Highlights Of South Srilanka Day Tour From Colombo

What's included

What you'll see and do

1. Galle Dutch Fort

   The Galle Fort, or Dutch Fort as it is also known, is a fortification first built by the Portuguese on the Southwestern coast of Sri Lanka. The initial fortifications, which were built in the late 16th century, were quite basic. According to a statement by UNESCO, the site was recognized as a World Heritage Site for its unique exposition of an urban ensemble which illustrates the interaction of European architecture and South Asian traditions from the 16th to the 19th centuries which is the criterion number four for such recognition.

   20 minutes here · Admission not included

2. Galle Fort Lighthouse

   The Galle lighthouse is situated inside the landmark Galle Fort. It is built seven meters above the road on the ramparts. This is Sri Lanka’s oldest light station dating back to 1848, but the original lighthouse was destroyed by fire in 1934. It was rebuilt at the current height of 26m. The light station is within the walls of the ancient Galle Fort, a UNESCO world heritage site and well-known tourist attraction, making this the country’s most often visited lighthouse.

   10 minutes here · Admission not included

3. Madu River Safari by Buddhi

   In the Southern region of Sri Lanka lies the Galle district. Balpitiya is a little town in the district and would be quite unimportant; except for the location of a river. The Madu River is very rich in biodiversity. It passes through the wet zone of Sri Lanka opening up into the large Madu Lagoon on its way to the Indian Ocean

   30 minutes here · Admission not included

4. Old Town of Galle and its Fortifications

   Today’s town has grown greatly and spreads into the surroundings but the Fort is the slow beating heart of Galle‘s history. The walled city has stood since the early sixteenth century, through the Colonial periods of the Portuguese, Dutch and British and in our present times is proclaimed as an Archaeological Reserve and has been identified as a living World Heritage Site. The etymology of the name Galle has explained as probably an altered form of the Sinhalese word “gala”: a cattle fold or posting-place from which the Portuguese named it Point-de-Galle.

   10 minutes here · Admission not included

5. Galle

   A Unesco World Heritage Site, this noteworthy city is a joy to investigate by walking, a perpetually outlandish old exchanging port favored by forcing Dutch-frontier structures, antiquated mosques, and houses of worship, terrific chateaus and exhibition halls.

   Pass by without stopping

Where it starts and ends

Before you book

Cancellation

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

Languages

ar, de, en, it, fr, ta, es

Ticket

Mobile Only

Runs on

Every day

Group size

Up to 15 travelers per booking

Operated by

Apple Vacations Pvt Ltd

Know before you go

• Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
• Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
• The duration of transfers are approximate 8 hours, the exact duration will depend on the time of day and traffic conditions
• Subject to favorable weather conditions. If canceled due to poor weather, you will be given the option of an alternative date
• Mandatory to complete 14 days of quarantine for unvaccinated passengers before starting the tour.
• Vaccinated passengers should stay in Level 1 hotel once arrived in Sri Lanka and obtain negative PCR report, in order to start the tour. (14 Days of quarantine is not required).

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