Enjoy a private day tour to Galle from your hotel in Colombo and visit a UNESCO listed world heritage site Galle Dutch Fort in southern region in Sri Lanka. On the way back enjoy a boat ride in Madu river and visit Kosgoda sea turtle conservation project & mask museum at Ambalangoda.
Highlights
From 10 hours to 12 hours
Offered in Japanese & English
Free Cancellation
Mobile Ticket
From 10 hours to 12 hours
Offered in Japanese & English
Free Cancellation
Mobile Ticket
What's Included
1 liter bottled water
Service of a chauffeur guide.
Fuel surcharge
Hotel Pick-up and drop-off by an air-conditioned vehicle.
Entrance fees of museums, Sea turtle Conservation Project and boat ride charges.
Lunch or any other meals and drinks (available to purchase)
Expenses of personal nature such as - Tips for Guides, Drivers, Porters & waiters. -Laundry, medical bills, telephone calls, personal travel insurance etc.
Important Information
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Public transportation options are available nearby
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Specialized infant seats are available
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Suitable for all physical fitness levels
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Childe supplement will be added when sharing with parents.
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A formal Dress code is required both men and women when entered in to Temples and National Museum. Your knees and shoulders must be fully covered by the dress. No shorts or sleeveless tops are allowed.
Cancellation policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
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For a full refund, you must cancel at least 24 hours before the experience’s start time.
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Cut-off times are based on the experience’s local time.
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If you cancel less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time, the amount you paid will not be refunded.
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This experience requires a minimum number of travelers. If it’s canceled because the minimum isn’t met, you’ll be offered a different date/experience or a full refund.
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Any changes made less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time will not be accepted.
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Enjoy a private day tour to Galle from your hotel in Colombo and visit a UNESCO listed world heritage site Galle Dutch Fort in southern region in Sri Lanka. On the way back enjoy a boat ride in Madu river and visit Kosgoda sea turtle conservation project & mask museum at Ambalangoda.
Highlights
From 10 hours to 12 hours
Offered in Japanese & English
Free Cancellation
Mobile Ticket
From 10 hours to 12 hours
Offered in Japanese & English
Free Cancellation
Mobile Ticket
What's Included
1 liter bottled water
Service of a chauffeur guide.
Fuel surcharge
Hotel Pick-up and drop-off by an air-conditioned vehicle.
Entrance fees of museums, Sea turtle Conservation Project and boat ride charges.
Lunch or any other meals and drinks (available to purchase)
Expenses of personal nature such as - Tips for Guides, Drivers, Porters & waiters. -Laundry, medical bills, telephone calls, personal travel insurance etc.
Itinerary
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Colombo
You will be picked up from your hotel in Colombo or Mount Lavinia by our chauffeur guide at 07:30 a.m. and commence the day tour to Galle.
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Kosgoda Sea Turtle Conservation Project
The first stop is to visit the Sea Turtle Conservation Project in Kosgoda. You will be able to see how Sea turtles are being conserved and inspect their activities. Further, you will see the hatchery program which was being implemented to hatch eggs safely before releasing it into the sea.
1 hour
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Madu River Safari By Buddhi
Next, you will be stopped at Balapitiya and proceed to Madu Ganga riverboat safari. You might see some animals such as wild boars, monkeys, and squirrels as well as many birds available during the boat safari.
2 hours
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Ariyapala Mask Museum
Thereafter you can visit a mask museum at Ambalangoda and see how they are making traditional mask in the factory.
30 minutes
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Galle Fort
After arriving Galle you will proceed to Galle Fort Sightseeing. Galle Fort was first built by Portuguese and it was again fortified by Dutch when Sri Lanka was a Colonial under them. It was built on a rocky peninsula and three sides’ area covered by the sea. Just after the entrance, you can see the front wall and a clock tower on top of the wall.
When you move to the southernmost end of the fort you can see the Flag Rock which was used as a bastion by Portuguese. Currently, it has become more attractive for tourists due to some locals leap to the water from the rock.
Next, you will be met the Lighthouse located in the southern end of the promontory which was built in 1938. Thereafter you will be moved to the Maritime Archaeology Museum, Dutch Reformed Church (which the history goes to 1640) and Galle National Museum.
Finally, transfer back to Colombo and you will be safely dropped at your hotel or at the place where you picked up.
