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The enchanting small streets are a delight to explore, with dozens of restaurants, cafés and quirky shops nestled amid decaying colonial buildings and grand fort walls. Soak up the atmosphere with a stay in one of the fort’s boutique hotels.Trailfinders offers a range of Galle holidays and we have a dedicated team of destination specialists who are a mine of information about what to do here, often with first-hand travel experience. Whether you want to explore Sri Lanka with your own private driver, on a cycling holiday, a sociable small group tour, or are simply looking for advice on the best luxury hotel for a relaxing beach holiday – they are the perfect people to ask.
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OUR HOLIDAYS TO GALLE
Here's a snapshot of some of our most popular Galle holidays. If you don’t see what you’re looking for, click on the link below them to see our complete range of holidays and tours in Sri Lanka.
Luxury Sri Lanka
Sri Lanka
12 days / 11 nights
Yala & Galle Extension
Sri Lanka
4 days / 3 nights
Hidden Sri Lanka
Sri Lanka
13 days / 12 nights
Boutique Sri Lanka
Sri Lanka
14 days / 13 nights
OUR RECOMMENDED HOTELS IN GALLE
Maybe you’re looking for a colonial property in the heart of historic Galle Fort or a relaxing retreat on a nearby beach. Perhaps it’s a contemporary property a short walk outside the fort or a luxury hotel within the ramparts.
What you won’t find here are thousands of Galle hotels to wade through. We have done the hard work for you and selected the best places to stay and our travel consultants are on hand to help, often with first-hand experience.
Amangalla
Galle
Fort Bazaar
Galle
Le Grand Galle
Galle
Galle Fort Hotel
Galle
The Fort Printers
Galle
Radisson Blu Resort, Galle
Southwest Coast
WHAT TO DO IN GALLE
One day you might be visiting a working cinnamon plantation, the next drifting along a river past local villages. Experiences can be as varied as capturing snaps of daily life guided by a local photographer or tasting local delicacies on a culinary tour.
Our collection of unmissable experiences will really help bring your Galle holiday to life.
Galle Fort Photography
- Hone your photography skills in historic Galle Fort.
- Capture locals residents going about their daily lives.
- Explore the cobbled streets and historic buildings for a unique angle and perfect shot.
Village Life by Boat & Bike
- Float past small villages, rubber and cinnamon plantations
- Cycle through scenic rice fields and rural villages
- Sip herbal tea and try tasty Sri Lankan hoppers
Cinnamon Experience at Gradely Estate
- Discover an authentic cinnamon plantation near Galle.
- Visit a working factory & distillery.
- Try your hand at cinnamon peeling.
Galle Culinary Experience
- Pick up fresh ingredients from a local market in Thalpe.
- Learn traditional cooking tehniques and prepare a selection of Sri Lankan dishes.
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