklore claims that the river was once the settlement of an ancient tribe that roamed the island.
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Victor Hasselblad Sea Turtle Research & Conservation CenterThis is the oldest Conservation and Research project started in Sri Lanka in early 1978. It was at a time when all 7 species of sea turtles were on the Endangered list. Of the 7 species, 5 of the species were found to be frequenting the beaches of the southern coast of Sri Lanka where they beached, to lay their eggs. These eggs were collected by the villagers and sold in the open market. It was about this time when the famous Swedish camera maker Victor Hasselblad whose cameras were the first to be used on the moon, came into the picture. He happened to be a close friend of the highly renowned Sri Lankan bird photographer, Dr Upane de Zylva , and Victor, having similar interests in photography, had made a donation through Dr Zylva to be used in any form of conservation and research, in Sri Lanka.
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Galle Dutch FortThe Galle Fort is the largest remaining fortress in Asia constructed by any European imperial powers. Also known as Dutch Fort or Ramparts of Galle, this architectural and archaeological wonder was first built in 1588 by the Portuguese and lavishly rebuilt by the Dutch during the 17th century. Even after long years from the construction, Galle Fort, a UNESCO's World Heritage Site, is still maintained as fresh. Galle is a major coastal town in the southwest of Sri Lanka and is the finest instance of a fortified city constructed by the Portuguese in Southeast Asia.
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Moonstone Mines and Gem PalaceMost popular for its moonstone mines, Meetiyagoda is a small town roughly 10km from Hikkaduwa. Explore the mines on a guided tour where you’ll learn the process of how these moonstones are excavated and mined in Sri Lanka’s largest moonstone mine. Moonstones in Sri Lanka are renowned for their slight blue tinge, as the rarest and finest moonstones are almost transparent with a strong blue shine.
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Handunugoda Tea EstateThis exquisite tea plantation in the hills above Koggala offers highly informative tours of the estate. You'll sample and learn how they produce over 25 varieties of tea here, including the fabled Virgin White tea, a delicate brew made from the tiniest and newest leaves. Where the average large plantation worker will pick 23kg of black tea in a day, the workers here manage but 150 grams of virgin white leaves
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Bentota and galle sightseeing tour
Talpe, Southern Province, Sri Lanka
$190
This is an experience gift voucher. The recipient will book the experience after
they redeem the gift voucher.
How it works?
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