Bandaranaike International Airport 3 hr 5
Sigiriya Fortress (30 min)
The ruins of a 5th-century city, anchored by a towering rock fortress accessible by steep stairs. Nalanda Gedige (38 min)
Stone remains of an 8th-10th century Hindu Dravidian style temple & Sri Lanka's center point. Lalith Jeep Safari Dambulla (13 min) Painting Conservation & Research Center and Painting Museum (6 min) Popham's Arboretum (9 min) Dambulla Somawathi Stupa (5 min)
Archaeological site and temple Kandalama Reservoir (23 min)
Large reservoir lake with areas for swimming & a variety of hotels providing mountain views. Pidurangala Royal Cave Temple (37 min)
Ancient Buddhist temple built on a huge rock, a popular hike for history & panoramic views. Dambulla Royal Cave Temple and Golden Temple (6 min)
Temples built into 5 caves under overhanging rock, containing paintings, statues & wall murals. Sath Paththini Devalaya (6 min) Jathika Namal Uyana | ජාතික නාමල් උයන (27 min)
Mountain and nature Mathisha jeep safari Dambulla (15 min) Ibbankatuwa Wewa (5 min) Pidurangala (37 min)
Destination for moderate hikes & climbs to the top of the rock, popular for panoramic views. Ibbankatuwa Megalithic Tombs (17 min)
Temple, archaeological site, and history | 
