1.From Colombo/Negombo: Galle, Madu River, and Turtle Hatchery

★★★★★★★★★★4.8 · 41 reviews · 10 hours · from $46Our pick

Private 10-hour day trip from Colombo or Negombo: Madu River safari, Kosgoda turtle hatchery, Galle Fort walk, moonstone visit.

“What an amazing trip the turtle hatchery was amazing and the guide was so helpful the river safari was amazing and well worth the money and the mineral deposit was stunning seeing all the gems and the process behind making them into jewellery the local restaurant was amazing and food was very good and really well priced big thank you to my guid and driver janaka was so kind and helpful and made it a good time would recommend this trip to everyone”

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2.Madu River Boat Safari Balapitiya

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 41 reviews · from $29Best value

2-hour shared motorboat safari on Sri Lanka’s Madu River with a monastery stop, fish foot massage, and cinnamon island.

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