Bandaranaike International Airport 1 hr 28
Beira Lake (53 min)
Expansive lake near the city center known for its scenic island, Buddhist temple & lakefront paths. Richmond Castle (48 min)
Early 1900s mansion featuring a mix of Eastern & Western architectural styles & decorative elements. Mount Lavinia Beach (30 min)
Scenic beach offering a stretch of sand, waves, lifeguards, hotels & nearby restaurants. Viharamahadevi Park (50 min)
Relaxed park with jogging trails, kids' play areas, space for picnics & activities like cycling. Independence Square (51 min)
Square in front of Independence Memorial Hall featuring a fountain topped by a statue. Diyawanna Lake (51 min)
Lake and wetland National Museum (49 min)
Big, stately museum with royal objects & other artifacts relating to Sri Lanka's history & culture. Seema Malakaya (49 min)
Serene Buddhist temple on floating platforms featuring numerous Buddha statues & airy shrines. Colombo Lotus Tower (55 min)
Towering 1,168 ft. complex featuring a tv tower, hotel, auditorium, observation deck & mall. Dehiwala Zoological Garden (36 min)
Large, long-running zoo with landscaped gardens & many species, plus an aquarium & butterfly garden. Galle Face Green (49 min)
Food stalls dot this popular waterfront destination with a long walkway, sandy beach & scenic views. Gangaramaya Temple (51 min)
Historic Buddhist temple with a robust collection of artifacts & statues, plus vocational training. Diyatha Uyana (55 min)
Landscaped waterfront park with a playground, colorful fountains, aquarium & open-air food court. Bellanwila Raja Maha Viharaya (33 min)
Iconic temple with a bodhi tree grown from one of the 32 saplings from the sacred Anuradhapura tree. Bolgoda Lake (20 min)
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