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Handunugoda, Galle and Kosgoda from Colombo
Highlights
- Only Tea Factory situated by the sea and produces white virgin Tea
- Pictures Stilt Fisherman.
- The Old Colonia City of Galle.
Overview
This one-day tour offers you the opportunity to tour the best attractions on the Southern coast of tropical Sri Lanka. Visit a Tea Factory to discover the mysteries of tea-making. Marvel at the skill of the stilt fishermen. Tour a city of Galle and visit the famed Galle Fort. Enjoy playing with adorable baby turtles in a turtle hatchery. This is a tour for all ages.
What You Can Expect
You will be starting your tour at 0700 hrs from your hotel in Colombo, where you will be picked up by your chauffeur. Ensure that you bring a packed breakfast with you if you are unable to have your meal at the hotel.
The first stop on your tour itinerary will be the Handunugoda Tea Factory which you will reach by approximately 1000 hrs Ceylon Tea has been highly sought after for centuries. However, this tea factory is famous for a different reason. The Handunugoda Tea Factory has reawakened the ancient Chinese tradition of creating Virgin White Tea which is untouched by human hands during the manufacturing process. During the one-and-a-half-hour tour of the factory, you will be getting to see how this mysterious process takes place to create one of the topmost luxury teas of the world.
At 1130 hrs you will be traveling to Ahangama for a meet up with stilt fishermen, who are one of the most iconic figures of Sri Lanka. You will be able to see them fishing and learn how they do it by speaking to one of the fishermen.
At approximately 1215 hrs you will have lunch at a place of your choice (At your own expense) and reach Galle by approximately 1500 hrs.
This coastal city has withstood three foreign invasions; during which time, it grew from a bustling port which was the main stop for ships traveling east, to a fortified and yet beautiful city with many monuments which have withstood the ravages of time. You will be able to view the Galle Fort which is a World Heritage Site, the Galle Lighthouse, the National Maritime Museum, the picturesque cobblestoned streets with their Dutch names, and many more colonial remnants. You will be finishing your city tour by approximately 1615 hrs.
Finally, you will be going to the Kosgoda Turtle Hatchery. You will get there by approximately 1700 hrs and spend an enjoyable half-hour more about the 5 types of sea turtles that visit Sri Lanka for nesting, and how the nests are protected. You will be able to see and touch baby turtles and view some of the fully-grown turtles that are getting treated for injuries.
You will be returning to the hotel after this and completing your excursion by 1800 hrs.
Additional Note
- Comfortable walking shoes recommended for this tour. Drive time may change due to unpredictable road traffic. Photography stops on the way can be arranged but within locations with reasonable parking areas.
What's Included
- Transport throughout the tour with an air-conditioned vehicle
- Service of an English-Speaking Chauffeur.
- 1 Liter of Bottled Mineral Water Per Perso
- Hotel Pick & Drop
- All Taxes & Service Charges
What's Excluded
- Food or Drinks,
- Gratuities (Optional),
- Expenses of Personal Nature.
- Entrance Fees to Kosgoda Turtle Hatchery.
(SKU: LK)
Restrictions
- people Group Size: From 1 Up To 8
From $37.00
Galle, Koggala and Tangalle from Colombo
Highlights
- Try street food in Galle.
- Walk down the memory lane of historic Galle.
- Take the photographs with Stilt Fishermen.
What to Expect
Your chauffeur will pick up from your hotel by 0700 hrs. You will arrive Galle by approximately 0900 hrs (Travel time 1 ½ to 2 hrs). Enjoy your breakfast at a place of your choice in Galle (At your own expense).
The first item in your itinerary will be Galle City Tour. At approximately 1000 hrs will walk through Galle’s historic 17C Dutch Fort - a UNESCO World Heritage Site. Galle’s natural harbor has long been a hub of trade dating back to ancient times. The accidental arrival of the Portuguese Lorenzo de Almeida in 1505, when his fleet of ships steered off course following a storm at sea, changed the history of this island nation. The Portuguese were followed by the Dutch and then the British in 1796. With each occupation, Galle’s landscape changed and the cultural influences remained. Galle Fort covers nearly four sq. km and is protected by 12 bastions and connecting ramparts.
Wonder the maze of narrow cobblestone paved roadways lined with colonial period buildings still in use and old merchant houses where generations of Moorish families still live. Take a walk along the sturdy ramparts looking out to sea and visit colonial period churches, the lighthouse, and museums. Along the way, stop by for a cup of Ceylon Tea or fresh king coconut. This fascinating excursion will give you a memorable glimpse into life within Galle Fort – one of the best-preserved Colonial Forts in Asia. After a nice two and a half hours spent experiencing its glory, you will be leaving Galle at approximately 1230 hrs.
Thereafter proceed to Koggala for a meet up with stilt fishermen, who are one of the most iconic figures of Sri Lanka. (Travel time 30 to 45 minutes) You will be able to see them fishing and learn how they do it by speaking to one of the fishermen.
At approximately 1345 hrs you will be having lunch at a place of your choice (At your own expense). Thereafter at approximately 1445 hrs proceed to Tangalle city (Travel time 1 ½ to 2 hrs), which is the palm-fringed bay and picturesque coves of Tangalle are a natural treasure. Exhibiting fine beaches which are good for swimming and more than reasonable for diving, Tangalle is a popular beach destination on the south coast. It is believed that the name is derived from ran-gala or golden rock, from a legend that tells of a time when a holy man once partook of a meal there, and the rock was turned to gold whilst further research also reveals that it means the “projecting rock”, because long ago the town was protected from the ocean by a long rocky slab that projected into the sea across the mouth of the bay.
After spending a relaxing time at Tangalle beach and, you will be returning to Colombo by 1830 hrs. You will get back to your hotel at 2030 hrs completing the tour. (Travel time 2 ½ to 3 hrs)
Additional Note
- Comfortable walking shoes recommended for this tour.
What's Included
- Transport throughout the tour with an air-conditioned vehicle.
- Service of an English-Speaking Chauffer Guide.
- 1 Liter of Bottled Mineral Water Per Person.
- Hotel Pick & Drop.
- All Taxes & Service Charges.
What's Excluded
- Entrance Fees (If any).
- Food or Drinks.
- Gratuities (Optional).
- Expenses of Personal Nature.
Restrictions
- people Group Size: From 1 Up To 8
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