Mattala Rajapaksa Hambantota Airport 1 hr 33
Point Dondra (36 min)
Palms, a beach & sweeping ocean views from a small rocky headland, home to a landmark lighthouse. Weligama Bay (13 min)
A popular destination for surfing, this expansive bay features sandy beaches & picturesque views. Stilt Fisherman (26 min)
Beach with local fishermen on top of stick crosses demonstrating on-water stilt fishing. Coconut Tree Hill (6 min)
Much-photographed red-rock promontory with coconut palms, known for ocean views & sunset walks. Parrot Rock Bridge (15 min)
Elevated lookout atop a large rock, with views of Mirissa Beach surfers & Indian Ocean sunsets. Sri Lankan Snake Farm (18 min) Mirissa Beach (11 min)
Popular beach, home to many seafood restaurants, best known for surfing & seasonal whale watching. Polhena Beach (18 min)
Swimming & snorkeling on a beach sheltered by a reef, with calm waters & breathtaking sunsets. Taprobana (15 min) Koggala Lake (36 min)
Freshwater lagoon dotted with mini islands boasting jungle habitat & rich wildlife. Secret Beach Mirissa (18 min) Martin Wickramasinghe House & Folk Museum (28 min)
Simple home of a Sri Lankan author with displays on Buddhist culture, set in tree-dotted grounds. Midigama Beach (16 min)
Relaxed, palm-fringed beach with public wooden sun beds in the sand & waves attracting surfers. Koggala Beach (29 min)
Known for its surfing & scenic bay views, this tropical beach includes hotels, restaurants & shops. | 
