activities
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Children's Literary Festival
October 22nd - 23rd 2011A free festival for school children mainly in the south of Sri Lanka. We are expecting 1000 children for a weekend of sports, drama, music, debates, workshops, excursions and performances. It is a festival for children of all ages.
For more information please visit: www.gallechildrensfestival.com
contact: www.gallechildrensfestival.com
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Amangalla wet shave
Wet shaveGot to be done at least once....enjoy the perfect wet shave followed by face and head massage at the Amangalla.
For more information visit: amanresorts.com/amangalla
contact: +94 91 223 3388
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Cooking Tour
Galle Fort culinary tourTake a culinary trip around the Fort to sample the best of Sri Lankan street food and home cooking.
For more information visit: sriserendipity.com
contact: +94 91 224 6815
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Galle Fort maritime museum
Church StreetThe museum has a great collection of exhibits found in underwater expeditions. Artefacts as old as 800 years salvaged from ship wrecks are on display. You are expected to pay to enter.
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Thilaks Salon
Church StreetIf your in need of a quick beard trim or hair cut, Thilaks is the place to go.
contact: +94 775 954 375
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Galle Literary Festival
Annual literary festivalEach year a plethora of contemporary local and international writers descend on the Fort for lectures, debates, interviews and lunches / dinners.
For more information visit: galleliteraryfestival.com
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Pedicures and Manicures
The perfect service to soothe and nurture your hands and feet in the comfort of your own home, hotel or villa.
contact: +94 779 305 906
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Walking Tours
Walking tours around the fortThese tailor-made walks will give you an unforgettable insight into the best-preserved living colonial Fort in Asia.
For more information visit: sriserendipity.com
contact: +94 91 224 6815
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Amangalla Spa
Indulgent spa treatmentsIf fluffy towels and serious pampering is your thing then indulge yourself in a wide range of treatments at this beautiful spa.
For more information visit: amanresorts.com/amangalla
contact: +94 91 223 3388
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Idle Bikes
Guided bike toursExplore the beautiful lush countryside around Galle, past Temples, through paddy fields and catch a taste of this rural Eden.
for more information visit: idletours.com
contact: +94 777 906 156
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Idle Boats
Guided boat toursOffer a beautiful day out paddling along the serene Gin Ganja close to the Fort.
for more information email: alex@idletours.com
contact: +94 777 906 156
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Idle Afternoons
Relaxed afternoons on a paddy islandSpend an afternoon surrounded by lush paddy fields on a tropical paddy island sipping tea and eating cake. 10 mins from the Fort.
For more information e-mail: alex@idletours.com
contact: +94 777 906 156
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Handunugoda Estate
Tea estate and factoryThe major export of Sri Lanka, tea is a vital part of the local economy and a visit to this estate is a must. See, learn, pick, taste and buy.
For more information e-mail: mlg@mail.ewisl.net
contact: +94 91 223 4136
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Surf Breaks
Sri Lanka surf breaksFrom Hikaduwa, 20 mins north of the Fort, to Welligama, 30 mins south east, with several in between the southern coast has some amazing breaks to cater to experienced and beginner.
contact: no phones on the beach
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Mirissa Water Sports
Whale watching & water sportsAbout 40 mins from the fort in Mirissa boats leave to view the amazing and vast blue whales; dolphins and sperm whale.
For more information visit: mirissawatersports.com
contact: +94 773 597 731
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Yala National Park
Yala National ParkPresently 3 hrs by car, Yala boasts one of the highest leopard densities in the world along with wild elephants, exotic birds, monkey, bears, crocs, and much more.
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Sunshine Water Sports
Extreme water sportsLocated in Bentota, about 1 hr by car or train, Sunshine Water Sports provide; windsurfing, waterskiing, wake boarding, river cruise and lots more.
For more information visit: sunshinewatersports.net
contact: +94 34 428 9379