Sri Lanka South Coast: Galle, Fort, and Turtle Hatchery

Embark on a private day trip from Colombo/Negombo to explore the stunning sights of southern Sri Lanka. Visit Galle, experience a boat ride at Maduganga Ganga, and discover the Turtle Hatchery. Don’t miss the iconic Dutch Fort and the Japanese Peace Pagoda!

Duration: 10 hours
Cancellation: 1 day learn more
Highlights
  • Galle Fort - Walk on the walls of the fort and capture memorable photos with the assistance of your guide.
  • Madu Ganga Biodiversity Area - Embark on an incredible mangrove boat safari on Maadu Lake, including a fish foot massage during the journey. Spot fascinating wildlife such as crocodiles, large lizards, and various bird species.
  • Kosgoda Sea Turtle Conservation Project - Gain an exceptional experience at the sea turtle conservation project in Kosgoda. This wonderful organization is dedicated to protecting sea turtles, caring for their eggs and young hatchlings for up to five years until they are ready to be released.
  • Unawatuna Beach - Savor lunch at a highly-rated beachside restaurant on the popular Unawatuna Beach, and take a stroll along the coast.
  • Galle Fort Lighthouse - Capture stunning photos with the Galle Fort Lighthouse and walk along the fort’s walls.
  • Stilt Fishermen Sri Lanka - Create lasting memories by trying your hand at stilt fishing. Learn the techniques from local fishermen and experience this unique activity firsthand.
  • Japanese Peace Pagoda - Visit the Japanese Peace Pagoda.
  • Galle - Explore the city of Galle.
  • Sea Turtle Farm Galle Mahamodara - Visit the Kosgoda sea turtle conservation project.
What's Included
  • Private transportation
  • On-board WiFi
  • Bottled water
  • In-vehicle air conditioning
  • All Expressway Toll Fees
  • All fees and/or taxes
  • Driver’s Food
Additional Information

Experience the highlight of Sri Lanka’s South Coast with this tour. It includes a visit to Galle, a city steeped in colonial history, where you’ll get to explore the famous Dutch Fort that surrounds the city. Wander along its fortifications and the cobbled lanes that weave throughout the fort. You’ll also visit the Ambalangoda mask factory, enjoy a notable boat trip on the Maduganga River, and stop by a turtle hatchery. As an added bonus, you’ll also visit the iconic Japanese Peace Pagoda.

Location
Galle Fort
Church Street
Cancellation Policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

Customer Ratings
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Bali_p
Jul 27, 2024
OUTSTANDING TOUR! - Our tour guide Roshan was SIMPLY OUTSTANDING! He spoke very fluently in English, and was very knowledgeable about the sites and their historic context. Importantly he was very flexible in bis willingness to accommodate our request to visit places that were not Initially on the tour itinerary and eliminate some others that were not of the highest priority to us.
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Charlotteredman
Jul 25, 2024
Unforgettable experience - Our guide Vidu was brilliant, he looked after us very well and added on extra experiences for us which we hadn’t got to see yet. Jungle beach was beautiful and the river boat safari was amazing. His knowledge of the history and surrounding areas made it a very special experience. Make sure you ask for Vidu if you do this trip, it was the best of our holiday!
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349askars
Jul 25, 2024
A truly memorable experience! - Got to try so many new things and see so many places in just one day, definitely worth it! Vidu was such a kind and flexible guide that I could choose between various options and make the most of my tour, all the best to Sri Lanka!
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Matthew_f
Jul 9, 2024
MUST DO TOUR! - This tour is a MUST do while visiting Sr Lanka! We had the most AMAZING day with our wonderful guide Vidu! It is jam packed with fabulous experiences and made even better by little extra stops and visits. We customised our day quite a lot which wasn’t a problem at all for Vidu and he made sure to squeeze in as many experiences as possible. Vidu made sure to educate us about where we were and what we were doing and gave us a great insight to life in Sri Lanka. He also made sure to explain what every activity involved to be sure it would be something we would want to do. Make sure if you do this tour to request to get Vidu as your guide!! Thank you SO much for a fabulous day!
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Oliviarf341wq
Jun 23, 2024
10/10 recommend this trip - Me and my friend was looking for a day trip so we could maximise what we could see in the time we have in Colombo. This trip did not disappoint. We started at 9am and finished round about 8pm. So it was a full day of seeing a lot of things. Our guide Vidu was so lovely. He knew so much about everywhere we went and was patience with us. If we wanted to stop and take photos or know more about something he would stop. We did a lot more than we thought we would have. I would 100% recommend this trip and worth the price!!
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Renee_d
Jun 17, 2024
Vidu made the Day!! - Vidu was an outstanding guide. You can tell, not only is he knowledgeable about his country, but he loves his country and he is proud to present his country to others. Unfortunately, he got me for a tourist. Having been blessed the last nine years to travel the world, a lot of the things that he wanted to do with me today were things I’ve already done and are no longer interested in. However, he was very flexible and worked with me to give me an amazing day, I got to see some breathtaking views of the south of Sri Lanka! Vidu was sociable and easy to work with! I truly feel that more than half of a good experience with these excursions, depends on your guide. He made my day so much fun! I highly recommend Vidu as well as this tour!
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A_priscan
Jun 1, 2024
Ride with Vidu, comfortably and safe - If you only have one day to see the southern part of Sir Lanka, this is the trip to book. And if you have the luck to get Mr. Vidu Wanshaja as your guide and driver, then you don't need to worry. The day will be a five-star experience. First of all, the schedule is quite full, but Vidu can be flaxible to add stuff you want to ad and also adapt according to weather conditions and your preferences. He is also quite knowledgable, speaks very good English (which is surprisingly rare feature of tour guides in Sri Lanka!) and knows local sites and people, which contributes to a smooth journey and relaxed experience. Not to forget to mention the clean and luxurious new vehicle that is provided (and safe driving by Vidu, which is also not common in Sri Lanka). There are many similar trips, but be sure that with Vidu you won't be dissapointed.
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560carmelh
May 18, 2024
Galle and southern Sri Lanka tour - Fantastic trip with our guide and driver Vidu who was very helpful and informative. Packed loads in the day including a few extras due to the wet weather. Particularly enjoyed the turtle sanctuary and the stilt fishermen. Thank you Vidu for making it a great day.
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18orlandol
Jun 21, 2024
Good! - This was overall a good trip. The downside to it was the constant add ons people at the different locations were trying to throw at you to get more money out of you.
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Sanyaljayanta1
Jun 7, 2024
Horrible trip friend m booking . Com - The drivel from travels Mr Shiraz was very good and awesome .. he is driver cum tour operator Anybody coming to shri lanka directly contact him at +94 (77) 198 2054 It was truly amazing experience
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