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2 Day Private Trip to Galle with Overnight Stay

Supun Tharaka - "I fulfill your wishes"

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Supun Tharaka - "I fulfill your wishes"

Enjoy a two full days experience from Colombo to the colorful colonial city of Galle. Visit the traditional stilt-fishermen and explore the Galle Fort, while learning more about its tumultuous history. That's not all! There are big change you'll spot whales and dolphins on this tour.

Experience details

  • Destination

    Colombo

  • Category

    Multi day trips

  • Duration

    2 days

  • Mode of transport

    Car

  • Available languages

    English • Sinhala

  • What's included

    Travel insurance • Driver • A/C Car • 1 overnight in Mirissa (double-room with breakfast)

Here’s an overview of your tour

Start your day by being picked up at your hotel or airport in a comfortable car that fits your group of friends or family. Sit back, relax and let your journey begin!

Your first stop will be Madu Lake, where you'll get on a scenic cruise along the river, passing dozens of mangrove, covered islets and stop to visit a 2000-year old temple.

If you're interested and in for a challenge, you can even have some fun and get a fish therapy session on the spot.

On our way, we'll stop to visit artisans where you can see craftsmen manufacturing face masks in a traditional way. Bonus: you can purchase a souvenir or gift!

Your first day ends with a traditional dinner, and you'll have the chance to try different types of fish like Balay or Kelawalla which are native to Southern seas.

Next day, early in the morning, we're going to Mirissa, a famous spot for whale and dolphin watching. Please note that this entirely depends on the weather and sea conditions on that particular day.

Time to discover more awesome places! On our way back, we'll stop at Kosgoda Turtle Hatchery, home to seven species of marine turtles and other sea creatures. The day continues with seeing the stilt fishermen in action. They they stand in the middle of the water on high supports (stilts) made from sticks and twine.

Last stop is Galle Fort, a Portuguese-built and Dutch-fortified 16th-century fort with a complex history. You'll hear stories about the city, from what made it a hub for sea trade to how it became a landing point for the island’s colonial rulers.

Enjoy a local dinner before I drop you off at your hotel in Colombo and get your last recommendations for your next days.

If there's anything you want to add to this tour or you want to do a specific activity, please let me know. I can 100% personalize this tour for you. See you!

Your itinerary

  • Meeting point

    Guest pick up in Colombo
  • Day 1 - morning

    I join with you at the International airport in Colombo or at your hotel in Colombo/Negombo.
  • Boat-trip

    You have a special boat-trip, see the mangroves and a lot of small islands and we stop to visit a small island-temples.
  • Madu-lake

    You enjoy a fishfoot-massage - it is a great fun!
  • Handicraft

    We visit artisans, who manufacture face masks in a traditional way - and you can see original moon-stone-mines.
  • Evening

    You enjoy a rich srilankan fishfood-dinner.
  • Overnight

    I take you back to your hotel at Mirissa.
  • Day 2 - morning

    We visit Mirissa and it’s beautiful beaches.
  • Whale watching

    We have a Whale-watching-cruise to see dolphins and whales at the south-coast of Sri Lanka.
  • Turtle-farm

    On our way back, we'll stop at a Turtle Hatchery, home to different species of marine turtles and other sea creatures.
  • Afternoon

    We visit the famous stilt-fishermen, unique for Sri Lanka.
  • Galle

    Last stop is Galle Fort, a Portuguese-built and Dutch-fortified 16th-century fort with a complex history
  • Evening

    Drop off at Colombo – your hotel or airport.
I have a teen daughter with us - is it possible to plan a drinks and bites tour with her?
Me13:42
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Of course! I can definitely tailor our tour for you and your daughter! :)
Local host Maria13:44
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  • Supun Tharaka - "I fulfill your wishes"

    Supun Tharaka

    "I fulfill your wishes"

    Supun Tharaka
    4.9
    8 reviews
    I speak
    English • Sinhala

Good to Know

  • Tips

    • Bring a reusable water bottle to reduce plastic
    • Be mindful of sharing the real secret spots - let's keep them a secret
    • Be aware of cultural norms & be mindful
  • Included

    • Travel insurance
    • Driver
    • A/C Car
    • 1 overnight in Mirissa (double-room with breakfast)
  • Not included

    • Meals
    • Personal expenses
    • Entrance-tickets or whale-watching-trip
  • Cancellation

    • Receive a full refund for cancellations done 7 days before the experience date.
    • Your experience can be cancelled and fully refunded within 24 hours of purchase.

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