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Day tour · from Colombo

Galle Fort & South Coast

A full-day trip from Colombo on the Southern Expressway to walk Galle Fort’s ramparts and enjoy a south-coast beach.

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Length
Full day (about 10 hours)
Departs from
Colombo
Activity level
Easy
Price
On request

Can you do Galle as a day trip from Colombo?

Yes. The Southern Expressway brings Galle within about 1 hr 30 min – 2 hr of Colombo, so a private day trip gives four to five hours to explore the fort and a nearby beach.

At a glance

Good for
Couples, Families, First-time visitors, Mature travellers
Best time
December to April is best for the beach; the fort is year-round.

Galle Fort is Sri Lanka’s best-preserved colonial town and a UNESCO World Heritage Site. This day trip covers the fort’s ramparts, lanes and museums, with time for lunch and an hour at Unawatuna’s beach before returning to Colombo.

How the day runs

  1. 08:00

    Depart Colombo

    Southern Expressway.

  2. 10:00

    Galle Fort

    Ramparts, lighthouse, churches and the old Dutch warehouses.

  3. 13:30

    Unawatuna

    Lunch and a swim in season.

  4. 17:30

    Return

    Back to Colombo.

Timings are a guide; your driver adjusts them to traffic, weather and your pace.

Included

  • ✓ Private air-conditioned vehicle and driver
  • ✓ Hotel pickup and drop-off
  • ✓ Fuel, tolls and parking

Not included

  • ✕ Entrance fees and activity tickets (quoted separately)
  • ✕ Meals unless stated
  • ✕ Tips

What to bring

  • Clothing covering shoulders and knees for temples
  • Sun protection and water
  • Comfortable shoes

Pickup & good to know

Pickup from your hotel at a time agreed with you. Tell us where you are staying when you enquire.

Ask about this day tour

Tell us your date and where you are staying. We confirm pickup time and availability personally.

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Updated . Travel conditions change — we confirm details when we plan your trip.

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