Bandaranaike International Airport 1 hr 8
Seema Malakaya (24 min)
Serene Buddhist temple on floating platforms featuring numerous Buddha statues & airy shrines. Galle Face Green (23 min)
Food stalls dot this popular waterfront destination with a long walkway, sandy beach & scenic views. Dehiwala Zoological Garden (11 min)
Large, long-running zoo with landscaped gardens & many species, plus an aquarium & butterfly garden. Viharamahadevi Park (24 min)
Relaxed park with jogging trails, kids' play areas, space for picnics & activities like cycling. Mount Lavinia Beach (17 min)
Scenic beach offering a stretch of sand, waves, lifeguards, hotels & nearby restaurants. Kelaniya Raja Maha Viharaya (52 min)
Sacred, historic temple said to be visited by the Buddha with paintings by a renowned artist. Gangaramaya Temple (26 min)
Historic Buddhist temple with a robust collection of artifacts & statues, plus vocational training. Beira Lake (28 min)
Expansive lake near the city center known for its scenic island, Buddhist temple & lakefront paths. Diyawanna Lake (30 min)
Lake and wetland National Museum (24 min)
Big, stately museum with royal objects & other artifacts relating to Sri Lanka's history & culture. Diyatha Uyana (35 min)
Landscaped waterfront park with a playground, colorful fountains, aquarium & open-air food court. Colombo Lotus Tower (30 min)
Towering 1,168 ft. complex featuring a tv tower, hotel, auditorium, observation deck & mall. Dutch Museum (31 min)
Former 17th-century governor's residence now a museum featuring artifacts from Dutch colonial rule. Independence Square (26 min)
Square in front of Independence Memorial Hall featuring a fountain topped by a statue. Jami Ul-Alfar Mosque (33 min)
Landmark long-standing mosque known for its striking red & white brick facade. | 
