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Sri Lanka Galle lighthouse
Sri Lanka Galle market fruit
Sri Lanka Galle The Dutch Reformed Church

The historic fort town of Galle is best explored on foot, allowing you to take in its grandiose colonial buildings, ancient temples and mosques and many quirky side streets. Make sure to take a walk on the ramparts of the fort, with views out over the ocean.

Sri Lanka undiscovered

An essential guide to seeing Sri Lanka's non-touristy side

From ancient ruins to a vibrant and welcoming contemporary culture; from lazy afternoons on glorious beaches, to hikes through the rolling hills of tea country and wild elephant spotting in untouched national parks; Sri Lanka is a destination that truly has it all. Despite having its hard-won stability rocked by occasional political disputes, Sri Lanka's tourism infrastructure is developing in leaps and bounds. Hospitality is warm and abundant, transport is convenient, and accommodation – particularly in the independent boutique sector – is world-class...read more

13 days

Southern Sri Lanka experience

Tea, treks and Tangalle’s beaches
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17 days

Nature and wildlife explorer

The best of rural Sri Lanka
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14 days

Slow travel Sri Lanka

Culture, countryside and beaches
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Galle Tours

Yala National Park, Galle, Gal Oya National Park (and 2 more)

Sri Lanka Wildlife Wonders

21 day tour exploring the national parks of Sri lanka

21 daysFrom £3,800
Yala National Park, Colombo, Galle

Hills and Thrills

11 day privately guided tour across Sri Lanka

11 daysFrom £1,900
Udawalawe, Galle, Kandy

Classic Family Holiday

Visit the ancient cities

17 daysFrom £4,000
Galle, Bundala National Park, Bentota

Coastal Discovery

Explore Sri Lanka and relax at the beach

15 daysFrom £4,000
Polonnaruwa, Colombo, Galle (and 8 more)

A Taste of Sri Lanka

2-Week Sri Lanka Highlights Holiday Itinerary - Culture, Wildlife & Beaches

14 daysFrom £1,695
Colombo, Galle, Wilpattu National Park (and 5 more)

Untouched Wildlife

20 daysFrom $2,370

Galle Travel Companies

South Asia, Southeast Asia

Yonder

Tailor-made luxury holidays to Asia
Middle East, South Asia, Southeast Asia

Experience Travel Group

Immersive Holidays That Give Back

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