Galle Coastal Stories
Tour Description
Sight: Galle Fort Tour
Discover the Dutch Fort of Galle one of Asia’s best-preserved colonial forts. The narrative of this UNESCO World Heritage site is told in different ways by each visitor’s Instagram pictures and captions. The fortress is now a stunning romantic setting where visitors are welcome to lose themselves in the tales.
Take a while exploring the lighthouse’s slender cobblestone streets and the ramparts. An amazing collection of marine artefacts found throughout underwater explorations of shipwrecks alongside the southern coast can be found at the National Maritime Museum which is housed in a seventeenth-century Dutch warehouse, Numerous historical landmarks including the island’s oldest breadfruit tree can be found within the citadel.
Sight: Mask Museum of Ambalangoda
Just an hour’s journey from Galle lies the coastal town of Ambalangoda in the south. The traditional art and subculture scene in Sri Lanka is full of highly skilled people. Take a stroll around the Ambalangoda Mask Museum which has stood for decades as a symbol of authenticity.
Sight: Turtle Hatchery in Kosgoda
See the turtle hatchery in Kosgoda beach strip where eggs are gathered from fishermen are incubated for some time before being released into the ocean. Six of the seven species of sea turtles are threatened with extinction The greatest extent of it is a result of human exploitation of the environment. Fortunately, this hatchery has assumed responsibility for their protection.
Sight: Stilt Fishermen Weligama
You could see the stilt fisherman near Weligama village. This sandy village boasts an extensive expanse of superb golden sand. Stilt fishermen are probably a unique sight in this part of Sri Lanka.
Sight: Unawatuna Beach
Unawatuna is a stunning cove surrounded by palm trees on the Southern shore that is highly sought after due to its chilled-out atmosphere. This is perfect for this day trip because it has lots of restaurants and bars is lively with people and is during the perfect time of day that is anytime is fine to visit.
Sight: Hollow Dagoba of Kalutara
Visit the magnificent Kalutara temple’s hollow dagoba. The murals on the inner walls of this echoey dome which stands three stories tall show events from the Lord Buddha’s multiple past lives.
Highlights
- Hollow Dagoba of Kalutara Buddhist Temple
- Turtle Hatchery in Kosgoda
- Mask Museum in Ambalangoda
- Unawatuna Beach
- Weligama Stilt Fishermen
Inclusions
- Private Transport
- English-Speaking Guide
- Refreshments and Water Bottles
- Entrance Tickets To Mentioned Sites