Galla day tour with turtles hatchury from Ahungalla,Bentota

Overview

Discover the charm of Sri Lanka’s southern coast with a Galle Day Trip Wander through the historic Galle Fort, a UNESCO World Heritage Site filled with colonial architecture, boutique shops, and cozy cafés. Stroll along sun-kissed streets, soak in ocean views, and explore local culture, art, and history—all in one relaxing day.

Itinerary

1. Galbokka Sea Turtle Hatchery

   someone in hatchury will take you around and explain the five kind of turtles,in there posibility to take pictures and touch them,

   · 1 h· Admission included

2. Moonstone Mines and Gem Palace

   Meetiyagoda Moonstone Mines • Primary source of Ceylon Moonstone: Sri Lanka’s moonstones — especially the bluish variety with strong adularescence — are prized worldwide for their beauty and quality.  • Unique deep-shaft mining: The Meetiyagoda mine is considered the world’s only active deep-shaft moonstone mine, producing high-clarity moonstones with a characteristic blue sheen.  • Mining experience: Visitors can walk into actual mine shafts, observe the extraction process (often through muddy tunnels), and see how moonstones are washed, sorted, and polished.  • Production: Rough moonstones are extracted manually from the earth — typically miners bring up soil yielding 50-100 raw stones per day

   · 1 h

3. Community Tsunami Education Center & Museum a well-known community-focused museum on Galle Road in Hikkaduwa that educates visitors about the 2004 tsunami what caused it, how tsunamis are measured, and how communities were affected. Exhibits include powerful photographic displays, personal accounts, and explanations of disaster preparedness. It’s both educational and a place of collective memory. 

   · 30 min

4. Susantha Spice and Herbal Garden

   Sri Lanka is basically a spice lover’s paradise ✨—people have been trading spices and herbal medicines here for over 2,000 years. Here’s a clean, useful overview. ⸻ ️ Spices of Sri Lanka Sri Lanka is famous for high-quality, aromatic spices, many grown in the hill country and wet zone.

   · 1 h

5. Galle Dutch Fort

   Galle Fort — often called the Dutch Fort — is one of Sri Lanka’s most famous and historically significant landmarks. It’s located in the city of Galle on the southern coast of Sri Lanka and today is a vibrant mix of colonial heritage and modern life.

   · 2 h

Meeting point

What to know before you go

• Specialized infant seats are available
• Suitable for all physical fitness levels
• You will receive confirmation immediately when you book.

Travelers

Cancellation policy

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

• From 1 days before : 100% refunded
• From 0 days before : 0% refunded

This activity can be canceled in case of bad weather.

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