South Coast Charm: Galle Fort, Fisherman and Tea Estate Plus Lunch
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Hassle-free
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10 hours (approx.)
Private Tour
Overview
Your tour representative meets you at the cruise port ready to take you on this south coast tour.
Carefully designed for cruise guests, leaving Colombo port behind your scenic drive begins at Handunugoda Tea Estate -the only tea plantation near the sea!
Here you will discover the area well known for producing highly priced virgin white tea, enjoy a tour of the factory, see the tea-making tradition of Sri Lanka while touring the and taste a fresh brew.
From here you continue along the south coast for a memorable stop at Koggala. Here you will watch one of the most incredible sights the stilt fishermen. Expertly balanced on slender posts, above the water, admire this ancient tradition.
A tasty lunch stop awaits before your journey onto Galle Fort, this is a World Heritage Site by UNESCO. This is an impressive site and is well preserved, dating all the way back to the 16th century proudly representing it's colonial history.
Along the cobbled paths, discover a variety of cafés, galleries and more hidden within its walls. Enjoy immersing yourself in its history and the breathtaking views - a truly memorable experience.
From here board your transport for your return drive to Colombo cruise port, with plenty of time for your ships departure.
Tour Itinerary:
- • Meet at Colombo Cruise Port
- • Drive from cruise port to Handungoda Tea Estate (150 mins)
- • Explore Handungoda Tea Estate (60 minutes)
- • Drive to Koggala Stilt Fishermen (30 minutes)
- • Explore Koggala Stilt Fishermen (30 minutes)
- • Drive from Koggala to Restaurant (30 minutes)
- • Lunch Stop (60 minutes)
- • Drive from Restaurant to Galle Dutch Fort (150 minutes)
- • Return back to Colombo Port
A National Tourist Guide lecturer will join groups with 9 guests - please contact our groups team on [email protected]. This tour has flexible departure times suited to your cruise ship schedule.
- • Return back to Colombo Port
- • Drive from Restaurant to Galle Dutch Fort (150 minutes)
- • Lunch Stop (60 minutes)
- • Drive from Koggala to Restaurant (30 minutes)
- • Explore Koggala Stilt Fishermen (30 minutes)
- • Drive to Koggala Stilt Fishermen (30 minutes)
- • Explore Handungoda Tea Estate (60 minutes)
- • Drive from cruise port to Handungoda Tea Estate (150 mins)
What's Included
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Air Conditioned Transportation
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Professional English Speaking Guide/Driver
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Lunch, Soft Drinks, Bottled Water
Considerations
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This tour can accommodate a folding wheelchair - please advise when booking.
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Scooters cannot be accommodated.
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Bring cash and/or credit card for any additional purchases on the day.
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Gratuities/Tips are not included in your tour, if you would like to leave a tip, please bring cash.
Special Instructions
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Wear cool and comfortable clothes and suitable footwear - closed toe shoes for a full day of touring.
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Bring your sunglasses, sunscreen, sunhat and water bottle.
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It is recommended to drink plenty of water - it can get unseasonably hot.
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Bring your camera to capture wonderful memories of your time ashore!
Meeting and Pickup
Pickup and Dropoff at the Cruise Port Included.
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