Private Tour
Galle Day Tour and Tea Plantation from Bentota & Other Places
Overview
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Explore the highlights of Sri Lanka’s southern coast on this private full-day tour from Bentota / Ahungalle / Balapitiya / Hikkaduwa / Colombo / Weligama / Mirissa and many more places.
Travel in comfort private air-conditioned vehicle and discover scenic beaches, colonial history, local wildlife, and tea culture - all in one unforgettable day.
Visiting Places
Tea Garden And Tea Factory
Stilt Fishermen in Koggala
Sea Turtle Hatchery
Unawatuna Beach
Japanese Peace Pagoda
Jungle Beach
Galle Fort (UNESCO World Heritage Site)
Start your Galle day tour from Bentota or any place and explore Sri Lanka’s stunning southern coast. Visit a Tea Garden and Tea Factory, see the famous stilt fishermen in Koggala, and stop at a Sea Turtle Hatchery. Enjoy lunch at a seaside restaurant on Unawatuna Beach, then visit the Japanese Peace Pagoda and hidden Jungle Beach before exploring Galle Fort, a UNESCO World Heritage Site.
Additional Info
Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
Service animals allowed
Public transportation options are available nearby
Specialized infant seats are available
Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
What To Expect
Handunugoda Tea Estate
Handunugoda Estate is the only tea estate situated in the coastal belt of Sri Lanka specializing in the artisanal manufacturing of ‘virgin white tea’ and is one of the handful of estates in Sri Lanka exporting high quality luxury teas to global markets.
stilt fishermen Sri Lanka
See the iconic stilt fishermen of Koggala, one of Sri Lanka’s most photographed cultural traditions. Watch local fishermen balance skillfully on wooden poles above the waves as they cast their lines for small reef fish - a unique glimpse into the island’s coastal heritage. Capture amazing photos and learn about this centuries-old fishing method still practiced along Sri Lanka’s southern coast.
What‘s Included
Private transportation
Bottled water
Air-conditioned vehicle
Pickup and drop-off to your location
Coffee and/or Tea
Meals
All things not mentioned in Include section
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Galle Day Tour and Tea Plantation from Bentota & Other Places
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Reviews
28 reviews
Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor
A fantastic tour of southern Sri Lanka including a tea plantation visit
Dawn M,Apr 19, 2026
- Review from Viator
5.00This was a brilliant tour and Nuwan our guide tailored it to our exact needs. We wanted to do a full tea plantation tour and were not so worried about visiting beaches so he altered the plan to allow us to make the most of our day. He was very knowledgeable about the sites we visited and even took us to a couple of places that were not on the itinerary. We would definitely recommend this tour if you don’t have much time and Nuwan was wonderful.
Wonderful journey !
alexandrecS5111DR,Mar 16, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00We had an excellent day with Nuwan, a wonderful guide who truly loves his country and enjoys sharing it with others. He knows all the best places to visit. He adapts to your requests and even goes beyond them. You can completely trust him and just enjoy the experience. Thank you for this amazing day.
Relaxed and enjoyable day trip
T1267MUsheilab,Mar 9, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00We had a wonderful day out with Nuwan, our driver, who happily tailored the tour to suit our requirements. Nuwan was informative and knowledgeable, telling us all about the places we visited, and was a careful and steady driver, making our day relaxed and most enjoyable. Thank you, Nuwan. Highly recommend.
Best way to see the southern coast
KYLIE S,Mar 2, 2026
- Review from Viator
5.00Definitely book this tour!! Nuwan was extremely polite, very knowledgeable and patient. You have enough time at all locations to explore without a feeling of being rushed. Plus solo time to go off and wander the sites of the Galle Fort. I couldn't recommend this tour enough it is definitely worth putting a day aside for this experience.
Great value tour with local sights and activities - Thanks Nuwan!
Stephen C,Feb 26, 2026
- Review from Viator
5.00Great tour with Nuwan featuring lots of local sights and visits. A full day but great value and good local insights 👍
Great day out in Galle and surrounding area!
Jlmaclean,Feb 21, 2026
- Review from Viator
5.00Brilliant day trip - to tea plantation, beaches, Galle etc and our guide Nuwan was the perfect host…very flexible on timings at each stop and nothing was too much for him and he pointed lots of things out to us -very knowledgable, great sense of humour and such a lovely friendly person…he really made our day! Great communication before being picked up was really impressed that he got myself and my daughters fridge magnets at the end of our trip…personalised from our conversations throughout the day! Thank you so much Nuwan!
Excellent guide and excellent tour
Shaun J,Feb 18, 2026
- Review from Viator
5.00It was a full day tour with some excellent stops. We wanted to see turtles released so our guide Nuwan, who was lovely, and informative, took us to a second sanctuary on the way back to the hotel at dusk, so we could see this. He was flexible with timings too, as we were the only people with him. This was effectively a private tour. He used his car which was great. The tea plantation and factory tour was an hour long, but Nuwan provided us with a bottle of water each as it was hot. Bring a hat as there's little shade. Bear in mind that there are entrance fees to pay at the plantation and the turtle sanctuary, along with a payment to be able to take photos of the stilt fisherman totalling £38 cash for the 2 of us. Nuwan helped us out here by paying in Rupees on our behalf and we gave him Sterling as it was easier. You will also need money for lunch and a donation at the Peace Pagoda along with any other purchases you make during the day. Nuwan contacted us before the day and answered all pur questions. He made our 30th wedding anniversary very special. We would highly recommend Nuwan!
Galle day tour
Shellz,Feb 10, 2026
- Review from Viator
5.00An excellent day with several activities, all was well explained by our exceptional guide Nuwan, he ensured everything went smoothly and that we enjoyed our tour.
Sri Lanka hospitality at its best!
Catherine M,Feb 6, 2026
- Review from Viator
5.00Our guide/driver Nuwan, was very helpful, flexible and insured we had the maximum out of the day. Nuwan is an excellent driver, very patient on the road and has a very good sense of humour. We would highly recommend his services!
Great overview of Galle
galadrels,Jan 16, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00My friend and I were in Galle for one day; so, we decided to book a compressive tour so we could get a better idea of the city. Nuwan was our guide, and he was fantastic. He welcoming, kind, knowledgable, and went the extra mile with us. (For instance, when we toured the Japanese Peace Pagoda, Nuwan went with us and explained the religious significance of the site.) We loved this tour!
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