Galle

Bundala National Park Safari from Galle: A 2025 Guide

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Bundala National Park Safari from Galle: A 2025 Guide So, you’re staying in the beautiful fort city of Galle and, you know, getting the itch for a proper wildlife adventure. Everyone talks about Yala, of course, and its famous leopards. But, frankly, have you heard about its slightly quieter, more understated cousin, Bundala National Park? We decided to take the trip, sort of on a whim, and it turned out to be one of the most memorable days of our Sri Lankan stay. To be honest, Bundala is a completely different kind of experience; it’s less about chasing the big …

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Galle City Tour from Hikkaduwa: A 2025 Review & Guide

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Galle City Tour from Hikkaduwa: A 2025 Review & Guide You know, leaving the chilled-out beach atmosphere of Hikkaduwa for a day trip can feel like a big decision. Still, the pull of Galle is pretty strong, honestly. People talk about it a lot, right? They mention this old European-style fort sitting right by the ocean in Sri Lanka, which is, frankly, a pretty interesting picture. So, we decided to see what the whole situation was about. Basically, the idea was to swap our surfboard for some walking shoes and discover if a day spent away from Hikka’s waves was …

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Galle Fort & Bentota Day Trip Review 2025: Is It Worth It?

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Galle Fort & Bentota Day Trip Review 2025: Is It Worth It? Thinking about taking a day trip from Colombo down the coast is, you know, a really popular idea for a lot of people visiting Sri Lanka. As a matter of fact, the southern coast has this kind of magnetic pull, promising old-world charm and some pretty amazing beaches. One of the classic trips people talk about is the one that packs in both Bentota and the historic Galle Fort, and seriously, I wanted to see if it lived up to all the talk for 2025. Honestly, leaving the …

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Galle Day Tour 2025: A Complete Review & Insider Guide

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Galle Day Tour 2025: A Complete Review & Insider Guide So, you’re thinking about a day trip to Galle, right? The air sort of changes when you get close to the old fort. Honestly, it’s a feeling that is hard to pin down with words. The usual hum of Sri Lanka’s coastal towns kind of softens, you know, and something a bit different takes over. You pretty much leave the regular world behind as you pass through the fort’s main gate. It’s almost like you’ve stepped into another time, or at least another state of mind. Basically, this place has …

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My Experience: A 2-Day Private Tour to Galle & Yala from Colombo

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My Experience: A 2-Day Private Tour to Galle & Yala from Colombo Okay, so Sri Lanka is a country with, like, a ton to see, and if you only have a short amount of time, you really have to pick and choose. I was in Colombo and had just two days to spare, and honestly, the thought of sorting out trains, buses, and hotels on my own felt a bit much. So, I went for this private tour package that promised to show me both the old-world feelings of Galle and the wild side of Yala National Park. At the …

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