Sri Lanka route guide · Central Province to Southern Province
Unawatuna, known for a sheltered swimming beach near Galle, is 5 to 6 hours from Kandy by car.
The first part of the drive descends from the hills around Kandy on winding roads before the land flattens out.
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!
3Hikkaduwa
The Turtle Hatchery in Hikkaduwa is a wonderful place to learn about sea turtle conservation.
4Hikkaduwa
Learn about the devastating 2004 tsunami through powerful personal stories and photographs at this moving…
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About 220 km by road.
5 to 6 hours by private car, depending on traffic and stops.
It is possible but tiring, with 9.5 to 11.5 hours of driving in total. Staying at least one night is better.
Good stops include Pinnawala Elephant Orphanage, Millennium Elephant Foundation, Turtle Hatchery Hikkaduwa.
