The Galle Fort lighthouse among palm trees on the south coast of Sri Lanka
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

  1. 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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