Take a day trip to Galle and visit the city's most famous monuments and attractions. Jump aboard a mangrove boat safari on the Madu River.

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Duration 12 hours: Check availability to see starting times.

Highlights

Take a boat safari on the Madu River
Have a foot massage by fish
Visit the UNESCO site Galle Fort
Experience stilt fishing

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Begin your day at 8:00 AM at Madu River in Balapitiya for a boat safari. For one-hour, journey through the primitive depths of the mangrove marshes. Traverse the dark and dangerous caverns, formed by the thick mangrove forests, interspersed with stretches of bright open water. The next destination is an outdoor fish massage parlor. Dangle your feet into a fenced section of the river to get treated to a massage by the fish. After, visit Galle Fort in Sri Lanka, which is a UNESCO World Heritage Site. Galle Fort, or Dutch Fort as it is also known, is a fortification built by the Portuguese on the Southwestern coast of Sri Lanka. The final destination is the Ahangama fishing village for a stilt fishing photo shoot.

Includes

Pick up and drop-off at your accommodation in an air-conditioned vehicle
An English-speaking driver
Bottled water
Madu Ganga boat safari
Turtle hatchery

Food or drink
Gratuities

Not suitable for

Pregnant women
Wheelchair users

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What to bring

Comfortable shoes
Sunglasses
Sun hat

Not allowed

Smoking
Luggage or large bags

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Please note this tour is not wheelchair accessible
The duration of transfers are approximate and the exact duration will depend on the time of day and traffic conditions

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Was a pleasant trip to Galle, thanks to our driver Aaron! And thanks for the new experience having a fish massage, safari river and for the natural cinnamon tea which seems to be the best medicine!! Highly recommended!!

July 28, 2019

AMAZING! We couldnt have asked for more in a day. Our first spot was Bentota beach for some adventure sports. We were so lucky to spot a crocodile resting on the shores of the river while we went speed boating. Next we stopped at the turtle conservation centre and learned about turtles and were lucky enough to meet some newly born turtles. From there we headed for the Madu river boat ride. The river safari was adventurous and lots of fun. Next and the last stop was Galle Fort. Loved every second spent in this beautiful UNESCO heritage site. Overall super satisfying experience. Loved each bit of it. Aarun was the best guide we could have asked for. 5 stars for the whole tour.

June 6, 2019

Galle Fort and Fish Massage from Negombo

Galle Fort and Fish Massage from Negombo

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