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TYPOLOGIES

Cultural

+ 2
DIFFICULTY

Low

MIN. AGE

1 Year

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Gale Day Tour

After an exciting boat ride on the Madu River, drive down the highway to Galle and visit a turtle hatchery near Galle to see different species of sea turtles. You can even release a baby turtle into the ocean if you wish. Then continue to Koggala to witness the main icon of this Galle day tour are Sri Lanka's most photographed stilt fishermen sitting on stilts in the shallow waters of the Indian Ocean awaiting their daily catch, followed by a visit to Galle market and Fishermen selling their daily catch on the beach in Galle city. Finally, we'll take you for a leisurely stroll inside the best preserved colonial fort in South Asia. Experience 500 years of history, be captivated by the glorious past! This magnificent piece of architecture, a UNESCO World Heritage Site, was initiated by the Portuguese in the 16th century and saw some of its best days during Dutch rule in the 18th century before the British took over in 1796.

Enter the fort through the main entrance, which features the carved logo of the British monarch on the outer wall and the VOC symbol of the Dutch East India Company on the inner wall. Observe the magnificent building with its old stone walls, the ramparts, Dutch colonial mansions, the clock tower, the old Dutch hospital, Dutch houses, the beautiful Dutch Reformed Church and the old breadfruit tree, believed to be the oldest breadfruit tree in the country. The fascinating thing about Galle Fort is that it is a living historical site and not just another well-preserved piece of architecture. Galle Fort covers 52 hectares of land and is one of the busiest places in Galle with a multi-ethnic population residing within its walls. Walk through the old town and the city walls; Visit the Maritime Museum, Galle Temple, antique shops, Galle Fort Mosque and the many hotels and restaurants in the area. Enjoy beautiful views of the Indian Ocean over the fort walls as the sun sets.

Madu River Boat Safari

20% discount on the Boat

Transport Type

Can be arrange Car, Van or Bus

Package Includes

  Service of an experienced local guide

  Transport Vehicle

  Entrance Tickets for Places that need

  Fresh Fruits for Lunch

  Thambili (King Coconut) water and bottled water during excursion

  All applicable Gov. taxes

Services NOT included

  Personal expenses

  Any tips to the staff

Tour Map

Tour Itinerary

This tour generally covers the whole Galle Fort area. This includes amazing views, knowledge on colonial history, interesting back stories, and detailed insights. You also get to know about the modern Sri Lankan culture and its connection with the colonial era. Finally, at the end of the tour you can enjoy the sundown (during the evening tour) in the horizon before you leave the fort premises.

DAY Tour - Full Itenary

Pick up from Colombo hotel and transfer to Balapitiya – Approximately 2 ½ hour drive

Boat ride down the beautiful Madu River, a wetland estuary spreading over 900 hectares of which 770 hectares is covered with water and inhabited with 64 islands. The boat ride is a wonderful way to take a closer look at this complex wetland ecosystem; a world heritage site protected by the Ramsar Convention on Wetlands being one of the last wetlands in Sri Lanka to contain a pristine mangrove forest.
Transfer to Galle – 1 hour drive approximately

Visit a Turtle Hatchery to see various verities of Sea Turtles and possibly release a baby turtle to the Ocean

Lunch at a recommended restaurant
Witness the skills of stilt fishermen who wait for the day’s catch sitting on a stick perched on shallow waters of the Indian Ocean

Visit bustling Galle market and see the fishermen sell their daily catch by the road side.

Visit Galle Fort - Galle Fort is a trendy place to enjoy the architecture, history, shopping and taste some best food and wine in the road side cafes.

Transfer back to Colombo – 2 hours drive approximately