Mattala Rajapaksa Hambantota Airport 1 hr 35
Unawatuna Beach (17 min.) Beach with golden sand & palm trees offering activities like snorkeling & scuba diving. Handunugoda Tea Estate (12 min) Museum Yatagala Raja Maha Viharaya (21 min.) Old Buddhist temple complex built into rock formations featuring many statues & a serene atmosphere. Japanese Peace Pagoda (24 min.) Unique Buddhist temple with a circular deck for sweeping views of the ocean & surrounding landscape. Galle Fort - Lighthouse (30 min.) Historic lighthouse at a fort with simple style & a nearby beach popular with swimmers. Koggala (7 min) Dalawella Beach (13 min.) Palm-fringed sandy beach backed with restaurants & tourist accommodation. Martin Wickramasinghe House U0026 Folk Museum (7 min.) Museum and art Midigama (7 min) Mihiripenna Beach (13 min.) Sandy beach with turquoise waters & palm trees plus a large rock formation & nearby lodging. Welhengoda (5 min) Jungle Beach (23 min.) Compact sand beach popular for swimming & sunbathing with a tiki-style beach bar/seafood spot. Kathaluwa (7 min) Galle Fort - National Maritime Archaeology Museum (28 min.) Underwater artifacts ship models & other marine-centric exhibits in a Dutch warehouse from 1671. Koggala Lake (13 min.) Freshwater lagoon dotted with mini islands boasting jungle habitat & rich wildlife. Koggala Beach (7 min.) Known for its surfing & scenic bay views this tropical beach includes hotels restaurants & shops. Midigama Beach (6 min.) Relaxed palm-fringed beach with public wooden sun beds in the sand & waves attracting surfers. Mirissa Beach (22 min.) Popular beach home to many seafood restaurants best known for surfing & seasonal whale watching. |