5 Days5 Days — Hills & Coast
Kandy → Ella → Galle → Mirissa
Tea terraces in the morning, warm Indian Ocean by the afternoon.
from $640
Explore JourneySouth
Galle
Dutch-walled fort town of ramparts, courtyards and cafés above the Indian Ocean.
All destinations
Dutch-walled fort town of ramparts, courtyards and cafés above the Indian Ocean.
- culture
- heritage
- beach
- architecture
- food
- first-time
Good to know
- Best time to visit
- November to April
- Recommended stay
- 1-2 nights
Journeys
Tours that include Galle.
5 Days
7 Days7 Days — The Essential Sri Lanka
Colombo → Sigiriya → Kandy → Ella → South Coast
The classic island loop: ancient rock fortresses, hill country trains and the south's golden beaches.
from $890
Explore Journey
10 Days10 Days — The Complete Ceylon Experience
Culture + Mountains + Wildlife + Beaches
A balanced, unhurried journey through every landscape Sri Lanka is famous for.
from $1,290
Explore JourneyExperiences
Things to do nearby.
Galle Fort Heritage Walk
Galle2-3 hours
Ramparts at sunset, Dutch churches, spice shops and lanes of old merchant houses.
Discover ExperienceCeylon Tea Experience
Nuwara Eliya3 hours
Walk the terraces with a picker, then taste single-estate Ceylon at 6,000 feet.
Discover Experience
Sri Lankan Cooking Experience
Village kitchens island-wide4 hours
Grind spices on stone, cook over a wood fire, and eat with a family who taught you how.
Discover Experience
Traditional Spice Experience
Matale & the Kandy hills2 hours
Peel true Ceylon cinnamon straight from the bark and understand why the world once sailed here for it.
Discover Experience