Mattala Rajapaksa Hambantota Airport 1 hr 37
Jungle Beach (6 min)
Compact sand beach, popular for swimming & sunbathing, with a tiki-style beach bar/seafood spot. Koggala Lake (29 min)
Freshwater lagoon dotted with mini islands boasting jungle habitat & rich wildlife. Martin Wickramasinghe House & Folk Museum (16 min)
Simple home of a Sri Lankan author with displays on Buddhist culture, set in tree-dotted grounds. Galle National Museum (12 min)
Circa-1656 Dutch building now a museum, with artifacts like masks, carvings, ship equipment & armor. Galle Fort - National Maritime Archaeology Museum (11 min)
Underwater artifacts, ship models & other marine-centric exhibits in a Dutch warehouse from 1671. Mihiripenna Beach (6 min)
Sandy beach with turquoise waters & palm trees, plus a large rock formation & nearby lodging. Unawatuna Beach (11 min)
Beach with golden sand & palm trees offering activities like snorkeling & scuba diving. Dalawella Beach (4 min)
Palm-fringed sandy beach backed with restaurants & tourist accommodation. Galle Fort - Lighthouse (13 min)
Historic lighthouse at a fort with simple style & a nearby beach popular with swimmers. Galle Fort - Dutch Reformed Church (12 min)
Small 18th-century structure with stained-glass windows & tiled floors made of tombstones. Yatagala Raja Maha Viharaya (6 min)
Old Buddhist temple complex built into rock formations featuring many statues & a serene atmosphere. Stilt Fisherman (14 min)
Beach with local fishermen on top of stick crosses demonstrating on-water stilt fishing. Galle Dutch Fort (13 min)
Built in the 16th century, this preserved Dutch sea fort houses a network of museums, shops & cafes. Japanese Peace Pagoda (7 min)
Unique Buddhist temple with a circular deck for sweeping views of the ocean & surrounding landscape. Koggala Beach (12 min)
Known for its surfing & scenic bay views, this tropical beach includes hotels, restaurants & shops. | 
