Mattala Rajapaksa Hambantota Airport 1 hr 41
Galle Dutch Fort (17 min)
Built in the 16th century, this preserved Dutch sea fort houses a network of museums, shops & cafes. Koggala Beach (8 min)
Known for its surfing & scenic bay views, this tropical beach includes hotels, restaurants & shops. Koggala Lake (26 min)
Freshwater lagoon dotted with mini islands boasting jungle habitat & rich wildlife. Galle Fort - National Maritime Archaeology Museum (15 min)
Underwater artifacts, ship models & other marine-centric exhibits in a Dutch warehouse from 1671. Galle Fort - Lighthouse (17 min)
Historic lighthouse at a fort with simple style & a nearby beach popular with swimmers. Yatagala Raja Maha Viharaya (8 min)
Old Buddhist temple complex built into rock formations featuring many statues & a serene atmosphere. Mihiripenna Beach (17 min)
Sandy beach with turquoise waters & palm trees, plus a large rock formation & nearby lodging. Japanese Peace Pagoda (10 min)
Unique Buddhist temple with a circular deck for sweeping views of the ocean & surrounding landscape. Unawatuna Beach (18 min)
Beach with golden sand & palm trees offering activities like snorkeling & scuba diving. Jungle Beach (10 min)
Compact sand beach, popular for swimming & sunbathing, with a tiki-style beach bar/seafood spot. Galle National Museum (15 min)
Circa-1656 Dutch building now a museum, with artifacts like masks, carvings, ship equipment & armor. Galle Fort - Dutch Reformed Church (15 min)
Small 18th-century structure with stained-glass windows & tiled floors made of tombstones. Stilt Fisherman (10 min)
Beach with local fishermen on top of stick crosses demonstrating on-water stilt fishing. Dalawella Beach (6 min)
Palm-fringed sandy beach backed with restaurants & tourist accommodation. Martin Wickramasinghe House & Folk Museum (13 min)
Simple home of a Sri Lankan author with displays on Buddhist culture, set in tree-dotted grounds. | 
