Sri Lanka route guide · Central Province to Southern Province
Tangalle, known for quiet beaches and turtle nesting, is 6 to 7 hours from Kandy by car. Many travellers break the drive in Adam's Peak.
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.
The first part of the drive descends from the hills around Kandy on winding roads before the land flattens out.
This is a long day in the car. Leave early and take breaks every two hours or so.
1Pinnawala
Pinnawala Elephant Orphanage is a heart-warming place where you can see elephants up close in a natural…
2Kegalle
Get up close with gentle giants at this heartwarming elephant sanctuary!
3Nuwara Eliya
Step into the aromatic world of Ceylon tea at this historic factory in the misty highlands!
4Nuwara Eliya
Stroll through this charming colonial-era garden in the heart of 'Little England'!
5Colombo
Step into Sri Lanka's largest museum and discover treasures from ancient kingdoms!
6Colombo
Gangaramaya Temple is one of Colombo’s most vibrant and culturally rich Buddhist temples.
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About 280 km by road.
6 to 7 hours by private car, depending on traffic and stops.
It is possible but tiring, with 12 to 14 hours of driving in total. Staying at least one night is better.
Adam's Peak is the most natural place to break the journey, about 3 to 3.5 hours from Kandy.
