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Un dia en la costa sur con el fuerte de Galle, los pescadores sobre zancos, un proyecto de conservacion de tortugas, un templo budista y un safari fluvial por los manglares de Bentota.
Excursion de un dia: fuerte de Galle, pescadores sobre zancos y safari fluvial en Bentota: Datos clave
| Price | From $260 per person |
|---|---|
| Duration | Full day |
| Group size | Up to 8 people |
| Languages | English |
| Tour type | Guided Tour |
| Booking | Direct with the local operator — no OTA markup |
Choose from 7 available options
Pick up from Bentota/ Beruwala/ Kosgoda/ Ahungalla
Pick up from Wadduwa / Kalutara
Pick up from Ahangama/ Koggala/ Weligama/ Mirissa / Matara
Pick up from Hikkaduwa/Rathgama/ Galle/ Unawatuna/ Talpe
Pick up from Dickwella/ Hiriketiya / Tangalle/ Ranna
Pick up frm Hambantota/Udawalawe/Weerawila/Tissamaharam/Yala
Pick up from Colombo / Mt Lavinia
Descripción completa
La costa suroeste concentra mucho en un corto tramo de carretera, y este dia enlaza las partes que merecen una parada en lugar de pasarlas de largo. Todo se encuentra a unas dos horas de Colombo, asi que el dia se construye alrededor de las paradas.
El fuerte de Galle es el ancla. Los portugueses construyeron las primeras fortificaciones en el siglo 16 y los holandeses las reconstruyeron en el siglo 17, dejando una ciudad amurallada de casas bajas con porches de columnas, una iglesia reformada holandesa, una mezquita construida donde antes habia una capilla portuguesa, y un faro en la muralla sur. Es Patrimonio de la Humanidad de la UNESCO y todavia esta habitada, lo que evita que parezca un museo. Caminar por las murallas es la mejor forma de entender su trazado.
Los pescadores sobre zancos trabajan en las aguas poco profundas cerca de Koggala, posados sobre palos hundidos en el fondo marino. La practica comenzo tras la Segunda Guerra Mundial, cuando las playas abarrotadas empujaron a los pescadores a reclamar puestos frente a la costa, y hoy la mayor parte de lo que se ve esta escenificado para los visitantes, a quienes se pide una tarifa por fotografiar. Saberlo de antemano es mejor que llevarse una sorpresa.
El proyecto de conservacion de tortugas en esta costa recoge huevos de playas donde de otro modo serian desenterrados, los incuba en arena protegida y libera a las crias. El personal explicara cuales de las cinco especies anidadoras llegan aqui y que les sucede.
El safari fluvial va desde Bentota hasta los manglares y la laguna, alrededor de hora y media en bote por canales estrechos donde las raices se arquean sobre el agua. Varanos, martines pescadores y de vez en cuando una tropa de monos en la orilla son los avistamientos habituales, y hay paradas en pequeñas islas, incluida una donde la canela se pela y seca a mano. Una visita a un templo budista completa la ruta antes del trayecto de vuelta.
Itinerario
The schedule below is a suggested plan and can be adjusted to suit your preferences.
Hotel pickup
Your driver collects you from your hotel and heads south on the expressway.
Bentota river safari
Boat trip through the mangrove channels and lagoon islands, including a cinnamon island stop.
Turtle conservation project
Visit the hatchery tanks and nesting enclosure and hear how the project runs.
Buddhist temple
A short visit to a coastal temple, with time for the shrine and the stupa.
Lunch on the coast
Break at a local restaurant, at your own expense.
Stilt fishermen at Koggala
Photo stop at the fishing poles in the shallows.
Galle Fort
Walk the ramparts, the lighthouse, the Dutch church and the streets inside the walls.
Return
Drive back north to your hotel.
Itinerario detallado
Hotel pickup
Your driver collects you from your hotel and heads south on the expressway.
Bentota river safari
Boat trip through the mangrove channels and lagoon islands, including a cinnamon island stop.
Turtle conservation project
Visit the hatchery tanks and nesting enclosure and hear how the project runs.
Buddhist temple
A short visit to a coastal temple, with time for the shrine and the stupa.
Lunch on the coast
Break at a local restaurant, at your own expense.
Stilt fishermen at Koggala
Photo stop at the fishing poles in the shallows.
Galle Fort
Walk the ramparts, the lighthouse, the Dutch church and the streets inside the walls.
Return
Drive back north to your hotel.
Incluye
- Vehiculo privado climatizado con conductor de habla inglesa
- recogida y entrega en el hotel
- safari fluvial en bote en Bentota
- visita guiada al fuerte de Galle
- agua embotellada
- combustible, peajes y aparcamiento
No incluye
- Donativo al proyecto de tortugas
- entrada y ofrendas al templo
- tarifas de fotografia en el lugar de pesca sobre zancos
- comidas y bebidas
- propinas
- gastos personales
Información importante
Punto de encuentro
Hotel pickup in Colombo or along the south-west coast, confirmed after booking.
Clima
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.
Antes de ir
- Cancelación gratuita hasta 24 horas antes del inicio de la actividad
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Opiniones de viajeros
The trip was incredibly interesting, especially the Water Safari, where we spent two hours swimming through incredible locations and seeing many fantastic animals. I highly recommend it.
Dinesh was a wonderful driver and very kind. Nihal was the best safari guide - very knowledgeable and excellent at spotting wildlife. My favourite part was the turtle conservatory. It was so adorable seeing/holding the babies and great to see the brilliant work they are doing to help the turtles. I also really enjoyed seeing Galle Fort, which is such a well-preserved piece of history. Overall, this was one of my top tours whilst in Sri Lanka. The only downsides were the Tsunami Museum at the beginning, which felt quite sad and a little strange. Although I liked seeing the gem museum and woodcarving, it did feel a bit uncomfortable when you didn’t buy anything, as you could sense the disappointment from the workers - but I think this is fairly normal when you’re a tourist travelling in some part of Asia.
We had a really good day out. Nothing was too much trouble. We called to watch fishermen bringing in their nets and to a busy local fishing harbour. The river trip was excellent and we saw a lot of wildlife including crocodiles, monkeys, fruit bats, monitor lizards, a snake, lizards etc. I had always wanted to see the fishermen at Galle and it was great to see them catch fish from the stilt fishing poles. We called in at other sights as well including the turtle sanctuary and the Galle Fort. We were picked up from the harbour at 5.30am and returned bang on the 6pm arranged time to catch the cruise ship. This trip was all I expected and more, great value for money. I would highly recommend it.
A fantastic tour of Galle Fort, river safari, mask making & gem production, temple, tsunami museum, turtle conservation centre and stilt fishermen. The tour was well organised and comprehensive, with so much to see, but not rushed. The transport was very comfortable and the buffet lunch delicious. I would highly recommend this tour to any visitors to the Mirissa/Galle area. Especially the river safari, we found this trip as interesting as our visit to Yala NP.
Great day out! Lots of stops at different places. We enjoyed everything especially the river safari. Thank you 😊
Felt good, saw a lot, on time, friendly, and safe! Fair price for: river safari, mask museum, diamond info at the company, Buddha tour, lunch, stilt fishermen, and turtle rescue station. Nice team, would love to come back.
Our driver Janith made our day enjoyable. His local knowledge and insights are appreciated. The mangrove boat trip was a highlight. Harinda spotted so much wildlife and made the trip so enjoyable.
What an amazing trip that was. I had my 5 year old with me and he had a blast, too. From start to finish. The safari trip is just mind-blowing and the rest of the activities, too. So many things to see and experience. Thanks to Benton’s Travel Mart, I didn’t have to think of anything- just ride along and enjoy. They are super punctual, they pay attention to details and go above and beyond to meet your expectations and fulfill extra wishes and demands. Highly highly recommend them. Don’t even think twice. We had a blast! Thank you, Sam and everyone!
The best driver, Mr. Dinesh, which I had in Sri Lanka. Also great guide during the river safari, very peacefull place and together we saw plenty animals, also 3 crocodils. Was a long great day!!