Sri Lanka · SEA TURTLE EXPERIENCES
6 reviewed
Sri Lanka has plenty of sea turtle experiences; these 6 are the ones that hold up, with what each costs, how long it takes and who it suits. Number one is first for a reason.
Private turtle snorkeling near Mirissa. Swim by sea turtles at Parrot Rock, get photos and videos, and enjoy a 1-hour guide-led outing.
“Had a great time and saw 2 turtles. Would definitely go again and recommend to anyone unsure of going snorkeling.”
Mirissa snorkeling with sea turtles in Kotapola, with gear, guide, boat ride, pickup, and ProCam photos, for $29 in about 1 hour.
“Had such a great time snorkelling with the team here! They were easy to communicate with, plenty of amazing fish and turtles to look at ! The team felt like a family and made sure you were satisfied with your experience. Highly recommend! A little side note to the other snorkelling services out there: it seems like they allowed snorkelers to touch the turtles - pls don’t let them do this, it’ll damage their shell and it’s important that we don’t interfere or interrupt them. Thanks to the team here in supporting this and for protecting sea life.”
Snorkel with sea turtles in Mirissa, Sri Lanka. Free pickup, gear, snacks, and a guided swim for about 2 hours at $24.
“I was very satisfied with the snorkeling trip and saw plenty of turtles, which was an amazing experience. However, it is quite expensive considering that you can also walk into the sea on your own and potentially see turtles without a tour. Overall still a nice experience, but the price feels a bit high.”
Private Galle day tour with sea turtles, Turtle Beach, and a Madu River boat safari, plus Galle Fort and coastal stops.
“Our guide and driver Rusiru was amazing 🙏 He did everything pissible and beyond to make us feel comfortable and very kind and ready to help. I can only say he is a great person with a very professional attitude. 👌🥰”
Full-day Galle trip from Bentota with a mangrove river safari, sea turtle conservation, crafts, Tsunami Museum, Dutch Fort, and stilt fishermen.
“La visita que realmente merece la pena es el paseo por el río, el resto de visitas/entradas son gratuitas. El conductor, NO guía, te lleva de un sitio a otro y en cada sitio o te venden algo o te piden un donativo al enseñarte algo, NO requieren paRead more”
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”
