Galle and Surrounding Areas Day Tour from Colombo

3.8 / 5
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200+ booked
Departing from Colombo
Galle Day Tour
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  • Enjoy a fun filled day of exploring Galle, the capital city of the Southern Province, and other surrounding areas!
  • See the Kalutara Bodhiya, a lovely and peaceful temple with a huge domed pagoda
  • Make your way to one of the country's most beautiful beaches, Beruwala Beach, with its deep blue waters
  • See rare birds and baby crocodiles as you go on a boat ride on the calm Balapitiya River
  • Visit the Turtle Hatchery in Kosgoda and make a stop at the mask making factory in Ambalangoda
  • Witness the 300-year old Dutch Fort, light house, and other Dutch-style buildings in the old town area

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Group of 4-7 (Per Person)

Group of 2-3 (Per Person)

Solo Adult Traveler

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€ 69.95€ 91.80

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What to expect

Explore Galle, famous for its rich colonial heritage, and famous tpurist landmarks with this thrilling one day tour! Get picked up at your hotel in the morning, then head off to the your first stop of the day, Kalutara Bodhiya Buddhist Temple. Take in the impressive sight of the magnificent domed pagoda as you bask in the serenity of the surroundings, then depart for Beruwala Beach, one of Sri Lanka's most beautiful beaches. Here you'll take a quick break for some refreshments, before you take a relaxing boat ride on the Balaptiya River, surrounded by rare species of birds and cute baby corcodiles! Enjoy a quick fish therapy session and explore the nearby Cinnamon Island as your English-speaking guide tells you all about the local cultures and traditions. Proceed to Kosgoda to check out adorable baby turtles at the local turtle hatchery, then go an interesting tour of a mask making factory in Ambalangoda. Take a quick break for lunch at a local restaurant, where you'll get to savor a delicious meal, before you depart for Hikkaduwa Beach. Go swimming in the pristine blue waters of the ocean, or maybe try snorkeling (at your own expense) to check out the colorful fish beneath the surface! At Galle, explore the beautiful Dutch-style buildings that will give you a better insight to the area's history as you walk along the ramparts and the cobblestone pathways that crisscross their way within the fort. Once you're done exploring, you'll head back to Colombo and get dropped off back at your hotel.

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Discover local industries such as fish farming and see every day life in Galle
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Take in the breathtaking views as you go on a boat ride on Balapitiya River and relax at Beruwala Beach
kosgoda sea turtle conservation
Visit a sea turtle hatchery and learn how Sri Lankans are doing their best to protect them
kosgoda sea turtle conservation
See adorable baby turtles that were hatched and raised by the locals themselves!
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See the charming Dutch-style buildings at Galle and learn about their history from your guide

Reviews

3.8 / 5
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18 reviews
Guide
2.3
Itinerary
3.0
Quality of transfer
2.3
Value for money
2.3
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Review for: Solo Adult Traveler

I really enjoyed the tour with Ms Shashika and her husband. They helped me to understand the local history and every other detail information. The turtle hatchery and Hikkaduwa Beach was really awesome. Galle city is beautiful. Lunch was also very good. Thanks a lot to Klook. I really appreciate and recommend others too this activity. Finally want to mention,I enjoyed very much the Madu river boat ride also. Thanks.

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Review for: Group of 2-3 (Per Person)

It’s a pity that the driver and guide picked us up late almost 1 hour from 5:45am. Could have used the time to sleep more. As a result, we skipped the first beach and the first temple on the itinerary. However the trip was quite smooth and the journey was pleasant. We tried local lunch and local breakfast which were things that we liked most to do during vacations. Boat ride is nice too even when it’s a challenge for me to climb up and down on it since I slipped my leg just prior to that. Could have been nicer if we can find more souvenirs to purchase from. We reached Colombo earlier than scheduled as we didn’t do snorkeling at the beach. It’s a fun trip. Recommend to those who don’t know what to do in Colombo and want to Venture out of town.

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Review for: Group of 4-7 (Per Person)

A very kind guide came to pick me up on time and I was able to enjoy the day! However, it seems that the company did not inform the guide about the contents of the tour, so I was not sure what kind of contents were included in the tour. I guess you didn't know this, so this kind of content is included in the tour price! After we informed them of this, the guide contacted the company and we were able to proceed with the tour as planned. I was able to take a restroom break wherever I wanted, so I had a lot of fun! !

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Review for: Solo Adult Traveler

Great day trip and well worth going. Driver was courteous and was helpful in providing useful information during the trip. Also ensured that I was safely looked after. Trip is recommended.

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Review for: Solo Adult Traveler

Had a wonderful afternoon on this tour. Vehicle was comfortable and clean and the itinerary is easy going and as described.

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Review for: Group of 2-3 (Per Person)

BOOKING NO. VTV816256 BOCKING DATE: 2024-07-14 - ADULTS AMOUT $357.80 Dear Travel Coordinator, lam writing to express my deep dissatisfaction with the Galle and surrounding areas day tour from Colombo that I booked through Klook. The tour was very poorly handled by the local coordinator, Miss Shashike. The primary issues I encountered were: The driver provided did not speak English well, and was not a professional guide. He did not even know who he was supposed to pick up from the hotel, and had no information about our booking. Although breakfast and lunch were included, the driver took us to a local restaurant for breakfast and allowed us to select our own food. However, when it was time for lunch, the planned restaurant was closed. The driver then simply gave each of us 1000 LKR to go eat on our own. This was a very unsatisfactory experience, as l expected a coordinated tour with an English-speaking guide who would provide commentary and bring us to pre-arranged dining locations. Instead, we were left to fend for ourselves for meals.Please spicy the amount is provided for the local meal for breakfast and lunch I would like to request that Klook reconsider the inclusion of breakfast and lunch in your tour packages. It would be better to allow tourists to choose their own dining locations, rather than forcing us to accept subpar meal arrangements. I hope you will take this feedback to heart and improve the quality and coordination of your local tours in Sri Lanka going forward. Reliable transportation, knowledgeable guides, and proper meal planning are essential for providing a positive experience for your customers. Thank you for your attention to this matter. I look forward to your response THAT YOUR KLOOK PEOPLE TAKE THIS MATTER SFRIOUSIY AS WE PAY A PRICY AMOUNT FOR THIS TOUR!

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Review for: Solo Adult Traveler

The package says you’ll get an English speaking driver/ guide. The driver did not speak English and could barely understand what I was saying. He was also new to this area and he was more busy taking selfies of himself and did not know many of the stops on this trip. For the price that I paid it was definitely not worth it. You can hire a cab and pay for the tickets yourself from Colombo. The only good part of this trip was that it was all inclusive so I didn’t have to pay any cash. But I would suggest taking a one way can to Galle and stay for a night.

Reply from Klook

Dear Sudha Thank you for taking the time to write to us about your experience! We regret to hear that your experience at Galle and Surrounding Areas Day Tour from Colombo wasn't at par. This isn't what we'd hoped to hear and will be taking this as honest, constructive feedback to share within the team and merchants. We appreciate your kind support towards us and we hope to be able to provide you with a better experience on your next booking with us. Please always share your feedback with us; this is how we keep learning and improving. Thank you! Cheers Jenny K

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Review for: Group of 2-3 (Per Person)

Disappointed with the tour. The guide is a driver in disguise. He doesn't introduce the sights of interests but drives us, drops us and waits in the car. In the long journey, he talks on the phone most of the time. The breakfast and lunch provided is pathetic, same cafe for both meals. I'll rather u not include it.

Reply from Klook

Thank you for choosing Klook and taking the time to leave us with a review. Sorry to hear that the tour arrangement did not meet your expectations. We value your feedback and are sure to report further improvements to the merchant. We appreciate your good understanding and your cooperation. Thank you!

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Review for: Group of 4-7 (Per Person)

hopeless service to say the least. don't opt for it. save your money and opt for services at the airport instead.

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Review for: Solo Adult Traveler

I really enjoyed my tour with Ms. Shashika and her husband. They provided insightful historical information when visiting Galle Fort and treated me to a local and authentic buffet lunch featuring Sri Lankan dishes, even encouraging me to use my hands rather than cutlery to eat. Would highly recommend for a first-time visitor to Sri Lanka!

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