- Old Town of Galle and its Fortifications - 08.30 AM - You will be greeted and picked up by our driver and driven to the starting point of the cycling tour.
09.00 AM - On arrival to the starting point, your cycling tour guide will give you a brief introduction to the tour and safety requirements. Thereafter, you can collect your cycles and helmets to start the tour.
09.15 AM - You will reach Galle Dutch Fort and starting to cycling inside the fort from old entrance to new entrance. The Galle Dutch Fort is a seventeenth-century colonial fort in Sri Lanka. It stands on a rocky promontory facing the Indian Ocean. Rocky shores and an imposing land side rampart defend it on all four directions. It was the Portuguese who chose Galle as a permanent trading post in 1588. Following the siege of Galle (1640), the Dutch ousted them from Southern Sri Lanka. Then the Dutch extensively fortified the fort until 1729. Its present form was mainly conceived under Dutch company rule and hence the name Galle Dutch fort. In its heyday, the fortification also served as the island’s southern commandment of the Dutch East India trading company (VOC). Its sister cities were Colombo, Trincomalee, and Jaffna. The fort defended the main VOC trading port in Sri Lanka. In 1796, it was peacefully handed over to the British who maintained a military presence until 1948.
10.30 AM - After the Dutch Fort visit, you will cycle through fruits and vegetable market. Along the route, you can see the day to day activities of the local people and fishermen.
11.30 AM - After a thrilling cycling tour, you will be dropped off to your hotel.
- All government taxes included.
- Mountain bikes and helmets provided.
- All entrance fees to the sites covered.
- Complimentary hotel pick-up and drop-off in Galle.
- First Aid and backup vehicle support.
- Local traditional snacks and refreshments.
- Experienced cycling guide accompanying the tour.
- Transportation for pick-up and drop-off via TUK TUK or car.
- Gratuities
- Anything that not mentioned in inclusions.
Analyze the influence of Dutch colonial architecture on Sri Lankan heritage during their rule. The Dutch period in Sri Lankan history lasted 150 years, during which fortifications, hospitals, churches, and residences were built. Luckily, several of these structures still exist, albeit as ruins, testifying to the Dutch period on the island. This cycling tour of two hours and 10 kilometers enables participants to explore the Galle Dutch Fort and its surroundings - a UNESCO World Heritage Site in Sri Lanka.
- Please be ready at the hotel lobby 15 minutes before the pick up time.
- Please wear comfortable clothing for the cycling.
- You should be able to ride a bicycle on your own.
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
