Galle is a capital of southern part of Sri-Lanka and it was one of the most important commercial city during earlier Sinhalese kings then after during Colonial period (Portuguese, Dutch and English). Today this is famous because it has one of the biggest remaining of the Dutch fortress in Asia and it was declared as a world heritage site by UNESCO and concern as a living colonial city.
This tour will take 10 to 12 hours. View endangered turtles at the Kosgoda Turtle Hatchery, see the stilt fishermen at Weligama and explore UNESCO-listed Galle Fort, where 17th-century ramparts enclose colonial buildings, museums and shops. Learn about Galle’s maritime history, and visit Talwatte’s simple-but-moving Tsunami Photo Museum to chart the impact of the 2004 disaster. Before returning to Colombo, enjoy lunch and discover Bentota Beach and the River Madhu, where maze-like mangroves provide a haven for wildlife.
