Galle Day Tour from Colombo: Explore Historic Forts and Beautiful Beaches
4.9
17 Ratings
Balapitiya
Discover the historic forts and stunning beaches of Galle on a day tour from Colombo. Explore the well-preserved Galle Fort, admire the Portuguese, Dutch, and British architecture, and relax on the beautiful Unawatuna Bay.
Duration: 11 hours
Cancellation: 1 day learn more
Highlights
  • Madu River - Enjoy a scenic boat excursion on the Madu River.
  • Turtle Hatchery Hikkaduwa - Explore the Turtle Hatchery and Conservation Center.
  • Tsunami Photo Museum - The Community Tsunami Museum serves to educate the public about tsunamis and to honor the memory of those affected by the 2004 disaster. The museum is an extension of the work initiated by the Third Wave Volunteers, led by Dr. Alison Thompson, who is the author of ‘The Third Wave - A Volunteer Story’ and the director of the documentary ‘The Third Wave’. Visitors to the museum will experience an emotional journey through the scientific and historical aspects of the 2004 Indian Ocean Tsunami.
  • Ariyapala Mask Museum - Masks have been an integral part of Sri Lankan culture and folklore for generations. They are used in theatrical performances and ceremonies, and are meticulously handcrafted by artisans who have inherited their skills through generations. The Ariyapala Mask Museum in Ambalangoda offers a comprehensive insight into the traditional Sri Lankan craft of mask-making. The museum features a workshop and a library dedicated to showcasing the rich heritage of Ambalangoda’s mask-making tradition.
  • Galle Fort - Explore the historic Dutch Fort and the city of Galle.
  • Unawatuna Beach - Take a coastal drive along the picturesque Unawatuna Beach.
  • Stilt Fishermen Sri Lanka - Stilt fishing is an age-old fishing technique exclusive to Sri Lanka, often referred to as ‘the Pearl of the Indian Ocean’. Fishermen perch on a crossbeam called a ‘petta’, which is attached to a pole anchored in the seabed a short distance from the shore. Perched above the water, the fishermen cast their lines and patiently wait for a catch. Despite its seemingly rudimentary appearance,
What's Included
  • No hidden costs - all government taxes included
  • Complimentary bottled drinking water
  • Professional English-speaking chauffeur
  • All vehicle and guide-related costs covered
  • Travel in comfort with an air-conditioned private vehicle
What's Not Included
  • Meals
  • Expenses of Personal Nature
  • Any other Services Not Specified Above
  • Entrance fees to the Mentioned Sites and Activity costs
Additional Information

Galle, located 119 km from Colombo, is a significant urban area on the South Western tip of Sri Lanka. Owing to its coastal location, it experiences high heat and humidity, but its mesmerizing beaches along the way from Colombo never fail to impress.

The Galle Fort, initially constructed by the Portuguese and later strengthened by the Dutch, remains intact. The architectural remains of the Portuguese and Dutch are aplenty, and so are the British mansions. The Unawatuna Bay stands out as an exceptional beach, safe for snorkelling and swimming, thanks to a protective reef. All in all, that summarizes a day tour of Galle city.

  • Passport name, number, expiry and country is required at time of booking for all participants
Location
Madu River
Nilwala River Safari, Bridge View, Custom Road, Balapitiya , Sri Lanka, 941906362 Call And Contact
Cancellation Policy

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

Customer Ratings
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Eduvasquez
Jan 4, 2024
Amazing Sri Lanka trip with amazing Blue Lanka - I would like to say Thank very much for everything to Blue Lanka, specially for Mr Dinesh and Chanuka, also to everyone from Blue Lanka that been involved with our one week trip around Sri Lanka that make us had a great time and unforgettable time. Chanuka is an amazing person, helped us a lot and to know more about Sri Lanka. We really enjoyed the trip, the country, the people, the food, everything, the temples, the nature, the sight , to every detail, the warm welcome It is an experience unforgettable for us. We still smelling the flavors of the tea factory, the safaris was amazing. Everything amazing Thanks for the nice hotels, the comfortable car, for the fresh water, the flowers, for everything . We really recommend Blue Lanka if you want to have an amazing experience in Sri Lanka. Thanks a lot and we miss already Sri Lanka
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Jazncolombia
Dec 14, 2023
Compact Day trip to Galle - This trip was well organized. My guide, Pathum, met me at my hotel with a beautiful bouquet of flowers! That started my day tour on a high note. The car was clean safe and comfortable (Toyota sedan). We proceeded to drive south towards the Turtle Hatchery and onwards exploring the islets in Maduganga. Visit to the mask museum was great and bought a couple of souvenirs. Trip to Galle was cut short due to the pouring rain but I did manage to look around the Black Fort, light house and quick look at the underground tunnels and armory. I opted not to fish in Unawatuna or take photos with the fishermen since the ocean waves were narly and it was raining hard. Lunch was a quick stop at Mama's at Hikkaduwa. The crab curry was delicious! I really enjoyed myself on this day tour even though the weather was not cooperating. Pathum is knowledgable on all the sites, history and is such a great person all around. I felt safe and cared for during this tour. I recommend this trip if you're short on time.
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380iainr
Dec 8, 2023
Blue Lanka bespoke tour to Kandy - Blue Lanka arranged a bespoke tour for 7 of us from Colombo to Kandy for 2 days The whole experience was brilliant Tea Factory, Temple, Tuk Tuk tour Cultural Evening & the Golden Crown hotel In Kandy is excellent. If you get chance request Prakash as your guide he is so good and nothing is to much trouble he really made it a great and memorable time.
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A8723celisam
Dec 2, 2023
It was a wonderful time exploring the city with Gayan! He was very friendly and guided us with patience around Sri Lanka - It was a wonderful time exploring the city with Gayan! He was very friendly and guided us with patience around Sri Lanka. I will highly recommend this tour to anyone looking to explore the city in a short span of time.
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128julien
Nov 27, 2023
Day trip to Galle - Thank you Kapila!! We had an amazing adventure to Galle. Everything was perfect! We started at the tea plantation with a short walking tour of the grounds, a small snack with a tea sample, visit to the factory to see how the tea is processed and time for shopping and more sampling. After this we stopped at the Stilt fishing area. I wasn't excited about this stop but was a HIGHLIGHT of our trip! Such a fun, quick stop and we even got to catch a fish!! Afterwards we went for lunch at a private home. The food was incredible and the hospitality was perfect. If you visit Sri Lanka - give Blue Lanka Tours a call.
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Slarue93
Sep 6, 2023
Excellent experience! - We booked a trip with Blue Lanka Tours from Colombo to Galle in between we had many stops planned out throughout the trip. We have been to Sri Lanka several times before but we hadn’t done this route. My husband and I were very excited, we are newlyweds. Our trip started off great, our chauffeur Roshan Karunathilaka greeted us both with a beautiful arrangement of flowers. He was very friendly and interactive and also caring to our needs. We never felt uncomfortable and made sure we were well hydrated and fed. Plenty of bathroom breaks too. Overall we would 100% recommend this trip, great value for money. The best parts for us were the turtle farm and the river boat ride, we got to learn about the efforts to conserve the turtles and even got a few pictures with them. The river was amazing, we saw monkeys, baby crocodiles, eagles. We even went to the fish farm were we dipped our feet in the water and the little fish nibbled at the dead skin underneath our feet. It was overall an amazing experience and we would recommend Blue Lanka Tours and our excellent chauffeur Roshan Karunathilaka.
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401pjd
Aug 18, 2023
Great service. Varied stops - From booking to dropping me back at my hotel, my experience with Blue Lanka was excellent. Pathum was a personable driver and took good care of me. The tour stops were interesting, the Turtle Sanctuary, a boat ride and a moving visit to a Tsunami Museum. At Galle, there was a chance to walk around the walls and enjoy the views. It was a long, but enjoyable day, and rounded off my trip to Sri Lanka on a high note. I'd recommend Blue Lanka and Pathum.
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Muksen
Mar 31, 2020
WONDERFUL Tour - I have been in contact with Blue Lanka Tours for a tour of Colombo and then a drop off to Galle. From the initial conversation they were just perfect and gave me the best within a couple of hours for me to decide and I had no hesitation with the service they provided, the team was very prompt in their email conversation. Before the arrival I was been contacted by Nuwan from the Operations Department with the Chauffeur details and emergency contact number which was great. Upon arrival at the Airport I was picked up by the owner Mr. Dinesh and he did the entire tour which made me surprise and I had a great day with him with lots of information about the country, history, education, politics etc.. Thank you very much Dinesh for making your time for my tour. I would recommend Blue Lanka Tours for anyone who wish to travel to this wonderful country. I will be back soon!
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Safari264211
Jan 30, 2020
Great day tour with amazing guide - From first to last email the communication with the agency was excellent. We wanted a group tour (with other travellers) but at the end were happy it was a private tour since our driver/guide Aruna was very nice and full of understanding. We took as much time as we wanted on each location. He answered all of our questions and tried to show us as much as he can. We had a great day! Thank you Aruna!
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Madamtammy
Jan 17, 2020
Sri Lanka - This is a classy operation. I use them every time I travel to Sri Lanka. The tours are tailored to your travel desires, restaurants to eat at for lunch stops are always a surprise! My tour guide Dhaunushka and Prada( they are a great team) are cordial and Dhaunushka is a walking Sri Lankan History Book! Next trip I plan on staying in the jungle cottages and visit other parts of the country. Our family has done Sigiriya, and many temples with Blue Lanka, Yala, and we loved it all. I trust them, fantastic tour company!
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