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Home/Destinations/Galle/Day Trips

Day Trips & Tours from Galle

Explore Sri Lanka’s highlights: the scenic hill town of Ella with its tea country and train, the rock fortress of Sigiriya, and the misty Sinharaja rainforest with its endemic birds and wildlife. Most tours include transport and a guide, opening up the island’s heritage and nature from your Galle base.

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Day tour to Sigiriya & Dambulla from Kandy
Kandy
Day tour to Sigiriya & Dambulla from Kandy
4.9(274)·10–12 hours
from$30/ person
via Viator
Private Day Trip to Sigiriya cave and National park Safari Tour
Colombo
Private Day Trip to Sigiriya cave and National park Safari Tour
4.6(157)·11–12 hours
from$70/ person
via Viator
From Colombo: Sigiriya and Dambulla Day Trip and Safari
Colombo
From Colombo: Sigiriya and Dambulla Day Trip and Safari
4.5(137)·12–14 hours
from$45/ person
via Viator
Galle day tour - Colombo to Galle trip - All Included
Colombo
Galle day tour - Colombo to Galle trip - All Included
4.8(97)·12 hours
from$120/ person
via Viator
Ella: Transfer to Tangalle/Mirissa/Galle & Yala/Udawalawe Safari
Ella
Ella: Transfer to Tangalle/Mirissa/Galle & Yala/Udawalawe Safari
4.5(80)·8–10 hours
from$40/ 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
Sinharaja Rainforest Private Half Day Tour with Licensed Guide
Galle
Sinharaja Rainforest Private Half Day Tour with Licensed Guide
5.0(49)·5 hours
from$37/ 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 Day Tour and Tea Plantation from Bentota & Other Places
Bentota
Galle Day Tour and Tea Plantation from Bentota & Other Places
5.0(33)·5–10 hours
from$36/ person
via Viator
Sigiriya & Dambulla Day Trip with Lunch : Private & All-Inclusive
Galle
Sigiriya & Dambulla Day Trip with Lunch : Private & All-Inclusive
4.8(31)·7–14 hours
from$110/ person
via Viator
3 Days Tour to Kandy Nuwara Eliya & Sigiriya from Colombo
Colombo
3 Days Tour to Kandy Nuwara Eliya & Sigiriya from Colombo
4.7(31)·3 days
from$250/ person
via Viator
Day trips to Galle from colombo Visiting Its Highlights
−10%
Colombo
Day trips to Galle from colombo Visiting Its Highlights
4.8(25)·5–11 hours
from$81$90/ person
via Viator
From Ella:Shuttle to Tangalle/Mirissa/Galle with Yala Safari Tour
Ella
From Ella:Shuttle to Tangalle/Mirissa/Galle with Yala Safari Tour
4.2(23)·8–11 hours
from$40/ person
via Viator
Sinharaja Rainforest Day Tour By Rainforest Expedition
Galle
Sinharaja Rainforest Day Tour By Rainforest Expedition
4.7(19)·6 hours
from$42/ 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
Yala National Park Private Safari trip from Galle/Unawatuna/Mirissa
Galle
Yala National Park Private Safari trip from Galle/Unawatuna/Mirissa
4.8(12)·12 hours
from$200/ person
via Viator
Galle Day Tour With Scenic Coastal Train Ride From Colombo
Colombo
Galle Day Tour With Scenic Coastal Train Ride From Colombo
4.6(9)·10–12 hours
from$85/ person
via Viator
Bird Watching Tours in Sinharaja Rain Forest
Galle
Bird Watching Tours in Sinharaja Rain Forest
5.0(9)·8–9 hours
from$50/ person
via Viator
Sinharaja Rain Forest Day Tour from Mirissa, Galle, Bentota Area
Galle
Sinharaja Rain Forest Day Tour from Mirissa, Galle, Bentota Area
4.6(8)·4–8 hours
from$55/ person
via Viator
Sinharaja Rain Forest Guided Day Tour
Galle
Sinharaja Rain Forest Guided Day Tour
5.0(8)·6 hours
from$30/ 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
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
Galle Day Tour with Train Ride from Colombo or Negombo
Colombo
Galle Day Tour with Train Ride from Colombo or Negombo
3.5(6)·8–10 hours
from$85/ person
via Viator
Sinharaja Rainforest & Madu River Boat Safari [ALL INCLUSIVE]
Galle
Sinharaja Rainforest & Madu River Boat Safari [ALL INCLUSIVE]
5.0(6)·14h 30min
from$139/ person
via Viator
Explore Singharaja Forest Reserve (mirissa/weligama & Galle)
Galle
Explore Singharaja Forest Reserve (mirissa/weligama & Galle)
4.8(5)·11 hours
from$85/ person
via Viator
Ella Day Trip with Train Ride Waterfalls and Tea Factory Tour
Galle
Ella Day Trip with Train Ride Waterfalls and Tea Factory Tour
5.0(4)·10–12 hours
from$77/ 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
Sinharaja Rain Forest Tour from Galle
Galle
Sinharaja Rain Forest Tour from Galle
5.0(1)·8–10 hours
from$140/ person
via Viator
Yala Safari Day Trip from Mirissa/Weligama/Galle/Tangalle areas
Galle
Yala Safari Day Trip from Mirissa/Weligama/Galle/Tangalle areas
5.0(1)·8–10 hours
from$90/ person
via Viator
Sinharaja Rain Forest Tour from Tangalle
Galle
Sinharaja Rain Forest Tour from Tangalle
5.0(1)·8–10 hours
from$160/ person
via Viator
Sinharaja Rainforest Private Day Tour from Galle
Hikkaduwa
Sinharaja Rainforest Private Day Tour from Galle
6–8 hours
from$190/ person
via Viator
Explore Sinharaja Rainforest Six Water Falls Hike Full Day
Galle
Explore Sinharaja Rainforest Six Water Falls Hike Full Day
6–8 hours
from$48/ person
via Viator
Kanneliya Rain Forest Guided Tour from Galle
Galle
Kanneliya Rain Forest Guided Tour from Galle
4–6 hours
from$105/ person
via Viator
Sinharaja Rainforest Trail and Tea Valley 1Day Trip All Inclusive
Galle
Sinharaja Rainforest Trail and Tea Valley 1Day Trip All Inclusive
9 hours
from$195/ person
via Viator
Experience the Magic of Sinharaja Rainforest
Galle
Experience the Magic of Sinharaja Rainforest
11 hours
from$105/ person
via Viator
Sigiriya and Dambulla Private Day Trip with Safari from Colombo
Colombo
Sigiriya and Dambulla Private Day Trip with Safari from Colombo
10–12 hours
from$70/ person
via Viator
Kanneliya Rainforest Trek from Galle
Galle
Kanneliya Rainforest Trek from Galle
8 hours
from$100/ person
via Viator
Butterfly and Dragonfly Watching Tours in Sinharaja Rainforest
Galle
Butterfly and Dragonfly Watching Tours in Sinharaja Rainforest
6 hours
from$45/ person
via Viator

Day Trips in Galle — FAQ

What are the best day trips from Galle?
Top trips are Yala and Udawalawe safaris, whale watching at Mirissa, the hill town of Ella and its tea country, and the Sinharaja rainforest, plus the cultural sites further north.
Can you visit Ella from Galle?
Yes — Ella and the tea country are reached from Galle on a long day trip or, better, an overnight, often combined with the scenic hill-country train.
What is Sinharaja?
Sinharaja is a UNESCO-listed tropical rainforest reserve inland from Galle, rich in endemic birds, wildlife and plants, visited on guided nature walks.

More things to do in Galle

Galle FortBeaches & CoastRiver & Mangrove SafariWhale WatchingYala & Wildlife Safari