Hambantota City Tour (Port) — 8 Locations
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Tour Highlights
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Hambantota Beach pristine coastline
Martello Tower historic fortification
Bird Park Asia's largest aviary
Botanical Garden rare plant collection
What to Expect
Hambantota Beach (16 km) — A 16 km stretch of pristine coastline. Duration: 4–5 hours for the full tour.
Hambantota Fish Market — Visit the fish market area where the 2004 tsunami submerged this city. About 2,000 people were swept to sea.
Magampura Museum — Explore the local museum showcasing the region’s history.
Martello Tower — Built in 1803 by Captain Gopher, a British military engineer. The Martello Tower claims to be one of the most beautifully shaped structures of its kind in the world. Two stories high, about 40 feet tall, with a circular base. Cannons were installed on top to fire at enemy ships.
Gallows Tree — A historic site from the colonial era.
Bird Park (15 USD entry) — Described as Asia’s largest bird park, home to over 3,200 birds of more than 180 endemic and exotic species. Birds can be viewed for about 2 hours. Bird Park Resort offers breakfast and lunch facilities.
Botanical Garden — A 300-acre botanical garden showcasing a diverse collection of plants, including rare and endangered species. Beautiful ornamental flowers can be viewed. About 1 hour to explore.
Buddhist Temple — A Buddhist religious site where anyone can observe and participate in Buddhist religious activities.
What's Included
Included ✓
- Private vehicle
- Professional guide
- Hotel or port pickup and drop-off
- Bottled water
Complimentary 🎁
- Bottled water throughout
- Fresh king coconut
Not Included ✗
- Bird Park entrance fee (15 USD)
- Botanical Garden entrance fee
- Meals and refreshments
- Personal expenses
Entrance fees & meals are not included — we believe in full price transparency. All entrance tickets are paid directly at each site in cash (USD or LKR accepted). Your guide will advise exact amounts before you arrive.
Pickup
Hotel, guesthouse, or Hambantota Port — confirmed via WhatsApp the evening before
Entrance Fees
Pay in cash at each site. Bring USD or LKR — your guide will tell you amounts in advance
Meals
Not included. Eat before you go — your guide recommends the best local restaurants en route
