The Old World Dutch Town Of Galle

Galle And Sri Lanka's Beaches

Colonial Old Galle And Picture Postcard Tropical Beaches.

Who Should Do This Tour?
If you want to keep travel to an absolute minimum and want to enjoy the south of Sri Lanka this is an ideal option. It’s just a 2-hour drive to Galle from the Airport and the island’s best beaches are all just a stone’s throw away.

  • Travel To Galle By Expressway On Arrival At Colombo Airport.
  • Spend 3 Days Walking Around The Delightful Streets Of Old Galle And Explore Its Lush Tropical Surroundings.
  • Drop Off At A Beach Resort On The Southern Coast For A Relaxed Stay On An Exquisite Tropical Beach.

Day 1 – Galle​

Travel Time: Within 2 Hours

  • Relax By The Pool And Unwind On Arrival At Your Hotel Inside Galle Fort.
  • Evening Drive To The Beautiful Beach At Unawatuwa, once considered on of the most beautiful in the world and now filled with bars and restaurants.

Day 2 – Galle

Local Sightseeing

  • A Curated Walk Around The Galle Fort And Ramparts (1588) With An English Speaking Specialist Guide Through The Best Preserved Old Dutch Town In The Whole Of Asia.
  • Enjoy World Class Cuisine In Galle’s Superb Collection Of Restaurants Including Dharshana Munidasa’s The Tuna And The Crab Or The Courtyard Of The Bungalow Restaurant.

Day 3 – Galle

Local Sightseeing

  • Personal Time To Go Shopping At Galle’s Famous Boutiques, Stroll Along The Ramparts And Explore Amazing Dutch Architecture.
  • Explore The Fabulous Beaches In Galle’s Suburbs Such As Jungle Beach And Dalawella Beach With Shallow Water For Year-Round Sea Bathing.

Day 4 – To Your Beach Hotel

Travel Time : Within 1 hour 

  • Travel To Your Chosen Beach Resort On The South Coast Of Sri Lanka. The Deep South Beaches Are Easily Accessible From Galle And Include Ahangama, Weligama And Mirissa With The Most Beautiful Coastlines In The Island.

MAKE AN ENQUIRY

Our Featured Tour Hotels

The Fort Printers - Galle
A former 18th Century printworks in the heart of Galle’s old town district restored to an elegant boutique hotel brimming full of antiques.

Our Featured Beach Hotels

Radisson Blu – Galle
A large 175 room contemporary 4 star resort hotel on an idyllic beach just outside the old town of Galle.
Cinnamon Bentota Beach – Bentota
A brand new resort hotel re-built in the style of architect Geoffrey Bawa’s original masterpiece between lagoon and sea.
Saman Villas – Bentota
Sri lanka’s classic boutique beach villas on a spectacular promontory overlooking the Indian Ocean now lovingly renovated and upgraded.
Anantara Peace Haven Tangalle Resort – Tangalle
Deluxe rooms, suites and villas in international South East Asian style in one of the most impressive beach locations in Sri Lanka.
Amanwella – Tangalle
A chic and stylish jetsetter beach escape from Aman hotels on a hillock overlooking a crescent shaped beach near Tangalle.

Some Activities Possible From Your Beach Hotel

Beautiful Landscapes Of Galle’s Interior

  • Explore The Mighty And Misty, Sinharaja Rainforest Along The Waterfalls Trail – One Of Asia’s Great Bio Diversity Hot Spots.
  • The World’s Best Whale Watching In A High Speed Navy Cruiser (Galle Harbour - Weekends Only) Or By Speedboat (Mirissa).
  • Safe Watersports On The Shallow Bentota Lagoon At The Cinnamon Beach Watersports Centre.
  • 1 Night Private Sailing Cruise With Sail Lanka Aboard Ceycat 53 Catamaran From Mirissa Harbour.

Ayurveda At The Fortress Spa

  • Authentic Luxury Sri Lankan Healing At The Fortress Including Rejuvenating Baths, Wraps And Scrubs, Stress Relieving Massages And Revitalising Beauty Care For Men And Women.
  • Enjoy A Personalised Surfing Lesson At Borderlands Adventure Centre, Weligama Bay. Safe And Ideal For Beginners
  • Cookery Class At Paddy Island In A Delightful Setting In The Middle Of Verdant Rice Fields. Go With Chef To Buy Food And Spices From A Local Market And Learn To Cook The Islands Tasty Cuisine Followed By A Meal.
  • Arrack Tasting Experience At Galle With Shehan. Fun Stories, Huge Laughs With An Enjoyable Array Of Local Drinks And Cocktails.

Giant Turtles At Hikka Reef

  • Safe Watersports On The Shallow Bentota Lagoon At The Cinnamon Beach Watersports Centre.
  • Arrack Tasting Experience At Galle With Shehan. Fun Stories, Huge Laughs With An Enjoyable Array Of Local Drinks And Cocktails.
  • 3 Hour Sunset Cruise With Sail Lanka Aboard Ceycat 53 Catamaran From Mirissa Harbour.
  • Travel To Hikka To Observe The Friendly Giant Turtles On The Near Shore Reef Followed By A Scrumptious Roti Meal At The Famous Roti Shop.

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The Southern Beaches Are At Their Best From November To April Of Each Year. Tourists Also Visit During The Summer Holidays But Seas May Be Rougher And Are Not Suitable For Swimming.

Pricing

Example: 10 Night Holiday – 3N Tour And 7N Beach Stay At Weligama Bay Marriott Resort And Spa Including Flights From LHR.

Winter 2026

From £2674 Per Person

Summer 2026

From £2434 Per Person

Flights Available From All Major UK Airports

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