Bandaranaike International Airport 1 hr 59
Lunuganga Geoffrey Bawa’s Country Estate (30 min) Garden, architecture, modern architecture, and landscape architecture Victor Hasselblad Sea Turtle Research And Conservation Centre (12 min) Ventura Beach (25 min) Popular for those wanting to snorkel & take part in water sports, this beach has soft white sand. Galbokka Sea Turtle Conservation & Research Center (9 min) Ahungalla Beach (6 min) Coastal hangout with fine sand & rocky outcrops, plus a rustic outdoor restaurant & a modern resort. Kosgoda Sea Turtle Conservation Project (13 min) Venue dedicated to conservation of sea turtles, featuring a hatchery, info center & viewing tanks. Sea Turtle Hatchery & Rescue Center (27 min) Dedicated to preserving sea turtles, this small outfit features displays & tanks with hatchlings. Ariyapala Masks Museum, ආරියපාල වෙස් මුහුණු කෞතුකාගාරය (12 min) Museum with a collection of traditional masks & related artifacts, plus a workshop, store & library. Sri Vijayarama Purana Viharaya (16 min) Brief Garden, by Bevis Bawa (43 min) Landscape architect Bevis Bawa’s former home, with an eclectic art collection & a sprawling garden. Kothduwa Temple (11 min) Temple, buddhism, and river Kande Viharaya Temple (33 min) Temple and buddhism Hikkaduwa Beach (32 min) Popular beach with a coral reef for snorkeling, plus glass bottom boat tours & surfing. Balapitiya Beach (16 min) Serene stretch of shoreline with fine sand & large, picturesque boulders, plus lodging & eateries. |