What to do and see in Galle District, Southern Province: The Best Cultural Tours

June 13, 2021 Etsuko Causey

Discover the best top things to do in Galle District, Sri Lanka including 7 nights 8 days land tour of Sri Lanka, Day Tour to Galle Fort, Madu River,Stilt Fishermen and Turtle Hatchery , Lanka Loop - 12 Days in Sri Lanka, Day Trip to Galle Fort & Udawalawa Elephant Sanctuary 5 Hours Extended Safari, Sigiriya and Dambulla Day Tour (All Inclusive), Sri Lanka highlights in 6 days, Sri Lanka Budget Tour package from Colombo 10 Days, Day Excursion to Bentota from Colombo, Discovery Tour of Sri Lanka, Hide & Seek Tour - Bentota.
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1. 7 nights 8 days land tour of Sri Lanka

Jagath Tours & Travels
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This tour includes visits to the historical sites of Sri Lanka as well as wildlife safaris and the beach.

Inclusions: Air-conditioned vehicle, Private transportation, Parking Fees, Meet and Greet at airport on arrival.

Exclusions: Gratuities

Reviewed By harshimanu

Super friendly, well arranged..They had given best facilities to us..thanku so much..must referred travel agent.

2. 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.

3. 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

4. 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.

5. Sigiriya and Dambulla Day Tour (All Inclusive)

Colombo, Sri Lanka Overa Tours
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Don't miss Sigiriya rock fortress and Dambulla cave temple when you are in Sri Lanka. Both places are nominated as UNESCO World Heritage sites. Sigiriya rock fortress is the most visited tourist attraction in Sri Lanka. It is sometimes known as the Sigiriya Lion Rock, after its original name “Sinha-Giri”. Dambulla golden rock cave temple was home to thousands of meditating monks since its monastic beginnings in the first century BCE. Today the same Dambulla cave temple hosts a massive collection of Buddhist murals and sculptures belonging to a pan-Asian artistic tradition. Explore Sigiriya and Dambulla on this full-day tour. Depart from your hotel at Colombo or Mount Lavinia in a private air-conditioned vehicle with a driver-guide.

Inclusions: Hotel pick up and drop off to most closely located hotels in mentioned locations., Air conditioned vehicle with English speaking driver., Mineral water during the tour., Lunch at a local restaurant., Entrance fees to Sigiriya Rock and Dambulla Temple., All government taxes.

Exclusions: Gratuities., Any thing not mentioned in inclusions.

Reviewed By 698susannee

So much more than what we expected!! A great place to visit if you are crazy over elephants and leopards

6. 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.

7. 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 ✍????????

8. Day Excursion to Bentota from Colombo

Colombo Sightseeing

Bentota, Perhaps the most grounded point is its tranquil surroundings which, as per numerous individuals, run the characteristic and loosening up the condition of the seashore. There is a lot of room for everybody to settle in consummately and appreciate the sun shower without limit.

Inclusions: Bottled water, English speaking driver, Hotel pickup and drop-off, Air-conditioned vehicle

Exclusions: Food and drinks, unless specified, Gratuities, Lunch, Entrance fees (Lunuganga Garden, Madhu Ganga Boat ride)

Reviewed By Bohuslav D

U would like to thank Bishan Janith (tourguide) for a nice and stress free day in Galle and on the jungle beach.

9. Discovery Tour of Sri Lanka

Colombo Sightseeing

Your friendly chauffeur guide will meet and greet you at the airport and escort you to begin your holiday. During you travel period you will visit the following tourist attractions. Pinnawala , Dambulla, Sigiriya, Polonnaruwa, Kandy, Nuwara Eliya, Bentota & Colombo.

Inclusions: Breakfast, Dinner, Dinner, Dinner, Dinner, Dinner, Dinner, Dinner, Breakfast, Breakfast, Breakfast, Breakfast, Breakfast, Accommodation as per itinerary, Breakfast, 7 nights Accommodation, All taxes, fees and handling charges, Bottled water, Buffet dinner, Transport by private vehicle

Exclusions: Gratuities, Lunch

Reviewed By Bohuslav D

U would like to thank Bishan Janith (tourguide) for a nice and stress free day in Galle and on the jungle beach.

10. Hide & Seek Tour - Bentota

VTS Lanka Tours

We will pickup you from your hotel in Bentota Area, and we will bring lots of Hide and Seeks Places in Bentota. Non Tourist Places. you can feel what is Real Local Life and Village Beauty.

Inclusions: All taxes, fees and handling charges, Bottled water, Hotel pickup and drop-off, Private tour, Round-trip private transfer, Transport by private vehicle

Exclusions: Food and drinks, Alcoholic drinks (available to purchase)

Reviewed By 395jimmyt

We booked VTS Lanka for a custom tour of southern and central Sri Lanka and they were excellent. We wanted a driver to take us to all the different locations that we planned to visit while travelling round the country - Yala National Park, Ella and the hill region, Galle, whale watching in Mirissa etc. We arranged things with Vinodh by Whatsapp and the price quoted was amazing value - it included the cost of the activities we wanted to do, like safaris & whale watching, as well as a car and driver, who took us from place to place, showed us all sorts of attractions en route, and stayed the night nearby for the entire time, wherever we went. Our driver, Mr Rohan, seemed to know everything and everyone in Sri Lanka! If we wanted to stop for a bite to eat, he'd take us to a restaurant with a stunning view or overlooking a waterfall, for example. He took care of everything we needed during the trip, ie getting us seats on the fully reserved train from Ella through the mountains, and dealing with locals when we didn't understand. He was so friendly, reliable and smart, and was happy to take long detours to see interesting things. As a couple who are used to exploring places on our own and on foot, having a driver doing everything for us did take a bit of getting used to. Sometimes we just wanted to get to our hotel and explore on our own rather than be shown everything by car. But having a driver allowed us to see many amazing things that we would never known about or be able to get to via public transport. In the final few days of our trip, Mr Rohan took us to two of the most incredible viewpoints I have ever seen in my life, neither of which were in our Lonely Planet guide book. We would highly recommend VTS Lanka - they seem like a lovely team of people with connections all over Sri Lanka.

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