Mattala Rajapaksa Hambantota Airport 1 hr 40
Midigama Beach (23 min) Relaxed palm-fringed beach with public wooden sun beds in the sand & waves attracting surfers. Koggala Beach (11 min) Known for its surfing & scenic bay views this tropical beach includes hotels restaurants & shops. Japanese Peace Pagoda (14 min) Unique Buddhist temple with a circular deck for sweeping views of the ocean & surrounding landscape. Katugoda Railway Station (14 min) Yatagala Raja Maha Viharaya (8 min) Old Buddhist temple complex built into rock formations featuring many statues & a serene atmosphere. Galle Fort - Lighthouse (21 min) Historic lighthouse at a fort with simple style & a nearby beach popular with swimmers. Galle Fort - National Maritime Archaeology Museum (19 min) Underwater artifacts ship models & other marine-centric exhibits in a Dutch warehouse from 1671. Dalawella Beach (9 min) Palm-fringed sandy beach backed with restaurants & tourist accommodation. Jungle Beach (14 min) Compact sand beach popular for swimming & sunbathing with a tiki-style beach bar/seafood spot. Habaraduwa Railway Station (10 min) Unawatuna Railway Station (8 min) Mihiripenna Beach (8 min) Sandy beach with turquoise waters & palm trees plus a large rock formation & nearby lodging. Galle Fort - Dutch Reformed Church (19 min) Architecture Martin Wickramasinghe House U0026 Folk Museum (15 min) Museum and art Galle National Museum (19 min) Circa-1656 Dutch building now a museum with artifacts like masks carvings ship equipment & armor. Unawatuna Beach (12 min) Beach with golden sand & palm trees offering activities like snorkeling & scuba diving. Koggala Lake (27 min) Freshwater lagoon dotted with mini islands boasting jungle habitat & rich wildlife. |