Embark on a comfortable private journey from Colombo to Hambantota, combining convenient transportation with memorable sightseeing stops along the southern coast of Sri Lanka. Explore the historic Galle Fort, enjoy a relaxing lunch stop, and visit the Koggala Sea Turtle Farm & Hatchery before continuing to your hotel in Hambantota.
Highlights:
- Travel comfortably from Colombo to Hambantota in a private air-conditioned vehicle
- Explore the historic Galle Fort, a renowned coastal landmark
- Enjoy a convenient lunch stop during the journey
- Visit the Koggala Sea Turtle Farm & Hatchery and observe rescued and protected sea turtles
- Experience the opportunity to release a baby turtle into the sea when seasonal conditions and availability permit
During this tour, you will visit the following points of interest in the specified order.
- Colombo
- Galle Fort
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Koggala Sea Turtle Farm & Hatchery
- Hambantota
Includes:
- Private air-conditioned vehicle for the transfer
- English-speaking driver
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Galle Fort visit
-
Koggala Sea Turtle Farm & Hatchery visit Tickets
- Pick-up from your Colombo hotel and drop-off at your Hambantota hotel
- All taxes and service charges
Excludes:
- Meals and drinks
- Baby turtle release experience ticket, Approx. LKR 3,000 per person
- Gratuities, which are optional
- Personal expenses
Experience:
Your journey begins at approximately 11:30am with a convenient pick-up from your hotel in Colombo. Travel south in a private air-conditioned vehicle with an English-speaking driver, enjoying scenic views of the coastal countryside and local towns along the way.
Your first sightseeing stop will be at the historic Galle Fort, one of the most celebrated heritage attractions along the southern coast. Take time to explore its charming streets, colonial-era buildings, ocean views, and historic ramparts. After the visit, you will have a lunch stop at a suitable restaurant before continuing the journey. The cost of lunch is not included in the tour price.
Continue to the Koggala Sea Turtle Farm & Hatchery, where you can learn about sea turtle conservation and observe turtles being protected and cared for. Depending on the season, hatching schedule, and availability, you may also have the opportunity to release a baby turtle into the sea. The baby turtle release experience requires a separate ticket.
After completing your visit, continue comfortably to Hambantota, where your driver will drop you off directly at your hotel. This private tour offers an enjoyable combination of sightseeing, wildlife conservation, coastal scenery, and convenient door-to-door transportation.
Special Note: Sea turtle hatching cannot be predicted or guaranteed. However, before your trip, we can advise you whether a baby turtle release experience is likely to be available based on the latest information received from the hatchery.
