Mattala Rajapaksa Hambantota Airport 1 hr 36
Koggala Beach (18 min)
Known for its surfing & scenic bay views, this tropical beach includes hotels, restaurants & shops. Martin Wickramasinghe House & Folk Museum (18 min)
Simple home of a Sri Lankan author with displays on Buddhist culture, set in tree-dotted grounds. Dalawella Beach (25 min)
Palm-fringed sandy beach backed with restaurants & tourist accommodation. Unawatuna Beach (28 min)
Beach with golden sand & palm trees offering activities like snorkeling & scuba diving. Taprobana (7 min) Stilt Fisherman (15 min)
Beach with local fishermen on top of stick crosses demonstrating on-water stilt fishing. Mihiripenna Beach (24 min)
Sandy beach with turquoise waters & palm trees, plus a large rock formation & nearby lodging. Japanese Peace Pagoda (36 min)
Unique Buddhist temple with a circular deck for sweeping views of the ocean & surrounding landscape. Polhena Beach (30 min)
Swimming & snorkeling on a beach sheltered by a reef, with calm waters & breathtaking sunsets. Mirissa Beach (16 min)
Popular beach, home to many seafood restaurants, best known for surfing & seasonal whale watching. Midigama Beach (5 min)
Relaxed, palm-fringed beach with public wooden sun beds in the sand & waves attracting surfers. Koggala Lake (25 min)
Freshwater lagoon dotted with mini islands boasting jungle habitat & rich wildlife. Coconut Tree Hill (18 min)
Much-photographed red-rock promontory with coconut palms, known for ocean views & sunset walks. Jungle Beach (35 min)
Compact sand beach, popular for swimming & sunbathing, with a tiki-style beach bar/seafood spot. Weligama Bay (8 min)
A popular destination for surfing, this expansive bay features sandy beaches & picturesque views. | 
