Sri Lanka · Beach & Island

05 Day Tour From Galle To Explore Beach and boat Rides

5 Days Round trip from Pickup service provided in Galle. Easy pace

The journey

Trip highlights
  • 01 Explore the historic streets and landmarks of Galle Fort
  • 02 Cruise through mangroves and islands on a Madu River boat safari
  • 03 See corals and marine life on a glass-bottom boat ride in Hikkaduwa
  • 04 Enjoy the coastal scenery around Koggala Lake
  • 05 Visit Rumassala Jungle Beach in Unawatuna
  • 06 Travel with an English-speaking guide in an A/C vehicle
  • 07 Hotel pickup in Galle included

Discover Sri Lanka’s southern coast on a 5-day journey based in and around Galle, combining historic sights, scenic waterways, and relaxed beach time. Explore the atmospheric streets of Galle Fort, enjoy a boat safari through the mangroves of the Madu River, and experience the marine life of Hikkaduwa on a glass-bottom boat ride.

The tour also includes time around Koggala Lake and a visit to Rumassala Jungle Beach in Unawatuna, known for its natural setting and swimming-friendly waters. With transport in an A/C vehicle, an English-speaking guide, hotel pickup, and mineral water included, this itinerary offers an easy way to experience a mix of coast, culture, and boat rides in southern Sri Lanka.

Discover Sri Lanka’s southern coast on a 5-day journey based in and around Galle, combining historic sights, scenic waterways, and relaxed beach time.

From the itinerary

At a glance

What this trip includes

Duration 5 Days
Tour type Private
Activity level Easy
Accommodation Included
Transport Included
Wheelchair access No
Cities Galle, Hikkaduwa, Unawatuna, Koggala
Languages English

Day by day

The itinerary

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Day 01

Galle Fort TourA city on the southwest coast of Sri Lanka. It is known for Galle Fort, the fortified old city founded by Portuguese colonists in the 16th century. Stone seawalls, expanded by the Dutch, encircle car-free streets with architecture reflecting Portuguese, Dutch and British rule. Notable buildings include the 18th-century Dutch Reformed Church. Galle Lighthouse stands on the fort’s southeast tip. Built by the Dutch, beginning in 1663, Galle's core is the Fort, a walled enclave surrounded on three sides by the ocean. A key part of the Fort’s appeal is that it isn’t just a pretty place. Sure, tourism now dominates the local economy, but this unique city remains a working community: there are administrative offices and courts, export companies, schools and colleges.

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Day 02

Madu River Boat SafariMadu River, a wetland estuary spreading over 900 hectares of which 770 hectares is covered with water and inhabited with 64 islands. The boat ride is a wonderful way to take a closer look at this complex wetland ecosystem; a world heritage site protected by the Ramsar Convention on Wetlands being one of the last wetlands in Sri Lanka to contain a pristine mangrove forest. 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. There's plenty more to do quench your thirst with a refreshing drink of King Coconut Water and then proceed towards the Buddhist Monastery, see how Kraal fishing is carried out, how Ceylon Cinnamon is peeled and enjoy some 'fish therapy' as they playfully nibble your feet at the 'fish spa'.

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Day 03

HikkaduwaForeign and local tourists come to see the famous “coral gardens” of Hikkaduwe, for the tourist who doesn’t like to get their feet wet glass bottom boats are available while others snorkel to reach them which are filled with brightly coloured corals and marine life.

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Day 04

KoggalaKoggala is a little seaside town, arranged at the edge of a tidal pond on the south shoreline of Sri Lanka, situated in Galle District, Southern Province of Sri Lanka and is represented by a Urban Council. Koggala is limited on one side by a reef, and on the other by an expansive lake, Koggala Lake, into which the various tributaries of the Koggala Oya deplete. It is roughly 139 kilometers (86 mi) south of Colombo and is arranged at a height of 3 meters (9.8 ft) over the sea level.

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Day 05

Rumassala Jungle beachumassala South Beach is situated along with the Rumassala hill in Unawatuna. It is also known as Jungle Beach and is situated in close proximity to the Galle-Matara main road. The beach can be identified easily along with the hills where there is a small temple on its peak and lush greenery in the surrounding forest. This large peace pagoda in the middle of the jungle was gifted by a Japanese monk in 2005. Rumassala is an area with a historic and legendary background. It is a small beach usually crowded with tourists and locals. However, it is far less crowded than the main beach in Unawatuna. There are small restaurants in the area and it has a good atmosphere. The Rumassala South Beach is rich in biodiversity and the reef acts as a protected sanctuary and serves as a major archaeological site. It is a well-known place for fishing and is also suitable for swimming.

The route

Where you'll travel

Tour route map
Round trip from Pickup service provided in Galle. 4 cities · 5 Days

The fine print

Trip details

What's Included

  • Transportation in a A/C Vehicle
  • English speaking guide for the entire tour
  • All Govt. Taxes and Surcharges
  • Mineral Water Bottle

What's Not Included

  • Accomodation
  • Entrance Fees
  • Any tours to cities not mentioned above
  • Any other services not mentioned above

Know before you go

  • PASSPORT REQUIRED
  • Not wheelchair accessible
  • Not stroller accessible
  • Not suitable for pets
  • No public transportation nearby
  • Infants must not sit on laps
  • Infant seats unavailable

Logistics

Meeting & route

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

Your 5 days finish where they began, in Pickup service provided in Galle..

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