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Une journee sur la cote sud couvrant le fort de Galle, les pecheurs sur echasses, un projet de conservation des tortues, un temple bouddhiste et un safari fluvial dans les mangroves de Bentota.
Excursion d’une journee : fort de Galle, pecheurs sur echasses et safari fluvial a Bentota: En bref
| 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
Description complète
La cote sud-ouest concentre beaucoup de choses dans un court tronçon de route, et cette journee enchaine les parties qui valent la peine de s’y arreter plutot que de les depasser en voiture. Tout se trouve a environ deux heures de Colombo, la journee est donc construite autour des arrets.
Le fort de Galle est l’ancrage. Les Portugais ont construit les premieres fortifications au 16e siecle et les Hollandais les ont reconstruites au 17e, laissant une ville fortifiee de maisons basses avec des vérandas a colonnes, une eglise reformee hollandaise, une mosquee construite ou se trouvait autrefois une chapelle portugaise, et un phare sur le rempart sud. C’est un site classe au patrimoine mondial de l’UNESCO et toujours habite, ce qui l’empeche d’avoir l’air d’un musee. Marcher sur les remparts est la meilleure facon de comprendre son plan.
Les pecheurs sur echasses travaillent les eaux peu profondes pres de Koggala, perches sur des poteaux enfonces dans le fond marin. Cette pratique a commence apres la Seconde Guerre mondiale quand des plages surpeuplees ont poussé les pecheurs a revendiquer des places au large, et aujourd’hui la plus grande partie de ce que vous voyez est mise en scene pour les visiteurs, a qui l’on demande des frais pour photographier. Le savoir a l’avance vaut mieux que d’etre surpris sur place.
Le projet de conservation des tortues sur cette cote collecte les oeufs des plages ou ils seraient sinon dejetés, les fait eclore dans du sable protege et relache les jeunes. Le personnel expliquera quelles sont les cinq especes nidificatrices qui viennent ici et ce qu’il advient d’elles.
Le safari fluvial part de Bentota vers les mangroves et le lagon, environ une heure et demie en bateau a travers des canaux etroits ou les racines s’arquent au-dessus de l’eau. Varans, martins-pecheurs et parfois une troupe de singes le long de la berge sont les observations habituelles, et il y a des arrets sur de petites iles, dont une ou la cannelle est pelee et sechee a la main. Une visite de temple bouddhiste complete l’itineraire avant le trajet de retour.
Programme
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.
Programme détaillé
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.
Inclus
- Vehicule prive climatise avec chauffeur anglophone
- prise en charge et depose a l’hotel
- safari fluvial en bateau a Bentota
- visite guidee du fort de Galle
- eau en bouteille
- carburant, peages et parking
Non inclus
- Don au projet de conservation des tortues
- entree et offrandes au temple
- frais de photo au site de peche sur echasses
- repas et boissons
- pourboires
- depenses personnelles
Informations importantes
Point de rendez-vous
Hotel pickup in Colombo or along the south-west coast, confirmed after booking.
Météo
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.
À savoir avant de partir
- Annulation gratuite jusqu'à 24 heures avant le début de l'activité
À propos de cette activité
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Avis des voyageurs
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!!