Explore the historic Galle Fort area on a day excursion from Colombo. Discover colonial history, cultural connections, and stunning views while enjoying a beautiful sundown.
Explore the historic Galle Fort area on a day excursion from Colombo. Discover colonial history, cultural connections, and stunning views while enjoying a beautiful sundown.
- Madu Ganga Biodiversity Area - The renowned river boat safari in Madu Ganga is truly remarkable! Be sure to experience the fish spa as well. This is one of the top excursions available in Sri Lanka, offering a boat ride that provides unparalleled comfort and will leave every nature enthusiast in awe of Sri Lanka’s natural beauty.
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- Madu Ganga Biodiversity Area - The renowned river boat safari in Madu Ganga is truly remarkable! Be sure to experience the fish spa as well. This is one of the top excursions available in Sri Lanka, offering a boat ride that provides unparalleled comfort and will leave every nature enthusiast in awe of Sri Lanka’s natural beauty.
- Handunugoda Tea Estate - Located just 30 minutes from Galle Fort, the Handunugoda Tea Estate is possibly the closest tea plantation to the sea globally. What sets this estate apart is its identity as the Virgin White Tea Factory, producing white tea that remains untouched by human hands. The tea plucking process follows an ancient Chinese ritual where the finest teas were harvested by virgins without direct contact, offered as a tribute to the Emperor. Handunugoda continues this tradition, though now the ‘virgin’ aspect pertains only to the tea itself. This white tea is rich in antioxidants and is considered the healthiest tea worldwide, also ranking among the most expensive, priced over 1500 USD per kilo. Recent tests show Virgin White tea has an antioxidant content of 10.11 percent, the highest naturally occurring in any beverage. The prestigious Marriage Frères Tea Salon in Paris offers this exquisite tea to its discerning clientele.
- Galle Fort - Known also as the Dutch Fort, Galle Fort was initially constructed by the Portuguese on Sri Lanka’s southwestern coast. The original fortifications from the late 16th century were quite simple, but the Dutch extensively modified the fort in the 17th century. It stands as a significant archaeological, architectural, and historical monument showcasing European influence in Southeast Asia from the 16th to 19th centuries. UNESCO recognized it as a World Heritage Site for its unique urban ensemble illustrating the interaction of European architecture and South Asian traditions, meeting criterion number four for such recognition.
- Unawatuna Beach - Unawatuna is a major tourist attraction in Sri Lanka and is the country’s most renowned beach. It features a beautiful banana-shaped stretch of golden sand and turquoise waters, bordered by lush green palm trees.

- Private transportation
- Bottled water
- In-vehicle air conditioning
- Private transportation
- Bottled water
- In-vehicle air conditioning
- Lunch
- Lunch
This tour generally covers the whole Galle Fort area. This includes amazing views, knowledge on colonial history, interesting back stories, and detailed insights. You also get to know about the modern Sri Lankan culture and its connection with the colonial era. Finally, at the end of the tour you can enjoy the sundown (during the evening tour) in the horizon before you leave the fort premises.
This tour generally covers the whole Galle Fort area. This includes amazing views, knowledge on colonial history, interesting back stories, and detailed insights. You also get to know about the modern Sri Lankan culture and its connection with the colonial era. Finally, at the end of the tour you can enjoy the sundown (during the evening tour) in the horizon before you leave the fort premises.
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.