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Private Galle Day Tour with Stilt Fishing Experience/Local Guide

By Down South Tours
10 out of 10
Exceptional
Free cancellation available
Price is NZ$132 per adult

Features

  • Free cancellation available
  • 5h
  • Mobile voucher
  • Instant confirmation
  • Selective hotel pickup

Overview

This is not just a day tour. it’s a personal experience guided by a local who truly loves sharing Sri Lanka.

I adapt every tour to your pace and interests, whether you want to explore, relax, or discover hidden places most travellers miss.

Along the way, we visit highlights like the sea turtle sanctuary, the iconic stilt fishermen, and the historic Galle Fort but also stop at small, authentic spots that are not touristy.

Expect beautiful views, meaningful stories, and a relaxed journey where you never feel rushed.

Perfect for couples, families, or anyone who wants a genuine and flexible experience on the south coast.

Activity location

  • Galle Fort
    • Church Street
    • 80000, Galle, Sri Lanka, Sri Lanka

Meeting/Redemption Point

  • Galle Fort
    • Church Street
    • 80000, Galle, Sri Lanka, Sri Lanka

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Galle Day Trip & Stilt Fishermen from Koggala
  • Activity duration is 5 hours5h
    5h

Pickup included

Price details
NZ$132.26 x 1 AdultNZ$132.26
Total
Price is NZ$132.26

What's included, what's not

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    Bottled water
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    Hotel Pickup and Drop - off.
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    Entry/Admission - Sea Turtle Hatchery
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    Air-conditioned vehicle
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    English Speaking Driver/ Guide.
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    Attractions Entrance Fees
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    Entrance fee to the sites not mentioned in price Includes section
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    Tips to guides, restaurants. Tipping is expected

Know before you book

  • Public transport options are available nearby
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels

Activity itinerary

Galle Fort

  • 1h
  • Admission ticket not included
You will be picked up from your hotel In Hikkaduwa,Dodanduwa,Ginthota,Galle,Unawatuna,Talpe or Koggala and transfer to visit OLD DUTCH FORT GALLE. The fort was built to ensure protection and preservation of the city the Portuguese in early 16th Century and then extensively fortified by the Dutch during the 17th century. Originally the fort was an earthen structure with palisades, a rampart and three bastions and a moat surrounding it. Under the control of the Dutch, they built impregnable fortifications with coral and granite stones and the Fort resembled a small laid out walled town with a rectangular grid pattern of streets full of low houses with gables and verandas.

Japanese Peace Pagoda

  • 30m
Next stop is Japanese peace pagoda the peace pagoda on Rumasalla Hill is one of three Buddhist stupas in Sri Lanka. Stupas are monuments that serve as beacons of peace for people of all nationalities and creeds, and the clean, rounded design of the Unawatuna pagoda exemplifies this. Visitors can walk or drive the shaded path to the Peace Pagoda and they will be rewarded with a towering, white bell-like structure surrounded by gold-painted statues. Sets of steps also lead to a walkway encircling the shrine which offers a 360-degree view of the jungle and bay.

Jungle Beach

  • 1h
  • Admission ticket not included
climbed down towards the true destination of your day trip — Jungle Beach. Not another person in sight, just twin stretches of deserted sand trapped between the ocean and Rumassala Rock. Having just experienced the soul-crushing lameness of Unawatuna, this beach was exactly what we needed. Peace, solitude and gorgeous nature.

Stilt Fishermen Sri Lanka

  • 30m
  • Admission ticket not included
Stilt Fishing is one of the most interesting traditional fishing methods of Sri Lanka. Records indicate that it came into being just after World War II. This mode of fishing was more widely used all along the coast until the tsunami in 2004 which caused such activities to cease temporarily until recent years. The beautiful sight of fishermen perched branched poles as they fish skilfully during dawn, noon and dusk; can now be commonly along the southern coast in towns such as Koggala.

Sea Turtle Farm and Hatchery - Habaraduwa

  • 30m
  • Admission ticket not included
our next stop is Sea Turtle Farm and Hatchery. The hatchery run by individuals just off the Beach to conserve turtle eggs laid on the wide long beach stretching all the way to the hotels in Koggala. Hawksbill, loggerhead and green turtles nestle here.

Unawatuna Beach

  • 30m
  • Admission ticket not included
Unawatuna Beach – Sri Lanka Relax at the world-famous Unawatuna Beach, one of the most beautiful golden-sand beaches on Sri Lanka’s southern coast. Surrounded by palm trees and calm turquoise waters, this bay is perfect for swimming, sunbathing, and experiencing the laid-back tropical vibe. Guests can enjoy free time to walk along the shoreline, take photos, swim in the gentle waves, or relax at a beachfront café. Unawatuna is known for its safe swimming conditions and stunning sunset views, making it a must-visit destination in the south.

Location

Activity location

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    Galle Fort
    • Church Street
    • 80000, Galle, Sri Lanka, Sri Lanka

Meeting/Redemption Point

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    Galle Fort
    • Church Street
    • 80000, Galle, Sri Lanka, Sri Lanka

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