Take a day trip from Colombo to explore two coastal towns with lasting Dutch influences. You’ll visit Galle and explore the Dutch fort, before heading to Negombo, where Dutch canals and churches highlight a unique cultural blend.
Meet your professional Daytrip driver at your door in Colombo and embark on a journey to two Dutch-influenced coastal sites, Galle and Negombo, with seamless round-trip transportation.
Galle's fortified walls tell the story of its former rule by Portugese, Dutch, and English forces. The Dutch influence is perhaps the most noticeable today in sites such as the 18th-century Dutch Reformed Church, or the Galle Dutch Fort (a UNESCO World Heritage Site). Visitors can tour these key locations to learn more about the impacts of Dutch rule and better understand how it shaped Sri Lanka as a whole, and its coastal cities in particular. As Galle is the largest city of Southern Province, there is a lot to see here, especially in the walled old city, which is car-free and perfect for exploration on foot.
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Negombo
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Negombo is sometimes called "Little Rome" for its many churches, which dot the skyline of this fishing town. Enjoy peaceful coastal views as you explore the Dutch canals, the remnants of the Dutch fort, and the lagoon. Be sure to sample some of the local seafood and visit the bustling fish market, the second-largest in the whole country. If fish is not to your taste, give the unique Dutch Burgher cuisine a try with dishes like lamprais (a "packet" of meat served in a banana leaf).
Day trips offer travelers private round-trip transportation to popular sightseeing locations. One of our professional drivers will pick you up in a luxurious, climate-controlled car, take you to the site of interest, and wait for you while you explore before driving you back to your hotel.
Yes! You’re free to choose the pickup and drop-off times that work best for you. However, the time spent at the destination is fixed and cannot be changed.
Each sightseeing stop has a recommended duration that includes plenty of time to explore. However, it is possible to customize the time spent at each sightseeing stop at a later stage in the booking process to best fit your unique schedule.
Your Daytrip driver will wait for you nearby for the duration of your exploration, meaning you’ll never have to wait for your return trip transportation to arrive. Your comfort and convenience are our top priorities, and we aim to close out your day trip with a return on your schedule.
The price of a day trip does not include any entrance tickets, guided tours, or meals you may partake in at your destination. The price covers round-trip transportation in a luxury vehicle with a professional driver who can provide local insights en route.
Day trip bookings can be canceled up to 24 hours before your trip for a full refund, no strings attached. While the destination and stops are predetermined, it is possible to change your pick-up point, whether it is at your hotel or some other location within the city.