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Handunugoda, Galle and Kosgoda from Kalutara

Explore a Handunugoda tea estate, watch stilt fishermen, and tour the UNESCO-listed Galle Fort on this private 10-hour day trip from Kalutara.

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About this experience

Your private, air-conditioned vehicle collects you from your Kalutara hotel and heads south along Sri Lanka's coastline. First stop is Handunugoda, where you walk through a working tea estate and see how leaves are withered, rolled, and graded — a hands-on look at the craft behind Ceylon tea. From there, pull over at the shoreline to watch stilt fishermen balance on their poles above the shallows, a technique unique to this stretch of coast. A fresh seafood lunch breaks up the day before you continue to Kosgoda.

The afternoon centres on Galle, the colonial-era port city whose UNESCO-listed Fort encloses Dutch ramparts, a lighthouse, and cobbled streets lined with boutiques and cafés. Your English-speaking chauffeur guide keeps the commentary grounded throughout the full 10-hour day. Hotel drop-off, a 1-litre water bottle per person, and all private transport are included. Entrance tickets and meals beyond what is specified are at your own cost. Minimum age is 5.

Duration10 hours
LanguagesEnglish
Group typePrivate — your party only
Min age5 years
ReferenceLKDTGXMYZH

What’s included

Included

  • Hotel pickup and drop-off.
  • Transport by a private air-conditioned vehicle.
  • Service of an English Speaking Chauffeur guide.

Not included

  • Meals where not specified.
  • Gratuities
  • Expenses of personal nature
  • Entrance Ticket (if any)

Please note

  • Public transportation nearby
  • Not wheelchair accessible
  • Not stroller accessible
  • Not suitable for pets
  • Infants must not sit on laps
  • Infant seats unavailable
  • Your Hotel in Kalutara

Cancellation policy

  • More than 24 hours notice: full refund
  • Less than 24 hours notice: no refund

To cancel, reply to your booking confirmation email or message us on WhatsApp.

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