Galle Day Tour from Colombo /Negombo /Kalutara /Bentota /Wadduwa (All Inclusive)

Colombo, Sri Lanka
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Duration12h
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LanguagesEnglish
Private tourOnly your group will participate

Overview

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.

Options

Pick up from Kalutara

Starting points:
Kalutara, Sri Lanka
Wadduwa, Sri Lanka

Pick up from Negombo

Starting point:
Negombo, Sri Lanka

Pick up from Bentota

Starting point:
Bentota, Sri Lanka

Pick up from Colombo

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What's included

  • All Government Taxes.
  • Cost of Madu River Boat Safari.
  • 500ml mineral water bottle per person during the tour.
  • Lunch at a local restaurant.
  • Hotel pick up and drop off to most closely located hotels in Colombo, Negombo, Kalutara or Bentota.
  • Air conditioned vehicle with English speaking driver.
  • Entrance fees to Galle Fort and Turtle Hatchery.
  • Gratuities.
  • Anything not mentioned in inclusions

What to expect

  1. Galle Dutch Fort
    2h · Admission ticket included
    The Galle Dutch Fort is a seventeenth-century colonial fort in Sri Lanka. It stands on a rocky promontory facing the Indian Ocean. Rocky shores and an imposing landside rampart defend it on all four directions. It was the Portuguese who chose Galle as a permanent trading post in 1588. Following the siege of Galle (1640), the Dutch ousted them from Southern Sri Lanka. Then the Dutch extensively fortified the fort until 1729. Its present form was mainly conceived under Dutch company rule and hence the name Galle Dutch fort. In its heyday, the fortification also served as the island’s southern commandment of the Dutch East India trading company (VOC). Its sister cities were Colombo, Trincomalee, and Jaffna. The fort defended the main VOC trading port in Sri Lanka. In 1796, it was peacefully handed over to the British who maintained a military presence until 1948.
  2. Madu River Safari by Buddhi
    3h · Admission ticket included
    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. Enjoy hundreds of vibrant tropical birds and a few crocodiles if you’re lucky enough.
  3. Kosgoda Sea Turtle Conservation Project
    1h · Admission ticket included
    Here, you will learn about how these people protect sea turtle eggs and increase hatching rates. Start from protecting the mother turtle during the nesting process and when she is finished laying the eggs and safely back in the ocean, then relocate the eggs from the beach to there hatchery. When the baby sea turtles hatch and then return them to their natural habitat quickly.

Meeting and pickup

Meeting point

Pick up and drop off will be provided from most closely located hotels in Bentota.

Meeting point

Pick up and drop off will be provided from most closely located hotels in Wadduwa.

Meeting point

Pick up and drop off will be provided from most closely located hotels in Kalutara.

Meeting point

Pick up and drop off will be provided from most closely located hotels in Negombo.

Meeting point

Pick up and drop off will be provided from most closely located hotels in Colombo or Mount Lavinia.

End point

Pick up and drop off will be provided from most closely located hotels in Bentota.

End point

Pick up and drop off will be provided from most closely located hotels in Wadduwa.

End point

Pick up and drop off will be provided from most closely located hotels in Kalutara.

End point

Pick up and drop off will be provided from most closely located hotels in Negombo.

End point

Pick up and drop off will be provided from most closely located hotels in Colombo or Mount Lavinia.

Additional information

  • Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
  • Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
  • Not recommended for pregnant travelers
  • Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels
  • Please be ready at the hotel lobby 15 minutes before the pick up time.
  • Please come with a comfortable attire for the tour.

Cancellation policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
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