Madu River Safari & Galle Dutch Fort
Pick up from the Hikkaduwa hotel, and drive to Madu Ganga Lake is lying
at Balapitiya.
After exciting Madu river boat trip, when we drive to Galle, en route we visit
a Turtle hatchery to see several of Sea Turtles. After that we take you to a
leisure stroll in the best preserved colonial Galle Dutch Fort in South Asia.
After that we return to Hikkaduwa.
Madu
Ganga Lake
Madu Ganga Lake is lying at Balapitiya.This
Beautiful lake with its surrounding area has been developed as a tourist zone
which is a popular attraction in the south Sri Lanka. Madu Ganga wetland,
estuary and mangrove islets make a complex costal wetland ecosystem. The lake
is high ecolohical, biological and aesthetic significance being home to over
300 species of plants and over 250 species of vertebrate animals. This might be
one of the pristine mangrove forests in Sri Lanka.
Port
of Galle
The Galle Dutch Fort is located in Galle town. it is
the largest Dutch Fort in Sri Lanka. Galle Fort was built first in 1588 by the
Pre live a 500 year old history, be captivated by the glorious past. This
magnificent piece of architecture, a UNESCO World Heritage site was initiated
by the Portuguese in the 16th century, seeing some of its best days during
Dutch rule in the 18th century, until the British took over in 1796.Portuguese
navigators arrived in Galle Port in 1505 with Lourenco de Almeida and the Dutch
arrived in Galle in 1640.
Enter the fort through the main entrance which bears
the carved logo of the British monarch on the outer wall and the VOC symbol of
the Dutch East India Company in the inner wall. Observe the magnificent
building with its Old stone walls, the ramparts, Dutch colonial villas, the
clock tower, the Old Dutch Hospital, Dutch period houses, the beautiful Dutch
Reformed Church and the old Bread fruit tree, thought to be the oldest bread
fruit tree in the country.
The fascination about the Country Side is that it is
a living historical site and not just another well preserved piece of
architecture. The Country Side covering 52 hectares of land is one of the
busiest places in Galle with a multi-ethnic population living within its walls.
Walk around the old town and the ramparts; visit the Maritime Museum, Country
Side Temple, Antique shops, Country Side Mosque and the many hotels and
restaurants around. Enjoy the beautiful view of the Indian Ocean over the fort
walls.
Includes:
Transportation by air-conditioned
vehicle from pick up to drop off at airport/hotel.
English speaking driver.
Portage & service charge.
Excludes:
Entrance tickets
Foods & drinks
Foods & drinks
Any video / still
camera fee to the monuments and places of visit,
Any other expenses which are not mentioned on Price Includes section.
Tour
& vehicle:
Private AC Car/Van:
Private AC Car/Van:
Minimum 2 people required special discounts available for 4-5 groups.
Conditions:
Booking requirements: Prior reservation required at least 24 hours in advance. Please send an email or call us to make your booking.
Required booking details: Your name, contact number, preferred date and time of arrival, departure and pick up, drop off locations.
Booking requirements: Prior reservation required at least 24 hours in advance. Please send an email or call us to make your booking.
Required booking details: Your name, contact number, preferred date and time of arrival, departure and pick up, drop off locations.
Contact details: To make your bookings,
Call : +94777069584 or +94767092680
Email lakshman5lucky@gmail.com
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We can arrange flexible tailor made tours that fix to you.
This offer is valid only for pick up and drop off at following areas:
Cancellation or no show will considered forfeited
This offer is valid only for pick up and drop off at following areas:
Cancellation or no show will considered forfeited
