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15 Best Galle & Bentota Day Trips In Colombo

Colombo’s best days out.

The 15 most popular galle & bentota day trips in and around Colombo. The ones worth building a day around, with what they cost, how long they run and who to book with.

15 Best Galle & Bentota Day Trips In Colombo

Galle and Bentota Day Tour from Colombo - Madu Ganga boat safari: mangroves, marshlands, and stilt fishermen
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Galle and Bentota Day-Tour From Colombo

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1.Galle and Bentota Day-Tour From Colombo

A long, well-paced day tour from Colombo to Bentota, Kosgoda turtles, Madu Ganga mangroves, and UNESCO Galle Fort.

Most Popular★ 4.7

“We had a great day on this tour. Chathu, our guide for the day was a really friendly, knowledgeable and excellent communicator. Time keeping was perfect and he made the day for us. We felt really comfortable and the itinerary was at a relaxed pace making memories for the day. Highly recommended.”

200 reviews12 - 14 hoursFrom $45by Apple Vacations Sri Lanka

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Galle day tour - Colombo to Galle trip - All Included - Weligama stilt fishermen: photos are the easy part
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Galle day tour – Colombo to Galle trip – All Included

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Colombo/Bentota/Kalutara/Ahungalla: Yala Safari Tour - Hotel Pickup and the Drive: The Part You Shouldn’t Rush Past
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Colombo/Bentota/Kalutara/Ahungalla: Yala Safari Tour

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3.Colombo/Bentota/Kalutara/Ahungalla: Yala Safari Tour

Yala National Park day-trip jeep safari from Colombo, Bentota, Kalutara, and Ahungalla with hotel transfers, an English guide, and wildlife spotting.

★ 4.6

“Here’s a refined version of your review: --- I had a satisfying trip to Yala National Park. Although I didn’t get to see a leopard, I was glad to see many other animals, which made the experience enjoyable. However, I want to raise a concern about the incorrect pricing information on the official website for…”

50 reviews1 dayFrom $124by Shehan Safari Jeep Tours

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From Colombo/Negombo: Galle, Madu River, and Turtle Hatchery - How the hotel pickup and air-conditioned ride sets your mood
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From Colombo/Negombo: Galle, Madu River, and Turtle Hatchery

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4.From Colombo/Negombo: Galle, Madu River, and Turtle Hatchery

Private southern Sri Lanka day trip from Colombo or Negombo: Madu River boat safari, sea turtle hatchery, and guided Galle Fort walk.

★ 4.8

“What an amazing trip the turtle hatchery was amazing and the guide was so helpful the river safari was amazing and well worth the money and the mineral deposit was stunning seeing all the gems and the process behind making them into jewellery the local restaurant was amazing and food was very good and really…”

41 reviews10 hoursFrom $46by The Sri Lankan Tours with janaka

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Galle Day Tour from Colombo or Negombo by Private Car , Van with Driver - Getting Picked Up in Colombo or Negombo Without Losing Time
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Galle Day Tour from Colombo or Negombo by Private Car , Van with Driver

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5.Galle Day Tour from Colombo or Negombo by Private Car , Van with Driver

Private car day trip to Galle from Colombo or Negombo with coastal stops: Bentota, turtle hatchery, moonstone mine, Hikkaduwa, and Galle Fort.

★ 5.0

“Firstly the guide left us sat waiting outside the port for 30 minutes without coming over to check it was us. He gave no commentary during the drive, it was a long drive to the turtle hatchery which was over 2hrs. Bentota river safari was exceRead more”

31 reviewsFrom $80.00by Beauty Lanka Travels

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From Colombo to Galle Fort and Jungle Beach Day Trip - Kalutara Bodhiya: Buddhist Traditions and the Sacred Bodhi Tree
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From Colombo to Galle Fort and Jungle Beach Day Trip

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6.From Colombo to Galle Fort and Jungle Beach Day Trip

Guided Colombo to Galle day trip with Galle Fort, temples, Hikkaduwa turtles, Madhu River safari, tsunami village, and Jungle Beach.

★ 5.0

“We had such an amazing trip with Manoj, the driver for the day. We felt very privileged of being picked up in a private car and have him with us for the entire day. Manoj was very professional and had a lot of knowledge about anything that we asked - my friend and I was…”

26 reviewsFrom $70by Vidu Ceylon Tours (Pvt) Ltd

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Day trips to Galle from colombo Visiting Its Highlights - Galle Fort Lighthouse at Sunset: The UNESCO Moment You Actually Feel
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Day trips to Galle from colombo Visiting Its Highlights

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7.Day trips to Galle from colombo Visiting Its Highlights

Colombo to Galle day trip with UNESCO Galle Fort at sunset, tsunami memorial, beaches, temples, stilt fishermen, and turtle encounters.

★ 5.0

“An excellent full day tour. Glen was an excellent driver and guide, taking very good care of us and determined to let us see the maximum in the time available. His driving was very professional and he showed great care foe our comfort and safety as well as providing a wealth of information Tion as…”

19 reviewsFrom $63.00by Travel sense

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Colombo AirPort to Galle Private Taxi 247 Lowest Price Mini Bus, Car, Van - The value play: highway tolls included in the fare
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Colombo AirPort to Galle Private Taxi 247 Lowest Price Mini Bus, Car, Van

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8.Colombo AirPort to Galle Private Taxi 247 Lowest Price Mini Bus, Car, Van

Air-conditioned private transfer from Colombo Airport to Galle, $75 pp with highway tolls included, luggage help, and 24/7 pickup.

★ 5.0

“We had a great experience with Deen as our driver for the drive from Galle to Ella, then Ella to Sigiriya, then Sigiriya to Colombo. Deen was always on time, and always professional and courteous. He expertly drove the car in challenging trafRead more”

19 reviewsFrom $75.00by TaxiGo Airport Cabs Sri Lanka

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Best Of Sri lanka Tour (06 Days 05 Nights) - Kandy- N.Eliya -Bentota-Colombo - Day 1: Arrival to Kandy with Pinnawala elephants, spice garden stops, and dance
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Best Of Sri lanka Tour (06 Days 05 Nights) – Kandy- N.Eliya -Bentota-Colombo

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9.Best Of Sri lanka Tour (06 Days 05 Nights) – Kandy- N.Eliya -Bentota-Colombo

6-day Sri Lanka route from Kandy to tea country and Bentota, ending with Galle Fort and Colombo. Private A/C chauffeur included.

★ 5.0

“We met Premill from Real Lanka Holidays company with my wife and 9 years old daughter 2 days before our Sri Lanka trip. Even though we requested at the last moment, they took care of us and arranged a car with a driver. Throughout ouRead more”

19 reviewsFrom $366.00by Real Lanka Holidays

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Galle Day Trip - River Safari, Sea Turtle & Stilt Fishermen - Morning Pickup and the Comfort Factor (Even Before Breakfast)
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Galle Day Trip – River Safari, Sea Turtle & Stilt Fishermen

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Galle and Bentota Day Tour from Colombo - Madu Ganga boat safari: mangroves, marshlands, and stilt fishermen
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Galle and Bentota Day Tour from Colombo

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11.Galle and Bentota Day Tour from Colombo

Madu Ganga boat safari, cinnamon garden, turtle hatchery, stilt fishermen, and Galle Fort UNESCO in a small-group day from Colombo.

★ 4.9

“The trip was very varied,incorporating spice garden(with facial massage),turtle hatchery,an extremely good river trip and of course,Galle itself with fortifications. an excellent trip & guide.(02/03/2025). Highly recommended.”

16 reviews12 hoursFrom $45by Shehan Safari Jeep Tours

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Galle Day Tour From Colombo - Kalutara Bodhiya: a 45-minute spiritual reset
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Galle Day Tour From Colombo

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12.Galle Day Tour From Colombo

Private 12-hour Colombo day trip with mangrove boat safari, sea turtle center, Galle Fort, and tsunami museum—pickup included.

★ 5.0

“It was amazing, Sajith is such a lovely person and really helped in the whole trip. For even small things also, he used to come with us so that we feel safe and comfortable.”

16 reviewsFrom $113.00by Brave Lanka Tours

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Galle and Bentota Day Tour From Colombo and Negombo - A One-Day Plan That Actually Makes Sense for the West Coast
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Galle and Bentota Day Tour From Colombo and Negombo

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7 Day Colombo Galle Yala Ella Kandy, Sri Lanka Tour - Polonnaruwa’s ruins: big walking, big payoff
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7 Day Colombo Galle Yala Ella Kandy, Sri Lanka Tour

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14.7 Day Colombo Galle Yala Ella Kandy, Sri Lanka Tour

Private 7-day Sri Lanka route from Colombo to Galle, with Polonnaruwa, Sigiriya, Kandy, Ella, Yala safari, and coastal highlights.

★ 4.5

“we had an amazing time. sujeewa took us to as many places as we told him and he knew. we partied, took videos and photos. we toured all over sri lanka hahahaha now sujeewa is not just a simple guide but family and I highly recommend yRead more”

12 reviewsFrom $523.19by Sri Lanka Tour with Sujeewa

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Airport Taxi Transfers from Colombo Airport to Galle - Bandaranaike International Airport meet-and-greet that gets you moving
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Airport Taxi Transfers from Colombo Airport to Galle

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15.Airport Taxi Transfers from Colombo Airport to Galle

Private CMB airport taxi to Galle with meet-and-greet, flight monitoring, and highway tolls included. Up to 3 people, ~2 hours.

★ 4.0

“Efficient reception with placard within airport committee,premises before exit , I was personally conducted to the taxi , the taxi anniversary deployed was a good sedan , clean with water etc. the driver Lahiro, was welcoming and correctly interactive. Pleasant reception into Srilanka!”

10 reviewsFrom $75.00by MACK Travel Sri Lanka

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