Galle: Full Day Tour from Katunayake, Negombo & Colombo
ID: GYG1480022-2279460
Category:
Country: Sri Lanka
Duration:
10:00 hours
Description
Enjoy a private full-day tour to Galle from Katunayake Airport, Negombo, or Colombo, visiting the Dutch Fort, stilt fishermen, and scenic coastal sights in air-conditioned comfort.
Travel in comfort on a private full-day tour from Katunayake Airport, Negombo, or Colombo to the historic coastal town of Galle. Your air-conditioned vehicle includes WiFi, bottled water, snacks, and organic king coconut water to keep you refreshed throughout the day.
The day begins at Kande Viharaya Temple, one of Sri Lanka's most sacred Buddhist sites, before continuing to the Madu Ganga wetlands for a scenic boat safari through mangrove channels. Stop at the Sea Turtle Hatchery to learn about local conservation efforts, then watch fishermen balance on wooden poles during the iconic stilt fishing photo experience.
Explore the UNESCO-listed Galle Dutch Fort, wandering its colonial streets and ramparts, before visiting the peaceful Japanese Peace Pagoda in Unawatuna. Relax at Jungle Beach and pay respects at the Tsunami Honganji Vihara memorial temple. Private transportation and parking fees are covered throughout, making this a relaxed, hassle-free way to experience the best of the southern coast.
Highlights
- Private air-conditioned transport from Katunayake Airport, Negombo, or Colombo
- Witness Sri Lanka's iconic stilt fishermen in a memorable photo experience
- Explore the UNESCO-listed Galle Dutch Fort with entry included
- Cruise Madu Ganga's mangrove wetlands on a scenic boat safari
- Learn sea turtle conservation at the Habaraduwa hatchery
Guiding languages
INCLUDED
- Hotel pickup and drop-off in Colombo or Negombo.
- Fish therapy session (Madu River)
- Opportunity to see baby crocodiles (Madu River)
- Stilt Fishermen photo experience
- Entry – Admission – Galle Dutch Fort
- Entry – Peace Pagoda Temple – Rumassala
- Optional Moonstone mine Visit
- Enjoy a scenic walk covering the historic Lighthouse and Dutch Reformed Church.
- Private air-conditioned vehicle for transport
- Snacks
- Bottled water
- Air-conditioned vehicle
- Private transportation
- Organic King Coconut Water
- Parking Fees
NOT INCLUDED
- Madu Ganga River Safari boat ride
- Sea Turtle Farm & Hatchery
- Tips
- Lunch
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.
