Galle Day Tour
- 1 Day
- Galle
The Galle day tour will commence around 7.30 a.m. from Colombo, Negombo, Kandy, or whatever place in Sri Lanka. Then we will proceed to the Galle. There, you will visit the famous Galle Fort. After taking your lunch, we will travel to Bentota. A visit to the turtle hatchery farm has been organized for next. After the Turtle Hatchery Farm, you will join a boat ride on the Madu River in Balapitiya. After that, we will drop you off at the picked location or at a hotel that is situated between Galle and your picked location.
If the above path of our Galle Day Tour doesn’t match your preferences, then we have another two options for you.
Option 1
We will pick you up in either Colombo or Negombo in the morning. Then we’ll take you to see the Turtle Hatchery Farm before taking you on a boat ride down the Madu River. Following those locations, we will direct you to the Galle and the Galle Fort. After that, we will drop you off in Mirissa, Tangalle, or any other location in southern Sri Lanka.
Option 2
If you are traveling from Galle or another location in the Southern Province, we will first take you to Galle City and Galle Fort. Then you will next visit Turtle Hatchery Farm. After that, you will participate in the boat ride on the Madu River. Then we will drop you off in Colombo, Negombo, Kandy, or whatever place you like to finish our Galle Day Tour with you.
Option 3
Here, we will pick you up from Kandy and then direct you to Galle City and Galle Fort. Then we will bring you to see Turtle Hatchery Farm. After that, you will participate in the Madu River Boat Safari. We will then take you back to Kandy or drop you off at your preferred location.
Galle Fort
Galle Fort is a must-visit place for those who visit southern Sri Lanka. It is a symbol of Galle City that also inspires pride. It is one of the eight UNESCO World Heritage Sites in Sri Lanka. This amazing structure was built by both the Portuguese and Dutch during their ruling periods between the 16th and 18th centuries. Initially, this was a small building that was constructed by the Portuguese for their military purposes. Later, it was developed by the Dutch into a large-size construction. Both of these Europeans have used this fort for military purposes and as a prison. British developed its clock tower in 1883, which is considered one of the oldest clock towers in the country.
Galle Fort is a fabulous place to visit during your Galle Day Tour. Here you can walk a long distance around the entire fort. You can also find shops, restaurants, hotels, public administration buildings, and many other important ventures inside the fort. The sunset from the Galle Fort looks fantastic, and further, you can observe the beauty of the Indian Ocean from here. Another popular feature of this fort is the lighthouse.
Turtle Hatchery Farm
This is another famous tourist attraction around Bentota. It is situated around 5 kilometers from the city of Bentota. This is a nice spot for animal and nature lovers. Here you can see a few sea turtle species that live in the Indian Ocean, including green turtles, leatherback turtles, and olive ridleys. Turtle Hatchery Farm was established to conserve and protect sea turtles from predators. Mother turtles lay eggs in nearby coastal areas, and those eggs are protected in the farm from predators. The baby turtles were finally released into the sea. This farm can teach you more about the life cycles of those turtles. It is open from 8.30 a.m. until 5.30 p.m. This is the place we will definitely take you during your Galle Day Tour.
Madu River Boat Safari
Boat Safari in Madu River is another exiting experience you will take during your Galle Day Tour. The Madu River joins the Indian Ocean in the Balapitiya area. The area is a lagoon with many little islands. People believe the entire lagoon consists of 64 islands. The lagoon is a special area that consists of pristine mangrove forests. The rich biodiversity allows us to see many plant species, wild animals, and birds. The boat ride normally takes 1-2 hours to finish, and it is ideal for nature lovers. Visitors can also watch how prawn farming is doing and learn more facts about traditional farming methods in Sri Lanka.
- Fuel changes
- Air conditioning vehicles
- Safe & secure certified chauffeur driver
- Sanitizer available during the travel
- Water bottles