Top Bentota Bus Tours - page 7

There’s no need to fret about public transport and how to reach various sights on this private Kandy day trip from Colombo. Your private driver-guide will handle navigation, and whisk you into Sri Lanka’s hill country to explore the island’s UNESCO-listed former royal capital. Plus, you can choose which listed attractions you want to see, from the Temple of the Tooth to a tea plantation, spice farm, and other sights.

Full Day Galle Tour from Ahungalla / Bentota Enjoy a comfortable full-day excursion to historic Galle with hotel pickup from Ahungalla, Bentota, or nearby beach areas. The tour includes a visit to a scenic Madu River boat safari, and stops at the Ambalangoda Mask Museum to learn about traditional Sri Lankan masks, and the Meetiyagoda Moonstone Mine to see how natural moonstones are mined and polished. In Galle, explore the UNESCO-listed Galle Dutch Fort, lighthouse, ramparts, and charming streets. Travel by air-conditioned vehicle with a driver-guide and return to your hotel by evening—perfect for travelers who want culture, nature, and history in one day.

We first of all in our journey are going to the Meetiyagoda moonstone mine and gem manufacturing site. probably the best moonstone site of the world. After visiting the site you can see how moonstones dig out from the earth as raw materials and how the labourer’s work hard there and they will explain the entire process going on there with you. If you like you can buy those moonstones as well on site. Thenafter, we are heading towards the Hikkaduwa tourist area and visit Hikkaduwa tsunami museum and pay tribute to tsunami memorial monument there as well. Then after going towards Galle main city and, visit the Dutch fort, the Galle Museum, an old Dutch church and the British church. the Galle, famous for its lace, is filled with priceless crafts and antique treasures like jewelry, ceramics, and Dutch period furniture and brass work.