Private day tour to Galle from Negombo

Enjoy a private day tour to Galle from your hotel in Negombo or Katunayake and visit the UNESCO listed world heritage site Galle Dutch Fort in southern region in Sri Lanka. Additionally visit Kosgoda sea turtle conservation project , Mask museum, Tsunami museum and enjoy a boat ride in Madu river.

You will be picked up from your hotel in Negombo or Katunayake by our chauffeur guide at 06:30 a.m. and commence the day tour to Galle.

First you will be taken to Sea Turtle Conservation Project in Kosgoda. You will be able to see how Sea turtles are  being conserved and inspect their activities. Further you will see the hatchery program which was being implemented to hatch eggs safely before release in to the sea.

Next you will be stopped at Balapitiya and proceed to Madu Ganga river boat safari. Madu Ganga river flows  among marshlands which covered by mangrove forests. You will see mostly wild boars, monkeys and squirrels out of variety of animals available. As well as birds such as cormorants and kingfishers can be seen mostly among more than 100 species.

After the boat safari visit the Mask Museum at Ambalangoda.This museum gives you better knowledge about Sri Lankan traditional masks and the meaning behind them.

Your next visit will be Tsunami photo museum at Hikkaduwa. There are photos and some memories of the Tsunami victim in 2004.

Thereafter you will be directly transferred to Galle and stop at a local restaurant for Lunch. (Your expense)

Thereafter proceed to Galle Fort Sightseeing. It was first built by Portuguese and it again fortified by Dutch when Sri Lanka was a Colonial under them. It was built on a rocky peninsula and three sides’ area covered by sea. Just after the entrance you can see the front wall and a clock tower on top that. When you are there you can nicely see the Galle international Cricket stadium.

When move to the southernmost end you can see the Flag Rock which was used as a bastion by Portuguese. Currently it has become more attractive for tourist due to some locals leap to the water from the rock with the intention of earn some money from the foreigners.
Next you will be met the Lighthouse located in southern end of the promontory. It was built in 1938 in order to get a full view of any ships entering Galle harbor.

Thereafter you will be met the Maritime Archaeology Museum, Dutch Reformed Church and Galle National Museum.

On completion transfer back to Negombo and safely dropped at your hotel.

• Public transportation options are available nearby
• Specialized infant seats are available
• Suitable for all physical fitness levels
• Childe supplement will be added when sharing with parents.
• A formal Dress code is required both men and women when entered in to Temples and National Museum. Your knees and shoulders must be fully covered by the dress. No shorts or sleeveless tops are allowed.

• Private day tour to Galle from Negombo
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• 1 liter bottled water
• Service of a chauffeur guide.
• Hotel Pick-up and drop-off by an air-conditioned vehicle.

• Entrance fees of museums and boat ride charges.
• Lunch or any other meals and drinks (available to purchase)
• Video & Camera fees, Permit fees.
• Expenses of personal nature such as – Tips for Guides,Drivers, Porters & waiters. -Laundry ,medical bills, telephone calls,personal travel insurance etc.

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• This Tour is Provided by Ok Lanka Travels.
• 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 8 Travelers is accepted for booking.