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Excursion d'une journee complete a Bentota depuis Negombo avec safari sur la riviere Madu et ecloserie de tortues

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Une journee complete sur la cote sud-ouest depuis Negombo, combinant un safari de mangrove sur la riviere Madu, l'ecloserie de tortues de Kosgoda et le domaine de Lunuganga de Geoffrey Bawa a Bentota.

Excursion d'une journee complete a Bentota depuis Negombo avec safari sur la riviere Madu et ecloserie de tortues: En bref

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
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Description complète

La route cotiere au sud de Colombo relie la plupart de ce que les gens imaginent quand ils pensent au sud-ouest du Sri Lanka: villages de pecheurs, plantations de coco, embouchures de rivieres et la longue ligne de l'ocean Indien sur votre droite. Ce voyage parcourt tout le tronçon de Negombo a Bentota et retour, avec trois arrets qui couvrent ensemble la faune, la conservation et l'un des plus beaux jardins d'Asie du Sud.

Le premier arret est Kosgoda, ou des ecloseries recueillent les œufs sur la plage et relachent les jeunes tortues apres leur naissance. Cinq especes nidifient sur cette cote, dont les tortues vertes et les tortues olivatres, et les bassins abritent generalement aussi des adultes secourus. C'est une visite courte et directe, vous voyez les œufs, les nouveau-nes et la raison pour laquelle tant d'entre eux ne survivent pas par eux-memes.

Vient ensuite la Madu Ganga. C'est un lagon saumatre peu profond ponctue d'iles et parcouru de tunnels de mangrove, et vous le couvrez en petit bateau pendant environ deux heures. Les canaux se retrecissent jusqu'a ce que les racines se referment au-dessus, les varans se chauffent au soleil sur les berges, les martins-pecheurs travaillent les hauts-fonds, et le batelier s'arrete a une ile de cannelle ou l'epluchage se fait encore a la main.

Le dernier arret est Lunuganga, le domaine de campagne que l'architecte Geoffrey Bawa a passe cinq decennies a remodeler. C'est l'expression la plus claire de ce qu'on a appele le modernisme tropical, terrasses, vues encadrees, paysage emprunte et une colline que Bawa a fait reduire pour que le lac se lise correctement depuis la terrasse. Meme sans interet pour l'architecture, c'est un endroit magnifique a parcourir.

C'est une journee de dix heures avec environ quatre heures et demie de route. Elle est bien rythmee mais longue, et vous serez de retour a Negombo en soiree plutot qu'en milieu d'apres-midi.

Programme

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.

Programme détaillé

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.

Inclus

  • Vehicule prive climatise avec chauffeur anglophone
  • prise en charge et depose a l’hotel a Negombo
  • safari en bateau sur la Madu Ganga
  • carburant, peages et stationnement
  • eau en bouteille

Non inclus

  • Repas et boissons
  • frais d’entree a l’ecloserie de tortues et a Lunuganga
  • frais d’appareil photo le cas echeant
  • pourboires

Informations importantes

Point de rendez-vous

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

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

4.6/5
based on 7 reviews
Guide
4.6/5
Value for money
4.6/5
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
G
Goncalo
September 22, 2021

Very nice tour and very nice driver . Good

Questions fréquentes

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.
Vehicule prive climatise avec chauffeur anglophone, prise en charge et depose a l’hotel a Negombo, safari en bateau sur la Madu Ganga, carburant, peages et stationnement, eau en bouteille
The duration of the Excursion d'une journee complete a Bentota depuis Negombo avec safari sur la riviere Madu et ecloserie de tortues 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.
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