Galle day tour
Description
Galle is a very attractive UNESCO world heritage site ,You can see this site under a guidance of government qualified tour guide ,In this tour you can see many attractive sites situated around Galle, also you can request if you have any special requirements we always happy to arrange them.
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Itinerary
Galle fort which is situated in the bay of Galle on the southwest cost of Sri Lanka, was built first in 1588 by the Portuguese , then extensively fortified by the Dutch in 1668 and finally 1796 British expanded this fort. Galle fort become UNESCO world heritage site in 1988. In here there are 52 hectares, 272 families living and living monument fort in Sri Lanka. 14 bastions, National museum, light house, Dutch hospital, marine museum, clock tower and church showing ancient time city as a living monument.
In early time called as Buona Vista , It has the one of the best coastal view ,It has a panoramic view of bay of Gall and surroundings , This place has many relationship with legends.Jungle beach is one of the best attractive place located in Rumassala.
This is a non- profitable organization which is maintained for the survival of sea Turtles for the next generation. They have released more than 100 000 Turtles to sea and most injured turtles get a second chance at life there , There are 7 species of sea turtles and you can get better knowledge about them and release them.
Stilt fishing is one at the most interesting traditional fishing methods of Sri Lanka the fishermen sit on a cross bar 'petta" tied to a vertical pale and fixed in to the sand a few meters offshore. From this high position, the fishermen casts his line and wails until a fish comes. However the approach looks primitive and ancient. Some of the fishermen are quite happy to show how they fish, and speak about their lives.
Tea cultivation introduced to Sri Lanka by James tailor in 1865 under the British colonial era. After that tea spread around Sri Lanka and divided to three part according to height low country mid country and up country tea. Handunugoda is low country tea state with tea factory. The tour is free and includes a short work around the plantation to see the variety of tea growing on site. A delicious tea and chocolate cake brake during the tour , the tour ends with a tasting session of each tea produced.
Great sand beach, popular for swimming & sunbathing, with a beach bar/seafood spot. A hidden attractive beach
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What's included
Pickup Locations & Times
We can pick you from any places in southern province , but if you have any special requirement please let us know we can always arrange special pick up from any where in Sri Lanka
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Important Information
- Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Specialized infant seats are available
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Reviews(8)
Great day with Prasad as a guide who showed us the jewels of Galle. Very great guiding qualities with many explanations of the history of Galle and Sri Lanka. I absolutely recommend this tour, which has the best value for Viator's price.
We went on a day trip with Prasad and he made it a memorable one for us! He took us to Galle Fort, a Turtle Rehabilitation Centre and a Tea plantation factory. He had good knowledge of all places and provided a lot of interesting facts about other things and places along the way as well. He was a very professional guide and knew what he was talking about. The icing on the cake is he even takes great photos (insta-worthy!) too. 😊 If you're visiting Sri Lanka, go ahead and book Prasad's service without a second thought.
This was such a great tour! I was able to see and learn so much about Galle. Going to Jungle Beach was also fun and a hidden gem. Seeing the stilt fishermen and touching turtles was a joy. Seranath was a great tour guide. He was friendly, informative and fun to be around. I highly recommend this tour.
Highly recommend this guide. Courteous and knowledgeable, he made my solo day very comfortable. was given lots of interesting information and he tailored the tour to me. Enjoy!
Lucky me … booking this on a whim the day before. Prasad was early to pick me up. Very professional. No gimmicks - he only wants the best for his guests. Prasad has a great love and passion for his country, this is clear in his humble and genuine interactions. He’s very knowledgeable and no question was left unanswered. Tea plantation, beautiful scenery, king coconuts … I got to hold a baby turtle….and much more. I would 100% recommend him.
Brilliant day with our driver and guide..went lots of places..really enjoyed it, especially Jungle Beach..😎🥰
We had a great day with Prasad! A relaxed & informative tour that covered a variety of different sites in the Galle region. We explored Galle Fort, tasted various teas (& cake!) at the Handunugoda Tea Estate, took in the stunning view at Rumassala, saw Sea Turtles up close and Stilt Fishermen. Prasad has an excellent knowledge of Sri Lanka’s flora, fauna & local culture, which he happily imparts throughout the tour - we learnt a lot! I highly recommend Prasad as a guide for a fun, relaxed and happy day.
