Private Day Tour : Handungoda and Galle from Colombo
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. Experience a Boat Ride in a Manmade Lagoon. Tour a city of Galle and visit the famous Galle Fort.
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Private Day Tour : Handungoda and Galle from Colombo
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What's included in Private Day Tour : Handungoda and Galle from Colombo
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Handunugoda Tea Estate
Among the foothills of Ahangama rises the famous Virgin White Tea Factory, Handunugoda. Surrounded by an evergreen forest in the Southern Province, Handunugoda Tea Estate is the only estate and factory in the coastal belt of Sri Lanka. They have much reknown as the artisanal producers of luxury teas. In addition to the Signature Virgin White, the factory is also known for other award-winning teas such as Ceylon Souchong, Saphire Oolong, and Flowery Cammellia. The teas are exclusively created and handmade by the sole proprieter Herman Gunaratne using tried and tested orthodox methods to produce exquisite whole-leaf teas that can be brewed several times.
Galle Fort Lighthouse
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.
Madu River Safari by Buddhi
Visit the Famous Lagoon with a Boat Ride to see how ancient people did their Business on a mangrove lagoon
Inclusions
- Highway Toll Fees
- Professional English Speaking Chauffer Guide
- All Local Taxes & Charges
- Private Air Conditioned Vehicle
- Fuel Charges
- Comprehensive Tour of Sri Lanka's Southern Coast
- Food & Drinks
- Entrance Fees
- Wheelchair accessible
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- 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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Please arrive at the pick up point 30 minutes before departure time.
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