Day Trip to Galle Dutch Fort from Colombo
Description
The perfect blend of colonial heritage, marine conservation, and living traditions along Sri Lanka's southern coast. Explore the UNESCO-listed Galle Fort, a 17th-century Dutch-colonial gem with charming streets and ocean views, then visit a sea turtle hatchery to learn about conservation efforts for these endangered creatures. Discover intricate local craftsmanship at the mask museum in Ambalangoda, home to vibrant traditional masks used in rituals and dances. The tour culminates with the iconic stilt fishermen of Koggala – a breathtaking photo opportunity and glimpse into Sri Lanka's vanishing coastal traditions. Seamless transport, and a mix of history, culture, and nature, this tour showcases the south coast's most unforgettable highlights in one enriching day.
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Founded in the 16th century by the Portuguese, Galle reached the height of its development in the 18th century, before the arrival of the British. It is the best example of a fortified city built by Europeans in South and South-East Asia, showing the interaction between European architectural styles and South Asian traditions.
Turtle populations are attacked at all stages of their lives, both from natural and human pressures and all species of sea turtle are now classed as endangered. Without intervention, we may lose these beautiful, ancient creatures from our ocean’s forever.The natural life cycle of marine turtles is tough enough without the added pressure from humans, and it is no wonder their numbers are drastically declining.
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- Specialized infant seats are available
- Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
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So much history in this fort build in mid 1600 first by the Portuguese then by the dutch . So glad to see that many building and the wall getting restored to the full glory my advice is see and explore
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