Top Activities on the Ground in Galle

Visit the historic Galle Fort at a leisurely pace with this guided walking tour. Your local guide will be on hand to take you around the fort, answering any questions you might have and showing you areas and points of interest you might not have otherwise found on your own.

Short on time in Galle? Then this private, family-friendly tour covers the city and its coastal highlights in one day, making it ideal for short-stay visitors and cruise passengers. Admire UNESCO-listed Galle Fort and Galle Lighthouse, trace the coast to the Hikkaduwa Turtle Hatchery and Tsunami Museum, and take a wildlife-watching cruise on the Madu River. Private transport and Galle hotel and cruise port pickup and drop-off included.

Get a bird's-eye view of the marine wildlife off Sri Lanka on this whale-watching flight tour. With a professional pilot at the helm, you'll listen to commentary on the whales you see out the plane's windows. Unlike a whale watch in a boat, you can cover lots of area in a short amount of time and easily find pods of whales and dolphins. This private tour ensures personalized attention and a flexible schedule.

with the help of Wasantha, you will discover the unique flavors of local cooking while learning about traditional ways of life. as part of this class you will visit a local market, choose exotic ingredients and learn to cook 5 typical dishes

Doing your own safari tour in Udawalawe National Park from Mirissa requires several bus connections, making it difficult in a day. This private tour makes it easy: with return private air-conditioned transport and a 4x4 safari in the park included. After a scenic journey, watch for elephants, deer, boar, and birdlife from an open-top 4x4 as you roam the grasslands. Entrance fees and hotel pickup and drop-off are included.

Prepare to ‘get wild’ on this full-day safari in Sri Lanka’s Udawalawe National Park. Scout for elephants, crocodiles, birds, and more, and take an optional side trip to Udawalawe Elephant Orphanage. All national park fees and a safari jeep with a driver-guide are included.

Explore the fortified city of Galle on a 4-hour bike tour, led by a local guide. Designated by UNESCO as a World Heritage site, the Old Town of Galle and its fortifications were built by the Portuguese who arrived in the 16th century. Explore this administrative capital and fourth largest city of Sri Lanka as you pedal along a seaside path and view area attractions such as shipping warehouses, churches, temples, the clock tower and lighthouse.

Head off the beaten track on this 3-hour tour of Galle with an easy 7.5-mile (12-km) bike ride, led by a local guide. Pedal at your own pace down mostly dirt and gravel tracks past lagoons, mangroves and tropical palms. Meet locals on a village tour and visit a Buddhist temple built in the 18th century. Witness local industries including crab catching and rope making; learn about local flora and fauna; and stop by a coconut factory for a refreshment.

At 08:00am you'll start the tour. By being Pick up from your Hotel .You will first meet up the Tours crew and transfer to Sinharaja Rain Forest. Meet Your wildlife tracker at the main gate and he will walk with you through the forest, pointing out any animal sightings along the way. The forest boasts a diverse range of flora and fauna. You might see monkeys, snakes, chameleons, extensive bird life and a vast range of tropical trees, plants and flowers and a beautiful waterfall.You can swim and bath in side forest waterfall and have lunch. after finish lovely  tour we will drop off to the hotel you wish. On the way you can stop unlimited to get some beautiful photos.and you can ad some extra location on the way if you like.

Get out of the city and experience the lush nature of Sri Lanka on the back of a mountain bike. Gear up with your bicycle and helmet and set out through small villages, rice paddies, and tea plantations. Accompanied by your guide, explore the countryside and dip in the river. Pause at a local village for a traditional lunch.

I am a professional guide who grew up in live in Galle fort , I will share my childhood experience of this monument and in detail explanation of impotent Portuguese ,Dutch and British places .

You will be able to see endemic and native birds, animals, reptiles and plants. And you will be provided all necessary details and explanations about all the flora and fauna species throughout the tour

The Galle village tour is about 12 KM journey that takes you about 1.5 to 2.5 hours at your own pace. you will be able to travel in a quiet rural environment with good quality tarmac and without traffic and you will get the chance to experience the real beauty of the rural areas. Further can get the opportunity to experience about the rubber ,tea and cinnamon plantation and you will be able to see the rubber tapping people and how to collect them. We start our tour at 8.30 in morning period or 2.30 in the evening period. We offer you with a warm welcome and a clear description of tour. Further we give blotted water, comfortable helmets, refreshment and high collate comfortable mountain bike for your high. You will know information about the daily activities of the rural people. our local guides give a detailed description of what is seen during the tour. enjoying the beauty of the rural environment, you have the opportunity to travel through the rubber plantations.

Set off on a cycling tour to explore the hidden gems of the countryside of Tangalle. You will cycle to an archaeological temple; visit local market and meet the locals there; cycle through the paddy cultivations and coconut plantations during this 5-hour cycling expedition with Beyond Escapes.

Taking a day trip to Galle and its outskirts is an experience that can get you up close and personal to the South’s largest and most important city. There is an array of exciting things to do in Galle and the best way to explore this city is on two wheels. Take a ride amid the stunning scenery in Galle town and its suburbs, through paddy fields, tea estates and rubber and cinnamon plantations.You get an opportunity to visit the low country tea factory – Kahanda Kanda Tea Factory Get up close and observe the interesting daily routines of villagers and city dwellers in Galle. There are dozens of culturally and historically significant places to visit in Galle. Track all the major attractions in the region including Unawatuna Beach, the Rumassala mountain and the world-famous Galle Dutch Fort. You can explore the colonial background that shaped the region and the country from the 16th to the 20th centuries.Experience the diverse climatic conditions in southern Sri Lanka.

Cycling in Galle Countryside is a different and unique experience on the south coast. It is not just a paddling tour, it is an exploring tour of culture, people, countryside landscapes and hospitality. You will cycle through paddy fields, countryside roads about 12 Km and While you cycling, you will experience the beauty of the countryside and different customs of the villagers.

Explore the impact made by the Dutch colonial architecture to the Sri Lankan heritage is vigorous during the era of their governance in specific parts of the island. Dutch era in Sri Lankan history lasted for 150 years, where the architectural erections of fortresses, hospitals, churches, residencies are constructed. Fortunately, some of them still remain as ruins and evidencing to the Dutch era on the island. This two hours and 10 Km cycling tour, you will be able to cycle through the Galle Dutch Fort and surrounding area which one of the UNESCO World Heritage Sites in Sri Lanka.

You will be able to see endemic and native birds, animals, reptiles and plants. And you will be provided all necessary details and explanations about all the flora and fauna species throughout the tour

(SKU: LK77040200) The Lagoon and Village Cycling Tour goes at your own pace – we get off the beaten track with an easy 12 km (7.5 miles) ride from approx. 2.5 to 3 hours (or more) depending on how comfortable you are and how fast you wish to cycle. The tour stays primarily on dirt and gravel tracks and shows you local industries, Lagoon and mangroves, fauna, flora and also meets the local people. You can also witness the process of catching crabs. If you wish to stay away from the touristy areas and experience the lifestyle of the locals while cycling, this is a perfect tour for you!

Sri Lanka Day Tours gives you the opportunity to explore the city of Galle. Spend 4 hours cycling around the city, exploring Galle’s ancient history and monuments. Learn more about the locals who live in this multi religious, vibrant city and discover multiple gorgeous viewpoints around the city. The tour will be led by an experienced and knowledgeable cycle guide. Visit all the famous attractions in the city which enables you to discover Galle in all of its natural beauty, explore ancient monuments and get a glimpse of Sri Lankan history.

Complicated tour since have to travel deep through the forest for 3-4 hours. Necessary things will be provided to get rid of leeches and to be safe from them. Please bring the required equipment to take photographs. Will be able to visit Kakunalla falls ,If you wish to bath in the stream flows in the forest you must bring extra clothes with you. Lunch will be provided by us You will be able to see Sri Lanka endemic birds, animals, reptiles, amphibians and plants. And you will be provided all necessary details and explanations about all the flora and fauna species throughout the tour.

Helo friends This excursion tour program is specially designed only for solo travellers. Only one person will be taken in a single booking. If you are traveling alone, this will be a very good opportunity to explore Sinha raja rain forest and Country side. I have a motorcycle and this tour will be solely done using that mode of transport. You can book the tour after checking the availability and I will come to your hotel or place in or around Galle City to pick up. Once the program is completed in about 08 hours, you will be dropped back to the same place where you were picked up or any other place you request in the Galle City.( pick up and drop off within 10km radius ). I will be the rider who will be guiding through and you will have to sit on the back seat while I show you and explain about the Nature village lifet and many other important things., . If you are a solo traveller who wants to explore what Nature has to offer you,

Spend a day cycling along the country roads about 35 Km on two wheels. You will get adventurous working experience with a tea plantation in Akuressa. This is a relatively leisurely journey with 2 or 3 small uphill climbs (make no mistake though you should be relatively fit!). After enjoying a brief stop for a refreshing king coconut you will arrive at the local village – a brief 15-minute walk to the river where you can enjoy a dip in freshwater fed from the Hiyare Rainforest. This ride will take about 7 hours to collect new memories.

(SKU: LK77040600) Explore around local village on two wheels with this 1-2 hour biking covering approximately 31 miles (50 km). Follow your local guide through the villages, lush green paddy fields, down picturesque lanes and past breathtaking mountainous scenery.