Colombo to Galle Fort Tour & Southern Expressway Route Guide
Route Overview & How to Travel
Thanks to the Southern Expressway (E01), traveling from Colombo to the 17th-century ramparts of Galle Dutch Fort is fast, scenic, and smooth. Travelers can also take the heritage coastal highway to incorporate mangrove river cruises and sea turtle rescue sanctuaries along the way.
Private Expressway Chauffeur
Speed down the multilane highway with zero traffic jams in under 2 hours.
Scenic Coastal Road Tour with Stops
Travel along the palm-fringed coast with stops at Madu River safari and turtle conservation centres.
Suggested Scenic Stops Along the Route
Madu Ganga Mangrove River Safari
Cruise through mangrove tunnels, visit cinnamon peeling island, and historical temples.
Kosgoda Sea Turtle Conservation Project
Support local marine conservation and see newly hatched baby turtles.
Hikkaduwa Coral Reef
Famous surfing and snorkeling hub with gentle sea turtles swimming close to shore.
Destinations & Tours on This Route
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