2 Days Tour to Galle & Udawalawe National Park

2 Days Round trip from Pickup service provided in Colombo. Easy pace

The journey

Trip highlights
  • 01 Explore the UNESCO-listed Galle Fort
  • 02 Experience stilt fishing in Ahangama
  • 03 Enjoy an overnight stay in Galle
  • 04 Go on safari in Udawalawe National Park
  • 05 Look out for elephants and other wildlife
  • 06 Travel with private transport from Colombo

Discover two very different sides of Sri Lanka on this 2-day journey from Colombo. Explore the historic streets of Galle and its UNESCO-listed fort, where European architecture and South Asian traditions come together along the island’s southwestern coast.

Continue with a visit to Ahangama for a stilt fishing experience, then head to Udawalawe National Park for a safari through one of Sri Lanka’s best-known wildlife areas. With private transport, pickup and drop-off included, this short tour combines heritage, coastal scenery, and wildlife in one easy getaway.

At a glance

What this trip includes

Duration 2 Days
Tour type Private
Activity level Easy
Accommodation Included
Transport Included
Wheelchair access No
Cities Colombo, Galle, Udawalawe National Park, Ahangama
Languages English

Day by day

The itinerary

1
Day 01

Colombo - GalleMeet & Pickup from Colombo and Visit to Galle

Galle Fort in Sri Lanka : A UNESCO World Heritage Site the Galle Fort, or Dutch Fort as it is also known, is a fortification first built by the Portuguese on the Southwestern coast of Sri Lanka. The initial fortifications, which were built in the late 16th century, were quite basic. However the fort underwent extensive modifications in the 17th century by the Dutch, making it one of the most important archeological, architectural and historic monuments to illustrate the European influence in South East Asia between the 16th and 19th centuries. According to a statement by UNESCO the site was recognized as a World Heritage Site for its unique exposition of an urban ensemble which illustrates the interaction of European architecture and South Asian traditions from the 16th to the 19th centuries which is the criterion number four for such recognition. Some important monuments are: 

after Galle Fort tour proceed to lunch. Again start the Journey to Ahangama Fishing Village to get STILT FISHING Experience. You will enjoy the fishing 01 Hrs.

Overnight stay in Galle

2
Day 02

Galle - Udawalawe - ColomboAfter breakfast Head to Udawalawe

Udawalawe National Park – covers an area of 230,821 hectares and was declared in 1972. This Park is rich in Elephant population as the Park has about 500 Elephants. Wild Buffalo, Spotted Deer, Barking Deer, Wild Boar, Sambhur, Hare, Mongoose, Crocodile and 30 species of Snakes are recorded.Three Circuit Bungalows are available at Seenuggala, Weheragolla, and Thimbiriyamankada and 2 Camp sites are at Weheramankada and Pransadara. 50 species of Butterflies and many species of Birds are found in the Park.Evening after safari transfer to your Hotel in Colombo.

The route

Where you'll travel

Tour route map
Round trip from Pickup service provided in Colombo. 4 cities · 2 Days

The fine print

Trip details

What's Included

  • All taxes, fees and handling charges
  • Driver/guide
  • Hotel/port pickup and drop-off
  • Transport by private vehicle

What's Not Included

  • Food and drinks
  • Entrance Fees

Know before you go

  • WHEELCHAIR ACCESSIBLE
  • INFANT SEATS AVAILABLE
  • Not stroller accessible
  • Not suitable for pets
  • No public transportation nearby
  • Infants must not sit on laps
  • Wheelchair accessible
  • Not wheelchair accessible
  • All your Hotels in Colombo

    Bandaranayake International Airport

Logistics

Meeting & route

Meeting point
Pickup service provided in Colombo.
Tour start
Pickup service provided in Colombo.
Tour ends at the same location as the start point.
End of the journey

Your 2 days finish where they began, in Pickup service provided in Colombo..

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