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Galle Day visit from Colombo

By Ok Lanka Travel
8.8 out of 10
Excellent
Free cancellation available
Price is AU$207 per adult* *Get lower prices by selecting more than 2 adults
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  • Free cancellation available
  • 12h
  • Mobile voucher
  • Instant confirmation
  • Multiple languages
Overview

The city of Galle, located 140 km away from Colombo, on the southwest of Sri Lanka, is the destination treat that you deserve. This marvellous island has a wonderful splash of rocky coastline and a collection of Dutch colonial buildings. Galle is that city with a rich maritime history and unique cultural identity which has been shaped by centuries of influences. Take part in the full-day tour to see the endangered turtles at the Kosgoda Turtle Hatchery, learn about the enriching maritime history of Galle and explore the Galle Fort to view the 17th Century architecture of buildings, shops, and museums, as well as learn how its hubs were used for trade. That’s not all, you can also visit the Bentota Beach, the boat ride and Fishtherapy at Madu River, and the Tsunami Photo Museum.
Galle is the place to go, so as you pack your bags for a fun day out, eat some breakfast, for we promise that the city sights will be a feast for your eyes.

Activity location

  • Bentota Beach
    • 80500, Bentota, Sri Lanka, Sri Lanka

Meeting/Redemption Point

  • Colombo
    • Colombo, Western Province, Sri Lanka

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Saloon Car/ Van/ Mini Bus
  • Activity duration is 12 hours12h
    12h
  • English

Saloon Car/ Van/ Mini Bus: Transport by a Saloon car, Luxury Van, Luxury mini bus as per the no of travellers.
Pickup included

Starting time: 7:00 am
Price details
AU$207.28 x 1 AdultAU$207.28
Total
Price is AU$207.28
Until Sun, 26 Oct

What's included, what's not

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    Private transport
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    Bottled water
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    Air-conditioned vehicle
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    Fuel surcharge
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    Entrance fees of museums and boat ride charges.
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    Lunch
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    Service charge

Know before you book

  • Public transport options are available nearby
  • Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels

Activity itinerary

Colombo (Pass by)
Well, from a tour like this much is to be expected, which is why the tour starts with a pickup from any hotel in Colombo. To commence the tour, traveller pickups are offered and ready for departure at 7:00 AM for Colombo or Mount Lavinia hotels
Bentota Beach
  • 1h
This should be your first stop. Open from Sundays to Saturdays at the hours of 12:00 am to 11:59 pm, Bentota Beach is a quiet and nice beach to visit, with the soft sands beneath your soles and the sunrise or sunset gracing your day and evening respectively.
Kosgoda Sea Turtle Conservation Project
  • 1h
  • Admission ticket not included
Kosgoda Sea Turtle Conservation Project, located at Galle Road - Kosgoda, is home to five species of marine turtles. These five species of marine turtles include the Olive Ridley turtle, the Loggerhead turtle, the Leatherback turtle, the Hawksbill turtle, and the Green turtle, all of which are endangered species. Help release them back into the sea and protect them from extinction.
Madu Ganga Biodiversity Area
  • 2h
  • Admission ticket not included
The boat ride at Madu River lets you oversee the beautiful tranquil view of the Madu River and also experience the Fishtherapy. As the name implies it’s a spa therapy from fishes. The boat ride provides you a natural foot massage from several fishes to give you memorable experiences that are uniquely worth it.
Tsunami Photo Museum
  • 30m
  • Admission ticket not included
Visit the charitable museum (free entrance) and check out the devastating tsunami and the tales of the individuals that were left behind in its wake, in photographs, paintings, drawings, etc.
Galle Fort
  • 2h
  • Admission ticket not included
Popularly known as the Dutch Fort or the Rampart fort, what first started as a structure with palisades, a rampart and three bastions with a moat, the Galle Dutch Fort was created to facilitate the protection and the preservation of the city from invasion. It was also a hub for trade by sea due to its strategic location. You really need to visit this Fort! It has a rich and colourful history having been around for centuries and withstanding the Boxing Day Tsunami. The Fort consisted of public administration buildings, warehouses, residential quarters and business houses and was used as the capital and main port. Presently, it is the largest remaining fortress in Asia built by the Dutch and a historic site to visit. After the tour around, there is only one place left to go to – Colombo. There is a stop for an included lunch at a local restaurant, but the drink is on you.

Location

Activity location

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    Bentota Beach
    • 80500, Bentota, Sri Lanka, Sri Lanka

Meeting/Redemption Point

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    Colombo
    • Colombo, Western Province, Sri Lanka

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