Sri Lanka Private Tour • 1 Full Day (10 - 12 Hours)
1-Day Galle Fort & Southern Coastline Day Tour
Turtles, River Safari, Stilt Fishermen & UNESCO Dutch Fort
1 Full Day (10 - 12 Hours)Day Tour
All-Inclusive Starting RateLKR 22,000($75 USD)
Route Corridor:Colombo Hotel → Kosgoda → Balapitiya (Madu River) → Galle Fort → Colombo Hotel
Fleet:Sedan Car (1-4 Pax) or Toyota KDH Van (4-10 Pax)
Tour Overview
The most popular day excursion from Colombo. Travel south along the expressway to visit endangered baby turtles at Kosgoda Hatchery, take an exotic boat safari through mangrove tunnels on Madu River, photograph traditional stilt fishermen, and stroll the cobblestone ramparts of historic Galle Dutch Fort.
What Makes This Tour Special
Fast transit via E01 Southern Expressway in under 2 hours
Hold newborn baby sea turtles at Kosgoda Turtle Conservation Project
Scenic Madu Ganga River boat safari through cinnamon islands and mangrove caves
Traditional stilt fishermen photo opportunity along Koggala coast
Guided walking tour inside UNESCO World Heritage Galle Dutch Fort
Sunset views from Galle lighthouse and ramparts
Day-by-Day Itinerary
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Overnight: Return to ColomboDay 1: Colombo to Galle Full Day Itinerary
- 07:30 AM: Door-to-door pickup from your Colombo hotel or residence
- 08:45 AM: Visit Kosgoda Sea Turtle Conservation Project; hold rescued baby hatchlings
- 10:00 AM: Madu River boat safari through 64 islands, cinnamon peeling demo & fish therapy
- 01:00 PM: Seafood lunch overlooking the ocean in Hikkaduwa or Galle
- 02:30 PM: Exploration of UNESCO Galle Fort (Lighthouse, Dutch Reformed Church, ramparts)
- 05:30 PM: Enjoy a scenic coastal sunset before boarding the E01 expressway back to Colombo
- 07:30 PM: Drop-off at your hotel or residence in Colombo
What's Included
- Full-day private air-conditioned vehicle with commercial chauffeur
- All fuel, E01 expressway highway tolls, and city parking fees
- Door-to-door hotel pickup and evening return in Colombo or suburbs
- Flexible departure timing (recommended 7:30 AM departure)
What's Excluded
- Madu River boat safari tickets (arranged on-site at discounted rate)
- Turtle hatchery entrance tickets
- Lunch and beverages
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