Bandaranaike International Airport 1 hr 9
Mount Lavinia Beach (12 min)
Scenic beach offering a stretch of sand, waves, lifeguards, hotels & nearby restaurants. Independence Square (28 min)
Square in front of Independence Memorial Hall featuring a fountain topped by a statue. Dutch Museum (35 min)
Former 17th-century governor's residence now a museum featuring artifacts from Dutch colonial rule. Diyawanna Lake (24 min)
Lake and wetland Dehiwala Zoological Garden (10 min)
Large, long-running zoo with landscaped gardens & many species, plus an aquarium & butterfly garden. Viharamahadevi Park (28 min)
Relaxed park with jogging trails, kids' play areas, space for picnics & activities like cycling. Diyatha Uyana (28 min)
Landscaped waterfront park with a playground, colorful fountains, aquarium & open-air food court. Jami Ul-Alfar Mosque (37 min)
Landmark long-standing mosque known for its striking red & white brick facade. Galle Face Green (27 min)
Food stalls dot this popular waterfront destination with a long walkway, sandy beach & scenic views. Colombo Lotus Tower (34 min)
Towering 1,168 ft. complex featuring a tv tower, hotel, auditorium, observation deck & mall. Bellanwila Raja Maha Viharaya (5 min)
Iconic temple with a bodhi tree grown from one of the 32 saplings from the sacred Anuradhapura tree. Kelaniya Raja Maha Viharaya (46 min)
Sacred, historic temple said to be visited by the Buddha with paintings by a renowned artist. Beira Lake (32 min)
Expansive lake near the city center known for its scenic island, Buddhist temple & lakefront paths. Seema Malakaya (28 min)
Serene Buddhist temple on floating platforms featuring numerous Buddha statues & airy shrines. Gangaramaya Temple (30 min)
Historic Buddhist temple with a robust collection of artifacts & statues, plus vocational training. | 
