Culture & Heritage 10 Days / 9 NightsClassic Sri Lanka
The complete island in one journey
Negombo → Sigiriya → Kandy → Nuwara Eliya → Ella → Yala → Galle
Day Tours
Galle Fort & Coastal Day Tour — 1 Day
A relaxed day out from Colombo or the airport
- 1 Day
- Colombo · Galle · Koggala
- Private vehicle & driver
Tour overview
Have a free day before or after your flight? Take a private day trip to Galle Fort, a beautiful Dutch-era fortified town on the southern coast. Your driver will collect you, avoid the traffic on the expressway and let you explore at your own pace.
- Duration
- 1 Day
- Best for
- Layovers, cruise passengers and quick escapes
- Best time
- Year-round; dry season on the south coast is December to April
- Price
- Free, personalised quote
Tour highlights
- Southern Expressway to Galle (about 1.5–2 hours)
- Walk the Galle Fort ramparts and lighthouse
- Boutiques, galleries and cafés in the old town
- Optional beach stop at Unawatuna or Koggala
Day-by-day itinerary
- Day1
Colombo / Negombo — Galle Fort — return
Depart from your hotel or the airport in the morning. Drive to Galle by expressway, explore the fort, have lunch in a café with an ocean view, and enjoy a relaxed afternoon (optional beach stop). Return to Colombo or Negombo in the evening.
What’s included
- Airport pick-up and drop-off in a private air-conditioned vehicle
- Friendly English-speaking chauffeur throughout the tour
- All fuel, highway tolls, parking and driver’s meals & accommodation
- Hotel or guesthouse accommodation with daily breakfast (your choice of category)
- Complimentary bottled water in the vehicle
- 24/7 WhatsApp support from our team during your trip
Not included
- International flights and travel insurance
- Sri Lanka ETA / visa fee (we can guide you through the application)
- Entrance tickets, safari jeep fees and activity costs unless quoted
- Lunches, dinners and personal expenses
- Tips for guides, drivers and hotel staff (optional)
Itineraries are a guide and can be reordered, shortened or extended. Driving times are approximate and depend on traffic and weather.
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