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1 day · Kalutara itinerary

Kalutara in 1 Day: The Perfect One-Day Itinerary

Only have one day in Kalutara? Rivers and turtles. Here is how to spend one perfect day — with the best-rated tours to book.

At a glance

  1. 1River safari
  2. 2Turtles
  3. 3Temple
  4. 4Beach

Morning: the river

A Madu River mangrove safari.

Midday: the turtles

A coastal turtle hatchery.

Afternoon: the temple

The white Kalutara Bodhiya.

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Top-rated tours for exactly what this plan recommends in Kalutara — prices per person.

Kalutara in 1 day — FAQ

Can you see Kalutara in one day?
Yes — a river safari, turtles and the temple fill a day.
What is the best one-day Kalutara tour?
A Madu River safari combined with a turtle hatchery.
Is one day enough in Kalutara?
One day covers the highlights; add days for whales and Bentota.

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Negombo Lagoon Boat Safari Hotel Pickup(Monkey,Mangrove)
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Negombo Lagoon Boat Safari Hotel Pickup(Monkey,Mangrove)
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Galle Day Trip with Stilt Fishing & Turtle Hatchery
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Galle Day Trip with Stilt Fishing & Turtle Hatchery
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from$76/ person
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Galle Day Trip from Kalutara - Temples, River Safari & Dutch Fort
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Galle Day Trip from Kalutara - Temples, River Safari & Dutch Fort
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from$58/ person
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River Safari Bentota with Mangroves ,crocodiles ,Birds, Monkeys.
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River Safari Bentota with Mangroves ,crocodiles ,Birds, Monkeys.
5.0(18)·1–2 hours
from$33/ person
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Paradise Turtle Watching Tours
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Paradise Turtle Watching Tours
5.0(12)·4 hours
from$22/ person
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Day-trip from Tangalle to Mulgirigala & Ramba Vihara & Udawalawe NP - Safari
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Day-trip from Tangalle to Mulgirigala & Ramba Vihara & Udawalawe NP - Safari
8–10 hours
from$355/ person
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Bentota with River Safari, Waterfall, Temple and Teaplantation
Bentota
Bentota with River Safari, Waterfall, Temple and Teaplantation
5.0(16)·6–8 hours
from$88/ person
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Galle Day Tour with River Safari, Tea Plantation & Sea Turtle
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Galle Day Tour with River Safari, Tea Plantation & Sea Turtle
5.0(11)·8–12 hours
from$135/ person
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