Bandaranaike International Airport 1 hr 57
Victor Hasselblad Sea Turtle Research And Conservation Centre (9 min) Kosgoda Sea Turtle Conservation Project (11 min) Venue dedicated to conservation of sea turtles, featuring a hatchery, info center & viewing tanks. Ahungalla Beach (4 min) Coastal hangout with fine sand & rocky outcrops, plus a rustic outdoor restaurant & a modern resort. Ariyapala Masks Museum, ආරියපාල වෙස් මුහුණු කෞතුකාගාරය (12 min) Museum with a collection of traditional masks & related artifacts, plus a workshop, store & library. Balapitiya Beach (16 min) Serene stretch of shoreline with fine sand & large, picturesque boulders, plus lodging & eateries. Hikkaduwa Beach (32 min) Popular beach with a coral reef for snorkeling, plus glass bottom boat tours & surfing. Galbokka Sea Turtle Conservation & Research Center (6 min) Lunuganga Geoffrey Bawa’s Country Estate (28 min) Garden, architecture, modern architecture, and landscape architecture Sea Turtle Hatchery & Rescue Center (27 min) Dedicated to preserving sea turtles, this small outfit features displays & tanks with hatchlings. Kande Viharaya Temple (30 min) Temple and buddhism Kosgoda Turtle Conservation and Research Centre (10 min) Brief Garden, by Bevis Bawa (40 min) Landscape architect Bevis Bawa’s former home, with an eclectic art collection & a sprawling garden. Kothduwa Temple (10 min) Temple, buddhism, and river Ventura Beach (23 min) Popular for those wanting to snorkel & take part in water sports, this beach has soft white sand. |