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Negombo: Turtle hatchery, River safari, moon stone & Galle
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Negombo: Turtle hatchery, River safari, moon stone & Galle

By Apple Vacations
Free cancellation available
Price is AU$269 per adult* *Get a lower price by selecting multiple travellers
Features
  • Free cancellation available
  • 10h
  • Mobile voucher
  • Instant confirmation
  • Selective hotel pickup
Overview
  • Visit Bentota beach for some thrilling water sports
  • Discover the extraction process and marvel at the natural beauty of these gems
  • Learn about Galle Fort and Galle lighthouse
  • Immerse yourself in the poignant history of the region at the Tsunami Museum

Activity location

    • Galle
    • Galle, Southern Province, Sri Lanka

Meeting/Redemption Point

    • Galle
    • Galle, Southern Province, Sri Lanka

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Visit turtle hatchery, River safari, moon stone & Galle Fort
  • Activity duration is 10 hours10h10h
  • English
Language options: English
Starting time: 7:30 am
Price details
AU$269.19 x 1 AdultAU$269.19

Total
Price is AU$269.19

What's included, what's not

  • What's includedWhat's includedPick up and drop-off at your accommodation in an air-conditioned vehicle
  • What's includedWhat's included English-speaking driver
  • What's includedWhat's included Bottled water
  • What's includedWhat's included water bottle
  • What's excludedWhat's excludedFood or drink
  • What's excludedWhat's excluded Service charge
  • What's excludedWhat's excluded Own Expenses
  • What's excludedWhat's excluded Entrance tickets - Turtle hatchery - USD 10 per person
  • What's excludedWhat's excluded Madu River boat safari ($30 for solo travellers, $25 per person if 2 or more travellers)

Know before you book

  • Not allowed: Alcohol and drugs, Drones, Explosive substances, Firework, Glass objects, Luggage or large bags, Making fire, Making noise, Nudity, Pets
  • Not suitable for: People with a cold, People with animal allergies, People with back problems, People with heart problems, People with insect allergies, People with kidney problems, People with motion sickness, People with recent surgeries, Pregnant women

What you can expect

Embark on an enriching Galle day tour, a perfect blend of nature, culture, and history. Begin your day at a turtle hatchery, where you'll witness the remarkable conservation efforts dedicated to sea turtles. Engage with the hatchlings and learn about their inspiring journey to the open sea.

Continue your exploration to a moonstone mine, immersing yourself in the fascinating world of these precious gems. Gain first-hand knowledge of the extraction process and the cultural significance of moonstones, appreciating their natural allure.

Next, visit the Tsunami Museum, a poignant tribute to Galle's resilience in the face of natural disasters. Explore exhibits that narrate the community's strength and the impact of the 2004 tsunami, emphasising the importance of remembrance.

Conclude the tour by discover Galle, a city also on the southwest coast of Sri Lanka. It is known for Galle Fort, the fortified city founded by Portuguese colonists in the 16th-century. Stone sea walls, expanded by the Dutch, encircle car-free streets with architecture reflecting the Portuguese, Dutch, and British rule. Notable buildings include the 18th-century Dutch Reformed Church. See Galle lighthouse standing on the fort’s southeast tip.

Location

Activity location

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    • Galle
    • Galle, Southern Province, Sri Lanka

Meeting/Redemption Point

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    • Galle
    • Galle, Southern Province, Sri Lanka