Sri Lanka route guide · Southern Province to Cultural Triangle
Minneriya National Park, known for the great elephant gathering, is 6 to 7 hours from Galle by car. Many travellers break the drive in Pinnawala.
Between Colombo and the south coast your driver can use the Southern Expressway, the fastest road in the country; tolls are usually included in the price.
This is a long day in the car. Leave early and take breaks every two hours or so.
1Hikkaduwa
The Turtle Hatchery in Hikkaduwa is a wonderful place to learn about sea turtle conservation.
2Hikkaduwa
Learn about the devastating 2004 tsunami through powerful personal stories and photographs at this moving…
3Colombo
Step into Sri Lanka's largest museum and discover treasures from ancient kingdoms!
4Colombo
Gangaramaya Temple is one of Colombo’s most vibrant and culturally rich Buddhist temples.
5Pinnawala
Pinnawala Elephant Orphanage is a heart-warming place where you can see elephants up close in a natural…
6Kegalle
Get up close with gentle giants at this heartwarming elephant sanctuary!
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About 300 km by road.
6 to 7 hours by private car, depending on traffic and stops.
It is possible but tiring, with 11.5 to 14 hours of driving in total. Staying at least one night is better.
Pinnawala is the most natural place to break the journey, about 4 to 5 hours from Galle.
