Galle and Bentota Day Tour: Cultural Exploration and Turtle Hatchery Visit From Colombo and Negombo

Embark on a cultural exploration and a visit to a turtle hatchery on a day tour from Colombo and Negombo. Discover the beauty of Galle and Bentota with a boat safari and a visit to the Galle Fort, a UNESCO heritage site.

Duration: 13 hours
Cancellation: 24 hours
Highlights
  • Bentota - Bentota is a resort town on Sri Lanka’s southwest coast. Its long Bentota Beach stretches north, where it becomes a sandy strip known as Paradise Island, parallel to Bentota Lagoon. Coral-rich dive sites include Canoe Rock. On Bentota River, centuries-old Galapota Temple has a large Buddha statue. Southeast is Lunuganga, the estate and…
What's Included
  • Private Tourist Driver/Guide
  • Same-location pick-up and drop-off
  • Luxury Tourist Vehicle with A/C
  • All local taxes included
  • Complimentary mineral water
What's Not Included
  • Entrance Fees during sightseeing tour (If any only)
  • Excess luggage fees
  • Gratuities
Additional Information

Set out on your 12-13 hours journey start at 8.30 a.m. from Colombo / at 7.30 a.m. from Negombo or Bandaranayake International Airport Katunayake Sri Lanka for Galle and Bentota Full Day Tour.In this relax tour you will be able to Explore Turtle hatchery & touch baby Turtles ,Enjoy Madu Ganga river boat safari,Learn about local wildlife, Cinnamon…

Location
Bentota
Cancellation Policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

Customer Ratings
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Jan_s
Mar 1, 2026
This day tour to Galle... - This day tour to Galle and Bentota from Colombo and Negombo was a very enjoyable and well-organised experience. From the beginning, everything ran smoothly, and the journey along the southern coast was comfortable and scenic. My tour guide, Raja, was excellent throughout the day. He was knowledgeable, polite, and very attentive, providing clear explanations about the history, culture, and significance of the places we visited. Visiting the historic Galle Fort was a highlight. Raja explained the background of the fort and its colonial past in an engaging way, while also allowing enough free time to explore, take photographs, and enjoy the atmosphere at our own pace. Bentota offered a relaxing coastal contrast to Galle, and the itinerary was well balanced without feeling rushed. Raja was always mindful of timing, comfort, and individual preferences, which made the experience very pleasant. Transport was comfortable, and the driving was safe and professional. Overall, this tour exceeded expectations. I would highly recommend this experience and Raja as a guide to anyone staying in Colombo or Negombo who wants a well-planned, informative, and enjoyable day trip along Sri Lanka’s southern coast.
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Dirkmv9564jz
Sep 3, 2025
Definitely worth it - Very nice tour , great driver , much seen and experienced, we would do so again . Driver was very nice and has responded to all wishes.
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Daytrip52832653332
Jun 19, 2025
Excellent - The most gentle people I could imagine. To complete care of us or even our very small needs. Most reliable agents I guess.
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858siddhantb
Jun 16, 2025
Fabulous stay at Bentota and Colombo - We stayed 3 nights in Bentota and 2 nights in Colombo. Everything was arranged perfectly and as per our suitings. We will definitely recommend them to all our friends and family.
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John_d
Mar 7, 2025
A nice day trip to Galle with Raja - Raja was our excellent driver and tour guide. We embarked on a day trip to Galle, nestled in the southern region of Sri Lanka. The water shimmered with an enchanting beauty, and the sights were nothing short of breathtaking. Though the day was long and tiring, it was absolutely worth every moment. Thank you Raja.
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Exploration424114
Jan 4, 2025
Awesome Experience, on an 8 day Sri Lanka Trip - We hired a 10 seater, Micro Tourer van from Bookingmart Holidays, for our 8 days Sri Lanka Trip. We were a group of 7 male friends from New Delhi, India. We were on the ‘Ramayana Trail Trip’ i.e. touring cities like Nuwara Eliya, Ella, etc. The driver Maheeshan was polite and punctual. He was on time at the Colombo AirPort to pick us up. The van condition and it’s AC was quiet good. He kept the van neat and clean, washing it daily after the trip. There was a complimentary Wi-Fi in the van for all of us, whose speed/strength was quiet good, and we were able to use the free WhatsApp calls facility from Sri Lanka to India. Overall we were well satisfied with the services and would strongly recommend their services to others. Thanks
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Korneliaring
Jan 3, 2026
Great day out - Thoroughly enjoyed the day heading down to Galle with Raja with plenty of stops along the way. Particularly enjoyed the river tour and Galle. Could've skipped the Gem stop as I'd already experienced it elsewhere in Sri Lanka. A bit more time in Galle would have been nice to have more time to explore. The other part that would be helpful is an indication of cost for the optional activities to help travellers not feel like they're being overcharged, especially when taken to different places to the ones specified in the itinerary.
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Wanderer66931732158
Oct 3, 2025
A - I would have started in Galle and then made my way back to Negombo In other words drive right to Galle from Negombo and work our way back.
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Brian_b
Nov 18, 2024
Wow - Madu safari and turtle experience Fantastic Entire trip very informative of west coast and beautiful beaches ending in terrific galle fort
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Ronald_f
Mar 8, 2025
Unexpected experience - Bring a hat and plenty of water. It can be VERY hot on river boat. guide was excellent. Interesting but long ride from Colombo
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From $50
up to 15 guests
1 - Adult
Cancellation: Free cancellation up to 24 hours before the start of your experience (local time).