Why choose this Galle tour ?
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.
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What makes Galle Day Tour From Galle a unique experience ?
08.00 AM – You will be greeted and picked up by our driver from most closely located hotels in Galle and then taken to explore Galle Fort. 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.
11.00 PM – After the Fort visit, you will be taken to a local restaurant to enjoy your lunch.
12.00 PM – Thereafter, you will enjoy a scenic boat ride in Balapitiya Madu River. 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.
04.30 PM – After the boat ride, you will be able to visit a Turtle Rehabilitation Centre. In 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.
04.00 PM – After the Hatchery visit, you will be taken back to your hotel in Galle.
Tour Description & Additional Info:
- Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
- Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
- Not recommended for pregnant travelers
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- Please be ready at the hotel lobby 15 minutes before the pick up time.
- Please bring valid passports for entering to the sites.
- Entrance fees to Turtle Hatchery US$2.00 per person (Approximately).
- Madu River Boat fee US$ 17.00 (Approximately) which can accommodate up to 6 people.
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Galle Day Tour From Galle Inclusions:
Included with Your Ticket
- All Government Taxes.
- 500ml mineral water bottle per person during the tour.
- Hotel pick up and drop off to most closely located hotels in Galle.
- Air conditioned vehicle with English speaking driver.
Not Included
- Any Meals.
- Entrance fess to the sites which is not mentioned in inclusions.
- Madu River Boat fee.
- Gratuities.
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Special Instructions:
- This Tour is Provided by Overa Tours.
- Tour Timezone & Starts at Asia/Colombo.
- Mobile or paper ticket accepted.
- For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
- Minimum 1 Travelers is required to book.
- Maximum 9 Travelers is accepted for booking.
