Bentota City Tour from Ahangama
- 9 hours
- Free cancellation up to 24h before
- Guided in English
- Instant confirmation
Highlights
The first place you will visit is the strange and yet beautiful Lunuganga estate that was once the home of Sir Geoffrey Bawa. The next place for your perusal is Meetiyagoda Moonstones Mines. Finally, you will visit Balapitiya for the ultimate experience, the Madu River Safari.
Inclusions
What's included
- Water bottle (per-person).
- 1-boat safari through Madu river.
- Service of an English-speaking chauffeur guide.
- Hotel pickup and drop off from Ahangama.
- Transport throughout the tour with an air-conditioned vehicle.
What's not
- Entrance tickets. (Lunuganga Estate, Madu River Boat Safari).
- Food and drinks.
- Gratuities (optional).
Itinerary
Ahangama, located along Sri Lanka's southern coast, boasts stunning beaches, renowned for surfing and tranquil sunsets. The village exudes a laid-back charm, with rustic guesthouses and cafes dotting its palm-fringed shores. Its proximity to popular attractions like Galle Fort makes it a favored destination for travelers seeking a relaxed coastal retreat.
Lunuganga estate is the brainchild of the late architect Geoffrey Bawa (23 July 1919 – 27 May 2003). This country home was his very first muse and his experimental laboratory; while remaining his go-to place for rest and relaxation as his fame increased throughout the years. Designed with the whimsical beauty and eccentric style typical of Bawa; the estate is filled with with a number of art and artifacts from all over Asia and Europe.
Balapitiya is a little southern town lying in marshy wetlands. The area is a high biodiversity zone that relies on the lagoon created by Madu River as it flows into the Indian Ocean. Your safari will take you on a ride down the river. You will get to see the dense mangrove forest that grows along the marshy banks of the river and the forms of wildlife that call the roots home. Your guide will also take you some of the larger free-standing islands on Madu River. On one such island, you will find an old Buddhist monastery. Cinnamon harvesting is the main employment of the people of this area.
Meetiyagoda, located in southern Sri Lanka, is renowned for its unique moonstone mines. These shimmering semi-precious stones, known for their iridescent sheen, are mined here amidst lush greenery. Visitors can witness the traditional methods of extraction and purchase exquisite moonstone jewelry, making it a gem enthusiast's paradise.
Cancellation
Free cancellation up to 24 hours before the experience starts, for a full refund.
Know before you go
- Meeting point
- In your hotel ahangama
- Pickup
- Pickup is offered, or you can meet at the starting point.
- Ticket type
- Mobile or paper ticket accepted
- Operated by
- Lakpura LLC
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
- Not recommended for pregnant travelers
- Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
- Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
How it compares in Galle
- Its from-price is 66% below the median of the 608 experiences we list in Galle.
- It is longer than most of them.
- The operator lists free cancellation on it.
About Galle
Galle is a southern Sri Lankan port city whose Dutch-era fort, with ramparts above the sea, shelters cafés, churches and old merchant houses.
Galle Fort was started by the Portuguese in the late sixteenth century and extensively built by the Dutch in the seventeenth, and it is a UNESCO World Heritage Site. Inside its thick sea walls, people still live and work among Dutch-style houses, mosques, churches and small galleries. A circuit of the ramparts at sunset, passing the lighthouse and the clock tower, is the favourite local walk.
Top-ranked sights in Galle: Galle Fort , Galle Lighthouse.
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