Day Tours
Galle Fort & City Heritage Tour (Half Day - 4 Hours)
- Highlights
Galle Dutch Fort, Lighthouse, National Maritime Museum, Dutch Reformed Church, All Saints Anglican Church, Galle Clock Tower
- Experience
Walk along the historic ramparts, explore colonial architecture, visit spice gardens, watch traditional lace making, enjoy sunset views from the lighthouse
- Best Time
Morning or afternoon departure
Southern Temples & Culture Tour (Full Day - 8 Hours)
- Route
Galle → Weligama → Matara → Dondra → Galle
- Highlights
Weligama Stilt Fishermen, Snake Island Temple, Matara Fort, Dondra Head Lighthouse (southernmost point), Weherahena Temple
- Experience
Traditional fishing demonstrations, temple blessings, local lunch, coastal scenery, cultural interactions
- Includes
Transportation, guide, entrance fees
Sinharaja Rainforest Adventure (Full Day - 10 Hours)
- Route
Galle → Sinharaja → Galle
- Highlights
UNESCO World Heritage rainforest, endemic bird watching, nature trails, waterfalls
- Experience
Guided jungle trek, bird watching (endemic species), medicinal plant identification, forest bathing, natural pools
- Difficulty
Moderate hiking required
- Includes
specialist guide, entrance fees
Yala Safari Day Trip (Full Day - 12 Hours)
- Route
Galle → Yala National Park → Galle
- Highlights
Leopard spotting, elephant herds, sloth bears, crocodiles, diverse bird life
- Experience
Full day safari in 4WD jeep, picnic lunch in the park, multiple game drives
- Best Time
Early morning departure (5:30 AM)
- Includes
Safari jeep, driver-guide, park fees
Udawalawe Elephant Safari (Full Day - 10 Hours)
- Route
Galle → Udawalawe → Elephant Transit Home → Galle
- Highlights
Large elephant herds, baby elephant feeding, reservoir scenery, bird watching
- Experience
Safari game drive, visit elephant orphanage, learn about conservation efforts
- Includes
Transportation, guide, safari jeep, entrance fees
Madu River Safari & Cinnamon Island (Half Day - 5 Hours)
- Route
Galle → Balapitiya → Galle
- Highlights
Mangrove boat safari, Cinnamon Island visit, fish therapy, Buddhist temple on island
- Experience
Boat ride through mangroves, traditional cinnamon processing, natural fish spa, temple visit
- Includes
Boat safari, guide, refreshments
Mirissa Whale Watching Tour (Half Day - 6 Hours)
- Route
Galle → Mirissa → Galle (November to April)
- Highlights
Blue whales, sperm whales, dolphins, sea turtle spotting
- Experience
3-4 hour boat excursion, breakfast on boat, marine life education
- Best Time
6:30 AM departure for optimal sightings
- Includes
Boat trip, guide
Turtle Hatchery & Beach Tour (Half Day - 4 Hours)
- Route
Galle → Kosgoda → Balapitiya → Galle
- Highlights
Sea turtle conservation project, turtle feeding, beach relaxation
- Experience
Learn about turtle conservation, watch baby turtle release (evening), beach time
- Includes
Transportation, guide, turtle hatchery fees, refreshments
Kanneliya Rainforest Trek (Half Day - 6 Hours)
- Route
Galle → Kanneliya → Galle
- Highlights
Biodiversity hotspot, endemic species, natural pools, medicinal plants
- Experience
Guided nature walk, bird watching, forest photography, swimming in natural pools
- Difficulty
Easy to moderate trekking
- Includes
Transportation, specialist guide, refreshments, entrance fees
Spice Garden & Tea Plantation Tour (Full Day - 8 Hours)
- Route
Galle → Ahangama → Handunugoda → Kosgoda → Galle
- Highlights
Spice cultivation, tea processing, traditional medicine, local cooking
- Experience
Spice garden tour, tea tasting, Ayurvedic treatments, cooking class
- Includes
Transportation, guide, tastings, treatments
