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This tour takes you along the stunning southwest coastline to Galle, a UNESCO World Heritage Site and one of the best-preserved colonial sea fortresses in Asia, built by the Dutch in the 17th century. Your guide will lead you on a leisurely walk around the massive coral-stone ramparts, along the cobblestoned streets lined with colonial mansions and boutique shops, and into the atmospheric interiors of the Dutch Reformed Church, the National Maritime Museum and the old Dutch Hospital. The surrounding area of Unawatuna and the Jungle Beach offer a beautiful swimming stop, and a visit to the nearby Kosgoda sea turtle hatchery, where rescued eggs are incubated and hatchlings released into the sea, provides a moving wildlife encounter en route.
Tour Highlights
  • Galle Fort rampart walk – panoramic views of the Indian Ocean from 17th-century Cobblestoned colonial streets lined with boutique galleries and historic mansions
  • Dutch Reformed Church, Maritime Museum and the old Dutch Hospital precinct
  • Kosgoda sea turtle hatchery – a moving wildlife conservation experience
  • Unawatuna or Jungle Beach – one of Sri Lanka’s most beautiful bays
Inclusion
  • Private air-conditioned transport from Colombo or Negombo and return
  • Expert English-speaking guide for the full day
  • Entry fees to Galle Fort monuments and the Maritime Museum
  • Kosgoda turtle hatchery visit and entry
  • Lunch at a recommended beachside restaurant in Galle
Exclusion
  • Personal travel insurance
  • Swimwear, towels or beach equipment
  • Tips and gratuities
  • Personal shopping within the fort