Mattala Rajapaksa Hambantota Airport 1 hr 33
Galle Fort - National Maritime Archaeology Museum (20 min.) Underwater artifacts ship models & other marine-centric exhibits in a Dutch warehouse from 1671. Bakmeegaha Junction (13 min) Talpe Railway Station (17 min) Midigama Beach (29 min.) Relaxed palm-fringed beach with public wooden sun beds in the sand & waves attracting surfers. Japanese Peace Pagoda (17 min.) Unique Buddhist temple with a circular deck for sweeping views of the ocean & surrounding landscape. Pilana (11 min) Koggala Lake (26 min.) Freshwater lagoon dotted with mini islands boasting jungle habitat & rich wildlife. Mihiripenna Beach (18 min.) Sandy beach with turquoise waters & palm trees plus a large rock formation & nearby lodging. Yatagala Raja Maha Viharaya (11 min.) Old Buddhist temple complex built into rock formations featuring many statues & a serene atmosphere. Martin Wickramasinghe House U0026 Folk Museum (22 min.) Museum and art Pilana Bus Stop (10 min) Dalawella Beach (16 min.) Palm-fringed sandy beach backed with restaurants & tourist accommodation. Galle Fort - Lighthouse (23 min.) Historic lighthouse at a fort with simple style & a nearby beach popular with swimmers. Koggala Beach (17 min.) Known for its surfing & scenic bay views this tropical beach includes hotels restaurants & shops. Unawatuna Beach (17 min.) Beach with golden sand & palm trees offering activities like snorkeling & scuba diving. Galle Fort - Dutch Reformed Church (21 min.) Architecture Galle National Museum (21 min.) Circa-1656 Dutch building now a museum with artifacts like masks carvings ship equipment & armor. Jungle Beach (17 min.) Compact sand beach popular for swimming & sunbathing with a tiki-style beach bar/seafood spot. |