Sri Lanka route guide · Sabaragamuwa Province to Southern Province
Tangalle, known for quiet beaches and turtle nesting, is 5 to 6 hours from Pinnawala by car. Many travellers break the drive in Udawalawe National Park.
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 Pinnawala on winding roads before the land flattens out.
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.
3Udawalawe
Udawalawe National Park is a wildlife hotspot, best known for its large herds of elephants roaming freely…
4Udawalawe
Watch adorable orphaned baby elephants being bottle-fed at this heartwarming rehabilitation center!
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 255 km by road.
5 to 6 hours by private car, depending on traffic and stops.
It is possible but tiring, with 10.5 to 12.5 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 5 to 6 hours from Pinnawala.
