Down South

There’s a lot more to our Southern coastline than Galle! Make Galle your base and explore some more of this sunkissed stretch of beaches if you have some time on your hands - you won’t regret it.

Activities

Kosgoda Sea Turtle Conservation Project

Established with the purpose of protecting Sri Lankan turtles from extinction, this conservation project will educate you on the work being done to protect different species of turtles. If you go at the right time, you will be able to release a baby turtle back into the ocean at sunset. Entry: LKR 1,000.

Madu Ganga River Tour

The second largest wetland in the country, this estuary ecosystem is home to 25 big and small islands (once totaling 64) and diverse species of animals, bird and marine life. You can tour the mangroves and visit a few islands on a river safari around Madu Ganga. The ride takes you past quiet village homes where people are engaged in fishing and agriculture.

Ambalangoda mask museum

Fascinated by our colourful, sometimes grotesque, masks? You can learn more about the stories that inspire these masks, the months-long carving process, tools used and the heritage that this art is steeped in at the Ambalangoda Mask Museum. Not to mention pick up some intricate masks for your own personal collection.

Restaurants

Wijeya Beach (Italian):