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A coastal path leading to a white lighthouse, palm trees, and a beach. 1
A market stall with colorful bags and textiles. 2
A circular stone ruin with a central opening, surrounded by a grassy field and a stone wall in the background. 3
An aerial view of a coastal town with a prominent lighthouse, beach, and dense residential area. 4
A group of people in a boat navigating through mangrove roots. 5
By Overa Tours
Free cancellation available
Price is NZ$303 per adult* *Get a lower price by selecting multiple adult tickets
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Features

  • Free cancellation available
  • 12h
  • Mobile voucher
  • Instant confirmation

Overview

  • Galle day tour mainly covers Galle Dutch fort, Madhu river and turtles conservation centre in Balapitiya.
    Galle is a city on the south coast of Sri Lanka. It is famous for the Galle Dutch Fort plus breathtaking beaches along its coastline. Galle Dutch Fort is one of the most visited tourist attractions in Sri Lanka.

    Madu River is located in the south of Sri Lanka near Galle. The water of the river is dotted with small islands and the banks are all covered with lush mangrove forests that are home to dozens of incredible animal species.

    South coast is also important nesting grounds for sea turtles. A number of sea turtle conservation centres operate along the beach to ensure the safety of sea turtle nests. Altogether, five sea turtles nest in Sri Lankan beaches.

Activity location

  • Galle Fort
    • Church Street
    • 80000, Galle, Sri Lanka, Sri Lanka

Meeting/Redemption Point

  • Kalutara
    • Kalutara, Western Province, Sri Lanka

Multiple meeting/redemption points available, see location information for full list

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Pick up from Colombo

  • Activity duration is 12 hours12h
    12h
  • English

car or van

Language options: English
Starting time: 7:00 AM
Price details
NZ$313.96 x 1 AdultNZ$313.96
Total
Price is NZ$313.96
Until Sun, 2 Aug

Pick up from Bentota

  • Activity duration is 12 hours12h
    12h
  • English

Starting point:
Bentota, Sri Lanka

Language options: English
Starting time: 7:30 AM
Price details
NZ$302.62 x 1 AdultNZ$302.62
Total
Price is NZ$302.62
Until Sun, 2 Aug

Pick up from Kalutara

  • Activity duration is 12 hours12h
    12h
  • English

Starting points:
Kalutara, Sri Lanka
Wadduwa, Sri Lanka

Language options: English
Starting time: 7:30 AM
Price details
NZ$311.70 x 1 AdultNZ$311.70
Total
Price is NZ$311.70
Until Sun, 2 Aug

Pick up from Negombo

  • Activity duration is 12 hours12h
    12h
  • English

Starting point:
Negombo, Sri Lanka

Language options: English
Starting time: 7:00 AM
Price details
NZ$350.22 x 1 AdultNZ$350.22
Total
Price is NZ$350.22
Until Sun, 2 Aug

What's included, what's not

  • Inclusions
    All Government Taxes.
  • Inclusions
    Cost of Madu River Boat Safari.
  • Inclusions
    500ml mineral water bottle per person during the tour.
  • Inclusions
    Lunch at a local restaurant.
  • Inclusions
    Hotel pick up and drop off to most closely located hotels in Colombo, Negombo, Kalutara or Bentota.
  • Inclusions
    Air conditioned vehicle with English speaking driver.
  • Inclusions
    Entrance fees to Galle Fort and Turtle Hatchery.
  • Exclusions
    Service charge.
  • Exclusions
    Anything not mentioned in inclusions

Know before you book

    • Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
    • Not recommended for travellers with spinal injuries
    • Not recommended for pregnant travellers
    • Not recommended for travellers with poor cardiovascular health
    • Suitable for all physical fitness levels
    • Please be ready at the hotel lobby 15 minutes before the pick up time.
    • Please come with a comfortable attire for the tour.

Activity itinerary

Galle Fort

  • 2h
  • Admission ticket included
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 landside 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.

Madu Ganga Biodiversity Area

  • 3h
  • Admission ticket included
The water of the river is dotted with small islands and the banks are all covered with lush mangrove forests that are home to dozens of incredible animal species. Enjoy hundreds of vibrant tropical birds and a few crocodiles if you’re lucky enough.

Kosgoda Sea Turtle Conservation Project

  • 1h
  • Admission ticket included
Here, you will learn about how these people protect sea turtle eggs and increase hatching rates. Start from protecting the mother turtle during the nesting process and when she is finished laying the eggs and safely back in the ocean, then relocate the eggs from the beach to there hatchery. When the baby sea turtles hatch and then return them to their natural habitat quickly.

Location

Activity location

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    Galle Fort
    • Church Street
    • 80000, Galle, Sri Lanka, Sri Lanka

Meeting/Redemption Point

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    Kalutara
    • Kalutara, Western Province, Sri Lanka
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    Colombo
    • Colombo, Western Province, Sri Lanka
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    Wadduwa
    • Wadduwa, Western Province, Sri Lanka
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    Negombo
    • Negombo, Western Province, Sri Lanka
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    Bentota
    • Bentota, Southern Province, Sri Lanka

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