Mattala Rajapaksa Hambantota Airport 1 hr 54
Yatagala Raja Maha Viharaya (27 min) Old Buddhist temple complex built into rock formations featuring many statues & a serene atmosphere. Galle Fort - National Maritime Archaeology Museum (14 min) Underwater artifacts, ship models & other marine-centric exhibits in a Dutch warehouse from 1671. Galle Fort - Lighthouse (16 min) Historic lighthouse at a fort with simple style & a nearby beach popular with swimmers. Hikkaduwa Beach (16 min) Popular beach with a coral reef for snorkeling, plus glass bottom boat tours & surfing. Mihiripenna Beach (29 min) Sandy beach with turquoise waters & palm trees, plus a large rock formation & nearby lodging. Narigama Beach (13 min) Long, golden sandy beach offering dramatic sunset views, beach bars & surfing waves. Galle National Museum (13 min) Circa-1656 Dutch building now a museum, with artifacts like masks, carvings, ship equipment & armor. Unawatuna Beach (25 min) Beach with golden sand & palm trees offering activities like snorkeling & scuba diving. Galle Dutch Fort (15 min) Built in the 16th century, this preserved Dutch sea fort houses a network of museums, shops & cafes. Mahamodara Sea Turtle Hatchery Centre, Galle (7 min) Family-run turtle rescue center with tanks for injured creatures & newly hatched babies. Jungle Beach (25 min) Compact sand beach, popular for swimming & sunbathing, with a tiki-style beach bar/seafood spot. Galle Fort - Dutch Reformed Church (13 min) Small 18th-century structure with stained-glass windows & tiled floors made of tombstones. Dalawella Beach (27 min) Palm-fringed sandy beach backed with restaurants & tourist accommodation. Koggala Beach (34 min) Known for its surfing & scenic bay views, this tropical beach includes hotels, restaurants & shops. Japanese Peace Pagoda (26 min) Unique Buddhist temple with a circular deck for sweeping views of the ocean & surrounding landscape. |