Koggala Lake Tour,

one of the best things to do in Galle

SLDT/1702/Ex24

Why should you book this trip?

Experience a magical boat ride in the picturesque waters of the Koggala Lake located close proximity to the Galle City.
This tour from Galle combines 6 unique experiences.
Enjoy a walk around the Koggala Lake
A visit to an ancient Buddhist temple
Explore the mysterious Madolduwa Island
Large flocks birds , especially commorans
Observe the making of the world renowned Ceylon Cinnamon
Delicious local lunch at Cinnamon Island.
Led by an experienced and knowledgeable local guide
This is an enriching experience of cultural and historical value
Great photo opportunities
Considered as one of the Top 5 things to do in Galle.

HOTLINE
+94 70 222 8222

EMAIL
fit@ecoteam.lk

TOUR CODE
SLDT/1702/Ex24

STARTING TIME
9.00 a.m

TOUR STARTS/ENDS AT

Koggala Air Force Camp - Main Road
[ Transport could be provided from your location at an extra cost ]

TOUR DURATION

3 TO 4 HOURS

PRICE

1 PERSON: 65 USD
2 & Above: 40 USD per person

LEAD TIME

6 HOURS

Koggala Lake safari, temple visit

Koggala boat safari, village visit

Koggala boat safari, making cinnamon sticks experience

Included in the price

English Speaking Guide
Boat Fee
Refreshments
Lunch at the Cinnamon Island
Bottled Water
All applicable government taxes

Exclusions

Transportation to the meeting point
Any extra food or beverages consumed
Any tips to the staff
Any personal effects not mentioned in this description

Koggala boat safari

Koggala Lake safari, galle, Sri Lanka

Tour in brief

First you will meet the experienced local guide at the meeting point. After an initial introduction with the guide you will start the walking tour around Koggala Lake.
The boat ride is the main experience of this top Galle attraction. Within the boat ride tour, you can visit the historical Koggala Buddhist Temple, which is considered to be one of Sri Lanka’s ancient temples.
After exploring the temple you will be able to visit Madol Duwa which is one of the seven islands located in the Koggala Lake. You will be able to see Bird Island and Cinnamon Island as well.
You can enjoy your traditional lunch at Cinnamon Island.
After lunch you will get to interact with the locals who will walk you through the cinnamon making process. The locals will also give you a glimpse into their lifestyles.

Important

Suitable casual clothing for current weather conditions should be considered
Don’t forget to bring your own insect repellent
Make sure that all of your electronic devices are securely carried and stored safely

About the Koggala Lake

Koggala Lake is a beautiful lake located a few kilometers away from Galle. It is a paradise for nature lovers that are keen to explore and study the natural biodiversity and ecosystem. The lake is surrounded by lush green mangrove swamps. You can explore the whole area and all of the 8 islands in Koggala Lake.

Madol Duwa Island became more famous due to the ‘Madol Duwa’ novel written by the great novelist Martin Wickramasinghe. Later Koggala was identified as the village of the great novelist.

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Feedback

thanks for arrnaging everything, it was really a great weekend and particularly the guide was excellent. He has so much knowledge and could explain everything very well. All went very smooth on time without any delay.

Franz Gruener – Germany - JUL 16

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