Mattala Rajapaksa Hambantota Airport 1 hr 45
Koggala Beach (26 min)
Known for its surfing & scenic bay views, this tropical beach includes hotels, restaurants & shops. Japanese Peace Pagoda (17 min)
Unique Buddhist temple with a circular deck for sweeping views of the ocean & surrounding landscape. Hikkaduwa Beach (31 min)
Popular beach with a coral reef for snorkeling, plus glass bottom boat tours & surfing. Jungle Beach (16 min)
Compact sand beach, popular for swimming & sunbathing, with a tiki-style beach bar/seafood spot. Narigama Beach (28 min)
Long, golden sandy beach offering dramatic sunset views, beach bars & surfing waves. Galle Fort - Lighthouse (10 min)
Historic lighthouse at a fort with simple style & a nearby beach popular with swimmers. Unawatuna Beach (16 min)
Beach with golden sand & palm trees offering activities like snorkeling & scuba diving. Galle Fort - Dutch Reformed Church (4 min)
Small 18th-century structure with stained-glass windows & tiled floors made of tombstones. Galle Dutch Fort (1 min)
Built in the 16th century, this preserved Dutch sea fort houses a network of museums, shops & cafes. Mihiripenna Beach (20 min)
Sandy beach with turquoise waters & palm trees, plus a large rock formation & nearby lodging. Galle Fort Clock Tower (9 min)
Longstanding tower featuring a large clock face, built in 1883 on top of a former guard room. Dalawella Beach (18 min)
Palm-fringed sandy beach backed with restaurants & tourist accommodation. Yatagala Raja Maha Viharaya (18 min)
Old Buddhist temple complex built into rock formations featuring many statues & a serene atmosphere. Galle Fort - National Maritime Archaeology Museum (5 min)
Underwater artifacts, ship models & other marine-centric exhibits in a Dutch warehouse from 1671. Galle National Museum (5 min)
Circa-1656 Dutch building now a museum, with artifacts like masks, carvings, ship equipment & armor. | 
