Cities to Visit from Colombo Airport
Udawalawa Day Tours
3.5 hours from airport
Famous for Udawalawe National Park and elephant sightings
- Udawalawe National Park safari
- Elephant Transit Home visit
- Bird watching tours
- Udawalawe Reservoir
- Wildlife photography
Nuwara Eliya
4 hours from airport
Picturesque hill station known as “Little England”
- Visit tea plantations and factories
- Explore Horton Plains National Park
- See Baker’s Falls
- Gregory Lake boat ride
- Nuwara Eliya Golf Club
Mirissa
3 hours from airport
Famous for whale watching and beautiful beaches
- Whale watching (Nov-Apr)
- Mirissa Beach relaxation
- Coconut Tree Hill views
- Beach parties and nightlife
- Surfing lessons
Hikkaduwa
1.5 hours from airport
Popular beach destination with coral sanctuary
- Hikkaduwa Coral Sanctuary
- Beach activities and water sports
- Surfing and snorkeling
- Tsunami Honganji Temple
- Seafood restaurants
Arugam Bay
6 hours from airport
World-renowned surfing destination on east coast
- Surfing at Main Point
- Kumana National Park safari
- Lahugala National Park
- Muhudu Maha Viharaya temple
- Lagoon boat tours
Anuradhapura
4 hours from airport
Ancient capital and UNESCO World Heritage Site
- Sacred Sri Maha Bodhi tree
- Ruwanwelisaya stupa
- Jetavanaramaya monastery
- Abhayagiri Monastery complex
- Isurumuniya Temple
Bentota
1.5 hours from airport
Popular beach resort town with water sports
- Bentota Beach activities
- Madu River boat safari
- Brief Garden architecture
- Kosgoda Turtle Hatchery
- Water sports and jet skiing
Colombo
45 minutes from airport
Vibrant capital with mix of modern and colonial architecture
- Gangaramaya Temple
- Pettah Market shopping
- National Museum visit
- Galle Face Green sunset
- Fine dining experiences
Galle Tours
2 hours from airport
Historic coastal city with charming Dutch fort
- Galle Fort exploration
- Galle Lighthouse visit
- Maritime Museum
- Unawatuna Beach
- Jungle Beach hiking
Ella Day Tours
5 hours from airport
Scenic hill country with breathtaking views
- Ella Rock hiking
- Nine Arch Bridge
- Little Adam’s Peak
- Ravana Falls
- Tea factory visits
Jaffna
6 hours from airport
Cultural capital of Northern Province
- Nallur Kandaswamy Temple
- Jaffna Fort exploration
- Nagar Kovil Temple
- Jaffna Public Library
- Local cuisine tasting
Kandy
3 hours from airport
Cultural capital with Temple of the Sacred Tooth
- Temple of the Sacred Tooth
- Kandy Lake stroll
- Royal Botanical Gardens
- Cultural dance shows
- Bahirawakanda Buddha Statue
Kalpitiya
3 hours from airport
Famous for kitesurfing and dolphin watching
- Kitesurfing and windsurfing
- Dolphin and whale watching
- Kalpitiya Lagoon tours
- St. Anne’s Church visit
- Bar Reef snorkeling
Polonnaruwa
4.5 hours from airport
Ancient royal capital and UNESCO World Heritage Site
- Ancient city ruins exploration
- Gal Vihara rock temple
- Parakrama Samudra reservoir
- Archaeological Museum
- Royal Palace complex
Pasikuda
5 hours from airport
Famous for shallow waters and beautiful beaches
- Pasikuda Beach relaxation
- Snorkeling and swimming
- Kalkudah Beach visit
- Water sports activities
- Local fishing village tours
Tangalle
3.5 hours from airport