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Price is $175 per adult* *Get a lower price by selecting multiple travelers
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    Meeting/Redemption Point

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      Visit turtle hatchery, River safari, moon stone & Galle Fort
      • Activity duration is 10 hours10h
        10h
      • English
      Language options: English
      Starting time: 7:30am
      Price details
      $175.00 x 1 Adult$175.00

      Total
      Price is $175.00

      What's included, what's not

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        Pick up and drop-off at your accommodation in an air-conditioned vehicle
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        English-speaking driver
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        Bottled water
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        water bottle
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        Food or drink
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        Gratuities
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        Own Expenses
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        Entrance tickets - Turtle hatchery - USD 10 per person
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        Madu River boat safari ($30 for solo travelers, $25 per person if 2 or more travelers)
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        Payment can be paid by cash or card

      Know before you book

      • Not allowed: Alcohol and drugs, Drones, Explosive substances, Firework, Glass objects, Luggage or large bags, Making fire, Making noise, Nudity, Pets
      • Not suitable for: People with a cold, People with animal allergies, People with back problems, People with heart problems, People with insect allergies, People with kidney problems, People with motion sickness, People with recent surgeries, Pregnant women

      What you can expect

      Embark on an enriching Galle day tour, a perfect blend of nature, culture, and history. Begin your day at a turtle hatchery, where you'll witness the remarkable conservation efforts dedicated to sea turtles. Engage with the hatchlings and learn about their inspiring journey to the open sea.

      Continue your exploration to a moonstone mine, immersing yourself in the fascinating world of these precious gems. Gain firsthand knowledge of the extraction process and the cultural significance of moonstones, appreciating their natural allure.

      Next, visit the Tsunami Museum, a poignant tribute to Galle's resilience in the face of natural disasters. Explore exhibits that narrate the community's strength and the impact of the 2004 tsunami, emphasizing the importance of remembrance.

      Conclude the tour by discover Galle, a city also on the southwest coast of Sri Lanka. It is known for Galle Fort, the fortified city founded by Portuguese colonists in the 16th-century. Stone sea walls, expanded by the Dutch, encircle car-free streets with architecture reflecting the Portuguese, Dutch, and British rule. Notable buildings include the 18th-century Dutch Reformed Church. See Galle lighthouse standing on the fort’s southeast tip.

      Location

      Activity location
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        • Colombo
        • Colombo, Western Province, Sri Lanka
      Meeting/Redemption Point
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        • Colombo
        • Colombo, Western Province, Sri Lanka