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Home/Destinations/Galle/Beaches & Coast

Beaches & Coast Tours

Soak up the tropical south: the golden, palm-fringed beaches around Galle, from the sheltered bay of Unawatuna to the surf and turtle reefs of Hikkaduwa and Weligama. Surf lessons, snorkelling with sea turtles, and the iconic stilt fishermen at sunset make Sri Lanka’s south coast a beach lover’s paradise.

199 tours · prices per person, book with partner

Whales and Dolphins Watching-Luxury Super Grade Cruiser(Hotel Pick up offered)
Galle
Whales and Dolphins Watching-Luxury Super Grade Cruiser(Hotel Pick up offered)
4.8(1,460)·4 hours
from$65/ person
via Viator
Sea waves sri lankan cooking class
Galle
Sea waves sri lankan cooking class
5.0(521)·3 hours
from$40/ person
via Viator
Snorkeling with Turtles in Mirissa
Galle
Snorkeling with Turtles in Mirissa
5.0(295)·1 hour
from$25/ person
via Viator
Galle Unawatuna Cooking Class
Galle
Galle Unawatuna Cooking Class
5.0(220)·3h 30min
from$40/ person
via Viator
Mirissa Unforgettable Snorkeling Experience with Turtles
Galle
Mirissa Unforgettable Snorkeling Experience with Turtles
4.9(146)·2 hours
from$24/ person
via Viator
Udawalawe Safari DayTrip frm Bentota/Kalutara/Ahungalla/Hikkaduwa
Bentota
Udawalawe Safari DayTrip frm Bentota/Kalutara/Ahungalla/Hikkaduwa
4.9(84)·10–12 hours
from$115/ person
via Viator
Galle Day Trip with River Safari, Sea Turtle & Stilt Fishermen
Bentota
Galle Day Trip with River Safari, Sea Turtle & Stilt Fishermen
4.8(69)·8–10 hours
from$75/ person
via Viator
Udawalawe Safari Tour - Hotel Pick-up and Transfers Including
Galle
Udawalawe Safari Tour - Hotel Pick-up and Transfers Including
4.9(60)·8–10 hours
from$95/ person
via Viator
Galle Day Trip with River Safari Sea Turtle from Colombo, Negombo
Negombo
Galle Day Trip with River Safari Sea Turtle from Colombo, Negombo
5.0(57)·9–10 hours
from$65/ person
via Viator
Udawalawe Safari Day Trip with Return Transport - All Inclusive
Hikkaduwa
Udawalawe Safari Day Trip with Return Transport - All Inclusive
4.9(44)·9–13 hours
from$105/ person
via Viator
Discover SCUBA Diving in Beautiful Unawatuna Bay
Galle
Discover SCUBA Diving in Beautiful Unawatuna Bay
5.0(33)·3 hours
from$62/ person
via Viator
Udawalawe National Park Safari trip from Galle/Mirissa/Ella
Galle
Udawalawe National Park Safari trip from Galle/Mirissa/Ella
4.9(33)·10 hours
from$190/ person
via Viator
Galle City Sightseeing Tour by Tuk Tuk
Galle
Galle City Sightseeing Tour by Tuk Tuk
4.4(32)·4 hours
from$20/ person
via Viator
Private Snorkeling Adventure in Mirissa with GoPro and Transfers
Galle
Private Snorkeling Adventure in Mirissa with GoPro and Transfers
5.0(30)·1h 30min
from$22/ person
via Viator
Day trips to Galle from colombo Visiting Its Highlights
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Colombo
Day trips to Galle from colombo Visiting Its Highlights
4.8(25)·5–11 hours
from$81$90/ person
via Viator
Galle Day Trip with Stilt Fishing & Turtle Hatchery
Galle
Galle Day Trip with Stilt Fishing & Turtle Hatchery
5.0(23)·3–5 hours
from$76/ person
via Viator
Snorkeling in Unawatuna
Galle
Snorkeling in Unawatuna
4.7(18)·2 hours
from$40/ person
via Viator
Whale Watching Mirissa Ultimate Tour in Sri Lanka with Breakfast
Galle
Whale Watching Mirissa Ultimate Tour in Sri Lanka with Breakfast
4.5(17)·2–4 hours
from$49/ person
via Viator
Explore The Beauty Of Udawalawe National Park From South Coast During 01 Day
Galle
Explore The Beauty Of Udawalawe National Park From South Coast During 01 Day
5.0(16)·8–10 hours
from$105/ person
via Viator
Explore the Beauty of South Coast in One Day
Galle
Explore the Beauty of South Coast in One Day
5.0(15)·5–7 hours
from$115/ person
via Viator
Surfing Lessons at Unawatuna
Galle
Surfing Lessons at Unawatuna
4.6(11)·2 hours
from$35/ person
via Viator
Coastal Ride to Galle from Colombo
Colombo
Coastal Ride to Galle from Colombo
4.3(11)·10 hours
from$121/ person
via Viator
One Day Udawalawe Safari from Galle/Mirissa/Unawatuna/Hikkaduwa
Hikkaduwa
One Day Udawalawe Safari from Galle/Mirissa/Unawatuna/Hikkaduwa
5.0(10)·10–12 hours
from$185/ person
via Viator
Private Galle Day Tour with River Safari, Stilt fishing & Turtles
Bentota
Private Galle Day Tour with River Safari, Stilt fishing & Turtles
5.0(10)·6–7 hours
from$94/ person
via Viator
Udawalawa National Park Safari trip from Hikkaduwa/Galle/Weligama
Hikkaduwa
Udawalawa National Park Safari trip from Hikkaduwa/Galle/Weligama
4.6(10)·10 hours
from$74/ person
via Viator
Day out to Galle[Stilt Fishing. Turtle watching.Cinnamon Farm]
Hambantota
Day out to Galle[Stilt Fishing. Turtle watching.Cinnamon Farm]
4.7(9)·6 hours
from$89/ person
via Viator
One day Yala National Park from Galle/Hikkaduwa/Mirissa/Unawatuna
Galle
One day Yala National Park from Galle/Hikkaduwa/Mirissa/Unawatuna
5.0(7)·12–14 hours
from$185/ person
via Viator
Hikkaduwa Unforgettable Snorkeling Experience
Hikkaduwa
Hikkaduwa Unforgettable Snorkeling Experience
4.9(7)·1 hour
from$25/ person
via Viator
Explore Sri Lanka’s South Coast - Galle One Day City Tour
Galle
Explore Sri Lanka’s South Coast - Galle One Day City Tour
4.9(7)·10 hours
from$44/ person
via Viator
Galle Day Tour: Boat Safari, Dutch Fort, Stick Fishing & Turtles
Bentota
Galle Day Tour: Boat Safari, Dutch Fort, Stick Fishing & Turtles
5.0(7)·7–9 hours
from$95/ person
via Viator
Glass Bottom Boat Tour and Snorkeling Hikkaduwa
Bentota
Glass Bottom Boat Tour and Snorkeling Hikkaduwa
4.2(5)·2 hours
from$19/ person
via Viator
Stilt-Fishing Experience in Ahangama
Galle
Stilt-Fishing Experience in Ahangama
4.4(5)·3 hours
from$140/ person
via Viator
Snorkeling On Beautiful Rock Island - Unawatuna by Boat
Galle
Snorkeling On Beautiful Rock Island - Unawatuna by Boat
3.8(4)·2 hours
from$29/ person
via Viator
Udawalawe National Park Safari from Ahangama
Galle
Udawalawe National Park Safari from Ahangama
5.0(4)·7 hours
from$93/ person
via Viator
Explore Beauty Of Yala (Ruhuna) National Park From South Coast in One Day.
Galle
Explore Beauty Of Yala (Ruhuna) National Park From South Coast in One Day.
5.0(3)·10–12 hours
from$85/ person
via Viator
Coastal Ride to Galle from Hikkaduwa
Hikkaduwa
Coastal Ride to Galle from Hikkaduwa
5.0(2)·10 hours
from$43/ person
via Viator
Whale watching tour to Mirissa From Hotels - Galle, Hikkaduwa, Bentota
Hikkaduwa
Whale watching tour to Mirissa From Hotels - Galle, Hikkaduwa, Bentota
5.0(1)·8 hours
from$90/ person
via Viator
Private Transfer and Whale Watching Tour from Hikkaduwa and Galle
Hikkaduwa
Private Transfer and Whale Watching Tour from Hikkaduwa and Galle
5.0(1)·4h 20min
from$77/ person
via Viator
Surfing Hikkaduwa and Galle
Bentota
Surfing Hikkaduwa and Galle
5.0(1)·1h 15min
from$39/ person
via Viator
Galle City Tour from Hikkaduwa
Hikkaduwa
Galle City Tour from Hikkaduwa
5.0(1)·3–8 hours
from$50/ person
via Viator
Arrival Transfer - Colombo Airport to Hikkaduwa - Galle - Unawatuna Hotels
Negombo
Arrival Transfer - Colombo Airport to Hikkaduwa - Galle - Unawatuna Hotels
2 hours
from$145/ person
via Viator
Galle Day Tour with Stilt Fishing Experience from Colombo
Colombo
Galle Day Tour with Stilt Fishing Experience from Colombo
8–10 hours
from$66/ person
via Viator
Hidden temples and Secluded Coastlines Tour from Unawatuna
Galle
Hidden temples and Secluded Coastlines Tour from Unawatuna
11 hours
from$27/ person
via Viator
Galle Private Day Tour With Stilt Fishing From Colombo & Negombo
Colombo
Galle Private Day Tour With Stilt Fishing From Colombo & Negombo
6–7 hours
from$70/ person
via Viator
Sri Lankan South Coast One Day Tour - Bentota, Hikkaduwa, Galle
Negombo
Sri Lankan South Coast One Day Tour - Bentota, Hikkaduwa, Galle
10 hours
from$29/ person
via Viator
Lagoon and Village Cycling Tour from Galle / Unawatuna
Galle
Lagoon and Village Cycling Tour from Galle / Unawatuna
4 hours
from$80/ person
via Viator
South Coast Tuk Tuk Safari from Galle
Galle
South Coast Tuk Tuk Safari from Galle
4 hours
from$72/ person
via Viator

Beaches & Coast in Galle — FAQ

What are the best beaches near Galle?
The best beaches near Galle include Unawatuna (calm and scenic), Hikkaduwa and Weligama (great for surfing and turtles), and Mirissa, all along the palm-fringed south coast.
Can you surf and snorkel near Galle?
Yes — Weligama and Hikkaduwa are popular for surf lessons, and Hikkaduwa’s reef and Unawatuna offer snorkelling, including swimming with sea turtles.
What are the Sri Lankan stilt fishermen?
The stilt fishermen perch on poles set in the shallow sea along the south coast near Galle, a traditional and iconic Sri Lankan sight, especially photogenic at sunset.

More things to do in Galle

Galle FortRiver & Mangrove SafariWhale WatchingYala & Wildlife Safari