The 10 Best Cultural Tours in Galle, Southern Province

December 30, 2021 Russell Mellin

Galle (Sinhalese: ගාල්ල; Tamil: காலி) is a major city in Sri Lanka, situated on the southwestern tip, 119 km from Colombo. Galle is the administrative capital of Southern Province, Sri Lanka and is the district capital of Galle District.
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1. Day Tour to Galle Fort, Madu River,Stilt Fishermen and Turtle Hatchery

Yala Safari Holidays - Private Game Drives
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This tour will give you a well-rounded experience about the history of the southern area and the culture of local people in Galle. There will be a boat ride down the beautiful Madu River, A Turtle Hatchery to see various verities of Sea Turtles & Visit Galle Fort which is a trendy place to enjoy the architecture, history, shopping and tastes some best food and wine in the roadside cafes.

Inclusions: Air conditioned vehicle with fuel, English speaking chauffeur guide, All parking and highway charge where applicable, All taxes

Exclusions: Meals or refreshments, Specialist guide’s fee, Entry fees for the mentioned attractions and activities

Reviewed By Wander552586

We had such an exciting day. Picked up early by our driver and driven to the park in a jeep. We saw so many animals up close but seeing the leopard was an amazing experience as it walked right in front of our jeep!! Our driver collected a lovely Sri Lankan picnic for lunch which we ate beside a fabulous beach before heading black out on safari. Very well organised trip.

2. Lanka Loop - 12 Days in Sri Lanka

Waves By Tranquil, 160/9 Poruthota Road, Palangathure, Kochchikade 11540, Sri Lanka Feel Free Travel
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Experience the very best of travelling Sri Lanka in just under 2 weeks. This 12 Day backpacking adventure really does capture everything Sri Lanka has to offer. Think safari’s with wild elephants, lush green tea plantations, golden sandy beaches and super friendly locals. This 2 week trip covers all of your Sri Lanka bucket list spots with local village experiences, temples, surfing, the famous train to Ella and much much more!

Inclusions: Breakfast, Lunch, Breakfast, Breakfast, Breakfast, Dinner, Lunch, Breakfast, Breakfast, Breakfast, Breakfast, Breakfast, Breakfast, Lunch, Breakfast, All Activities & Experiences, All Accommodation, Personal Airport Pick Up, All Transport in Sri Lanka, Return Airport Transfer (All flights should be planned no earlier than 2pm on Day 12), Private Facebook group, No Hidden Costs!

Exclusions: Flights to and from Sri Lanka are to be arranged seperately. , Travel Insurance is compulsory to participate in this tour and is not included.

Reviewed By Curious67265075276

What an incredible time I had with this company last year. It was my first time doing anything like this before and I was pretty skeptical to begin with. After chatting on the website I felt way more relaxed and couldn't wait for the trip to start. The whole experience when I was in Thailand was just out of this world. The hotels, activities, experiences and all the locals we met on the tour. What really stood out for me was how friendly the guides were. Matt and all the local guides were just super friendly and they really were more like your friend than a guide or leader. If I had to choose my favourite day it would have to be the day we did the boat trip on Phi Phi. We had the tunes going and the weather was just amazing, we saw reef sharks and a turtle which just blew my mind (I have never seen a turtle before lol). I loved it that much I am planning my next trip with the company as soon as all this COVID stuff is finished. Thanks for a great time and making my first travelling experience so special x

3. Day Trip to Galle Fort & Udawalawa Elephant Sanctuary 5 Hours Extended Safari

Yala Safari Holidays - Private Game Drives
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You will able to Experiance the Culture of down south People, architecture, history, shopping and some best food and wine in the roadside cafes. Also, the tour leads you to land with water birds and Sri Lankan Elephants which will give you an Outdoor safari experiance throughout the tour. Udawalawe is an important habitat for Sri Lankan Elephants, which are relatively easy to see in its open habitats. Many elephants are attracted to the park because of the Udawalawe reservoir as well as it is also a good birdwatching site in Asia.

Inclusions: Air conditioned vehicle with fuel, English speaking chauffeur guide, 05 hour of game drive at Udawalawe Elephant Sanctuary , Jeep fees, Park entrance fees, Snacks & refreshments , All parking and highway charge where applicable, All Taxes

Exclusions: Our Chauffeur will take you to the recommend place where you can enjoy your own lunch., Restroom on board

Reviewed By Wander552586

We had such an exciting day. Picked up early by our driver and driven to the park in a jeep. We saw so many animals up close but seeing the leopard was an amazing experience as it walked right in front of our jeep!! Our driver collected a lovely Sri Lankan picnic for lunch which we ate beside a fabulous beach before heading black out on safari. Very well organised trip.

4. Sri Lanka highlights in 6 days

Off 2 Sri Lanka Private Tours
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You will be able to visit all most all the top attractions in Sri Lanka during this six days. The driver guide and the vehicle will be on your disposal.

Inclusions: Breakfast, Dinner, Breakfast, Dinner, Breakfast, Dinner, Dinner, Dinner, Breakfast, Breakfast, WiFi on board, Private transportation

Exclusions: Gratuities, Entry fees for all the sites in the itinerary & safari jeep., Guiding in UNESCO world heritage sites.

Reviewed By Aaron D

A very professional and considerate tour operator. They successfully organised a personalised tour of southern sri lanka within the strict covid procedures. Our driver Milinda was exceptionally knowledgeable and passionate about the country's history and wildlife. He ensures the covid safety protocols were adhered to throughout the trip. We highly recommend Off 2 Sri Lanka Tours for people to use as the restrictions now loosen in the country further.

5. Sri Lanka Budget Tour package from Colombo 10 Days

Ceylon Classic Tours
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During this Round Tour, we will be sight-seeing areas in the following destinations: to The guests, we will be provided with good quality, air-conditioned, comfortable vehicles with a driver-guide to help with your tour and free wi-fi. All vehicles will have baby seats available if needed. We provide hotel accommodations for 9 nights in good quality hotels varying from Economy / Budget hotels to Standard Hotels to Luxury Hotels. The charges will change depending on your selection

Inclusions: Dinner, Breakfast, Dinner, Breakfast, Dinner, Dinner, Breakfast, Dinner, Breakfast, Dinner, Breakfast, Breakfast, Dinner, Breakfast, Breakfast, Breakfast, Dinner, Dinner, Air-conditioned vehicle, WiFi on board, Private transportation, Accommodation, Bottled water, English speaking Driver/guide, All Entrance Fees at interest places and Historical sites.

Exclusions: Souvenir photos(available to purchase) , Excess luggage charges(where applicable), Alcoholic drinks(available to purchase), Lunch

Reviewed By Inspire46818516278

Thanks for your excellent service Ceylon classic tours. Your service is best during COVID-19 period. They had given a great ???? service by maintaining the distance with cleanliness which was very useful. I highly recommend this service to any body who plan to visit srilanka srilanka during COVID 19 ✍????????

6. Galle Day Tour from Colombo

Blue Lanka Tours
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Galle, 119km from Colombo, is a major city situated at the tip of the South Western coast of Sri Lanka. Being a coastal area, it is quite hot and humid but has an abundance of beautiful beaches in every town that you pass while travelling from Colombo to Galle. The Galle Fort was built by the Portuguese, fortified later by the Dutch and is well preserved till today. In addition to the Portuguese and Dutch remains, you will also find many British mansions left behind. As for beaches, the Unawatuna Bay probably tops it all and is safe for snorkelling and swimming because a reef protects it. There you have it, a day tour of the city of Galle in a nutshell.

Inclusions: Air Conditioned Private Vehicle, English Speaking Chauffeur, All Costs related to Vehicle, Boat and Chauffeur, Entrance Tickets for All mentioned Excursions, Bottled Drinking Water, All Government Taxes | No Hidden Cost

Exclusions: Meals, Expenses of Personal Nature, Any other Services Not Specified Above

Reviewed By DominikEgge

Very lovely and ambitious vacation planing! We where planning a trip during Corona with Blue Lanka and must say they did a great job. Reshani was my planner. She was very polite and helpful during our whole planning. Any time again! Greeting

7. Coastal Ride to Galle from Colombo Port

Lakpura
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(SKU: LK81IR0300) Experience the magnificent southern coast of Sri Lanka with its beautiful coconut palm-fringed beaches and picturesque views. On this full-day private tour, take a river safari on the Madu Ganga. Take the option to explore the Hikkaduwa coral reefs (own expense) before visiting historical Galle. Stroll through the Dutch-built Galle Fort, a UNESCO World Heritage Site.

Inclusions: Air-conditioned vehicle, Service of an English Speaking Chauffeur Guide., 1-boat safari in Madu river., Water bottle (per-person).

Exclusions: Fees for the optional scuba diving, snorkelling or surfing., Food and drinks., Expenses of personal nature., Gratuities (optional).

Reviewed By J1159RGisabelleg

The park offers everything that is needed for an exciting safari. Great landscapes, many animals, especially elephants! We were very close to the elephants and were very lucky to be able to watch a whole herd and also some baby elephants. Furthermore, I would like to emphasize our tour guide - not only did he inspire and excite us with his very good mood, he also saw many small animals with his trained eye and answered our questions thoroughly. The 3 hours passed by in no time and gave us many nice memories. Would totally recommend booking a trip with these guys :-)

8. Southern Coast Highlights from Colombo Port

Port of Colombo, 19 Chaithya Rd, Colombo 00100, Sri Lanka Lakpura

(SKU: LK81IR0700) This tour has two of the most unique experiences on the south coast of Sri Lanka. The tour of Handunugoda Tea Factory which is one the only tea factories in Sri Lanka that is located closer to the beach and a guided tour of the Fort of Galle, its ramparts and parts of the original town that have importance; An original experience with a local resident whose family has lived and worked in Galle for generations.

Inclusions: Transport in an air-conditioned vehicle., Service of an English-speaking chauffeur guide., Lunch at a local restaurant. , Water bottle (per-person).

Exclusions: Entrance fees (if any)., Food and beverages where not specified., Expenses of personal nature., Gratuities (optional).

Reviewed By J1159RGisabelleg

The park offers everything that is needed for an exciting safari. Great landscapes, many animals, especially elephants! We were very close to the elephants and were very lucky to be able to watch a whole herd and also some baby elephants. Furthermore, I would like to emphasize our tour guide - not only did he inspire and excite us with his very good mood, he also saw many small animals with his trained eye and answered our questions thoroughly. The 3 hours passed by in no time and gave us many nice memories. Would totally recommend booking a trip with these guys :-)

9. Island Hop (19 Days)

Bandaranaike International Airport, Canada Friendship Rd, කටුනායක 11450, Sri Lanka Lakpura

(SKU: LK10JBN011) Sri Lanka though a renowned leisure destination for its mesmeric hill country, exquisite beaches, and fascinating cultural attraction of ancient cities and shrines is not a destination that readily comes to mind for a golfing holiday. If you look up the Sri Lanka Map you will learn to your delightful surprise that you can easily fit in three fabulous golf courses of all Asia located at three elevations.

Inclusions: Transport in a Private Vehicle, inclusive of all chauffeur accommodation., Service of an English-Speaking Chauffeur Guide throughout the tour., All prevailing taxes and service charges.

Exclusions: Hotel Accommodation., International / Domestic Airfare., Any expenses of personal nature., Entrance fees to the respective sites.

Reviewed By J1159RGisabelleg

The park offers everything that is needed for an exciting safari. Great landscapes, many animals, especially elephants! We were very close to the elephants and were very lucky to be able to watch a whole herd and also some baby elephants. Furthermore, I would like to emphasize our tour guide - not only did he inspire and excite us with his very good mood, he also saw many small animals with his trained eye and answered our questions thoroughly. The 3 hours passed by in no time and gave us many nice memories. Would totally recommend booking a trip with these guys :-)

10. Sri Lanka Private 21 days tour include sightseeing,Wild life,Cultural,Boat tour

Bandaranaike International Airport, Canada Friendship Rd, කටුනායක 11450, Sri Lanka BTR SL

Sigiriya rock built by King Kasyapa The World’s End Memorable experience with Dolpins & Whale World famous Ceylon Tea plantations Widest waterfalls in Sri Lanka One of largest and most impressive botanic gardens Search for the elusive leopards at Yala National Park Enjoying most famous beach in the country Explore World Heritage Sight Galle built in the 17th century Clock Tower constructed in 1883 Most picturesque cricket grounds in the world Sinharaja Rain Forest is one of the few virgin forests left in the world Colombo city tour

Inclusions: Breakfast, Breakfast, Breakfast, Breakfast, Breakfast, Breakfast, Breakfast, Breakfast, Breakfast, Breakfast, Breakfast, Breakfast, Breakfast, Breakfast, Breakfast, Breakfast, Breakfast, Breakfast, Breakfast, Breakfast, Breakfast, Private accommodation 20 night, Air-conditioned vehicle, You can ad favourite locations

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Reviewed By F1129KUrebeccas

Our tour started with the pick up from our hotel at Galle fort. Roshan was so friendly and extremely informative. Had a wonderful day with new friends, enjoying the scenery and hiking the Rainforest. This should be in everyone's list when visiting Sri Lanka. Loved the added bonus of Tea factory visit. Guide Wigitha made the day amazing. Although no rain in the rainforest ,this day made the hike a bit less slippery, the flora, fauna and the waterfall -- all made a lovely day. One of our Dreams was to swim under the waterfall, and we got a chance to do it here. Transportation was comfortable and efficient, and the lunch was delicious. Would highly recommend this tour and also this tour company.

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