• Colombo: Galle Fort and Mangrove Private Day Trip
  • Colombo: Galle Fort and Mangrove Private Day Trip
  • Colombo: Galle Fort and Mangrove Private Day Trip
  • Colombo: Galle Fort and Mangrove Private Day Trip
  • Colombo: Galle Fort and Mangrove Private Day Trip
  • Colombo: Galle Fort and Mangrove Private Day Trip
  • Colombo: Galle Fort and Mangrove Private Day Trip
  • Colombo: Galle Fort and Mangrove Private Day Trip
  • Colombo: Galle Fort and Mangrove Private Day Trip

Colombo: Galle Fort and Mangrove Private Day Trip

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ID: GYG1176881-1804370
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Country: Sri Lanka

Duration: 10:00 hours


Description

Discover the slower side of Sri Lanka’s southern coast on a culture-focused journey combining mangrove nature, village traditions, and a relaxed heritage walk inside Galle Fort.
Begin your day with an early morning pickup from Colombo and travel south by expressway toward the coastal wetlands. Start with a peaceful mangrove exploration, where you’ll learn about traditional livelihoods and local biodiversity.

Continue with a short village walk, observing daily life and traditional cinnamon processing. Enjoy a relaxed local lunch at a family-run restaurant before heading toward Galle.

In the late afternoon, take a guided heritage walk inside Galle Fort, focusing on hidden streets, ramparts, and colonial architecture rather than shopping stops. End the day with free time to enjoy the coastal atmosphere before returning to Colombo.

Highlights

  • Immerse yourself in the local culture with a guided walk through a village
  • Explore the UNESCO-listed Galle Fort and learn about its colonial history
  • Discover the biodiversity of the coastal wetlands on a mangrove tour
  • Learn about traditional cinnamon processing and daily life in the village

Guiding languages

IMPORTANT INFORMATION
Early morning pickup from Colombo
Focus on local life, nature, and history
Calm exploration of UNESCO-listed Galle Fort
INCLUDED
  • Private transportation from Colombo
  • Mangrove exploration
  • Village walk
  • Guided heritage walk in Galle Fort
  • Water Bottles
NOT INCLUDED
  • Shopping stops
  • Lunch
  • Visiting Places Entrance Fee

When should I book?

To guarantee availability book as soon as possible. Early booking is worth consideration especially if you planning the trip during high season like public holidays or weekends.


Cancellations

This excursion you can cancel with no cost up to 24 hours before the start of the trip. If you cancel it after 24 hours or not show up on the excursion you will still be charged the full price of the activity. Being late on pick-up or departure will be considered as not showing up.