Category Galle Fort & Southern Coast

Colombo · GALLE FORT & SOUTHERN COAST

The 15 Best Galle & Southern Coast Day Trips from Colombo

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The Dutch-walled fort on the south coast is the island’s prettiest afternoon, and the coast road there is half the pleasure. These Galle and southern-coast day trips from Colombo are compared here: which stop at Bentota and the turtle hatcheries on the way, how long the drive really takes, and what each costs.

Galle and Bentota Day-Tour From Colombo

Galle and Bentota Day Tour from Colombo - Madu Ganga boat safari: mangroves, stilt fishermen, and extra costs

1.Galle and Bentota Day-Tour From Colombo

★★★★★★★★★★4.7 · 200 reviews · 12 - 14 hours · from $45Our pick

Colombo day trip to Bentota and Galle Fort: Madu Ganga mangrove boat safari, sea turtle hatchery, cinnamon island, UNESCO fort.

“Highly recommended. The tour was fun and informative. Guide Krish was on time, interactive and made sure the journey was comfortable, safe and tailored to my personal preferences. He made efficient use of time giving me an opportunity to explore each place at my leisure. A really nice tour of the South, not to be missed!”

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Galle day tour – Colombo to Galle trip – All Included

Galle day tour - Colombo to Galle trip - All Included - Weligama’s stilt fishermen and Jungle Beach: coastal views, with footwear needed

2.Galle day tour – Colombo to Galle trip – All Included

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 95 reviews · from $90Top rated

Colombo to Galle all-included day trip: turtle hatchery, stilt fishermen, Galle Fort, tsunami museum and beach time with lunch and pickup.

“This tour is a must if you are visiting Colombo. Our guide Deshan was great! He could speak English very well, kept us informed of the day's events and generally attended to our every need all day. Bottled water is provided and the air conditioned car was excellent on the hot day. Deshan was a wealth of information and answered all our questions. The highlights for the day included the Tsunami museum, Galle Fort, Herbal Spice garden and Turtle hatchery. In future I will make a note of Viator Top Rated tours when choosing as this was definitely one of the best ones to do. Thank you Deshan for making…”

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Galle Transfer from Airport or Colombo by private taxi

Galle Transfer from Airport or Colombo by private taxi - Airport Pickup in Practice: Finding the Driver Fast

3.Galle Transfer from Airport or Colombo by private taxi

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 60 reviews · from $140

Private air-conditioned transfer from Bandaranaike Airport or Colombo/Negombo to Galle with a meet-and-greet sign and 2–3 hr ride.

“We had a wonderful experience with our private driver in Sri Lanka! They picked us up from the airport and ensured our journey was smooth and enjoyable. The highlight was the safari, where we were lucky enough to spot a leopard—an unforgettable moment!”

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From Colombo/Negombo: Galle, Madu River, and Turtle Hatchery

From Colombo/Negombo: Galle, Madu River, and Turtle Hatchery - Hotel pickup to Balapitiya: start smooth, stay flexible

4.From Colombo/Negombo: Galle, Madu River, and Turtle Hatchery

★★★★★★★★★★4.8 · 41 reviews · 10 hours · from $46

Private 10-hour trip from Colombo or Negombo to Madu River, Kosgoda turtle conservation, Galle Fort, and Moonstone Village, with a guide.

“It was the best of all trips we did on Sri Lanka. Our guide, Janaka, was really marvelous. A very safe and trustfull driver and he provided us with a lot of Information. We head all the freedom to adjust the Trip when ever we felt to. The Turtle Farm, the River Safari, the GEM mine, etc., all was very well selected and organized. We Even stopped at the Tsunami Memorial and could have a look at the documentation there. In the afternoon the highlight was the walk around the Fort in Galle. We always had a very good and trustfull atmosphere with Janaka. The trip with him was extraordinary…”

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Private Galle Day Trip from Colombo/ Negambo / Bentota

Private Galle Day Trip from Colombo/ Negambo / Bentota - The 8:00 am hotel pickup and how the day flows

5.Private Galle Day Trip from Colombo/ Negambo / Bentota

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 35 reviews · from $60

A private south-coast day trip from Negombo or Colombo to Galle, Kosgoda turtles, Maduganga boat safari, and optional Dalawella snorkelling.

“We had the pleasure of traveling with Wasa during our trip to Sri Lanka, and he was truly exceptional. He was extremely polite, kind, and hardworking. Wasa always made sure we were comfortable and went above and beyond to show us as Read more”

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Galle Day Tour from Colombo or Negombo by Private Car , Van with Driver

Galle Day Tour from Colombo or Negombo by Private Car , Van with Driver - Stop 1: Bentota Beach with water sports time

6.Galle Day Tour from Colombo or Negombo by Private Car , Van with Driver

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 31 reviews · from $80

A full-day private car tour to Galle from Colombo or Negombo with Bentota, turtle conservation, moonstones, beaches, and Galle Fort.

“Firstly the guide left us sat waiting outside the port for 30 minutes without coming over to check it was us. He gave no commentary during the drive, it was a long drive to the turtle hatchery which was over 2hrs. Bentota river safari was exceRead more”

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From Colombo to Galle Fort and Unawatuna Beach Day Trip

From Colombo to Galle Fort and Unawatuna Beach Day Trip - Kosgoda turtle hatchery: the conservation work behind the shells

From Colombo to Galle Fort and Jungle Beach Day Trip

From Colombo to Galle Fort and Jungle Beach Day Trip - Kalutara Bodhiya at Kaluthara Temple: calm before the coast

8.From Colombo to Galle Fort and Jungle Beach Day Trip

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 26 reviews · from $70

Private Galle Fort day trip from Colombo with temples, turtles, Madhu River safari, stilt fishermen, tsunami village, and Jungle Beach.

“My guide Shaminda was the funniest, friendliest and most helpful person I could have imagined. He is also an excellent driver and brought me to the places safely. He gave me typical Sri Lankan snacks, fruits and drinks and told me a lot about the country. At the places he gave me recommendations about where to go, what to do and picked me up when I was done and took nice photos. Thank you very much for making me fall in love with this beautyful country in such short time. I will definitely come back and highly recommend this tour.”

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Private Day Tour to Galle from Colombo

Private Day Tour to Galle from Colombo - What’s Included (And What You’ll Pay for On Your Own)

9.Private Day Tour to Galle from Colombo

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 26 reviews · from $90

Private day trip from Colombo to Galle with a personal guide, Galle Fort, Madu River boat ride, turtles, tsunami museum, masks, beach time.

“Galle Fort and the Maritime Museum were very impressive, save for the amount of trash everywhere! Mud River and the foot therapy session was great. As was the visit to the Turtle Sanctuary. All in all, a day well spent.”

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Airport Transfer to Colombo Ella Galle Sigiriya Kandy and More

Airport Transfer to Colombo Ella Galle Sigiriya Kandy and More - Meeting the driver at Colombo Airport without the stress

10.Airport Transfer to Colombo Ella Galle Sigiriya Kandy and More

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 24 reviews · from $65

Private, air-conditioned transfers in Sri Lanka from Colombo Airport to Colombo, Galle, Ella, Sigiriya, Kandy and more, for up to 3.

“I would like to express my sincere appreciation for the excellent service provided during my recent trip. The driver was extremely friendly, caring, and supportive throughout the journey. I also received great assistance from Mr. Fernandes, wRead more”

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Day Excursions to Galle Fort & Bentota from Colombo

Day Excursions to Galle Fort & Bentota from Colombo - Price and Value for a 12–14 Hour Road Day

Day trips to Galle from colombo Visiting Its Highlights

Day trips to Galle from colombo Visiting Its Highlights - Galle Fort Lighthouse at sunset: where the whole day turns cinematic

Colombo AirPort to Galle Private Taxi 247 Lowest Price Mini Bus, Car, Van

Colombo AirPort to Galle Private Taxi 247 Lowest Price Mini Bus, Car, Van - From Colombo Airport to Galle: what this transfer does well

13.Colombo AirPort to Galle Private Taxi 247 Lowest Price Mini Bus, Car, Van

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 19 reviews · from $75

Air-conditioned private taxi from Colombo Airport to Galle with tolls included, luggage help, and 24/7 pickups at a solid price.

“We had a great experience with Deen as our driver for the drive from Galle to Ella, then Ella to Sigiriya, then Sigiriya to Colombo. Deen was always on time, and always professional and courteous. He expertly drove the car in challenging trafRead more”

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Galle Day Trip – River Safari, Sea Turtle & Stilt Fishermen

Galle Day Trip - River Safari, Sea Turtle & Stilt Fishermen - Pickup and comfort: what matters when the day is long

Galle Day Tour From Colombo

Galle Day Tour From Colombo - Kalutara Bodhiya: a sacred Bodhi tree with a known lineage

15.Galle Day Tour From Colombo

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 16 reviews · from $113

Private Galle day tour from Colombo with Madu River mangroves safari, sea turtles, temples, tsunami museum, and Dutch Fort, $113.

“It was amazing, Sajith is such a lovely person and really helped in the whole trip. For even small things also, he used to come with us so that we feel safe and comfortable.”

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