Top Galle Tours, Sightseeing & Cruises - page 3

I'm very experienced tour guide and done national tour guide diploma and I am a licensed tour guide for all Sri Lanka. Being a resident of Galle I have lots of experience about history and culture of Galle fort and Galle.

Koggala Lake offers a very different landscape and biodiversity to the nearby beaches. As part of this tour, visit a Buddhist temple, see how cinnamon is made, observe diverse birdlife, and enjoy lunch on Cinnamon Island. The best way to see the lake is by boat, and all safety equipment is provided.

Travellers can see many endemic, migrant or native birds. Although duration is mentioned as 4-6 hours, travellers can take as long as time to take photographs or videos. This will be one of your most memorable tours.

Galle is the regulatory capital of the Southern Territory and the fourth biggest city in Sri Lanka. Before the appearance of the Portuguese in the sixteenth century, Galle was the principal port on the island and has arrived at the tallness of its improvement in the eighteenth century during the Dutch provincial time frame. This tour of Galle Fort allows you to explore the fort on Foot. We will take you to all the places that have so many stories in-store for you to be heard. The tour would be either in the morning or the evening to make sure you don't have to face afternoon heat. Covering all the places on foot will help us discover the undiscovered. Book this tour now to be left with a lot of memories.

3 Days Private Tour of Yala Safari, Ella & Kandy with Hill Country Train Ride – All-Inclusive Enjoy a thrilling safari in Yala National Park, explore Ella’s highlights including Nine Arch Bridge, Ravana Falls, and Little Adam’s Peak, and take the famous hill country train ride through lush tea plantations. In Kandy, visit the sacred Temple of the Tooth, Royal Botanical Gardens, and cultural craft centers. With private transport, scenic train journey, quality hotels, meals, and entrance fees included, this tour is a seamless and unforgettable escape. We provide pick-up & drop-off from hotels in below locations & nearby areas. * Negombo, Katunayake, Waikkal, Colombo, Mt. Lavinia * Wadduwa,Kalutara, Beruwala, Bentota, Ahungalla, Kosgoda, * Hikkaduwa, Galle,Unawatuna, Talpe * Koggala, Ahangama, Weligama, Mirissa, Matara *Dickwella, Hiriketiya, Tangalle, Ranna *Hambantota, Udawalawe, *Tissamaharama, Yala, Kirinda, Weerawila, Kataragama * Arugam Bay, and Pottuvil.

Explore historic Galle, and learn about its rich history, with a private guided bicycle tour. Choose from morning or evening departure and follow your guide around charming streets with Dutch names as you head towards Galle Fort and Galle Lighthouse. Along the way, pass by colonial hones, churches, and boutiques.

Explore the highlights of Sri Lanka's South Coast in one day with this private tour from Galle. Enjoy hotel pickup and drop-off, commentary from your driver/guide, a boat ride on the Madu River, and visits to the Kosgoda Sea Turtle Conservation Project, Hikkaduwa Beach, and the UNESCO-listed Old Town of Galle.

Experience the lush rainforests and rich biodiversity of Sri Lanka on a private guided trek through the UNESCO World Heritage–listed Sinharaja Forest Reserve. Spend a day fully immersed in nature and spot a number of animal species, some of which are rare. Traveling with a guide means you get to see the best parts of the forest without getting lost, and go at your own pace on this private tour.

Add a Yala National Park visit to your stay in Galle with this adventure. Ideal if you’re short on time but want to experience a safari without logistical headaches, this tour provides the full experience and return transfers in a day. Journey to Yala by private car and enjoy an approximate 3-hour 4WD safari to spot wild leopards, elephants, sloth bears, crocodiles, and birds in Yala’s forests and wetlands. Entry fees, 4WD, lunch, and select Galle hotel transfers are included.

If you only have limited time in Sri Lanka to see its native wildlife, this private day trip to Udawalawe National Park from Colombo fits the bill. After hotel pickup, travel by private car to this wildlife reserve and roam the grasslands by private 4WD to spot wild elephants, deer, monitors, crocs, and more. Your trip includes admission, safari 4WD, lunch, and round-trip transport; making it super-easy and stress-free.

Visit Yala National Park, the second largest wildlife park in Sri Lanka, without having to sort out transportation on this safari. A professional guide shares knowledge of the animals that call this wildlife kingdom home, including roaming elephants and one of the world’s highest concentrations of leopards. Arrive before the crowds for better wildlife viewing at the park, with early morning pickup from your hotel.

Search for Sri Lanka’s wildlife at Udawalawe National Park on a day trip from Galle without having to worry about transportation or tickets. Relax into a private climate-controlled vehicle for the journey; then board an open-top 4x4 to explore the park’s grasslands and marshes. See herds of elephants and look for deer, boar, and even leopards on route. Park admission and hotel pickup and drop-off are part of the package.

Explore the cultural highlights of Galle in a private tuk-tuk on this sightseeing tour. In the company of a driver-guide, set out into Galle and learn about the city’s history. Visit Habaraduwa Turtle Hatchery, see the local stilt fishermen, and take a Koggala River Boat Safari to Cinnamon Island. As you travel, enjoy water and refreshments throughout the day.

This one-day tour offers you the opportunity to tour the best attractions on the Southern coast of tropical Sri Lanka. Visit a tea factory to discover the mysteries of tea-making. Marvel at the skill of the stilt fishermen. Learn with a cooking demonstration on local food and spices. Relax with a fresh seafood lunch. Tour a city of Galle and visit the famed Galle Fort. This is a tour for all ages.

Prepare to ‘get wild’ on this full-day safari in Sri Lanka’s Udawalawe National Park. Scout for elephants, crocodiles, birds, and more, and take an optional side trip to Udawalawe Elephant Orphanage. All national park fees and a safari jeep with a driver-guide are included.

Staying in Sri Lanka’s south coast doesn’t mean having to miss the incredible wildlife. Udawalawe National Park is renowned as one of the best places for elephant sightings in the entire country. Spend as much time watching them as you like, this is a private safari and will go at your pace. Return transfers from in or around Hambantota, Ranna, Tangalle, and Dikwella are included, as is a trip to the Elephant Transit Home, where young elephants are cared for.

Galle is the administrative capital of the Southern Province and the fourth largest city in Sri Lanka. Known for its rich history and stunning architecture, Galle is home to the famous Galle Fort, a UNESCO World Heritage Site built by the Portuguese and later fortified by the Dutch. The city combines colonial charm with a vibrant local culture, offering visitors a unique blend of history, coastal beauty, and modern conveniences. Galle’s coastal location also makes it a popular destination for tourists, with its scenic beaches, historic landmarks, and thriving arts and crafts scene.

- Complicated tour since have to travel deep through the forest for more than 7 hours - Necessary things will be provided to get rid of leeches and to be safe from them - Please bring the required equipment to take photographs - Will be able to visit Kakunalla falls and Pathanoya falls ,If you wish to bath in the stream flows in the forest you must bring extra clothes with you - Natural Fish Therapy - Lunch will be provided by us - You will be able to see Sri Lankan endemic birds, animals, reptiles and plants. And you will be provided all necessary details and explanations about all the flora and fauna species throughout the tour

A guided tour handled by a trained and qualified local guide. He / she is well educated about the Sinharaja forest, wild life, trees, plants, and the environment. Located in south-west Sri Lanka & country's last viable area of primary tropical rainforest. Over 60% of the trees are endemic and many of them are considered rare. There is much endemic wildlife, especially birds, but the reserve is also home to over 50% of Sri Lanka's endemic species of mammals and butterflies, and many kinds of insects, reptiles and rare amphibians. Covering an area of 8,864 ha and ranging from an altitude of 300 – 1,170 meters. Sri Lanka is home to 830 endemic species, of which 217 trees and woody climbers are found in the low land wet zone. Of these, 139 (64%) have been recorded in the reserve including 16 rare species. Faunal endemism is particularly high for birds with 19 (95%) of 20 species recorded here being endemic to Sri Lanka. Endemism among mammals and butterflies is also greater than 50%.

This is a unforgettable rainforest excursion for birds, reptiles, mammals, amphibians, vegetations waterfalls, flora and fuana lovers also to learn deep about real wild life

Embark on a journey to one of Sri Lanka’s most pristine natural wonders with our Sinharaja Day Tour. Starting with a 6:00 AM pick-up from your Galle hotel, you'll be driven through scenic landscapes to reach Sinharaja Rainforest by 8:00 AM. Upon arrival, you'll be greeted by the lush greenery of this UNESCO World Heritage Site, home to an incredible diversity of flora and fauna. Accompanied by a knowledgeable naturalist, you'll explore the forest's dense canopy, learning about its unique ecosystem and spotting endemic species of birds, insects, and plants. The trek is both an educational and immersive experience, allowing you to truly connect with the natural beauty of Sri Lanka. Midway through your adventure, enjoy a traditional local lunch, offering a taste of Sri Lankan cuisine in the heart of the rainforest. After a day filled with exploration and discovery, you'll be comfortably driven back to Galle, with memories of an unforgettable rainforest experience.

Experience Udawalawe National Park with ease and perhaps spot elephants with this private safari tour. Depart from your local accommodation in a private vehicle and make your way to the national park. Ride through the park in a four-wheel drive jeep and try to see the abundant wildlife that lives in the park.

Delve into colonial-era Galle Fort on this private walking tour. Explore the cobbled streets of the 16th-century, UNESCO-protected fort, built by the Portuguese before expansion by the Dutch and British from the 1600s. As your guide charts its history and culture, admire the Dutch-style architecture and former government buildings, walk along the ramparts, visit key museums, and view the famous Galle Lighthouse. A drinks break and entrance fees are included.

Seize the opportunity to see whales in their natural habitat on this whale-watching cruise from Mirissa. Board a comfortable double-decker boat and motor into the Indian Ocean to look for these marine mammals in the wild. Watch for blue, killer, sperm, and pilot whales; look for dolphins, turtles, and flying fish; and gain insight from on-board guides as you sail. Mirissa pickup and drop-off by tuk-tuk is included.