Bandaranaike International Airport 59 min
Diyatha Uyana (47 min)
Landscaped waterfront park with a playground, colorful fountains, aquarium & open-air food court. Seema Malakaya (59 min)
Serene Buddhist temple on floating platforms featuring numerous Buddha statues & airy shrines. LeisureWorld Water Park (21 min)
Standard water park offering slides, rides & snacks, plus separate women's & kids' pools. Viharamahadevi Park (59 min)
Relaxed park with jogging trails, kids' play areas, space for picnics & activities like cycling. Dehiwala Zoological Garden (1 hr 2)
Large, long-running zoo with landscaped gardens & many species, plus an aquarium & butterfly garden. Seethawaka Wet Zone Botanic Gardens (46 min)
Conservation land preserving endangered plants, with a flower garden, wetland species & bamboo. Kelaniya Raja Maha Viharaya (37 min)
Sacred, historic temple said to be visited by the Buddha with paintings by a renowned artist. Diyawanna Lake (42 min)
Lake and wetland Water World Lanka (31 min)
Aquatic park with underwater tunnels, tanks & ponds, plus exotic birds & educational programs. Beira Lake (1 hr 5)
Expansive lake near the city center known for its scenic island, Buddhist temple & lakefront paths. Colombo Lotus Tower (1 hr)
Towering 1,168 ft. complex featuring a tv tower, hotel, auditorium, observation deck & mall. Beddagana Wetland Park (47 min)
Peaceful natural area with walking paths through the wetlands & abundant bird life. Gangaramaya Temple (1 hr)
Historic Buddhist temple with a robust collection of artifacts & statues, plus vocational training. Independence Square (58 min)
Square in front of Independence Memorial Hall featuring a fountain topped by a statue. National Museum (58 min)
Big, stately museum with royal objects & other artifacts relating to Sri Lanka's history & culture. | 
