Galle Day Tour from Colombo: Explore Historic Forts and Beautiful Beaches

Discover the historic forts and stunning beaches of Galle on a day tour from Colombo. Explore the well-preserved Galle Fort, admire the Portuguese, Dutch, and British architecture, and relax on the beautiful Unawatuna Bay.

Duration: 11 hours
Cancellation: 24 hours
Highlights
  • Madu Ganga Biodiversity Area - Madu River Boat Ride
  • Turtle Hatchery Hikkaduwa - Visit Turtle Hatchery and Farm
  • Tsunami Photo Museum - Community Tsunami Museum is aimed educating communities on Tsunami and preserve the memories of 2004 Tsunami. This museum is the continuation of the efforts of Third Wave Volunteers lead by Dr. Alison…
What's Included
  • No hidden costs - all government taxes included
  • Complimentary bottled drinking water
  • Professional English-speaking chauffeur
  • All vehicle and guide-related costs covered
  • Travel in comfort with an air-conditioned private vehicle
What's Not Included
  • Meals
  • Expenses of Personal Nature
  • Any other Services Not Specified Above
  • Entrance fees to the Mentioned Sites and Activity costs
Additional Information

Galle, located 119 km from Colombo, is a significant urban area on the South Western tip of Sri Lanka. Owing to its coastal location, it experiences high heat and humidity, but its mesmerizing beaches along the way from Colombo never fail to impress.
The Galle Fort, initially constructed by the Portuguese and later strengthened by the Dutch, remains…

Location
Madu Ganga Biodiversity Area
Cancellation Policy

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

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Peterhm835bo
Apr 17, 2025
Day trip to Galle - Galle Fort and the Maritime Museum were very impressive, save for the amount of trash everywhere! Mud River and the foot therapy session was great. As was the visit to the Turtle Sanctuary. All in all, a day well spent.
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420marshalls
Apr 7, 2025
Galle Day Out - My wife and I spent a very enjoyable day out with our guide Ashok from Blue Lanka Tours. Ashok picked us up right on time and was a pleasure to be with the entire day. Ashok broke up the drive down to Galle with a visit to a Sea Turtle rescue hatchery and a water safari. We had a nice seafood lunch in Hikka and then visited the Galle Fort. While its a bit of drive to Galle from Colombo, we're very happy we chose to get out of Colombo and see the countryside and the beautiful coast. We highly recommend Blue Lanka Tours.
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Cindyadampeanut
Apr 4, 2025
Dependable and fun - The trip was amazing. I would highly recommend Videsh and Blue Lanka. We had a great time and plan on using them again. It was so much fun and a great experience!
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Toniph443en
Mar 14, 2025
Book your trip now!!!!! - My first contact was with Reshani. She was so kind and patient and really put a lot of thought and effort into our tour. She was available 24/7 for any questions or concerns. I love that the intinerary said no hidden costs and that was 100% true. We got such a beaautiful overview of this amazing country. We saw everything from temples, to wildlife, to beautiful unforgettable landscapes. I chose Sri Lanka because I wanted to do something exotic for my 67th birthday. I'm from the USA and this checked all the boxes. To anyone considering this tour, I say, go for it! My favorite part of this beautiful country was it's people. They are kind, friendly, helpful, and safe. I so enjoyed all of my interactions with the locals. Our guide, Pathum Sathsara was a gem! I have a leg disability, and traveling with Pathum was like traveling with a loving nephew. He would help me decide what I could and could not do and he made accommodations whenever possible. He let us stop and shop all along they way. He was perfect! Another stand out to me was our safari guide in Yala National Park. His name is Sujeewa. Wow! He was amazing! We even saw a leopard. He went above and beyond. I have so many beautiful memories from this trip and it was very reasonably priced. Thank you Blue LankaTours!!
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Jasonrapaccuiolo
Jan 20, 2025
Amazing trip to Sri Lanka - The tours were amazing. We had a great experience. The tour guide Setsara was one of the best tour leads I have ever experienced. We were with him for 6 days throughout Sri Lanka and he was warm, friendly and welcoming. On some days I had to work and he took my daughters out for siteseeing. He was great with them and treated them like his own family. Amazing person!!
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Akanatk
Jan 14, 2025
My deep appreciation for your close assistance guiding us to Sri Lanka. Thank you Prakash Keerthy from Blue Lanka Tour. - My deep appreciation for your close assistance guiding us to Sri Lanka. I have the most attractive attempt to bring back my wife’s forgotten passport at the hotel in Kandy. Therefore, I thank you very much and very please to meet you. From daddy of the family.
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Whatafeelingpk
Jan 14, 2025
A TRULY EXCEPTIONAL tour around Sri Lanka with “Prakash Keerthy” from Blue Lanka Tours. - A TRULY EXCEPTIONAL tour around Sri Lanka with “Prakash Keerthy” from Blue Lanka Tours. Before I came to Sri Lanka, I had no idea what Sri Lanka was like or what to expect. But when I left, I found myself in love with this country and will always come back again in the future. Special thanks to our wonderful tour guide, “Prakash Keerthy” and Blue Lanka Tours for making this trip so comfortable, so memorable and so fantastic in every way! Our family consists of 4 persons : my dad, my mom, my sister and myself. Non of us visited Sri Lanka before. We need a company that is reliable, responsive and efficient. We are very happy we choose Blue Lanka Tours. A few days before our flight, I sent an enquiry to one of the staff, Himaya Suraweera,regarding the traveling card and she sent us a reply within a few hours. Upon our flight departure from Thailand, I sent WhatsApp to “Prakash Keerthy,” notifying him that our family would soon be arriving and meeting him in Columbo as planned. Prakash reassured us by texting back right away that he would be waiting to welcome us upon our arrival. At the airport, we were greeted with flowers that brought big smiles to our faces. We felt completely welcomed and relaxed. Prakash diligently checked with us how we were doing and what would be the best way to tailor our programs to best meet our needs. It was truly a magical holiday from the start: Negombo – Dambulla Rock Cave Temple - Sigiriya – Polonnaruwa – Kandy – Nuwara Eliya – Ramboda Waterfall – Tea Factory and Plantation – Little England – Nuwara Eliya – Yala – Yala National Park – Galle and Colombo. All the hotels were truly beautiful with great breakfasts. I was particularly impressed with “Aliya Resort & Spa” in Sigiriya for their stunning view of the swimming pools and behind it, the Lion Rock. The rooms were spacious with balcony facing beautiful Sri Lankan huge garden. Their breakfast were variety and dinner were super delicious. Prakash was very professional, knowledgeable, dedicated and most importantly, sincere and trustable! He helped us took care of everything, from money exchanging dilemma that we had with the Sri Lanka bank (because our US Dollar bank notes had markings) to caring for my 82 years old dad. He is also very good at photo taking. He always ensures that our experiences were smooth and pleasant at all times. The ticket purchasing and touring experience with local guides were well planned and executed. Our seats for the Sri Lanka dance show were reserved right in front of the stage, which was very VVIP. When my mom accidently forgot her passport, cash and credit cards at the hotel in Kandy, Prakash reassured her that everything would be all right and he would do his best to have them delivered to her as soon as possible. Prakash kept his promise. Everything was returned to my mom in a perfect condition. Furthermore, we were kept entertained throughout the trip, which made everyone happy and enjoyable. Prakash always checked with us how his driving was and ensure that our safety came as his number one priority. He explained everything to us clearly in English and kept surprising us with local snacks and fun stories. Prakash is very exceptional and I can only rate him as a “top” level professional tour guide with excellent service mind. Will recommend anyone to join Blue Lanka Tours with Prakash. I miss Sri Lanka already. Thank you once again for this fantastic trip and I hope to return again soon.
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Journey46464013962
Dec 19, 2024
A LEARNING JOURNEY - My wife ( Jennifer ) and I ( Ethelred ) enjoyed the shopping and the city tour with remarkable personal tour guide Mr Chanuka Kavinda. At every stop he briefed with us with patience and competency. Without we would have been strangers at the location
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Zhiyuan
Jun 28, 2024
A Memorable Second Trip to Sri Lanka with Suranga’s Expert Guidance - This is my second trip to Sri Lanka, and I was very fortunate to participate in a tour organized by Suranga. Although this is my second visit, I found it even more memorable compared to the first time. This time, we visited many incredible places, such as the cultural city of Kandy, the lush tea plantations of Nuwara Eliya, the historic city of Galle, and the beautiful Weligama Beach. Each location offered unique experiences that enriched our journey. Our itinerary was very tight, but that was definitely due to our own planning. Despite the packed schedule, Suranga managed everything perfectly, ensuring that we made the most of our time. What impressed me the most was Suranga's exceptional ability to lead a group. There were four of us traveling together, and with four people, there are bound to be different needs and opinions. Suranga was excellent at listening and always found the best solutions for us. His ability to listen, communicate, respect, include, and understand others was very evident and made our entire trip go smoothly. He went above and beyond to make sure everyone was happy and comfortable. Rusiru, our driver, also played a crucial role in making our trip enjoyable. His driving skills were impeccable, and he was always friendly and accommodating. I really like the country of Sri Lanka and its people. They are very friendly and warm. Here, you can find mountains, plains, and beaches, offering a variety of landscapes and experiences. I am sure I will visit Sri Lanka again, and when I do, I hope to travel with Suranga again at that time too.
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R1250gyjesst
May 23, 2024
A super trip. - My friends and I visited Colombo for work and we had one day's holiday. We decided to go to the Southern part of Sri Lanka as it has beautiful beaches. We booked with Blue Lanka tours and Reshani arranged everything for us. Our guide Shan was so friendly and very informative, making the day both educational and enjoyable. I highly recommend Shan and Blue Lanka tours.
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up to 15 guests
1 - Adult
Cancellation: Free cancellation up to 24 hours before the start of your experience (local time).