Galle

Galle day tour

Galle is a major city in Sri Lanka, situated on the southwestern tip, 119 km from Colombo.it is quite hot and humid but has an abundance of beautiful beaches in every town that you pass while travelling from Colombo to Galle. The Galle Fort was built by the Portuguese.Galle include the city's natural harbour, the National Maritime Museum, St. Mary's Cathedral founded by Jesuit priests, one of the main Shiva temples on the island, and Amangalla, the historic luxury hotel. Important natural geographical features in Galle include Rumassala in Unawatuna, a large mound-like hill that forms the eastern protective barrier to Galle Harbour. Local tradition associates this hill with some events of Ramayana, one of the great Hindu epics. The major river in the area is the Gin River

Places you will visit

Sea turtle hatchery

The sea turtles are one of the rare species found in the world. Their heritage could be traced to more than 100 million years. They are supposed to have lived during the Dinosaurs age. But at present about 8 varieties of turtles are said to be existing. But due to the destroying of these turtles, there is a threat of these species being eradicated from our planet.

Madu river Safari

In the Southern region of Sri Lanka lies the Galle district. Balpitiya is a little town in the district and would be quite unimportant; except for the location of a river. The Madu River is very rich in biodivesity. It passes through the wet zone of Sri Lanka opening up into the large Madu Lagoon on its way to the Indian Ocean.

Weligama still fisherman

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Galle dutch fort

The Galle Fort, or Dutch Fort as it is also known, is a fortification first built by the Portugese on the Southwestern coast of Sri Lanka. The initial fortifications, which were built in the late 16th century, were quite basic. However the fort underwent extensive modifications in the 17th century by the Dutch, making it one of the most important archeological, architectural and historic monuments to illutrate the European influence in South East Asia between the 16th and 19th centuries. According to a statement by UNESCO the site was recognized as a World Heritage Site for its unique exposition of an urban ensemble which illustrates the interaction of European architecture and South Asian traditions from the 16th to the 19th centuries which is the criteterion number four for such recognition.



Inclusion
  Airport pick up and drop off
  Accommodation on bed & breakfast basic on mention hotel below
  Private luxury car(air conditioned)
  All goverment taxes
  Fuel & local insurance for the vehicle
  Water bottle included
  Sri lanka culture dance visit are included
  Ceylon gem factory visit included
  Ceylon batik clothing factory visit are included
  Sri lanka handicrafts factory visit are included
  Tea plantation visit & factory visit Free tea testing
  Herbal garden visit & 15 min ayurvedic massage
  Private English speaking guide
Exclusion
 This packege excludes the sightseeing entrance charge
  Meals not mentioned in the itinerary
  Personal expenses are excluded
  Air tickets NOT included
  Guide | Driver tips

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