Sri Lanka route guide · Western Province to Southern Province
Yala National Park, known for leopard safaris, is 6 to 7 hours from Negombo by car. Many travellers break the drive in Udawalawe National Park.
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.
This is a long day in the car. Leave early and take breaks every two hours or so.
1Colombo
Step into Sri Lanka's largest museum and discover treasures from ancient kingdoms!
2Colombo
Gangaramaya Temple is one of Colombo’s most vibrant and culturally rich Buddhist temples.
3Bentota
Bentota Beach in Sri Lanka is a popular, beautiful stretch of golden sand known for relaxation, water sports…
4Bentota
Support sea turtle conservation while meeting these adorable ancient mariners!
5Hikkaduwa
The Turtle Hatchery in Hikkaduwa is a wonderful place to learn about sea turtle conservation.
6Hikkaduwa
Learn about the devastating 2004 tsunami through powerful personal stories and photographs at this moving…
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About 315 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.
Udawalawe National Park is the most natural place to break the journey, about 4 to 5 hours from Negombo.
