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Day Excursions to Galle Fort & Bentota from Negombo
Negombo, Sri Lanka
From 10 hours to 12 hours
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History
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What You Will Do
One of the most populated cities in Sri Lanka is Galle. Due to its historical significance, this beachfront paradise, which is located in the southwest of the island, is among the most famous in the whole nation. Prior to the advent of the Portuguese in the 16th century, when it was the island's principal port, the administrative centre of Southern Province, Galle, was first known as Gimhathiththa. There are two possibilities for how Galle got its name today
What's Included?
- Pickup and drop-off service by comfortable vehicle
- Bottled water
- Free WIFI ONBOARD Upon Request
- In-vehicle air conditioning
- Professional & English speaking Expert Driver
What's Not Included?
- Gratuities
- Entrance to the sights
Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
Itinerary
Meeting Point
1
Galle Fort
1 hour
The Galle Fort, or Dutch Fort as it is also known, is a fortification first built by the Portugese on the Southwestern coast of Sri Lanka. The initial fortifications, which were built in the late 16th century, were quite basic. According to a statement by UNESCO the site was recognized as a World Heritage Site for its unique exposition of an urban ensemble which illustrates the interaction of European architecture and South Asian traditions from the 16th to the 19th centuries which is the criteterion number four for such recognition.
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Additional Information
This tour is independently operated by a third-party provider: Apple Vacations Pvt Ltd.
Itineraries, descriptions, promotional content, and historic information are solely the responsibility of the tour operator and do not represent the views or positions of Marriott International, Inc.
Itineraries, descriptions, promotional content, and historic information are solely the responsibility of the tour operator and do not represent the views or positions of Marriott International, Inc.
- Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
- Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
- Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
- Not recommended for pregnant travelers
- Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
- Subject to favorable weather conditions. If canceled due to poor weather,You will be given the option of an alternative date
- Please observe proper dress code when visiting the temples as a form of respect. The basic rule is to wear clothing that covers the shoulders, and knees (Participants are advised dress appropriately for this activity (long pants, long-sleeved shirt or scarf to cover shoulders, and closed shoes)
- This activity is not recommended for anyone with impaired physical mobility, certain medical conditions such as high blood pressure, epilepsy, etc.
- The exact duration will depend on the time of day and traffic conditions
- We recommend all customers carry the Vaccination card while traveling (Digitally or Physically)
- Pickup will be commenced prior to start the tour time; you must contact us to verify your exact pickup time.
Guide Options
- Guide - Arabic
- Guide - German
- Guide - English
- Guide - Italian
- Guide - French
- Guide - Tamil
- Guide - Spanish
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