Private Galle Day Tour with River Safari, Stilt fishing & Turtles
Description
Experience the history, culture, and coastal beauty of the south with a full-day Galle Day Tour by Tony Tours. Ideal for guests staying in Bentota, Induruwa, Kosgoda, Ahungalla, Aluthgama, and nearby areas. Free pick-up and drop-off included for a seamless experience. Tour Highlights: • Start the day with a tranquil Madu River Safari, gliding through mangroves and spotting wildlife • Visit a Sea Turtle Hatchery and learn about conservation efforts • Explore a working Moonstone Mine and see how these unique gems are unearthed • Reflect at the Tsunami Museum, a moving tribute to local resilience • Walk the ancient ramparts of Galle Dutch Fort, a UNESCO World Heritage Site • Witness the unique tradition of Stilt Fishing along the southern coast A perfect blend of nature, culture, and history in one enriching day. All-inclusive with no hidden costs.
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Itinerary
Dive into the conservation efforts at the Galbokka turtle hatchery in Kosgoda. Witness the nurturing of these fascinating creatures and learn about their crucial role in the ecosystem.
Immerse yourself in the beauty of nature as you embark on a serene Madu River safari. Glide through mangroves, spot vibrant wildlife, and absorb the tranquillity of this breathtaking river ecosystem.
Unearth the secrets of moonstone mining. Explore the moonstone mines and grasp the significance of these shimmering gems in Sri Lankan culture and history.
Pay your respects and gain insight into the devastating 2004 tsunami at the Tsunami Museum. Understand the impact and resilience of the local communities affected by this natural disaster.
Seenigama Devalaya is a very secret God shine.
Step into history at the Galle Dutch Fort, a UNESCO World Heritage site. Wander through charming streets, admire colonial architecture, and sense the echoes of a bygone era.
Engage with a unique Sri Lankan tradition – stilt fishing. Capture the artistry of fishermen perched on stilts, a technique passed down through generations.
Highlights
What's included
Pickup Locations & Times
We will pickup travelers from Their Hotel lobby
Traveller Ratings
Important Information
- Specialized infant seats are available
- Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- In this tour, the total attraction duration is about 5 hours, and the remaining hours are for tourists to stop for pictures, taking lunchs, shopping, or if they want to spend more time at these attractions than we expect.
Reviews(10)
Fantastic day out with Roshan as our guide. Very informative and knowledgeable. Excellent trip
This was our 3rd trip with Tony Tours and this time we were guided by Tony's son Thakshi and he is a brilliant young guide who is so happy to share his mother land. I highly recommend Tony's galle Day Tour to anyone who wants to experience the southern
The guide was so lovely, very knowledgeable, itinerary as described. Took me to a very nice place for lunch. The driver was also very safe
Thank you very much Tony for another brilliant private tours. We have totally enjoyed our Galle Day Tour We have really enjoyed Madu river safari and Cinnamon experience, baby turtle release, mine experience, stilt fishing and History of Galle fort Please pass my regards to our lovely driver Samson and Our Love Guide Thailand They are heroes for your company
We had a wonderful full day with our wonderful hosts and would recommend this to anyone in the area! We loved the mix of culture, wildlife and history of the area! We booked another excursion with the company following this trip as the team were amazing!
Another Fantastic experience with Tony Tours! Loved everything about our Galle Day Tour. This time we had little Tony as our guide and he was an exvellent guide with lot of knowledge . We visited sea turtltel hatchery, Madu river safari , tusunami meuseum , moonstone mine , galle fort and stil fisherman Thank you very much Tony
Despite heavy rainfall that day we had a fabulous day out visiting firstly the turtle hatchery and conservation project which was incredible and very interesting, followed by a visit to the Moonstone Mine and shop. Again very interesting and informative. Next on to see the stilt fisherman who very kindly obliged us by showing their craft in the heavy rain! All were very friendly and welcoming and showed us their catch. Then on to Galle Fort where our guide Roshan gave us an informative history pointing out parts of interest as we walked. Our final stop was for the highlight of the day the river safari. Fortunately the rain had eased off and we were able to see and photograph many birds, a crocodile and a family of monkeys. As an extra we visited a Buddhist temple on one of the small islands and Roshan provided a great overview of the Buddhist religion and philosophy. Hats off to our guide Roshan and our fantastic driver Kuma for giving us a memorable day.
What a lovely day and a great Galle day tour with a river safari and so much more! We were picked up early with Jonathon waiting for us in reception when we got there, and we were early too. Along with our driver, (apologies, I have forgotten his name) I have limited mobility and use a stick but it wasn’t a problem as at every turn Jonathon and our driver were there to help. We enjoyed visiting the turtle hatchery and finding out about the important work they do there to help protect and nurture baby turtles and also look after injured turtles. Then off to the river safari, which was great fun and really interesting, with stops at Cinnamon island and a visit to the Buddha island too. With a trip through the mangroves and across the massive basin of the river which is as big as a lake. We then visited the Moonstone Gem mine which was very informative too. A quick stop at the Tsunami photo record museum, very moving and then on to a great stop for a delicious lunch. Then to Galle first to see how the uniques stilt fishing happens and then onto see the Dutch Fort at Galle, Jonathon yet again providing interesting information about the history of the port itself and of the Dutch fort. It was so hot but they managed to make it very easy for us to get a flavour of the place and also with a special stop off for my husband to see where the cricket test matches are played from within the fort! Both Jonathon and our driver couldn’t have done any more, they were great. We can’t thank Tony’s Tours enough for a fantastic day and highly recommend them.Update. I stupidly left my hat in the car when we returned to the hotel but it was returned to me at our hotel within 30 minutes. Thanks again
An excellent tour. Tony and his driver made the day perfect. Enjoyed all the information Tony had about each stop. Lunch was excellent and a beautiful spot. I would highly recommend Tony’s tours if you are planning a vacation in Sri Lanka.
Monkey time, this , wa an informative, safe and fantstic experience, it is a full on day trip with a great variation of things to seee and do, plus you get to feel the fulll emotion of the sunami destruction first hand at teh museum!
