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Colombo: Galle, Unawatuna, and Madu River Day Trip

By Ceylon Itinerary Holdings
Free cancellation available
Price is NZ$305 per adult

Features

  • Free cancellation available
  • 9h
  • Mobile voucher
  • Instant confirmation

Overview

  • Experience the best of Sri Lanka’s southern coast in a single day
  • Enjoy a breathtaking coastal train ride with reserved seats, offering views
  • Explore UNESCO-listed Galle Fort, historic ramparts, and the iconic Galle Ligh..
  • Meet rescued sea turtles at the Kosgoda Turtle Hatchery, spot traditional stilt
  • Travel comfortably with private air-conditioned transport, hotel pickup,

Activity location

    • Colombo
    • Colombo, Western Province, Sri Lanka

Meeting/Redemption Point

    • Airport and Aviation Services (Sri Lanka) (Private) Limited, Canada Friendship Rd, Katunayake 11450, Sri Lanka | Your TRUST CEYLON TOURS representative will pick you up directly from your Airpotr or hotel in Colombo or Negombo. Please be ready in the hotel lobby or main entrance at least 10 minutes before the scheduled pickup time. Look for a guide wearing a bright green T-shirt and holding a name board with “TRUST CEYLON TOURS”—this makes them easy to identify. Your exact pickup time will be confirmed after booking and displayed on your ticket.
    • Katunayake, Western Province, Sri Lanka

Check availability

Valid for 9 Hours, Colombo: Galle, Unawatuna, and Madu River Day Trip in English
  • Activity duration is 9 hours9h
    9h
  • English
Language options: English
Price details
NZ$304.96 x 2 AdultsNZ$609.92
Total
Price is NZ$609.92

What's included, what's not

  • What's includedWhat's included
    Hotel pickup & drop-off (Colombo or Negombo)
  • What's includedWhat's included
    Private air-conditioned vehicle
  • What's includedWhat's included
    All attraction entrance fees
  • What's includedWhat's included
    Southern-style lunch
  • What's includedWhat's included
    Bottled water
  • What's includedWhat's included
    Wi-Fi on board
  • What's includedWhat's included
    Professional driver/guide
  • What's excludedWhat's excluded
    Personal expenses

Know before you book

  • Not allowed: Alcohol and drugs
  • Not suitable for: Babies under 1 year, People over 95 years

What you can expect

Start your day with convenient hotel pickup from Colombo or Negombo, where your friendly TRUST CEYLON TOURS representative will greet you and assist you to begin an unforgettable journey along Sri Lanka’s southern coastline. Depending on your selected option, enjoy a scenic coastal train ride either in the morning or evening, travelling past golden beaches, palm-lined shores, and traditional fishing villages with reserved seating for your comfort.

Your first stop is the peaceful Peace Pagoda in Unawatuna, a hilltop Buddhist shrine offering panoramic views of the Indian Ocean. Continue to Jungle Beach, a secluded bay surrounded by lush greenery, followed by time to relax at the famous Unawatuna Beach, known for its calm waters and golden sand.

Next, explore the historic Galle Dutch Fort, a UNESCO World Heritage Site rich in colonial architecture and cultural charm. Walk along cobblestone streets, visit the iconic Galle Fort Lighthouse, and stroll the old town and ramparts lined with cafés, boutiques, and art galleries.

Along the coast, pause for a photo stop with the traditional stilt fishermen, one of Sri Lanka’s most iconic sights. Continue to the Kosgoda Turtle Hatchery, where you’ll learn about sea turtle conservation and see rescued turtles up close.

Enjoy a delicious southern-style lunch at a heritage restaurant before ending the day with a serene Madu River mangrove safari, gliding through tranquil waterways, cinnamon islands, and rich wildlife habitats. A final stop at the Moonstone Mine and Gem Palace offers insight into Sri Lanka’s famous gemstones. Relax on the return journey by private, air-conditioned vehicle, arriving back at your hotel with lasting memories of a perfectly curated coastal adventure.

Location

Activity location

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    • Colombo
    • Colombo, Western Province, Sri Lanka

Meeting/Redemption Point

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    • Airport and Aviation Services (Sri Lanka) (Private) Limited, Canada Friendship Rd, Katunayake 11450, Sri Lanka | Your TRUST CEYLON TOURS representative will pick you up directly from your Airpotr or hotel in Colombo or Negombo. Please be ready in the hotel lobby or main entrance at least 10 minutes before the scheduled pickup time. Look for a guide wearing a bright green T-shirt and holding a name board with “TRUST CEYLON TOURS”—this makes them easy to identify. Your exact pickup time will be confirmed after booking and displayed on your ticket.
    • Katunayake, Western Province, Sri Lanka