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Bentota City Tour: Discover Lunuganga Estate, Moonstones Mines, and Madu River Safari from Kalutara
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Kalutara
The first destination is the unique and stunning Lunuganga estate, formerly the residence of Sir Geoffrey Bawa. Next, explore the Meetiyagoda Moonstone Mines. Finally, enjoy the ultimate experience with a Madu River safari in Balapitiya.
The first destination is the unique and stunning Lunuganga estate, formerly the residence of Sir Geoffrey Bawa. Next, explore the Meetiyagoda Moonstone Mines. Finally, enjoy the ultimate experience with a Madu River safari in Balapitiya.
Duration:
8 hours
Cancellation:
24 hours
Highlights
- Kalutara - Nestled in southwestern Sri Lanka, Kalutara enchants with its tranquil beaches and rich cultural legacy. Known for the revered Kalutara Bodhiya Buddhist temple and the impressive Kalutara Bridge, this coastal town offers a harmonious blend of spirituality and natural beauty that attracts visitors worldwide.
- Lunuganga Garden Tour -…
- Kalutara - Nestled in southwestern Sri Lanka, Kalutara enchants with its tranquil beaches and rich cultural legacy. Known for the revered Kalutara Bodhiya Buddhist temple and the impressive Kalutara Bridge, this coastal town offers a harmonious blend of spirituality and natural beauty that attracts visitors worldwide.
- Lunuganga Garden Tour - The Lunuganga estate is the creation of the late architect Geoffrey Bawa (23 July 1919 – 27 May 2003). This country home was his initial muse and experimental laboratory, serving as his retreat for relaxation as his fame grew over the years. Designed with Bawa’s signature whimsical beauty and eccentric style, the estate is adorned with numerous art pieces and artifacts from across Asia and Europe.
- Madu Ganga Biodiversity Area - This mangrove lagoon, connected to the sea by a narrow canal, comprises 15 islands of varying sizes, some of which are inhabited. It consists of two shallow water bodies, Maduganga and the smaller Randombe Lake, linked by two narrow channels. The islands and shores boast relatively undisturbed mangrove vegetation, rich in biodiversity, qualifying the wetland for 7 Criteria of International Importance. Many globally and nationally endangered, endemic, and rare species, such as the endemic and endangered plant Shorea affinis, the vulnerable Mugger (Crocodylus palustris) listed in the IUCN Red Book, and the CITES-listed endangered Purple-faced Leaf Monkey (Trachypithecus vetulus), Estuarine Crocodile (Crocodylus porosus), Flapshell Turtle (Lissemys punctata), and Indian Python (Python molurus) find refuge here. The lagoon serves as a breeding, spawning, and nurturing ground for numerous fish species and supports 1.2% of the Little Green Heron biogeographical population.
- Meetiyagoda - Situated in southern Sri Lanka, Meetiyagoda is famous for its distinctive moonstone mines. These gleaming semi-precious stones, celebrated for their iridescent glow, are mined here amidst lush greenery. Visitors can observe the traditional extraction methods and purchase exquisite moonstone jewelry, making it a paradise for gem enthusiasts.

What's Included
- Water bottle (per-person)
- 1-boat safari through Madu river
- Hotel pickup and drop off from Kalutara
- Service of an English-speaking chauffeur guide
- Transport throughout the tour with an air-conditioned vehicle
- Water bottle (per-person)
- 1-boat safari through Madu river
- Hotel pickup and drop off from Kalutara
- Service of an English-speaking chauffeur guide
- Transport throughout the tour with an air-conditioned vehicle
What's Not Included
- Entrance where not specified.
- Food or drinks.
- Gratuities (optional).
- Entrance where not specified.
- Food or drinks.
- Gratuities (optional).
Additional Information
- Comfortable walking shoes recommended for this tour. Drive time may change due to unpredictable road traffic. Photography stops on the way can be arranged but within locations with reasonable parking areas.
- Comfortable walking shoes recommended for this tour. Drive time may change due to unpredictable road traffic. Photography stops on the way can be arranged but within locations with reasonable parking areas.
Location
Kalutara
Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
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376rakeshm
Jan 26, 2019
A vsit to Lunuganga Estate - Timings on the net are all wrong. A strict admission policy prevails guided tours to the property are only at 0930 and 1400 hours. You need to be at the estate gates precisely at these times or else get turned away
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