Mattala Rajapaksa Hambantota Airport 1 hr 43
Mihiripenna Beach (25 min)
Sandy beach with turquoise waters & palm trees, plus a large rock formation & nearby lodging. Narigama Beach (32 min)
Long, golden sandy beach offering dramatic sunset views, beach bars & surfing waves. Hikkaduwa Beach (36 min)
Popular beach with a coral reef for snorkeling, plus glass bottom boat tours & surfing. Galle Dutch Fort (18 min)
Built in the 16th century, this preserved Dutch sea fort houses a network of museums, shops & cafes. Yatagala Raja Maha Viharaya (23 min)
Old Buddhist temple complex built into rock formations featuring many statues & a serene atmosphere. Dalawella Beach (23 min)
Palm-fringed sandy beach backed with restaurants & tourist accommodation. Japanese Peace Pagoda (21 min)
Unique Buddhist temple with a circular deck for sweeping views of the ocean & surrounding landscape. Galle Fort - Lighthouse (18 min)
Historic lighthouse at a fort with simple style & a nearby beach popular with swimmers. Galle Fort - National Maritime Archaeology Museum (16 min)
Underwater artifacts, ship models & other marine-centric exhibits in a Dutch warehouse from 1671. Koggala Beach (30 min)
Known for its surfing & scenic bay views, this tropical beach includes hotels, restaurants & shops. Galle National Museum (16 min)
Circa-1656 Dutch building now a museum, with artifacts like masks, carvings, ship equipment & armor. Unawatuna Beach (21 min)
Beach with golden sand & palm trees offering activities like snorkeling & scuba diving. Jungle Beach (21 min)
Compact sand beach, popular for swimming & sunbathing, with a tiki-style beach bar/seafood spot. Galle Fort - Dutch Reformed Church (16 min)
Small 18th-century structure with stained-glass windows & tiled floors made of tombstones. Stilt Fisherman (32 min)
Beach with local fishermen on top of stick crosses demonstrating on-water stilt fishing. | 
