The 15 Turtle Experiences in Sri Lanka That Repay the Drive

★★★★★★★★★★4.9 · 1,064 reviews · 1.5 hours · from $16Our pick

Swim with sea turtles in Mirissa for $16, with gear, instruction, hotel pickup, photos, freshwater shower, and a private guide.

“It was an amazing experience!! We were very lucky this morning and saw 5 turtles together. It was my first time snorkeling and I felt very comfortable. Our guide was very friendly and took good care of us. It was definitely a highlight of my trip.”

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Snorkeling with Turtles in Mirissa

2.Snorkeling with Turtles in Mirissa

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 268 reviews · from $25Top rated

Review of Mirissa turtle snorkeling: private guide, reef fish, photos and videos, safety help, timing, value, and practical booking advice.

“The guide was very kind and helpful. It didn't take many minutes before he could show us the first turtle. We saw several turtles, both small and large. We were also offered to swim out to look at the fish in the coral reef, which we accepted. We ended up swimming in the middle of a large shoal of fish. Although the water was not completely clear, it was certainly an experience to recommend!”

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Mirissa: Snorkeling Experience with Turtles

3.Snorkeling Experience with Turtles

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 123 reviews · 1 hour · from $29

Swim with turtles in Mirissa on a one-hour boat and snorkeling trip with gear, guides, pickup, photos, and flexible cancellation.

“This is a great snorkelling tour! They pick you up from your hotel and have good communication with you via WhatsApp. You get on the boat from the sand out the front of the dive centre and it’s a short boat ride to go snorkelling. We were lucky enough to see 4 turtles and the guides provided seaweed to feed them. We saw lots of fish and coral also. Highly recommend this tour!”

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Mirissa Unforgettable Snorkeling Experience with Turtles

4.Mirissa Unforgettable Snorkeling Experience with Turtles

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 120 reviews · from $24

Swim with sea turtles in Mirissa on a private two-hour snorkeling trip with gear, hotel pickup, guidance, snacks, photos, and fresh water.

“I was very satisfied with the snorkeling trip and saw plenty of turtles, which was an amazing experience. However, it is quite expensive considering that you can also walk into the sea on your own and potentially see turtles without a tour. Overall still a nice experience, but the price feels a bit high.”

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Galle Private Day Tours with Sea Turtles visit & Boat Safari

5.Galle Private Day Tours with Sea Turtles visit & Boat Safari

★★★★★★★★★★4.8 · 69 reviews · 6 - 10 hours · from $45

Review of a private Galle tour with Galle Fort, turtle conservation, beach wildlife, Madu River safari, transport, and practical costs.

“The tour highlights were the Madu River water safari and the Turtle Conservation project. During water safari, we were taken to a small cinnamon plantation, temple and saw wildlife including birds, monitor lizards as well as a baby crocodile. The sea turtle conservation centre was very informative and the life cycle of the turtles was clearly explained, as well as how turtles are cared for, and release back to the wild where possible, after having been injured after being trapped in fishing nets or also by environmental contamination. Our tour guide Sakun, was friendly and more than helpful, going well out of his way to take us to places that…”

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Galle Day Trip with River Safari, Sea Turtle & Stilt Fishermen

6.Galle Day Trip with River Safari, Sea Turtle & Stilt Fishermen

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 64 reviews · from $110

Explore Galle Fort, mangroves, turtles, masks, tsunami history and stilt fishermen on this private Sri Lanka day trip from Bentota.

“Amazing tour we had a fabulous time and tour guide Janith was amazing. I have decided if I go again I will use Bentota Travel Mart and will request for Janith.”

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From Colombo/Negombo: Galle, Madu River, and Turtle Hatchery

7.From Colombo/Negombo: Galle, Madu River, and Turtle Hatchery

★★★★★★★★★★4.8 · 41 reviews · 10 hours · from $46

Review of a private Sri Lanka day trip from Colombo or Negombo, covering Madu River, turtles, Galle Fort, stilt fishermen, and a moonstone mine.

“Janaka was on time, very polite, knowledgeable and pleasant company. We when from Negombo to Galle. We stopped at a spice garden, then onto the turtle hatchery, we then went on a Madu River Boat tour. In the tour my husband felt dizzy when we arrived at the temple, Janaka stayed with him ensuring he was feeling better before my husband toured the temple. Janaka took us to a lovely restaurant on the banks of the river, where the food was lovely! We then were going to go to a mask museum and moonstone village, but due to my husband’s dizzy spell we asked not to go to these, we…”

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Snorkeling with Turtles in Mirissa

8.Snorkeling with Turtles in Mirissa

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 28 reviews · from $35

Swim beside sea turtles in Mirissa on a private two-hour snorkeling trip with gear, boat transport, and hotel pickup included.

“The day was a little cloudy/rainy and they offered us in advance to change the date or cancel for free, but because it was our only free day we wanted to do the trip. The whole team was very flexible and friendly. We went to the perfect spot evRead more”

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From Kalutara: Exclusive Madu River Safari & Turtle Hatchery

9.Exclusive Madu River Safari & Turtle Hatchery

★★★★★★★★★★4.8 · 16 reviews · 5.5 hours · from $80

Review of the private Madu River Safari and Kosgoda Turtle Hatchery tour from Kalutara, with cinnamon, temples, wildlife, costs, and tips.

“Many thanks for our guide , perfect driver, guide, knows srilanka community. Many thanks for our guide on the boat safari Okokokokokokokokokokokokoooooooookklllokk”

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Galle Day Trip – River Safari, Sea Turtle & Stilt Fishermen

10.Galle Day Trip – River Safari, Sea Turtle & Stilt Fishermen

★★★★★★★★★★4.9 · 16 reviews · 9 - 11 hours · from $80

Review of a private Sri Lanka day trip combining Galle Fort, Bentota River Safari, turtles, temples, stilt fishermen, and lunch.

“Great day out! Lots of stops at different places. We enjoyed everything especially the river safari. Thank you 😊”

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Snorkeling with Sea Turtles in Mirissa (Pickup and Drop included)

11.Snorkeling with Sea Turtles in Mirissa (Pickup and Drop included)

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 16 reviews · from $45

Swim near wild sea turtles in Mirissa with gear, guide, snacks, and local transfers. See what this $45 small-group snorkel tour is really like.

“We had a fantastic time. Saw loads of turtles and colourful fish. The guide was fabulous. Would highly recommend this experience.”

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From Bentota: Exclusive Madu River Safari & Turtle Hatchery

12.Exclusive Madu River Safari & Turtle Hatchery

★★★★★★★★★★4.7 · 13 reviews · 3.5 hours · from $65

Review of the private Madu River Safari and Kosgoda Turtle Hatchery tour from Bentota, with itinerary, wildlife, price, tips, and honest value advice.

“Wonderful experience! We were so well taken care of from start to finish. Madu River was absolutely beautiful, the Cinnamon Garden stop over was informative and enjoyable, and it was great to see the turtle hatchery. Definitely recommend!”

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Pigeon Island Snorkeling – Swim with Sharks & Turtles

13.Pigeon Island Snorkeling – Swim with Sharks & Turtles

★★★★★★★★★★4.0 · 13 reviews · from $16

Review of Pigeon Island snorkeling near Nilaveli, with turtles, reef sharks, coral, boat transport, prices, tips, and honest drawbacks.

“Had a great experience with this tour. Highly recommend to anyone who is looking to explore the beautiful pigeon island”

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From Colombo/Negombo: Galle, Madu River, and Turtle Hatchery

14.From Colombo/Negombo: Galle, Madu River, and Turtle Hatchery

★★★★★★★★★★4.6 · 11 reviews · 10 hours · from $126

Review of a private Sri Lanka day trip to Galle Fort, Madu River, turtle conservation, and moonstone mining from Colombo or Negombo.

“Rasidu is een aardige man maar is geen gids. Hij wist niks over de plekker te vertellen. Je kon het jezelf uitzoeken. Sprak slecht engels waardoor we bij een Ayurvedische stonden maar hem al had verteld dat ik er niet naartoe wou. Hij was alleen maar met zijn telefoon bezig en selfies aan het maken. Liep continu door mijn camerabeeld. Luisterde niet naar mij maar alleen maar naar zichzelf. Dit was echt heel slecht. Deze man is een chauffeur en geen gids. Hij mag echt niet ip zo’n tour meegaan. Ik heb spijt dat ik met hem ben gegaan. Hij gaf veel iritaties. Zeker met zijn telefoongedrag. Ik moest wachten…”

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Paradise Turtle Watching Tours

15.Paradise Turtle Watching Tours

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 11 reviews · from $9Best value

Review of Paradise Turtle Watching Tours in Tangalle, Sri Lanka, with prices, timing, turtle-watching tips, transport details, and booking advice.

“Sujith was an informative and enthusiastic guide who gave good addition information about the events we were seeing. We saw a large Green Turtle lay her eggs in the hole she had dug in the sand, and expend a huge effort in covering theRead more”

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