Koggala Lake Tour

Galle, Sri Lanka

3 hours (approx.)
Group discounts
Mobile ticket
Offered in: English

Overview

Koggala Lake offers a very different landscape and biodiversity to the nearby beaches. As part of this tour, visit a Buddhist temple, see how cinnamon is made, observe diverse birdlife, and enjoy lunch on Cinnamon Island. The best way to see the lake is by boat, and all safety equipment is provided.

Travel by boat to otherwise inaccessible islands
Observe a wide range of birdlife
All entrance fees, refreshments and lunch included
Enjoy the tranquility of a private tour in a peaceful place

What's Included

English Speaking Guide
Boat Fee
Refreshments
Lunch
Bottled water
All applicable government taxes

Transportation to the meeting point
Any extra food or beverages consumed
Any tips to the staff

Meeting and Pickup

Meeting point

Koggala Air Force Base
X8VC+R6H, Koggala, Sri Lanka
please come to the entrance of Air Force camp in Koggala and there you'll find our representative

End point

This activity ends back at the meeting point.

Operating hours
.10:00 am

Itinerary

Koggala Lake

2 hours • Admission Ticket Not Included

Additional Info

Confirmation will be received at time of booking
Not wheelchair accessible
Near public transportation
Not recommended for travelers with back problems

Not recommended for pregnant travelers
Most travelers can participate
This is a private tour/activity. Only your group will participate

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Cancellation Policy

You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the experience for a full refund.

Reviews

5.0

based on 2 reviews

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Quiet reflective trip in nature

Julie_B, Nov 2025

Fantastic guide communication on time and how to get there was brilliant.Chandralal was clearly and experienced guide with great English He was really informative and treated us like friends rather than customers.Wish we had met him at beginning of our Sri Lanka trip Koggala lake was really beautiful a real piece of nature with few tourists perfect for a quiet reflective trip in nature

Response from Host, Nov 2025

Thank you so much for sharing this lovely feedback. We’re delighted to hear that the “communication on time and how to get there was brilliant” — clear guidance is something we really strive for. Your kind words about Chandralal truly mean a lot. Hearing that he was “really informative,” had “great English,” and treated you “like friends rather than customers” is exactly the kind of warmth and professionalism we hope every guest experiences. He will be so happy to know you wished you had met him at the very beginning of your Sri Lanka trip! It’s wonderful that Koggala Lake felt “beautiful, a real piece of nature with few tourists” — the peaceful, reflective atmosphere you described is what makes it such a special place. Thank you again for taking the time to share your experience. We’re so glad this part of your journey stood out, and we’d be honoured to welcome you back for more tranquil moments in nature. ~ Anuruddha Bandara | Founder