A 400-year-old Dutch fort city by the sea, baby turtles, stilt fishermen and the golden beaches of the south coast — the perfect heritage-meets-beach day.
10–11 hours door to doorPickup: Colombo · Negombo · AirportPrivate vehicle, your group only
Itinerary
06:30 — Hotel or airport pickupDown the Southern Expressway — the fastest, smoothest road in the country.
08:30 — Sea turtle hatchery, KosgodaMeet rescued turtles and see hatchlings being prepared for release. A favourite with kids.
10:00 — Madu River boat safari (optional)A mangrove boat ride through island temples and cinnamon isles — around 1.5 hours, highly recommended.
12:30 — Lunch by the seaFresh seafood on the beach — or rice & curry if you've caught the habit.
14:00 — Galle Dutch FortWalk the ramparts of the UNESCO-listed fort — lighthouse, colonial streets, boutique shops and ocean views.
16:00 — Stilt fishermen & beach stopThe famous stilt fishermen near Koggala, then a swim or sunset stop at Unawatuna or Mirissa.
17:30 — Return driveBack up the expressway to your hotel.
What's Included
Included
Private A/C vehicle with local expert driver
Hotel / airport pickup & drop-off
Fuel, highway tolls & parking
Chilled bottled water
All taxes
Not included
Turtle hatchery & Madu River boat fees (~$5–15 per adult)