Galle Day Tour
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Galle, 119km from Colombo, is a major city situated at the tip of the South Western coast of Sri Lanka. Being a coastal area, it is quite hot and humid but has an abundance of beautiful beaches in every town that you pass while travelling from Colombo to Galle. The Galle Fort was built by the Portuguese, fortified later by the Dutch and is well preserved till today. In addition to the Portuguese and Dutch remains, you will also find many British mansions left behind. As for beaches, the Unawatuna Bay probably tops it all and is safe for snorkelling and swimming because a reef protects it.
There you have it, a day tour of the city of Galle in a nutshell. In case there is a delay in your departure, try using the Southern Expressway, a recently built highway that can take you to Galle in half the time.
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- Fuel changes
- Air conditioning vehicles
- Safe & secure certified chauffeur driver
- Hotel Pick Up and Drop Off
- All entrance fees on the program.
- Early check in and late check out
- Any expenses of a personal nature.
- Alcoholic beverages & mineral
- Tips and
- Airport tax on
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The famous unforgettable river boat safari in Madu Ganga is GOALS! And yes, don’t miss the fish spa! One of the best excursions that can be done while in Sri Lanka, this Boat Ride will give you the comfort of a lifetime and is bound to keep you dazed and amazed at what Sri Lanka has to offer each and every single nature lover.
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: This is where sea turtles are preserved in Sri Lanka. It is a non-profit organization maintained to preserve sea turtles for the coming generation. Since its establishment in 1986, approximately 500000 sea turtles have been released into the ocean.
Here you can observe the old and mind boggling custom of using stilts for fishing. These fishermen are often seen on the beaches at sunset, noon and sunrise. They walk into the water with their poles and engraft them into the sea bed, and balance themselves on a cross bar attached to the pole.
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