Full-Day Galle City Tour from Negombo
Highlights
Galle, Negombo, Koggala, Ahungalla
Locations Covered
Galle, Negombo, Koggala, Ahungalla
cultural, historical, sightseeing
Private Tour
12 Hours
Easy
English
Description
Explore Galle, the fortified city, on this full-day tour, starting with a boat ride in the Madu River. Admire the fort architecture of the Galle Fort, the Old Town and its fortifications built by the Portuguese who arrived in the 16th century. Also, see other highlights of Galle, including the 18th-century Dutch Reformed Church and Galle Lighthouse, and visit a sea turtle hatchery.
Itinerary
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Galle City Tour from Negombo
Get a pick-up from your hotel in Negombo and travel to Balapitiya to experience an unforgettable boat safari in the Madu River. Enjoy this popular activity that has to be on the to-do list of the Sri Lanka holiday.
Journey past massive mangrove forests, glide under the canopy of the forest tunnels as they curve playfully towards the watercourse.
Take in the unique biodiversity of the Madu River and its surrounding islands that boasts of hundreds of birds, plants, fish and animals.
Next, proceed to Galle, with an en-route stop at a turtle hatchery and spend some time with those amazing creatures.
Arrive in Galle, and explore the colonial Dutch Fort of Galle which is one of Sri Lanka's largest forts.
Admire how in stark contrast to the busy, tuk-tuk filled streets of the main city, Fort is like stepping back in time to an ambiguous European settlement.
Mesmerise in the beauty of the magical, serene place, stroll around the atmospheric old streets, quaint churches and wonderful seafood scenes at the right time of the day.
Proceed to Koggala or Ahangama to witness the skilled stilt fishermen.
Transfer back to your hotel after spending an amazing day on the Southern Coast of Sri Lanka.
What's Included
What's Excluded
Cancellation Policy
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For cancellations upto 2 days before the tour -
Refund of 80% of the tour price.
Price
| Adult | |
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| 1 to 6 | /person |
| Child | |
| 1 to 4 | /person |
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This is a private tour |
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