Bandaranaike International Airport 1 hr 55
Ahungalla Beach (11 min) Coastal hangout with fine sand & rocky outcrops, plus a rustic outdoor restaurant & a modern resort. Kothduwa Temple (8 min) Temple, buddhism, and river Ariyapala Masks Museum, ආරියපාල වෙස් මුහුණු කෞතුකාගාරය (13 min) Museum with a collection of traditional masks & related artifacts, plus a workshop, store & library. Lunuganga Geoffrey Bawa’s Country Estate (26 min) Garden, architecture, modern architecture, and landscape architecture Kosgoda Sea Turtle Conservation Project (9 min) Venue dedicated to conservation of sea turtles, featuring a hatchery, info center & viewing tanks. Victor Hasselblad Sea Turtle Research And Conservation Centre (7 min) Brief Garden, by Bevis Bawa (38 min) Landscape architect Bevis Bawa’s former home, with an eclectic art collection & a sprawling garden. Ventura Beach (21 min) Popular for those wanting to snorkel & take part in water sports, this beach has soft white sand. Hikkaduwa Beach (33 min) Popular beach with a coral reef for snorkeling, plus glass bottom boat tours & surfing. Kosgoda Turtle Conservation and Research Centre (8 min) Balapitiya Beach (6 min) Serene stretch of shoreline with fine sand & large, picturesque boulders, plus lodging & eateries. Sea Turtle Hatchery & Rescue Center (28 min) Dedicated to preserving sea turtles, this small outfit features displays & tanks with hatchlings. Kande Viharaya Temple (29 min) Temple and buddhism Galbokka Sea Turtle Conservation & Research Center (5 min) |