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Journee privee : Fort de Galle, plage des tortues et safari mangrove de Bentota à Colombo

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Opérateur: Nelum Holidays and Tours (Pvt) Ltd
Journee privee : Fort de Galle, plage des tortues et safari mangrove de Bentota
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Une journee privee sur la cote sud-ouest combinant un safari fluvial dans la mangrove de Bentota, un projet de conservation des tortues, de la plongee avec tuba a Hikkaduwa et une promenade dans les murs hollandais du fort de Galle.

Journee privee : Fort de Galle, plage des tortues et safari mangrove de Bentota: En bref

PriceFrom $286 per person
Duration10 hours
Group sizeUp to 6 people
LanguagesEnglish
Tour typeGuided Tour
BookingDirect with the local operator — no OTA markup

Choose from 4 available options

Pick up from Ahungalla/Bentota/Kalutara/Beruwala/Aluthgama

Departures: 8:00 AM
10 hours
English
$286
Annulation gratuite

Pick up from Colombo /Negombo

Departures: 7:30 AM
8 hours
English
$390
Annulation gratuite

Pickup from Ahungalla, Bentota, Kalutara, Beruwala and Aluthgama

Minimum 2 guests. The price covers the full party. Departures: 8:00 AM
10 hours
English
$312
Annulation gratuite

Pickup from Colombo and Negombo

Minimum 2 guests. The price covers the full party. Departures: 7:30 AM
8 hours
English
$416
Annulation gratuite

Description complète

Le tronçon de cote entre Colombo et Galle est la partie la plus developpee du littoral de Sri Lanka et aussi la plus facile a bien voir en une seule journee, car l’autoroute du sud retire la penibilite de la conduite. Ce voyage prive avance a travers quatre arrets et retour, avec une voiture et un chauffeur a disposition tout le temps.

Bentota vient en premier, ou la riviere rejoint la mer derriere un cordon littoral et l’estuaire de mangrove s’ouvre vers l’interieur. Le safari fluvial ici dure environ une heure a travers des tunnels de mangrove et devant de petites iles, l’une d’elles consacree a la cannelle, qui fut la denree ayant attire les Hollandais sur cette cote en premier lieu.

A Hikkaduwa, le recif est assez proche de la plage pour que les tortues vertes viennent brouter dans les eaux peu profondes, et vous pouvez faire de la plongee avec tuba ou simplement patauger et observer. C’est l’un des rares endroits ou voir une tortue sauvage ne necessite ni bateau ni chance. Merci de ne pas les toucher ni les monter ; les guides qui l’encouragent sont a ignorer.

Le projet de conservation des tortues de Kosgoda est le complement a cela : bassins d’eclosion, adultes blesses qui ne peuvent etre relaches, et une explication de pourquoi cinq des sept especes de tortues marines nidifient sur cette cote. Demandez a quelle vitesse les bebes tortues sont liberes ; les bons projets les gardent brievement.

Le fort de Galle cloture la boucle. Les Portugais ont construit ici, les Hollandais ont reconstruit dans les annees 1660, et les Britanniques l’ont administre apres 1796 sans trop modifier le plan. A l’interieur des murs, les rues portent encore des noms hollandais, les remparts se parcourent entierement a pied, et le phare de 1848 ancre le coin cote mer. Si le temps le permet, la plage d’Unawatuna est a un court saut avant le retour vers le nord.

Programme

Itineraries are customisable as per your request

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

7:00 AM

Pickup and expressway south

Collected from your hotel and onto the southern expressway.

9:00 AM

Bentota

River mouth, beach and mangrove boat safari.

11:00 AM

Hikkaduwa turtle beach

Wade or snorkel where green turtles graze in the shallows.

1:00 PM

Kosgoda turtle conservation

Hatchling tanks and rescued adults.

2:30 PM

Galle Fort

Ramparts, lighthouse and the streets inside the walls.

4:00 PM

Unawatuna and return

A short beach stop before the drive back north.

Programme détaillé

07:00

Hotel pickup

Pickup from Colombo, Mount Lavinia, Kalutara, Bentota and other coastal points. The southern expressway keeps the drive down manageable.

09:00

Bentota

Time at the river mouth and beach, then the mangrove safari: narrow tunnels under the canopy, a cinnamon island demonstration and birdlife on the open water.

11:00

Hikkaduwa Beach

Green turtles come into the shallows here to feed on seagrass. Snorkel or watch from waist depth; keep your distance and do not touch.

13:00

Kosgoda Sea Turtle Conservation

An hour at the project, covering nesting, hatchling care and release.

14:30

Galle Fort

An hour or more inside the walls: the ramparts circuit, the lighthouse, Dutch Reformed Church and the old street grid.

16:00

Unawatuna Beach

A sheltered bay just past Galle for a swim or a drink before turning back.

17:00

Return north

Back up the expressway to your hotel.

Inclus

  • Vehicule prive climatise avec chauffeur-guide
  • prise en charge et depose depuis Colombo ou des hotels de la cote sud
  • safari en bateau dans la mangrove
  • eau en bouteille
  • carburant, peages et parking

Non inclus

  • Frais d’entree et dons a l’ecloserie de tortues
  • location de materiel de plongee avec tuba
  • repas et boissons
  • pourboires
  • depenses personnelles

Informations importantes

Point de rendez-vous

Hotel pickup in Colombo, Mount Lavinia, Kalutara, Bentota or other south-coast hotels, 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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Duration 10 hours
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Live tour guide
English
Wheelchair accessible

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Avis des voyageurs

4.4/5
based on 6 reviews
Guide
4.4/5
Value for money
4.4/5
Verified reviews from travelers on this operator’s experience
5
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Daniel– Australia
May 4, 2025

It was excellent, from the river cruise to exploring the fort and to top it off with the turtle conservatory.

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5
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Adele Dorothy
April 30, 2026

I had the most amazing day. Way beyond my expectations. My guide Chami was very knowledgeable and went out of his way to ensure my adventure was fantastic.

5
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Eimert
March 20, 2026

We had a wonderful day! It was a packed program with many activities, but that was exactly what we were looking for: one full day so we could relax at our resort the next day. All activities were as described, and we had a good guide/driver who drove us around. I can definitely recommend it! Turtle Beach was truly amazing!

3
V
Verified traveller
August 16, 2026

The polite driver, comfortable car, too little time in Galle (no visit to the city center, only a walk to see the lighthouse), off-season with a rough ocean, no swimming with the turtles

5
V
Verified traveller
April 3, 2026

There was Nothing that we didn't like from the drive to all the places we went ..I will definitely recommend He was so Polite and took us to the best fish restaurant 😋

Questions fréquentes

Hotel pickup in Colombo, Mount Lavinia, Kalutara, Bentota or other south-coast hotels, confirmed after booking.
The price does not cover entrance fees and donations at the turtle hatchery; snorkelling equipment hire; meals and drinks; gratuities; personal expenses.. 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.
Nelum Holidays and Tours (Pvt) Ltd. 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.
Vehicule prive climatise avec chauffeur-guide, prise en charge et depose depuis Colombo ou des hotels de la cote sud, safari en bateau dans la mangrove, eau en bouteille, carburant, peages et parking
The duration of the Journee privee : Fort de Galle, plage des tortues et safari mangrove de Bentota 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.
No. It is a living town of about four hundred families, not a heritage site with a gate — you walk in. Go late afternoon: the ramparts face west, so that is both the light and the sea breeze, and the day-trippers leave around five. See our Galle Fort guide.
Roughly November to April. From May to September the southwest monsoon builds the sea and strengthens rip currents, and swimming becomes genuinely dangerous even on calm-looking days. The east coast is the reverse — dry and calm May to September. See our south coast beaches guide.
November to April, with January to March the reliable core. Boats leave Mirissa harbour at 6-6.30am and are back by eleven, so staying in Mirissa or Weligama the night before is effectively required. Outside the season, Trincomalee on the east coast takes over. See the Mirissa whale watching guide.
No — and an operator promising one is promising something they cannot control. Sighting rates in season are high; the honest operators offer a free repeat trip instead of a guarantee. Choose a smaller boat with a naturalist aboard that commits to the 100 m distance rule.
Rarely. The main resort stretches sometimes have them; most beaches do not. Red flags mean what they say, and an empty sea on a hot afternoon is information — locals know which days are dangerous. If caught in a rip, swim *parallel* to the beach, not against it.
Two nights. One full day for the countryside cycling and Galle Fort at sunset, and a second morning for the whale boat. Our Galle 2-day itinerary sets out the hours and why they matter.
They vary a great deal. The better ones release hatchlings the same night they emerge; the worse ones keep them in tanks for visitor photographs, which sharply reduces survival odds. Ask what happens to the hatchlings before you pay.
December to March is the driest stretch. Colombo sits on the west coast, so it gets the southwest monsoon roughly May to September — the northeast monsoon (October to January) hits the *other* side of the island instead. Any guide describing one national "rainy season" is only describing half the country. Full breakdown in our best time to visit Colombo guide.
Tuk-tuks are everywhere — insist on the meter or agree the fare first. PickMe is the local ride-hailing app and usually cheaper than flagging one down, with no fare argument. The coastal railway south toward Galle runs along the sea and costs very little. See getting around Colombo.
Rice and curry is the everyday meal, not a dish — rice with several curries and sambols. Kottu roti is chopped roti cooked with a distinctive clanging rhythm on the griddle, hoppers are bowl-shaped fermented rice-flour pancakes, and lamprais is the Dutch Burgher dish baked in a banana leaf. See the Colombo food guide.
Pettah is the market district east of Fort, and its streets are organised by trade — one for electronics, one for textiles, one for hardware, one for spices. The candy-striped Red Mosque (Jami Ul-Alfar, 1908) is the landmark. Street-by-street in our Pettah market guide.
Galle is the easiest — about 2 hours on the southern expressway. Kandy is only 115 km but 3-4 hours each way on a mountain road. Sigiriya is realistically a 12-14 hour day and is better as an overnight. Honest distances in our day trips from Colombo guide.
Two days covers it comfortably. Colombo is not a museum city and most travellers pass through on the way somewhere else — our Colombo 2-day itinerary sets out a realistic pair of days.
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