Colombo Trip Overview
The city of Galla (Galle), located 140 km away from Colombo, on the Dakshina Lanka (southwest of Sri Lanka), is the destination treat that you deserve. This marvellous island has a wonderful splash of rocky coastline called Gaalu Kotuwa or Galle fort and a collection of Dutch colonial buildings. Galle is that city with a rich maritime history and unique cultural identity which has been shaped by centuries of influences. Take part in the full-day tour to see the endangered turtles at the Kosgoda Turtle Hatchery, learn about the enriching maritime history of Galle and explore the Galle Fort to view the 17th Century architecture of buildings, shops, and museums, as well as learn how its hubs were used for trade. That’s not all, you can also visit the Bentota Beach, the boat ride and Fish therapy at Madu River, and the Tsunami Photo Museum.
Additional Info
Duration: 11 to 12 hours
Starts: Colombo, Sri Lanka
Trip Category: Tours & Sightseeing >> Bus & Minivan Tours
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What to Expect When Visiting Colombo, Western Province, Sri Lanka
The city of Galla (Galle), located 140 km away from Colombo, on the Dakshina Lanka (southwest of Sri Lanka), is the destination treat that you deserve. This marvellous island has a wonderful splash of rocky coastline called Gaalu Kotuwa or Galle fort and a collection of Dutch colonial buildings. Galle is that city with a rich maritime history and unique cultural identity which has been shaped by centuries of influences. Take part in the full-day tour to see the endangered turtles at the Kosgoda Turtle Hatchery, learn about the enriching maritime history of Galle and explore the Galle Fort to view the 17th Century architecture of buildings, shops, and museums, as well as learn how its hubs were used for trade. That’s not all, you can also visit the Bentota Beach, the boat ride and Fish therapy at Madu River, and the Tsunami Photo Museum.
Itinerary
This is a typical itinerary for this product
Pass By: Colombo, Colombo, Western Province
Well, from a tour like this much is to be expected, which is why the tour starts with a pickup from any hotel in Colombo.
To commence the tour, traveller pickups are offered and ready for departure at 7:00 AM for Colombo or Mount Lavinia hotels.
Stop At: Bentota Beach, Bentota 80500 Sri Lanka
This should be your first stop. Open from Sundays to Saturdays at the hours of 12:00 am to 11:59 pm, Ventura Beach (Bentota Beach) is a quiet and nice beach to visit, with the soft sands beneath your soles and the sunrise or sunset gracing your day and evening respectively.
Duration: 1 hour
Stop At: Kosgoda Sea Turtle Conservation Project, 13A Galle Road, Kosgoda 80570 Sri Lanka
Kosgoda Sea Turtle Conservation Project, located at Galle Road – Kosgoda, is home to five species of marine turtles. These five species of marine turtles include the Olive Ridley turtle, the Loggerhead turtle, the Leatherback turtle, the Hawksbill turtle, and the Green turtle, all of which are endangered species. Help release them back into the sea and protect them from extinction.
Duration: 1 hour
Stop At: Madu River, Nilwala River Safari, Bridge View, Custom Road, Balapitiya , Sri Lanka 941906362 Call And Contact, Balapitiya 80550 Sri Lanka
The boat ride at Madu Ganga lets you oversee the beautiful tranquil view of the Madu River and also experience the Fish therapy. As the name implies it’s a spa therapy from fishes. The boat ride provides you a natural foot massage from several fishes to give you memorable experiences that are uniquely worth it.
Duration: 2 hours
Stop At: Tsunami Photo Museum, Templeroad Just North of Hikkaduwa, Telwatta Sri Lanka
Visit the charitable museum (free entrance) and check out the devastating tsunami and the tales of the individuals that were left behind in its wake, in photographs, paintings, drawings, etc.
Duration: 30 minutes
Stop At: Galle Fort, Church Street, Galle 80000 Sri Lanka
Popularly known as the Gaalu Kotuwa or Dutch Fort or the Rampart fort, what first started as a structure with palisades, a rampart and three bastions with a moat, the Galle Dutch Fort was created to facilitate the protection and the preservation of the city from invasion. It was also a hub for trade by sea due to its strategic location. You really need to visit this Fort! It has a rich and colorful history having been around for centuries and withstanding the Boxing Day Tsunami. The Fort consisted of public administration buildings, warehouses, residential quarters and business houses and was used as the capital and main port. Presently, it is the largest remaining fortress in Asia built by the Dutch and a historic site to visit.
After the tour around, there is only one place left to go to – Colombo. There is a stop for an included lunch at a local restaurant, but the drink is on you.
Duration: 2 hours
