Journey south along Sri Lanka’s most scenic expressway to explore Galle Fort, the finest remaining example of Dutch colonial fortification in Asia and a living, breathing UNESCO World Heritage town where 400 years of layered history are expressed in every cobbled lane, coral-stone wall and sea-facing rampart. Your guide will lead you through the fort’s historic heart, past the old Dutch church, the lighthouse, the law courts and the charming lanes lined with boutique hotels, art galleries, jewellery workshops and cafes that have made Galle one of Sri Lanka’s most stylish and culturally rich urban experiences. The afternoon extends along the southern coastline, with time at the pristine beaches of Unawatuna or the laid-back coves of nearby Jungle Beach before the return journey north as the setting sun turns the Indian Ocean to molten gold.