Trip Info
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Van, Car
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Colombo
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Private Tour
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Not Included
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English
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Easy to Moderate
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Not Included
Galle Tour from Colombo — Overview
Discover Sri Lanka’s south coast on a private Galle tour from Colombo, combining the streets and sea-facing ramparts of Galle Fort with a Madu River boat safari and a visit to Kosgoda Turtle Hatchery. Your driver collects you from your Colombo hotel at 7:30 a.m. and returns you after the day’s sightseeing.
This Galle one day trip brings heritage, riverside scenery and coastal views together in one itinerary. Travel in a private air-conditioned vehicle with an English-speaking driver. The Madu River boat safari is a scheduled stop; its fee, attraction tickets and meals are paid separately.
JK TRAVELS SRI LANKA · PRIVATE DAY TOURS
Fort streets, river islands & the south coast
Walk through Galle Fort, explore its lighthouse and ramparts, and enjoy the changing scenery along the coast. At Balapitiya, your Madu River boat safari takes you onto the river before the journey continues to Kosgoda and Galle.
Plan your Galle day out
Send your travel date, passenger details and Colombo pickup location. We will confirm availability, your vehicle and the separate boat safari and entrance charges before your booking.
Book your Galle tour on WhatsAppComplete the ready-to-fill WhatsApp message and press Send. Entrance fees and meals are not included. Optional activities require confirmation and may cost extra.
The scheduled Madu River boat safari is part of this itinerary. Its boat ride fee is not included in the transport price.
Before you book
What does the Galle tour from Colombo cover?
The itinerary includes Colombo hotel pickup, Madu River boat safari, Kosgoda Turtle Hatchery, Galle Fort and return transport to Colombo. At the fort, explore the lighthouse, ramparts and historic streets. Entrance tickets and the boat ride fee are extra.
Is Madu River boat safari part of the tour?
Yes. Madu River boat safari is a scheduled part of the Galle tour. The boat ride is charged separately from the private transport price. Confirm the boat fee when booking.
Where is the boat safari on this Galle trip?
For travellers planning a Galle tour with a boat safari, this itinerary visits Madu River at Balapitiya on the route from Colombo to Galle. The river safari takes place in Balapitiya.
Is a Galle one day trip possible from Colombo?
Yes. This private day trip starts with a 7:30 a.m. pickup from your Colombo hotel and returns after sightseeing. The return time depends on traffic and time spent at each stop.
What is included in the price?
Private air-conditioned transport, an English-speaking driver, hotel pickup and drop-off, bottled water and highway tolls are included. Madu River boat safari charges, turtle hatchery and museum tickets, lunch and personal expenses are excluded.
What should I bring?
Bring comfortable walking shoes, sun protection and money for the boat safari, entrance tickets and meals. Share the number of adults and children, children’s ages and your pickup hotel when booking.
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Highlights
- Galle Dutch Fort
- Madu River Boat Ride
- Turtle Hatchery Centre
- Hikkaduwa Beach