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Ein voller Tag an der Suedwestkueste ab Negombo, mit einer Mangroven-Safari auf dem Madu-Fluss, der Schildkroeten-Aufzuchtstation Kosgoda und Geoffrey Bawas Lunuganga-Anwesen in Bentota.

Bentota-Ganztagestour ab Negombo mit Madu-Fluss-Safari und Schildkroeten-Aufzuchtstation: Auf einen Blick

PriceFrom $156 per person
Duration10 hours
Group sizeUp to 6 people
LanguagesEnglish
Tour typeGuided Tour
BookingDirect with the local operator — no OTA markup

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From Negombo: Bentota Full-Day Tour

Departures: 8:00 AM
10 hours
English
$156
Kostenlose Stornierung

Vollständige Beschreibung

Die Kuestenstrasse suedlich von Colombo verbindet das meiste, was Leute sich vorstellen, wenn sie an den Suedwesten Sri Lankas denken: Fischerdoerfer, Kokosplantagen, Flussmuendungen und die lange Linie des Indischen Ozeans auf Ihrer rechten Seite. Diese Reise fuehrt den gesamten Abschnitt von Negombo hinab nach Bentota und zurueck, mit drei Stopps, die zusammen Tierwelt, Naturschutz und einen der feinsten Gaerten Suedasiens abdecken.

Der erste Stopp ist Kosgoda, wo Aufzuchtstationen Eier vom Strand sammeln und die jungen Schildkroeten nach dem Schluepfen freilassen. Fuenf Arten nisten entlang dieser Kueste, einschliesslich Gruener und Oliv-Bastardschildkroeten, und die Becken beherbergen ueblicherweise auch gerettete Erwachsene. Es ist ein kurzer, unkomplizierter Besuch, Sie sehen die Eier, die Jungtiere und den Grund, warum so viele es nicht alleine schaffen.

Dann kommt der Madu Ganga. Dies ist eine flache brackige Lagune mit Inseln und von Mangrovenkanaelen durchzogen, und Sie befahren sie in einem kleinen Boot fuer etwa zwei Stunden. Die Kanaele werden enger, bis sich die Wurzeln ueber Ihnen schliessen, Warane sonnen sich an den Ufern, Eisvoegel arbeiten die Untiefen, und der Bootsmann haelt an einer Zimtinsel, wo das Schaelen noch von Hand erfolgt.

Der letzte Stopp ist Lunuganga, das Landanwesen, das der Architekt Geoffrey Bawa fuenf Jahrzehnte lang umgestaltete. Es ist die klarste Aussage dessen, was als tropischer Modernismus bekannt wurde, Terrassen, gerahmte Ausblicke, entliehene Landschaft und ein Huegel, den Bawa zurueckschneiden liess, damit der See von der Terrasse aus richtig lesbar ist. Selbst ohne Interesse an Architektur ist es ein wunderschoener Ort zum Spazieren.

Dies ist ein zehnstuendiger Tag mit etwa viereinhalb Stunden Fahrt darin. Er ist gut getaktet, aber lang, und Sie werden am Abend statt am fruehen Nachmittag zurueck in Negombo sein.

Ablauf

Itineraries are customisable as per your request

The schedule below is a suggested plan and can be adjusted to suit your preferences.

Morning

Depart Negombo

Hotel pickup and the drive south along the coast, around two hours.

Late morning

Kosgoda turtle hatchery

See the nesting enclosure, hatchlings and rescued adult turtles.

Midday

Madu Ganga boat safari

Two hours through mangrove channels, island temples and a cinnamon island.

Afternoon

Lunuganga estate

Walk Geoffrey Bawa's gardens and terraces above the lake.

Evening

Return to Negombo

Roughly two and a half hours back up the coast.

Detaillierter Ablauf

07:00

Negombo pickup

Collection from your hotel and the drive south past Colombo.

09:00

Kosgoda Sea Turtle Conservation

Short guided visit to the hatchery tanks and beach enclosure.

09:45

Drive to Balapitiya

Twenty minutes on to the Madu Ganga boat jetty.

10:00

Madu Ganga safari

Two hours by boat through the mangroves, with island and cinnamon stops.

12:00

Drive to Bentota

Half an hour inland to the Lunuganga estate.

12:30

Lunuganga

Garden walk through Bawa's terraces, with lunch nearby.

14:30

Return drive

Two and a half hours north to Negombo, traffic depending.

17:00

Hotel drop-off

Back at your Negombo accommodation.

Inklusive

  • Privates klimatisiertes Fahrzeug mit englischsprachigem Fahrer
  • Hotelabholung und Rueckfahrt in Negombo
  • Boots-Safari auf dem Madu Ganga
  • Kraftstoff, Gebuehren und Parken
  • Flaschenwasser

Nicht inklusive

  • Mahlzeiten und Getraenke
  • Eintrittsgebuehren fuer die Schildkroeten-Aufzuchtstation und Lunuganga
  • Kameragebuehren, falls berechnet
  • Trinkgelder

Wichtige Informationen

Treffpunkt

Pickup from your Negombo hotel; the itinerary lists Avengard Hotels as the standard collection point.

Wetter

This runs outdoors, so the operator can call it off for rain, wind or sea conditions, and that decision is usually made on the day. If they cancel, you choose: another date, or your money back in full. We do not keep a booking fee on a tour that did not run.

Gut zu wissen

  • Kostenlose Stornierung bis 24 Stunden vor Beginn der Aktivität

Über diese Aktivität

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Duration 10 hours
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Live tour guide
English
Wheelchair accessible

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Bewertungen

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Verified reviews from travelers on this operator’s experience
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Rachael
June 22, 2024

We thoroughly enjoyed this trip. We were picked up promptly by our own driver. He was very knowledgeable and accommodating throughout the day. It was a perfect way to explore the sights of Bentota.

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Traveller
January 3, 2022

Die Tour war sehr kurzweilig. Am besten war die Bootstour durch die Mangroven des Madu Ganga. Der Guide war freundlich und hilfsbereit. Beim Trinkgeld an die Einheimischen hat er mich aber ein wenig ins Messer laufen lassen und ich war am Ende ein stolze Summe los. Beim Trinkgeld bitte aufpassen! Am besten vorher erkundigen, was landesüblich ist. Unerfah

5
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Goncalo
September 22, 2021

Very nice tour and very nice driver . Good

Häufige Fragen

Pickup from your Negombo hotel; the itinerary lists Avengard Hotels as the standard collection point.
The price does not cover meals and drinks; entrance fees at the turtle hatchery and lunuganga; camera fees where charged; gratuities.. Everything it does cover is listed in full on this page, so if something is not on that list, budget for it separately.
No, and anyone promising them is guessing. These are wild animals in open country. Early departures give the best odds because that is when animals are active and the light is good.
Apple Vacations Sri Lanka and Maldives. We book with them directly rather than through a reseller, which is why we can confirm your place with the operator before taking it as final.
We confirm your booking with the operator before we treat it as final, and we need at least one day's notice outside India. Once it is confirmed you get the meeting point, the time and a contact number for the day. If the operator cannot take your date we tell you and refund you rather than leave you waiting.
Privates klimatisiertes Fahrzeug mit englischsprachigem Fahrer, Hotelabholung und Rueckfahrt in Negombo, Boots-Safari auf dem Madu Ganga, Kraftstoff, Gebuehren und Parken, Flaschenwasser
The duration of the Bentota-Ganztagestour ab Negombo mit Madu-Fluss-Safari und Schildkroeten-Aufzuchtstation is typically 10 hours. We recommend arriving 15 minutes before the scheduled start time for a smooth check-in. Your guide will meet you at the designated meeting point and ensure the experience runs on schedule while remaining flexible to your pace.
For most experiences, we highly recommend an early morning start. This allows you to avoid the midday heat, bypass the largest crowds, and capture the best lighting for photography. Your guide can advise on the optimal timing based on the season and specific attractions included.
Yes, once your booking is completed via our secure payment gateway, you will receive an instant confirmation email with your tour details, meeting point address, guide's name, and direct contact information. You can also view and manage your booking through your AsiaByLocals account dashboard.
Yes! All our private tours are fully customizable. Whether you want to add extra stops, skip certain locations, change the pace, or adjust the start time — simply let your guide know in advance or on the day. We aim to create a personalized experience tailored to your interests and energy level.
We offer free cancellation up to 24 hours before the scheduled start time for a full refund. Cancellations within 24 hours may be subject to a partial charge depending on the tour type. Weather-related cancellations for outdoor and boat tours are handled on a case-by-case basis, with full refunds or free rebooking offered when safety is a concern.
Most of our experiences are family-friendly and suitable for children of all ages. However, some tours involving extensive walking, water activities, or early morning starts may be better suited for children aged 5 and above. Please check the specific tour description for age recommendations, or contact us for personalized family itinerary advice.
After booking, you will receive detailed meeting point instructions via email. Most tours include complimentary hotel pickup within the central area. For tours without pickup, your confirmation email will include the exact address, Google Maps pin, and your guide's phone number for easy coordination. Guides typically arrive 10 minutes early and will message you on WhatsApp.
We accept all major credit and debit cards (Visa, Mastercard, American Express), PayPal, Apple Pay, and Razorpay for Indian cards. All payments are processed through a PCI-compliant secure gateway with 256-bit encryption. You can also pay in multiple currencies — the price is automatically converted to your local currency at checkout.
Yes, all AsiaByLocals guides are licensed professionals who have been rigorously vetted through background checks, skill assessments, and customer reviews. Many hold government-issued tourism licenses, university degrees in history or cultural studies, and have years of experience leading tours for international travelers. Every guide maintains a minimum 4.5-star rating to remain active on our platform.
Negombo, if you land in the evening, land tired, or fly out early — it is 10 km from the airport against Colombo's 35, which in bad traffic is 90 minutes. Give Colombo a proper day later in the trip instead of a jet-lagged half one. See our Negombo airport guide.
From about 5am, finished by eight. It is a working auction rather than an attraction — boats landing, the catch on the sand, and everything packed up before the heat. Jet lag makes the early start easy.
Two to three hours through mangrove channels and out to Monkey Island, past stake-net and crab fishing worked the same way for centuries. Kingfishers are near-guaranteed, along with monitors on the banks. Calm water throughout, so it suits children and non-swimmers. See the Negombo lagoon guide.
Roughly LKR 3,000-4,500 from the official counters in arrivals. Ride-hailing apps are usually cheaper but need a local SIM — buy one in arrivals for a few dollars, which is the single most useful thing to do before leaving the terminal.
One night on arrival and one on departure, or two if you want both the dawn fish market and a lagoon trip without rushing. Negombo is comfortable and well placed rather than a destination in its own right, and it does that job very well.
In the dry season, roughly December to March. From May to September the southwest monsoon builds the sea along this whole coast and currents strengthen. The beach is long and usable but it is not the south coast.
Ab$156Kostenlose Stornierung