Sri Lanka · Beach & Island

2-Day Galle Fort and South Coast Beach Tour with Hikkaduwa Snorkelling

2 Days Round trip from Colombo Easy pace

The journey

Trip highlights

01 Tour the beautiful Galle Fort, a UNESCO World Heritage Site
02 Take a dip in the sea on the beautiful beach of Unawatuna
03 Snorkel along the beautiful coral reef of Hikkaduwa
04 Visit a turtle hatchery on the way back to Colombo
05 Take a boat trip along the river and marshes of Bentota

On this short tour, bask in the sun along the beautiful beaches of Sri Lanka's southern coast while discovering some of the island's ancient culture and heritage. Explore the beautiful Galle Fort, a UNESCO World Heritage Site and a marvel of the 17th century, relax on the beautiful beach of Unawatuna, and snorkel along the beautiful coral reef of Hikkaduwa. The journey also includes a visit to a turtle hatchery, a river boat trip in Bentota, and time for shopping in Colombo.

Explore the beautiful Galle Fort, a UNESCO World Heritage Site and a marvel of the 17th century, relax on the beautiful beach of Unawatuna, and snorkel along the beautiful coral reef of Hikkaduwa.

From the itinerary

At a glance

What this trip includes

Duration 2 Days

Tour type Private

Activity level Easy

Accommodation Not included

Transport Included

Wheelchair access Not applicable

Cities Colombo, Galle, Bentota, Hikkaduwa, Unawatuna

Languages English, Hindi

Day by day

The itinerary

Day 01

Colombo to Galle, Unawatuna and Hikkaduwa

Pick up from Colombo/Airport and drive down to Galle along the Southern Expressway.
Take a tour of Galle Fort, a UNESCO World Heritage Site and a marvel of the 17th century, built by the Dutch and preserved to this day.
Travel further down to the beautiful beach of Unawatuna. Take a dip in the sea or go on a diving expedition. Have lunch at one of the boutique restaurants along the beach.
Head back towards Hikkaduwa, check in at a hotel/guest house, and hit the party strip along the beach for some of the best raves on the island.
Accommodation at a hotel/guest house of your choice.

Day 02

Hikkaduwa Snorkelling, Bentota and Return to Colombo

Go on a diving expedition or simply snorkel along the beautiful coral reef of Hikkaduwa.
Visit the turtle hatchery on your way back towards Colombo. Stop at Bentota and take a boat trip along the river. Go further into the marshes of Sri Lanka, and afterwards try out the water sports along the river.
Have lunch in Bentota.
Travel along the coastal belt, return to Colombo, and indulge in some shopping for batiks and beachwear.