Sri Lanka route guide · Southern Province
Tangalle, known for quiet beaches and turtle nesting, is 2 to 2.5 hours from Bentota by car. Close enough for a day trip.
For most of the way your driver can use the Southern Expressway, the fastest road in the country; tolls are usually included in the price.
1Hikkaduwa
The Turtle Hatchery in Hikkaduwa is a wonderful place to learn about sea turtle conservation.
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Learn about the devastating 2004 tsunami through powerful personal stories and photographs at this moving…
3Unawatuna
One of Sri Lanka's most beloved beaches with something for everyone!
4Unawatuna
Find tranquility at this gleaming white peace pagoda surrounded by jungle and ocean!
5Galle
Meet adorable baby turtles and learn how this conservation project is saving endangered sea turtles!
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Galle Dutch Fort is a lively historic fortress by the sea, filled with old-world charm.
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About 130 km by road.
2 to 2.5 hours by private car, depending on traffic and stops.
Yes. At 2 to 2.5 hours each way, a day trip works well with an early start.
Good stops include Turtle Hatchery Hikkaduwa, Community Tsunami Museum, Unawatuna Beach.
