Down South Srilanka Sightseeing Day Trip From Colombo & Negombo

What's Included

Meeting and pickup

Itinerary

• 1
  Madu River Buddhi Boat Safari Balapitiya

  Madu River Boat Ride

  2 hours • Admission ticket not included
• 2
  Turtle Hatchery Hikkaduwa

  Visit Turtle Hatchery and Farm

  30 minutes • Admission ticket not included
• 3
  Tsunami Photo Museum

  Community Tsunami Museum is aimed educating communities on Tsunami and preserve the memories of 2004 Tsunami. This museum is the continuation of the efforts of Third Wave Volunteers lead by Dr. Alison Thompson (author of The Third Wave - A volunteer Story and the director of Film Third Wave). This museum will take you a touching journey through science and history of 2004 Indian Ocean Tsunami.

  20 minutes • Admission ticket free
• 4

  Traditional masks have played an important role in Sri Lankan culture and folklore for centuries. Used for both theatrical performances and rituals, these masks are carefully handcrafted by skilled craftsmen who have learnt the art from their forefathers. The Ariyapala Mask Museum in Ambalangoda is an excellent way of learning and understanding mask making that is unique to Sri Lanka. The museum has a workshop and library which is specifically designed to introduce the richness of the mask tradition of Ambalangoda.

  30 minutes • Admission ticket free
• 5
  Galle Dutch Fort

  Galle Dutch Fort and City

  2 hours • Admission ticket free
• 6
  Unawatuna Beach

  Drive through Costal Beach side

  2 hours • Admission ticket free
• 7
  stilt fishermen Sri Lanka

  Stilt fishing is a method of fishing unique to the island country of Sri Lanka, known as “the Pearl of the Indian Ocean”. The fishermen sit on a cross bar called a ‘petta’ tied to a vertical pole and driven into the sand a few meters offshore. From this high position, the fishermen casts his line, and waits until a fish comes along to be caught. Although the approach looks primitive and ancient,

  30 minutes • Admission ticket not included
• 8
  Japanese Peace Pagoda - Rumassala

  Located a few kilometres from the city of Galle, the Japanese Peace Pagoda is a unique shrine that guarantees peace and solitude to anyone who visits. Built by the Japanese Nipponzan-Myōhōji order in 2005, it was made as a symbol to promote peace in the island. A short hike to the summit of the Rumassala Hill and you’ll find yourself in awe of the pristine pagoda. Enjoy the unhindered and stunning views of the coast and the bustling town of Galle when you reach the top.

  20 minutes • Admission ticket free

Additional info

• Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
• Public transportation options are available nearby
• Suitable for all physical fitness levels

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