Mattala Rajapaksa Hambantota Airport 1 hr 51
Galle Fort - Lighthouse (39 min) Historic lighthouse at a fort with simple style & a nearby beach popular with swimmers. Unawatuna Beach (34 min) Beach with golden sand & palm trees offering activities like snorkeling & scuba diving. Jungle Beach (33 min) Compact sand beach popular for swimming & sunbathing with a tiki-style beach bar/seafood spot. Handunugoda Tea Estate (42 min) Museum Martin Wickramasinghe House U0026 Folk Museum (47 min) Museum and art Yatagala Raja Maha Viharaya (35 min) Old Buddhist temple complex built into rock formations featuring many statues & a serene atmosphere. Koggala Lake (50 min) Freshwater lagoon dotted with mini islands boasting jungle habitat & rich wildlife. Dalawella Beach (35 min) Palm-fringed sandy beach backed with restaurants & tourist accommodation. Japanese Peace Pagoda (34 min) Unique Buddhist temple with a circular deck for sweeping views of the ocean & surrounding landscape. Midigama Beach (49 min) Relaxed palm-fringed beach with public wooden sun beds in the sand & waves attracting surfers. Kanneliya-Dediyagala-Nakiyadeniya (45 min) Rainforest nature and forest Galle Fort - National Maritime Archaeology Museum (37 min) Underwater artifacts ship models & other marine-centric exhibits in a Dutch warehouse from 1671. Koggala Beach (43 min) Known for its surfing & scenic bay views this tropical beach includes hotels restaurants & shops. Mihiripenna Beach (37 min) Sandy beach with turquoise waters & palm trees plus a large rock formation & nearby lodging. |