Galle Trip Overview
The Lagoon and Village Cycling Tour go at your own pace – we get off the beaten track with an easy 12 km (7.5 miles) ride from approx. 2.5 to 3 hours (or more) depending on how comfortable you are and how fast you wish to cycle. The tour stays primarily on dirt and gravel tracks and you can experience local industries, Lagoon and mangroves, fauna, flora and also meets the local people. You can also witness the process of catching crabs. If you wish to stay away from the touristy areas and experience the lifestyle of the locals while cycling, this is a perfect tour for you!
Additional Info
Duration: 4 hours
Starts: Galle, Sri Lanka
Trip Category: Walking & Biking Tours >> Bike & Mountain Bike Tours
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What to Expect When Visiting Galle, Southern Province, Sri Lanka
The Lagoon and Village Cycling Tour go at your own pace – we get off the beaten track with an easy 12 km (7.5 miles) ride from approx. 2.5 to 3 hours (or more) depending on how comfortable you are and how fast you wish to cycle. The tour stays primarily on dirt and gravel tracks and you can experience local industries, Lagoon and mangroves, fauna, flora and also meets the local people. You can also witness the process of catching crabs. If you wish to stay away from the touristy areas and experience the lifestyle of the locals while cycling, this is a perfect tour for you!
Itinerary
This is a typical itinerary for this product
Stop At: Unawatuna, Unawatuna, Galle District, Southern Province
08.00 AM – You will be greeted and picked up by our TUK TUK driver and driven you to the starting point.
08.30 AM – On arrival to the starting point, our cycling guide will give you a brief introduction and safety requirements about the tour. Thereafter, you will start the cycling ride through a small gravel road. You will continue your ride through a small village to lagoon and mangroves. Along the way, our guide will explain to you about the plants, animals, culture and a lot about this country.
09.30 AM – You will also experience the local biodiversity in Sri Lanka- mangrove forest, tropical palms, ferns and lots of coconut trees. Throughout this journey, you will pass through lush green paddy fields, a big part of people’s lives here in south Sri Lanka. After cycling around the lagoon. A short journey on the main road and a stop for a refreshing king coconut winds down your tour before you head back to the final destination.
11.00 AM – After an enjoyable cycling tour, you will be taken back to your hotel in Galle by our TUK TUK driver.
11.30 AM – You will be dropped off to your hotel.
Duration: 3 hours
Pass By: Galle, Galle, Galle District, Southern Province
Pick up and drop off will be provided from most closely located hotels in Galle.
