Day Excursions to Galle Fort & Bentota from Colombo

Chathu our guide was very accommodating, knowlegable and friendly. Really enjoyed our time with this amazing guide

I had an amazing experience - it was a private tour and I need to thank to the company for very fast and accurate communication. The driver took me to all the places included in the program - we spent almost 12 hours on the road visiting different places and it was amazing.
I do recommend to have a water safari at Madu river.
Kosgoda sea turtles conservation project is the other thing you should know.

Amazing day trip with river safari. Thanks to our guide it was wonderful experience. Highly recommended.

One needs to carefully read the itinerary. it is full of additional optional offers that are not cheap. it adds up and the total trip cost is not too high.

driving in a busy towns does not add to the experience. in fact
driving in general is crazy FOR the PASSANGER.

the only highlight for me was the Modu Safari.

The Galle fort has no uniqueness other than its history.

I would pick the stops in the itinerary that i want to go. Tell the driver to get there through the highway.

the operator & driver executed flawlessly but the trip content does not worth it for me.

It was an amazing trip to Galle. My driver and guide Kheerti was very accommodating and very punctual. Guided me to places where you can take great photos and away from the crowd. Overall, it was really a pleasant and amazing trip. The convenience, itinerary, scenery are all well organized. I highly recommend booking with them especially if you're just on a transit flight.

We had a lovely day stopping along the way for nice pictures at the ocean, a turtle conservation project, a mangrove boat tour, and artisanal cinnamon farm on an island, and a gemstone mine, on the way from Colombo to Galle. There we saw a Potugese/Durch Fort and the old city.

Very disappointing.
I was promised:
- 'a driver cum guide' but the amount of information he gave me you could write on the back of a postcard. Why don't you just call him a driver which is all he was
- 10-12 hours for the tour. We were back at my hotel after 7.5 hours
- Madu Wetlands boats were going to cost US$20. They were US$35 almost double the advertised price
- a bottle of water for me in the vehicle. A minor point but indicative of this operator over promising, under delivering and providing misleading information

As a solo traveler staying in Colombo, this tour was perfect to see Galle and the sights on the way. The tour is flexible and the drivers are willing to stop at any time for you to take pictures, shop, ect. It is very relaxing and doesn't feel like you are being rushed from place to place, as you can stay for as short or as long as you want at the various stops. Highly recommend if you only have one day.

Bisakar was a good driver and very patient with us. He adhered to all our requests.

It would have been convenient to be informed that all of the entrance fees were cash only and all the activities ( fish massage, monkey picture, crocodile picture) were also cash only. Overall the trip was good and we got to see a lot at our own leisurely pace which was perfect as one of our travelers could not walk a lot in the heat.

We had a lovely, unforgetable daytrip with our driver Aaron. He was very helpful and kind, driving to all these beautiful places, giving us useful informations and also considering our wishes on the way.

Coastal views quite interesting, Turtle Farm informative, Ramsar Wetland & Sanctuary -relaxing on board a boat with an exit for fish cleaning our feet. Not many birds around due to being midday. Many fishing/prawn nets on the lake. Galle was some distance from Colombo and arrived mid afternoon. Suggest driver of car take passengers for a drive in the fort before giving time to wander - giving people an idea as to what is available to see. Overall an enjoyable day but quite long. We had a great driver.

A driver and a tour guide (from Apple vacations) picked me up from the hotel and we drove to a sea turtle preservation site near the ocean which was wonderful to see and experience, then a trip to Galle Fort where I walked all over the area near the beach, exploring its history and enjoying the wonderful views. The tour guide did a great job explaining the various sites, and accommodated all my requests. I had a wonderful time on this trip. Highly recommended.

Getting up early on a holiday is a bit of a stretch, but when the destination is Galle why would you mind? yes....as they say a fulfilling life is made out of many memorable moments and our visit to Galle was just that....memorable!

We (my wife and I) headed for breakfast as early as 6.30 am as we were expecting our pick up at 7 AM. we ate hurriedly and also packed a few fruits and croissants for the way. The smart phone in my wife's hand, rang precisely at 7 AM and the smart driver from Apple Vacations was there to greet us.Impressive and punctual start to the tour i must say.

Being a Friday we were in for a bit of morning traffic but after having negotiated that we were on a roll. Good roads all through does make the ride more enjoyable. Our first stop was at the Buddhist Temple on the bank of the river 'KaluGanga'. as we entered we were respectfully asked to remove our shoes and were taken up the stairs to pay obeisance to the holy one. Quite, serene and peaceful, the place makes you want to stay longer, but then we had a whole day planned ahead of us so we reluctantly left and headed for the river cruise next.

The river cruise is a must do, our tour operator had made all arrangements for a swift entry and personal attention and we sat in a boat that had a well spoken gentle and respectful boatman. The cruise they say takes you along 64 islands or so and the best part of the cruise is going under the natural mangrove caves...a sight and experience to behold. I strongly suggest that you see the spectacle upfront and not through your smart phones.Yes....see and experience it up close and personal.

With wonderful images of the cruise, we next headed for the cinnamon island, where we were greeted by a sweet little girl who spoke fluent English and educated us on how cinnamon is made. Wow what a fascinating experience to see how a spice that we so often take for granted ....is actually made.

Sri Lanka is such a beautiful country and the cruise lets you feel the warmth and beauty and natural wonder instantly,do not miss this cruise for anything in the world if you are in Sri Lanka..

We then headed straight to see the Galle fort and the lighthouse. Just before you reach the fort, cricket enthusiasts can feast on the beauty of the Galle Cricket Ground, layered by a sheet of green it is a spectacle in itself.

Our courteous driver suggested that we do the walk from the fort to the lighthouse and then indulge in lunch rather that the other way round. He was so right.We walked along the shore on the fort walls and took some of the best pics and selfies we have taken in a while. Once we feasted on the scenery and the lighthouse it was time to feast on some local Lankan cuisine, and as suggested by our guide we sat ourselves at the Rampart hotel. The lunch was divine. We ordered a fish curry and rice, and washed in down with Ginger ale. Satisfied and full with a sumptuous lunch we headed back to our hotel happy and pleased with what we had just experienced.

Must do boat cruise on the way to Bentota & Galle. Galle was a breath taking view of the Indian Ocean...