Mattala Rajapaksa Hambantota Airport 1 hr 39
Koggala Beach (18 min)
Known for its surfing & scenic bay views, this tropical beach includes hotels, restaurants & shops. Mihiripenna Beach (4 min)
Sandy beach with turquoise waters & palm trees, plus a large rock formation & nearby lodging. Unawatuna Beach (8 min)
Beach with golden sand & palm trees offering activities like snorkeling & scuba diving. Martin Wickramasinghe House & Folk Museum (7 min)
Simple home of a Sri Lankan author with displays on Buddhist culture, set in tree-dotted grounds. Jungle Beach (15 min)
Compact sand beach, popular for swimming & sunbathing, with a tiki-style beach bar/seafood spot. Sea Turtle Hatchery - Habaraduwa (9 min)
Turtles and sea turtles Yatagala Raja Maha Viharaya (13 min)
Old Buddhist temple complex built into rock formations featuring many statues & a serene atmosphere. Galle Dutch Fort (22 min)
Built in the 16th century, this preserved Dutch sea fort houses a network of museums, shops & cafes. Mirissa Beach (30 min)
Popular beach, home to many seafood restaurants, best known for surfing & seasonal whale watching. Galle Fort - Lighthouse (22 min)
Historic lighthouse at a fort with simple style & a nearby beach popular with swimmers. Stilt Fisherman (5 min)
Beach with local fishermen on top of stick crosses demonstrating on-water stilt fishing. Japanese Peace Pagoda (16 min)
Unique Buddhist temple with a circular deck for sweeping views of the ocean & surrounding landscape. Koggala Lake (21 min)
Freshwater lagoon dotted with mini islands boasting jungle habitat & rich wildlife. Dalawella Beach (5 min)
Palm-fringed sandy beach backed with restaurants & tourist accommodation. Galle Fort - National Maritime Archaeology Museum (20 min)
Underwater artifacts, ship models & other marine-centric exhibits in a Dutch warehouse from 1671. | 
