Private Day tour to Galle from Colombo

Enjoy a private day tour to Galle from your hotel in Colombo and visit a UNESCO listed world heritage site Galle Dutch Fort in southern region in Sri Lanka. On the way back enjoy a boat ride in Madu river and visit Kosgoda sea turtle conservation project & mask museum at Ambalangoda.

Itinerary
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Pass By: Colombo, Colombo, Western Province

You will be picked up from your hotel in Colombo or Mount Lavinia by our chauffeur guide at 07:30 a.m. and commence the day tour to Galle.

Stop At: Kosgoda Sea Turtle Conservation Project, 13A Galle Road, Kosgoda 80570 Sri Lanka

The first stop is to visit the Sea Turtle Conservation Project in Kosgoda. You will be able to see how Sea turtles are being conserved and inspect their activities. Further, you will see the hatchery program which was being implemented to hatch eggs safely before releasing it into the sea.

Duration: 1 hour

Stop At: Madu River, Nilwala River Safari, Bridge View, Custom Road, Balapitiya , Sri Lanka 941906362 Call And Contact, Balapitiya 80550 Sri Lanka

Next, you will be stopped at Balapitiya and proceed to Madu Ganga riverboat safari. You might see some animals such as wild boars, monkeys, and squirrels as well as many birds available during the boat safari.

Duration: 2 hours

Stop At: Ariyapala Mask Museum, 426 Main Street, Ambalangoda 80300 Sri Lanka

Thereafter you can visit a mask museum at Ambalangoda and see how they are making traditional mask in the factory.

Duration: 30 minutes

Stop At: Galle Fort, Church Street, Galle 80000 Sri Lanka

After arriving Galle you will proceed to Galle Fort Sightseeing. Galle Fort was first built by Portuguese and it was again fortified by Dutch when Sri Lanka was a Colonial under them. It was built on a rocky peninsula and three sides’ area covered by the sea. Just after the entrance, you can see the front wall and a clock tower on top of the wall.

When you move to the southernmost end of the fort you can see the Flag Rock which was used as a bastion by Portuguese. Currently, it has become more attractive for tourists due to some locals leap to the water from the rock.

Next, you will be met the Lighthouse located in the southern end of the promontory which was built in 1938. Thereafter you will be moved to the Maritime Archaeology Museum, Dutch Reformed Church (which the history goes to 1640) and Galle National Museum.

Finally, transfer back to Colombo and you will be safely dropped at your hotel or at the place where you picked up.

Duration: 2 hours



Informacion Adicional
"Not wheelchair accessible"
"Childe supplement will be added when sharing with parents."
"A formal Dress code is required both men and women when entered in to Temples and National Museum. Your knees and shoulders must be fully covered by the dress. No shorts or sleeveless tops are allowed."
"Near public transportation"
"Infant seats available"
"Most travelers can participate"
"This is a private tour/activity. Only your group will participate"
"Confirmation will be received at time of booking"



Start Time: 07:00 AM
Duration: 10 To 12 Hours
Start location: Traveler pickup is offered
We picked up any traveller from any of the hotel or in any of the place in Colombo and Mount Lavinia, Moratuwa and Pandura area. Please mentioned your hotel or place when booking or after that.

Ports

• Port of Colombo, 19 Chaithya Rd, Colombo 00100, Sri Lanka

Cancellations and refunds: For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours in advance of the start time of the experience.

Included

• Hotel Pick-up and drop-off by an air-conditioned vehicle.
• Service of a chauffeur guide.
• 1 liter bottled water
• Fuel surcharge

Not Included

• Entrance fees of museums, Sea turtle Conservation Project and boat ride charges.
• Lunch or any other meals and drinks (available to purchase)
• Expenses of personal nature such as - Tips for Guides, Drivers, Porters & waiters. -Laundry, medical bills, telephone calls, personal travel insurance etc.

Facilities