Private Day Trip: The Old Town of Galle Tour from Colombo
Colombo, Sri Lanka
Trip Type: Private Day Trips
Duration: 10 hours 30 minutes
This day trip includes 2 of the most unique experiences in the south coast of Sri Lanka. The tour of Handunugoda Tea Factory which is the only tea factories in Sri Lanka that is located closer to the beach and a guided tour of the Fort of Galle, its ramparts and parts of the original town that have importance; Take part in this original experience with a local resident whose family has lived and worked in Galle for generations.
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This day trip includes 2 of the most unique experiences in the south coast of Sri Lanka. The tour of Handunugoda Tea Factory which is the only tea factories in Sri Lanka that is located closer to the beach and a guided tour of the Fort of Galle, its ramparts and parts of the original town that have importance; Take part in this original experience with a local resident whose family has lived and worked in Galle for generations.
You will be picked up at your hotel in Colombo at 8:30am. Meals are not part of the tour package so have breakfast before you leave. You will reach your first destination, Handunugoda Tea Factory at 10:30am.
Handunugoda Factory is famous for its Virgin White Tea, which is one of the most expensive teas in the world. The tea is plucked and made without being touched by humans, partially following an ancient Chinese tea plucking ritual. You will be guided around the factory and given an opportunity to try and buy Virgin White Tea, along with many other tea types. Handunugoda is also one of the only tea factories in Sri Lanka which is close to the coast.
After Handunugoda you will be leaving for Galle city at 12:30pm. Once you reach Galle, at 1:15pm, you will be having lunch at a restaurant of your choice or select the tour option with a 3 course a la carte lunch at the prestigious Galle Fort Hotel.
By 3pm, join a local resident whose family has lived and worked in Galle for generations. The resident will take you on a guided walk through Galle’s historic 17C Dutch Fort - a UNESCO World Heritage Site. Galle’s natural harbour 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. kms 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 Fort’s in Asia. After a nice 2 hours spent experiencing its glory, you will be leaving Galle at 5:00pm
It will take two and a half hours to return to Colombo. Your vehicle will drop you off at 7:00pm at your hotel in Colombo completing your tour.
You will be picked up at your hotel in Colombo at 8:30am. Meals are not part of the tour package so have breakfast before you leave. You will reach your first destination, Handunugoda Tea Factory at 10:30am.
Handunugoda Factory is famous for its Virgin White Tea, which is one of the most expensive teas in the world. The tea is plucked and made without being touched by humans, partially following an ancient Chinese tea plucking ritual. You will be guided around the factory and given an opportunity to try and buy Virgin White Tea, along with many other tea types. Handunugoda is also one of the only tea factories in Sri Lanka which is close to the coast.
After Handunugoda you will be leaving for Galle city at 12:30pm. Once you reach Galle, at 1:15pm, you will be having lunch at a restaurant of your choice or select the tour option with a 3 course a la carte lunch at the prestigious Galle Fort Hotel.
By 3pm, join a local resident whose family has lived and worked in Galle for generations. The resident will take you on a guided walk through Galle’s historic 17C Dutch Fort - a UNESCO World Heritage Site. Galle’s natural harbour 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. kms 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 Fort’s in Asia. After a nice 2 hours spent experiencing its glory, you will be leaving Galle at 5:00pm
It will take two and a half hours to return to Colombo. Your vehicle will drop you off at 7:00pm at your hotel in Colombo completing your tour.
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