Galle & Coastal Day Tour from Bentota
Explore Sri Lanka's southern coast with a private day tour from Bentota featuring a Madu River safari, turtle conservation, Galle Fort, stilt fishing and traditional craftsmanship.
Package Highlights
Tour Highlights
Madu River Safari – Cruise through peaceful mangrove forests while looking for birds, monitor lizards, monkeys and crocodiles.
Sea Turtle Conservation Project – Visit a turtle hatchery in Kosgoda or Induruwa and learn about efforts to protect endangered sea turtles.
Tsunami Honganji Vihara – Hikkaduwa – Visit the peaceful memorial site featuring a giant standing Buddha built in remembrance of the victims of the 2004 Indian Ocean tsunami.
Galle Dutch Fort – Explore the UNESCO World Heritage Site with its colonial architecture, lighthouse, clock tower, historic streets and ocean views.
Stilt Fishing at Koggala – Observe the unique traditional fishing technique of fishermen perched on wooden stilts above the shallow coastal waters.
Wood Carving Workshop – Discover traditional Sri Lankan craftsmanship and see how masks, sculptures and furniture are made by hand.
Moonstone Mine – Visit an active moonstone mine in Meetiyagoda and learn how Sri Lanka's semi-precious stones are extracted and polished.
Your Day
Sample Itinerary
07:00–08:30 AM
Hotel Pickup from Bentota
Begin your private coastal adventure with pickup from your hotel in Bentota.
Morning
Madu River Safari
Cruise through the mangrove forests and peaceful backwaters of the Madu River while observing local wildlife.
Morning
Sea Turtle Hatchery Visit
Visit a local turtle conservation project in Kosgoda or Induruwa and learn about sea turtle rescue and conservation.
Mid-Morning
Tsunami Honganji Vihara – Hikkaduwa
Visit the peaceful tsunami memorial site and see the giant standing Buddha built in remembrance of the victims of the 2004 Indian Ocean tsunami.
Midday
Explore Galle Dutch Fort
Walk through the historic Galle Dutch Fort and discover its colonial architecture, lighthouse, clock tower, galleries and charming streets.
Afternoon
Stilt Fishing & Wood Carving Workshop
Observe traditional stilt fishing at Koggala and visit a local wood carving workshop to discover Sri Lankan craftsmanship.
Afternoon
Moonstone Mine – Meetiyagoda
Visit an active moonstone mine and learn how these semi-precious stones are extracted, processed and polished.
Late Afternoon
Return to Bentota
Enjoy the return journey along Sri Lanka's scenic southern coast and arrive back at your hotel in Bentota.
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About the Tour
Description
Explore the southern coast of Sri Lanka on this full-day private tour from Bentota. Enjoy a river safari, meet rescued sea turtles, walk through the historic streets of Galle Fort, see traditional stilt fishermen in action, and visit meaningful cultural landmarks. Travel in comfort with our certified guides and licensed drivers, and experience the best of nature, history, and local life.