Sri Lanka route guide · Southern Province to Western Province
Negombo, known for its beach, fish market and lagoon, 20 minutes from the airport, is 5.5 to 7 hours from Yala National Park 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.
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Udawalawe National Park is a wildlife hotspot, best known for its large herds of elephants roaming freely…
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Watch adorable orphaned baby elephants being bottle-fed at this heartwarming rehabilitation center!
3Tangalle
Climb this dramatic rock temple rising 676 feet above the southern plains!
4Mirissa
Mirissa Beach is a beautiful crescent-shaped beach known for its golden sand, clear turquoise waters, and…
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Whale Watching with Chaminda in Mirissa is an exciting adventure on the Indian Ocean.
The Negombo Fish Market is one of the most vibrant and authentic experiences on Sri Lanka’s west coast.
Negombo Beach is a popular coastal spot with golden sands, swimming, and relaxed seaside atmosphere It…
Cruise along this historic 120km waterway built by Dutch colonizers in the 1800s!
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About 315 km by road.
5.5 to 7 hours by private car, depending on traffic and stops.
It is possible but tiring, with 11.5 to 13.5 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 3 to 3.5 hours from Yala National Park.
