Sri Lanka Private Koggala Lake and Temple Tour | La Vacanza Travel

Sri Lanka Private Koggala Lake and Temple Tour

Duration: 9 hours
Destination: Sri Lanka, Southern Province, Galle
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  • 9 hours
  • Galle
  • E-Voucher
  • Lowest Price
  • Not-Cancellable

Overview

Your first stop will be at the beautiful Japanese Peace Pagoda. This magnificent structure is a symbol of peace and harmony and offers stunning panoramic views of the surrounding landscape.

Next, it's time to get on board for a boat ride at the largest natural lake in Sri Lanka: Koggala Lake. During your boat ride, you'll get to enjoy the the wildlife that surrounds the lake, including colorful birds, playful monkeys and even crocodiles!

After lunch, you'll visit two incredible temples: The Weherahena Poorwarama Temple, a must-visit for anyone who loves art and architecture. Secondly, we'll take you to the Wewurukannala Raja Maha Viharaya temple, where you’ll be able to see the world's tallest standing Buddha statue that's over 160ft high!

The highlights of this tour include:

-A visit to the Japanese Peace Pagoda
-Visit two hidden temples
-Take a boat ride on the largest natural lake in Sri Lanka

Itinerary
This is a typical itinerary for this product

Stop At: Japanese Peace Pagoda, Rumassala, Unawatuna 80600 Sri Lanka

Located a few kilometres from the city of Galle, the Japanese Peace Pagoda is a unique shrine that guarantees peace and solitude to anyone who visits. Built by the Japanese Nipponzan-Myōhōji order in 2005, it was made as a symbol to promote peace in the island. A short hike to the summit of the Rumassala Hill and you’ll find yourself in awe of the pristine pagoda. Enjoy the unhindered and stunning views of the coast and the bustling town of Galle when you reach the top.

*** includes drivng time

Duration: 2 hours

Stop At: Koggala Lake, Koggala 80506 Sri Lanka

Koggala Lake is one of the biggest natural lakes in Sri Lanka. A number of islands are scattered in the lake among which the Temple Island, Modol Doova, Bird Island and the Cinnamon island. The lake is rich in birdlife and mangroves and is the perfect place to explore by boat!

*** Includes driving time and lunch

Duration: 4 hours

Stop At: Weherahena Buddhist Temple, Weherahena RD Weherahena, Matara 81000 Sri Lanka

. The 39-meter height Buddha statue is considered the first and largest tunnel temple in the world! Visitors to the temple can see the beautiful and decorated art on the tunnel wall.

Duration: 1 hour

Stop At: Wewurukannala Vihara, Dikwella Sri Lanka

The Wewurukannala Vihara temple is one of the most impressive Buddhist temples in Sri Lanka. An image of a 160 ft high seated Buddha dominates the temple site and dates back to King Rajadhi 1782 – 1798.

*** Includes driving time back to the hotel

Duration: 2 hours

Inclusions
  • Private transportation
  • English speaking driver and tour guide
  • All Fees and Taxes
  • Boat ride
  • Lunch
  • Bottled water
  • Entry/Admission - Koggala Lake
  • Entry/Admission - Weherahena Buddhist Temple
  • Entry/Admission - Wewurukannala Vihara
  • Entry/Admission - Japanese Peace Pagoda

Exclusions
  • Tips for guides
  • Not wheelchair accessible
  • Infants must sit on laps
  • Most travelers can participate
  • This is a private tour/activity. Only your group will participate
  • Confirmation will be received at time of booking
Departure Point

Traveler pickup is offered
We will pick you up straight from your hotel. Please add in your location when making your booking!

Voucher info

You can present either a paper or an electronic voucher for this activity.

Duration

9 hours


User's Reviews

M5481SEjeffj

24 Sep, 2023

We had a great day with our guide Mahat. We visited a lot of cool spots and got some great photos. It was the perfect private tour if you want to see all the top spots in Sri Lanka in one day. Highly recommend when you’re in Sri Lanka. Thanks ForeverVacation 😍

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