All inclusive Galle Tour and River Boat Safari from Colombo

irst in 1588 by the Portuguese, then extensively fortified by the Dutch during the 17th century from 1649 onwards. It is a historical, archaeological and architectural heritage monument, which even after more than 423 years maintains a polished appearance, due to extensive reconstruction work done by Archaeological Department of Sri Lanka

There’s quite a few other lighthouses along the Sri Lanka shoreline that are much more visually impressive and allow visitors to make their way to the top for amazing views.

Today it is easily the most popular place to catch a sunset. During daylight hours you may see daredevil locals leaping into the water from the rocks. Numerous vendors sell good street food such as fresh papaya with chilli powder from carts. During the Dutch period, approaching ships were signalled from the bastion atop Flag Rock, warning them of dangerous rocks – hence its name. Musket shots were fired from Pigeon Island, close to the rock, to further alert ships to the danger. Later, the Dutch built a lighthouse here; since removed, the nearby street name survives.

Mask carving is a local tradition in the southern coastal region in Sri Lanka. Ambalangoda is well known for traditional masks carvings and masks dancing.

The Hatchery is one of the many conservation centres that are designated to breed and conserve turtles on the island and this is too is being run by volunteers. As you enter the centre visitors will be provided with a brief on how their system and conservation efforts work and they will show you around the centre. During this time, you could also get up close with these gentle creatures and you can even touch them.

Records indicate that it came into being just after World War II. The fishermen sit on a cross bar called a ‘petta’ tied to a vertical pole and driven into the sand a few meters offshore. From this high position, the fishermen cast his line, and waits until a fish comes along to be caught. Although the approach looks primitive and ancient.

This is the point where the Estuary of the Madu river. This one-hour tour takes you on a boat safari through the primitive depths of the mangrove marshes in Madu River. One of the unique experiences you can have in the Madu Ganga river is a foot massage from hundreds of Doctor Fishes.