Mattala Rajapaksa Hambantota Airport 1 hr 40
Japanese Peace Pagoda (18 min)
Unique Buddhist temple with a circular deck for sweeping views of the ocean & surrounding landscape. Galle Fort - Dutch Reformed Church (13 min)
Small 18th-century structure with stained-glass windows & tiled floors made of tombstones. Narigama Beach (33 min)
Long, golden sandy beach offering dramatic sunset views, beach bars & surfing waves. Koggala Beach (27 min)
Known for its surfing & scenic bay views, this tropical beach includes hotels, restaurants & shops. Yatagala Raja Maha Viharaya (19 min)
Old Buddhist temple complex built into rock formations featuring many statues & a serene atmosphere. Galle Fort - Lighthouse (15 min)
Historic lighthouse at a fort with simple style & a nearby beach popular with swimmers. Hikkaduwa Beach (37 min)
Popular beach with a coral reef for snorkeling, plus glass bottom boat tours & surfing. Unawatuna Beach (17 min)
Beach with golden sand & palm trees offering activities like snorkeling & scuba diving. Stilt Fisherman (29 min)
Beach with local fishermen on top of stick crosses demonstrating on-water stilt fishing. Jungle Beach (17 min)
Compact sand beach, popular for swimming & sunbathing, with a tiki-style beach bar/seafood spot. Mihiripenna Beach (21 min)
Sandy beach with turquoise waters & palm trees, plus a large rock formation & nearby lodging. Dalawella Beach (19 min)
Palm-fringed sandy beach backed with restaurants & tourist accommodation. Galle National Museum (13 min)
Circa-1656 Dutch building now a museum, with artifacts like masks, carvings, ship equipment & armor. Galle Fort - National Maritime Archaeology Museum (13 min)
Underwater artifacts, ship models & other marine-centric exhibits in a Dutch warehouse from 1671. Galle Dutch Fort (15 min)
Built in the 16th century, this preserved Dutch sea fort houses a network of museums, shops & cafes. | 
