Embark on an unforgettable one-day journey from Hikkaduwa, exploring Sri Lanka’s rich cultural and natural heritage. This curated tour package is designed for two people, starting at 9:00 AM and concluding at 3:00 PM, priced at $90. The cost includes all entrance fees, a boat safari, and comfortable air-conditioned transportation. Prices may vary based on group size and starting city, ensuring flexibility for your travel needs. This tour combines eco-adventures, cultural insights, and historical reflections, offering a perfect blend of relaxation and exploration.
Package Details:
Duration: 1 Day
Price for 2 Persons: $90
Begin your day with a comfortable, air-conditioned transfer from your accommodation in Hikkaduwa.
Enjoy a serene boat safari through the Madu River’s mangrove forests, a biodiverse ecosystem. Witness unique flora and fauna, including rare birds, reptiles, and fish, while visiting a Buddhist temple island and a cinnamon island.
Visit the Kosgoda Sea Turtle Conservation Project to learn about endangered sea turtles. See rescued turtles, their eggs, and possibly witness baby turtles being released (seasonal, January-April).
Explore one of Sri Lanka’s premier gem deposits at Meetiyagoda, known for its high-quality blue moonstones. Learn about traditional mining techniques.
Visit the Community Tsunami Museum to reflect on the 2004 tsunami’s impact through photographs and survivor stories, offering a poignant look at Sri Lanka’s resilience.
Discover Sri Lanka’s cultural heritage at the Mask Museum, showcasing traditional wooden masks used in rituals and performances, including the famous Kolam Maduwa.
Experience Sri Lanka’s ancient healing traditions at an Ayurvedic herbal garden, learning about natural herbs and their uses in traditional medicine.
Conclude your tour at the Tsunami Honganji Viharaya, a 175-foot Buddha statue built in 2006 as a memorial to the 2004 tsunami victims, replicating the Bamiyan Buddha.
Relax in air-conditioned comfort as you’re transferred back to your accommodation in Hikkaduwa.
This tour starts and ends in Hikkaduwa, a vibrant coastal town 62 miles south of Colombo, known for its beaches, coral sanctuaries, and cultural landmarks. The itinerary covers nearby attractions, including the Madu River in Balapitiya (40-minute drive), the Turtle Hatchery in Kosgoda, the Moonstone Mine in Meetiyagoda, and cultural sites between Hikkaduwa and Ambalangoda. All destinations are easily accessible via a short, comfortable drive along the scenic Galle Road.
