Galle Tour | Village Cycling Experience

People Also Ask About Galle Tour | Village Cycling Experience

1. How much does it cost for a cycling tour in Galle?

   The average cost of a cycling Galle tour is INR 3100 per adult. The Galle day trip package generally includes hotel pickup and drop, cycles with safety gear, refreshments, and a professional English speaking cycling guide. One will get to know about the cultures and traditions in the rural Sri Lankan village. The cycle tour also includes a free refreshing King coconut to sip on after the cycle tour.
   
   The beaches in Galle are very scenic and tourist-friendly. The serene green waters stretch across the horizon and provide picturesque views from the beaches. The beaches are also filled with lots of colorful marine life ranging from corals to beautiful fishes. There are adventure activities on the shoreline as well for those seeking a Galle tour with an adrenaline rush.

2. How much time will be required to complete this entire activity?

   The average time required to complete the trip to Galle activity is 4 hours including the pickup and drop from the hotel. The activity involves a visit to a traditional Sri Lankan village where one can learn about village life and also look at the flora and fauna found in rural Sri Lanka. The second part of the activity includes a visit to a scenic lagoon with a mesmerizing view of mangroves which forms an important part of the fragile marine ecosystem.
   
   One can get a chance to see several birds which have made the mangroves home. The lagoon is dotted with eight small islands which are home to many creatures like barnacles and oysters. One will also get a chance to taste the famous and delicious king coconut which is native to Sri Lanka. The king coconut is comparatively sweeter than regular coconuts and makes your trip to Galle a refreshing experience.

3. What destinations are we going to cover during this activity?

   The Galle day trip activity covers a beautiful village in rural Sri Lanka and a scenic lagoon with mangroves.

4. How do I get to Galle?

   Galle is at a distance of 126 Km from Colombo through the Southern Expressway.
   
   By Bus: The duration taken to cover the distance by bus is under 2 hours depending on the traffic conditions. Buses can be boarded from the Colombo Bus Terminal.
   
   By Train: The train journey may take anywhere from 2 hours to under 4 hours depending on the route and train chosen from the Fort station.
   
   By Taxi/Private transfers: The most convenient and hassle-free way would be to travel by a self-drive car, cab or private transfers by car booking the discounted car rental packages on Thrillophilia.

5. What do I need to carry for this activity?

   Some of the things to carry for the Galle day trip activity to make it more convenient are :
   
   - A camera to capture your memories forever.
   
   - Water bottle to quench your thirst.
   
   - Sunglasses to beat the glare.
   
   - Sunscreen lotion.

6. What are other inclusions in this activity?

   The other value-added inclusions in the Galle tour activity which makes it more tourist-friendly are :
   
   - Hotel pickup and drop-off
   
   - Light refreshments
   
   - Water bottles
   
   - First Aid, Helmets and Bicycles
   
   - Cycling guide
   
   - All government taxes