Private Day Tour to Galle with Madu River Safari
Exploring Galle is so easy in this Private Day Tour with a Professional English Speaking Guide who will be with you explaining the ancient British histories in a Private Comfortable Air Conditioned Vehicle. Visit the most famous monuments attractions & Mangrove Boat Safari at Madu River. Day Excursion with Hotel Pickup and DropOff have never been this much of easy to explore rather than a Public Transport
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Pickup from Colombo
Private Air Conditioned : Pickup from your Hotel in Colombo or surrounding and conduct the Tour in a Private Air Conditioned Car/Van
Pickup included
What's included in Private Day Tour to Galle with Madu River Safari
(Subject to Option Inclusions)Itinerary
Old Town of Galle and its FortificationsPass-by Only
Meet & Greet your Professional Guide from your hotel in Colombo and head towards Galle. Galle was built as a fortified coastal city with large walls along the seashore. It was designed with a European way of thinking – that attacks from colonial competitors could come from the sea as well as the land.
Local Gem Dealers in Galle Sri Lanka
The history of Galle extends thousands of years to biblical times. In more recent times it was a prize to be possessed for western traders in search of wealth and glory. Its beautifully preserved colonial Dutch fort with its quaint city with cobblestone streets within is a place time forgot. Close by are magnificent beaches, rainforests and other attractions. It is definitely a fascinating place to visit. You will be shown how Sri Lankan Gems are cut & poloshed with the History of Sri Lankan Gems
Galle Fort Lighthouse
Galle is beautiful city seeped in centuries of history. The remains of this history can still be seen everywhere from its cobblestoned streets, to the historic monuments, to the many still functional structures such as the Galle Lighthouse. The Galle Lighthouse, or Pointe de Galle Light as it was also known, was the very first light station to be built in Sri Lanka. Dating back to 1848; the lighthouse was built by the British to ensure the safe arrival of their ships at the Galle harbour. This original structure stood 24.5 m tall (80 feet) and was located at a site approximately 100 feet from the current lighthouse. Its light was made with a prism lens of glass, which floated in a bath of mercury (to reduce friction); and was powered by a weight driven machine.This lighthouse was destroyed in 1934. The current lighthouse structure was built in 1939; erected within the walls of the ancient Galle Fort with a height of 26.5m (87 feet). The lightstation stands at a strategic location at the southern end of the promontory; built approximately 6m above the road level on the ramparts of the Fort, at a place known as the Point Utrecht Bastion . This affords it an undisturbed view across the seascape; and allowing any incoming ships to see its light. The Galle Lighthouse is currently operated and managed by the Sri Lanka Ports Authority. The lights work through a computerized system which allows the foremost light to switch on every night and switch off in the morning. Visitors are not allowed to climb the lighthouse.
Inclusions
- Highway Toll Fees
- Professional English Speaking Chauffer Guide
- All Local Taxes & Charges
- Private Air Conditioned Vehicle
- Fuel Charges
- Food & Drinks
- Entrance Fees
- Wheelchair accessible
- Service animals allowed
- Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
- Transportation options are wheelchair accessible
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
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Pickup and Dropoff
Choose to be picked up from a list of locations
Please arrive at the pick up point 30 minutes before departure time.
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