Tour Overview
Escape Colombo for a day on the south coast: Madu River boat safari, turtle hatchery, the UNESCO-listed Galle Fort and a swim in Unawatuna.
Trip at a glance
| Detail | Information |
|---|---|
| Duration | 1 day |
| Tour type | Day Tour |
| Group size | Private: 1–15 guests |
| Difficulty | Easy |
| Best season | All year |
| Approx. road distance | ~260 km |
| Guide languages | English, German and Hindi (others on request) |
| Departure dates | Any date – private tour, all year |
Highlights
- Madu River boat safari
- Turtle conservation project
- Galle Fort walking tour
- Unawatuna beach
Itinerary
Every tour is 100% flexible and customizable. This itinerary is a starting point – we can change the order of the days, add or remove nights, swap activities or extend the tour to match your exact dates, pace and interests.
Hotels and accommodation are not included in the standard tour price. You are free to book your own stays, or let us organise a complete accommodation package for you in your preferred hotel tier (guesthouse, 3★, 4★, 5★ or boutique/villa). We work with hotels across the island and can quote your whole trip as one package.
Please contact us before you place a booking so that we can finalise your customised itinerary and your accommodation plan, confirm availability for your dates and send you a final price.
Family, senior and accessibility friendly. We can arrange an elder-friendly set-up (slower pace, shorter drives, ground-floor rooms, lift-access hotels, wheelchair-friendly vehicles and skip-the-climb alternatives such as the Sigiriya museum and gardens or the Pidurangala base viewpoint) and a child-friendly set-up (child and booster seats, family or connecting rooms, hotels with pools, shorter driving days and kid-friendly meals).
Guides and languages. Our chauffeur-guides work in English, German and Hindi, and we can arrange French, Spanish, Italian, Russian, Chinese and Japanese speaking guides on request.
Meals. The meals shown in the itinerary are what we include when we arrange your accommodation on half board. If you book your own hotels, your meals follow your own hotel booking – tell us which you prefer.
Any start date. All tours are private and run on any date you choose, all year round, subject to availability. Tell us your arrival and departure dates and we will build the itinerary around your flights.
Contact us before booking: [info@lankaitinerary.com] · WhatsApp [+94 XX XXX XXXX]
Morning pick-up in Colombo and drive down the coast road. Take a boat safari through the Madu River mangroves, visit a turtle conservation project and continue to Galle. Walk the fort ramparts with your guide, have lunch in the fort and swim at Unawatuna before returning via the expressway.
Meals: Lunch · Overnight: — · Travel: Full day (8–10 hrs) · Distance: ~260 km
Includes / Excludes
Price Includes
- Hotel pick-up and drop-off from Colombo / Negombo hotels
- Private air-conditioned vehicle
- Licensed English-speaking chauffeur-guide (SLTDA)
- Private open 4x4 safari jeep with an experienced tracker
- National park entrance fee, service charge, VAT and vehicle charge
- Entrance fees for every site listed in the itinerary
- Meals as stated above (packed breakfast and/or lunch where listed)
- Bottled water in the vehicle
- All government taxes and service charges
- 24/7 WhatsApp support on the day
Price Excludes
- Drinks with meals and alcohol
- Tips for your guide, driver and safari tracker
- Camera and video permits where charged separately
- Optional add-ons named in the description
- Travel insurance
- Personal expenses
Frequently Asked Questions
Yes. The tour is private for your group with your own vehicle and chauffeur-guide – you won't share with strangers.
Of course. You can add or remove days, change hotels, upgrade to boutique or luxury properties or swap activities. We'll send a revised quote within 24 hours.