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Coastal Ride to Galle from Colombo Port (Private Day Tour)

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Coastal Ride to Galle from Colombo Port (Private Day Tour)
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Coastal Ride to Galle from Colombo Port (Private Day Tour)

Experience the magnificent southern coast of Sri Lanka with its beautiful coconut palm-fringed beaches and picturesque views. On this full-day private tour,take a river safari on the Madu Ganga. Take the option to explore the Hikkaduwa coral reefs (own expense) before visiting historical Galle. Stroll through the Dutch-built Galle Fort, a UNESCO World Heritage Site.

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Stop At: Madu Ganga Biodiversity Area, Balapitiya Sri Lanka

The Madu Ganga is a minor watercourse which originates near Uragasmanhandiya in the Galle District of Sri Lanka, before widening into the Madu Ganga Lake at Balapitiya. The river then flows for a further a 4.4 km (2.7 mi) before draining into the Indian Ocean.

Duration: 1 hour 30 minutes

Stop At: Hikkaduwa Beach, Hikkaduwa 80240 Sri Lanka

Enjoy The Beautiful Beach

Duration: 1 hour

Stop At: Galle Fort, Church Street, Galle 80000 Sri Lanka

The Galle Fort, or Dutch Fort as it is also known, is a fortification first built by the Portugese on the Southwestern coast of Sri Lanka. The initial fortifications, which were built in the late 16th century, were quite basic. However the fort underwent extensive modifications in the 17th century by the Dutch, making it one of the most important archeological, architectural and historic monuments to illutrate the European influence in South East Asia between the 16th and 19th centuries. According to a statement by UNESCO the site was recognized as a World Heritage Site for its unique exposition of an urban ensemble which illustrates the interaction of European architecture and South Asian traditions from the 16th to the 19th centuries which is the criteterion number four for such recognition.

Duration: 1 hour 30 minutes



Duration:12 hours
Commences in:Balapitiya, Sri Lanka
Country:Sri Lanka
City:Balapitiya

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