Sri Lanka route guide · Southern Province to Western Province
Colombo Airport, known for international arrivals at Katunayake, is 3.5 to 4 hours from Tangalle by car.
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.
1Galle
Meet adorable baby turtles and learn how this conservation project is saving endangered sea turtles!
2Galle
Galle Dutch Fort is a lively historic fortress by the sea, filled with old-world charm.
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.
Cruise along this historic 120km waterway built by Dutch colonizers in the 1800s!
Negombo Lagoon is one of Sri Lanka’s most serene coastal wetlands, just a short drive from the airport.
The Negombo Fish Market is one of the most vibrant and authentic experiences on Sri Lanka’s west coast.
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About 215 km by road.
3.5 to 4 hours by private car, depending on traffic and stops.
It is possible but tiring, with 7 to 8 hours of driving in total. Staying at least one night is better.
Good stops include Sea Turtle Farm Galle Mahamodara, Galle Dutch Fort, Colombo National Museum.
