Colombo to Galle Fort

Experience the charms of Galle and Sri Lanka’s southwest coast on a day trip from Colombo, with an expert driver-guide. View endangered turtles at the Kosgoda Turtle Hatchery; see the stilt fishermen at Weligama; and explore UNESCO-listed Galle Fort, where 17th-century ramparts enclose colonial buildings, museums, and shops. Learn about Galle’s maritime history, and visit Talwatte's simple-but-moving Tsunami Photo Museum to chart the impact of the 2004 disaster. Before returning to Colombo, enjoy lunch and discover Bentota Beach.

Your guide covers the highlights of Sri Lanka’s south coast on this day trip from Colombo, Negombo or Mount Lavinia. Walk along the ramparts and cobblestone pathways that crisscross the Dutch Fort of Galle, a UNESCO World Heritage site. Visit a mask factory in the coastal town of Ambalangoda and take a memorable boat ride on the Madu River of Balapitiya, finishing at a turtle hatchery. You’ll learn about Sri Lankan culture and nature from a knowledgeable guide along the way.

Yala National Park is Sri Lanka’s second-biggest, and a long-but-doable day trip from the Colombo region. This private tour makes it a comfortable round-trip, and includes a 4x4 safari around the plains and lagoons to look for leopards, elephants, birds, and more. Plus, en route, you pass Galle Fort and view Sri Lanka's stilt fishermen. Private transport, entry fees, dinner, and Colombo, Negombo, or Kalutara hotel pickup and drop-off included.

Visiting Galle from Colombo is made easy on this guided tour. Logistics are covered—your private guide picks you up at your hotel and brings you straight to top sights including a Buddhist temple in Bentota and the UNESCO-listed Old Town of Galle and its Fortifications. Because this is a private tour, you can ask your guide plenty of questions, too.

Visit he top attractions in stunning, history-filled Galle, plus the scenic wetlands along the Madu River. On this full-day excursion, you’ll travel by comfortable, air-conditioned vehicle from Colombo or Negombo. Visit colonial-era landmarks like Galle Fort and the Dutch Reformed Church, and enjoy stops at natural attractions.

Discover Sri Lanka’s alluring southwest coast and Galle on a private day trip from Colombo. Drive along the coastal expressway and enjoy a boat ride around the wildlife-rich mangroves of the River Madhu. Later, choose to take a glass-bottom boat ride or snorkel, dive or surf at coral-ringed Hikkaduwa beach before a visit to historical Galle. Visit the UNESCO-listed Galle Fort, built by the Dutch in the 1600s, and explore its cobbled lanes filled with shops and colonial buildings.

An independent day trip to Galle from Colombo means a long train, bus, or cab ride, and the problem of getting around once there. Make the most of UNESCO-listed Galle Fort and the round-trip journey on this private day trip. Travel by private vehicle, delve into the colonial-era fort as your guide shares its history, and tour a tea factory on route. Lunch and hotel pickup and drop-off are included.

Galle Day Trip is organized by Bentota Travel Mart ( BTM ) for the tourists who stay at Bentota, Induruwa, Kosgoda, Ahungalla, Balapitiya, Ambalangoda, Aluthgama, Beruwala, Maggona, Kalutara, Waskaduwa & Wadduwa and and free pick-up & drop-off are included from these areas. If you are looking to explore a colonial city and gain some unique experience & memories with enjoying some extra unique activities & attractions then this is the most identical and famous tour for that. Galle Day Trip is one of the most popular excursions in Sri Lanka. Attractions & Activities – • Bentota River Safari or Madu River Safari • Sea Turtle • Wood Carving Centre & Gallery • Tsunami Museum • Herbal Garden • Natural Silk Factory • Gem Museum and Showroom • Dutch Fort Galle • Stilt Fishermen in Koggala Key Details • Tour Start Time: 7.00am/7.30am • Free Pick-up & Drop-off • Private Transportation, entry fees, activity charges & Lunch are included This is an All Inclusive package & No hidden costs.

Explore Galle at your own pace on this flexible private tour with door-to-door transport from your Colombo accommodations. In addition to navigating, your private guide offers little-known facts about the UNESCO World Heritage Site of Galle Fort. Afterwards, keep your eyes peeled for wildlife on a boat ride through the Madu River wetlands and learn about Sri Lankan art at a mask factory/museum (boat and museum admission not included).

This tour covers the best part of Sri Lanka’s South Coast. You'll visit Galle, rich in colonial heritage, and explore the iconic Dutch Fort that encloses the city. You can walk along the ramparts and the cobblestone pathways that crisscross through the fort. Visit Ambalangoda mask factory and experience a memorable boat ride at Maduganga Ganga before visiting the Turtle Hatchery. Japanese Peace Pagoda is a bonus.

Galle day tour mainly covers Galle Dutch fort, Madhu river and turtles conservation centre in Balapitiya. Galle is a city on the south coast of Sri Lanka. It is famous for the Galle Dutch Fort plus breathtaking beaches along its coastline. Galle Dutch Fort is one of the most visited tourist attractions in Sri Lanka. Madu River is located in the south of Sri Lanka near Galle. The water of the river is dotted with small islands and the banks are all covered with lush mangrove forests that are home to dozens of incredible animal species. South coast is also important nesting grounds for sea turtles. A number of sea turtle conservation centres operate along the beach to ensure the safety of sea turtle nests. Altogether, five sea turtles nest in Sri Lankan beaches.

Hit the highlights of stunning, coastal Galle on this attraction-packed, full-day excursion, with includes a one-of-a-kind stilt fishing experience, unique to Sri Lanka. Traveling comfortably in your own private transportation from Colombo, you’ll tick off top sights, from colonial-era landmarks, such as Galle Fort, to a sea turtle hatchery.

Get a comprehensive tour of the Galle area in single day from Colombo. All round-trip transportation is provided, which means there's no need to rent a car. You'll travel with a guide and a small group, so you'll have plenty of time to ask questions and enjoy personalized attention from your guide. In addition to the city tour, you can give the traditional stilt-fishing method a try.

Exploring Galle and Sri Lanka’s southwestern shores from Colombo or Negombo is tricky and time-consuming if using public transport. With this private tour, you can cover more ground and do it all in a day, with the benefit of a driver-guide to smooth your sightseeing. On route, visit a turtle hatchery, cruise the Madu River (own expense), enjoy watersports; and finish with a stroll around Galle Fort before returning.

Travel to Galle with ease by opting for a private guided tour. You won’t have to worry about booking transfers as hotel pickup and drop-off are included. Enjoy the company of a private guide who provides fascinating commentary along the way. Sights you'll visit include the UNESCO-listed Old Town of Galle and its fortifications, the Dutch Reformed Church, The National Maritime Museum, a Buddhist temple in Bentota, and much more. Walk along the ramparts and cobblestone pathways that crisscross the Dutch Fort of Galle, a UNESCO World Heritage site. Visit a mask factory in the coastal town of Ambalangoda and take a memorable boat ride on the Madu River of Balapitiya, finishing at a turtle hatchery. You’ll learn about Sri Lankan culture and nature from a knowledgeable guide along the way.

This is best day trip for who is coming to first time to Sri Lanka. They can enjoy with Bentota Boat Safari, Visit turtles and moonstone mine, finally visit Galle Dutch Fort.

This Day Trip is organized by Bentota Travel Mart and This is an ideal excursions to explore the charms of Galle and Sri Lanka’s southwest coast on a day trip with an expert driver-guide including unique experiences such as Turtle Hatchery, Mangrove Boat safari, Mask Factory, UNESCO-listed 17th-century Galle Fort,Tsunami Photo Museum & Stilt Fishermen. Attractions & Activities: • Bentota River Safari or Madu River Safari • Visit Sea Turtle • Wood Carving Centre & Gallery • Moonstone Gem Mining Centre • Tsunami Museum • Herbal Garden • Dutch Fort Galle • Stilt Fishermen in Koggala Inclusions: • Private Transportation with English Speaking Driver-Guide • All entry fees & activity charges • Lunch Key Points: • Tour Start Time: 7.00am • Pick up from anywhere in Negambo, Colombo, Mt Lavinia & nearby areas. • Drop off from the pick up point or anywhere between the pick up point and Galle. This is an All Inclusive package & No hidden costs.

If you can only do one day trip from Colombo or Negombo and favour culture and nature over history, this private Sri Lanka south-coast tour is ideal. View stilt fishermen at Weligama; swim and snorkel at Jungle Beach; take in Galle and UNESCO-listed Galle Fort; see and learn about turtles at the Kosgoda Sea Turtle Conservation Project; and more. A seafood lunch, private air-conditioned transport, and entrance fees included.

The west-coast of Sri Lanka has so many wonderful attractions to offer. We will explore wonderful landscape and you enjoy beautiful beaches. Madu Lake is a unique place, where mangrove trees are growing in a mix of salty water and the Madu river. You will have a relaxing fish-foot-massage - an experience you will never forget!

Visit Galle which is the capital city of the Southern Province of Sri Lanka. The town has a World Heritage Site to its name and that is predominantly responsible for its popularity with tourists. This is the 300-year-old Dutch Fort, but there are other historical buildings to view as well. Stilt Fishermen Sri Lanka, Koggala, Galle District, Southern ProvinceStilt fishing is a method of fishing unique to the island country of Sri Lanka, known as “the Pearl of the Indian Ocean”. The fishermen sit on a cross bar called a ‘petta’ tied to a vertical pole and driven into the sand a few meters offshore. From this high position, the fishermen cast his line and wait until a fish comes along to be caught. Although the approach looks primitive and ancient.

We invite you to explore Galle tour with us in a relaxed, friendly and exciting way. Our courteous and skills chauffeurs will ensure you experience the stunning scenery, captivating history and heritage of our incredible country.

If you’re visiting Colombo for the first time, avoid the stress of navigating a new city on a private full-day sightseeing tour. Great for travelers with limited time, this tour covers Kosgoda Sea Turtle Conservation Project, Tsunami Photo Museum, Stilt Fishermen, Galle Fort, Light house, Clock Tower, Colonial buildings, Meera Mosque(Muslim Church) and Maritime Archeology Museum(Marine Museum) and enjoy convenient hotel pickup and drop-off.

Taking a day trip to Galle and its outskirts is an experience that can get you up close and personal to the South’s largest and most important city. You can explore the colonial background that shaped the region and the country from the 16th to the 20th centuries. As for beaches, the Unawatuna Bay probably tops it all and is safe for snorkeling and swimming because a reef protects it. • Hassle free two way hotel transfers • Convenient and flexible tour itinerary • Undivided attention to every individual

Galle Dutch fort has recognized by UNESCO Heritage program and one of the most visited places in Sri Lanka. Tour among mangrove forest at madu river, fish foot spa, the turtle farm, traditional Sri Lankan mask factory tour are the main highlights of the tour. Our guide/driver will meet you at the pick up location and guide you to the end of your tour. During the tour you can enjoy the view of the most beautiful beaches in Sri Lanka. Our tour representatives are well experienced and help you with any information you need and help you to experience the best out of your memorable tour. Hotel pickup locations are from Negombo, Colombo, Mt Lavinia and Bentota. This tour is customizable as per you convenience.