Bandaranaike International Airport 28 min
Pettah Floating Market (38 min)
Food, clothing, electronics & other goods sold from 90+ stalls, including some on built on boats. Gangaramaya Temple (43 min)
Historic Buddhist temple with a robust collection of artifacts & statues, plus vocational training. Negombo Lagoon (24 min)
Lush 13.5-sq.-mi. lagoon with mangrove & paddy fields, known for its birds, fishing & farming. Seema Malakaya (43 min)
Serene Buddhist temple on floating platforms featuring numerous Buddha statues & airy shrines. Viharamahadevi Park (43 min)
Relaxed park with jogging trails, kids' play areas, space for picnics & activities like cycling. Colombo Lotus Tower (37 min)
Towering 1,168 ft. complex featuring a tv tower, hotel, auditorium, observation deck & mall. St. Anthony's Shrine - Kochchikade (31 min)
Roman Catholic 19th-century church known for a shrine containing part of St. Anthony's tongue. Dutch Museum (40 min)
Former 17th-century governor's residence now a museum featuring artifacts from Dutch colonial rule. Beira Lake (41 min)
Expansive lake near the city center known for its scenic island, Buddhist temple & lakefront paths. Galle Face Green (42 min)
Food stalls dot this popular waterfront destination with a long walkway, sandy beach & scenic views. Jami Ul-Alfar Mosque (36 min)
Landmark long-standing mosque known for its striking red & white brick facade. Diyatha Uyana (49 min)
Landscaped waterfront park with a playground, colorful fountains, aquarium & open-air food court. National Museum (43 min)
Big, stately museum with royal objects & other artifacts relating to Sri Lanka's history & culture. Independence Square (44 min)
Square in front of Independence Memorial Hall featuring a fountain topped by a statue. Kelaniya Raja Maha Viharaya (34 min)
Sacred, historic temple said to be visited by the Buddha with paintings by a renowned artist. | 
