Plan your Sri Lanka trip

1. 111 km · about 2 h 40 min drive from Colombo airport (Katunayake)

2. 10:40 AM 1

   10:40 AM

   Brief Garden

   Parks & gardens · Kalutara, Kalutara District

   • About 2 h here
   • Entry: Admission fee applies; confirm current rates and booking requirements.
   • Visiting hours and tour arrangements should be confirmed with the garden before travel.

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3. 17 km · about 45 min drive from Brief Garden

4. 1:25 PM 2

   1:25 PM

   Thudugala Ella

   Waterfalls & rivers · Kalutara, Kalutara District

   • About 2 h here
   • Entry: No formal entrance fee may be charged, but local access or parking arrangements can vary; verify locally.
   • Outdoor natural site; daylight visits are recommended.

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1. 13 km · about 35 min drive from Thudugala Ella

2. 8:35 AM 1

   8:35 AM

   Richmond Castle

   Historical & heritage sites · Kalutara, Kalutara District

   • About 1 h 30 min here
   • Entry: An admission or guided-visit fee may apply; verify current rates.
   • Visitor access and hours may change; confirm with site management before travel.

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3. 3 km · about 15 min drive from Richmond Castle

4. 10:20 AM 2

   10:20 AM

   Kalutara Bodhiya

   Buddhist temples · Kalutara, Kalutara District

   • About 1 h here
   • Entry: No general entry fee; donations are welcome.
   • Generally accessible daily; special religious events may affect visitor movement.

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5. 1 km · about 10 min drive from Kalutara Bodhiya

6. 11:30 AM 3

   11:30 AM

   Calido Beach

   Beaches · Kalutara, Kalutara District

   • About 1 h 30 min here
   • Entry: Public access is generally free.
   • Open public shoreline; no formal visiting hours.

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7. 95 km · about 2 h 15 min drive from Calido Beach

8. 3:15 PM 4

   3:15 PM

   Negombo Dutch Fort

   Historical & heritage sites · Negombo, Gampaha District

   • About 30 min here
   • Entry: Free
   • Approximately 8:00 AM – 8:00 PM (exterior viewing)

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1. 8:00 AM 1

   8:00 AM

   Hamilton Canal

   Waterfalls & rivers · Negombo, Gampaha District

   • About 2 h here
   • Entry: Free
   • No fixed opening hours

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2. 10:00 AM 2

   10:00 AM

   St. Mary's Church, Negombo

   Churches · Negombo, Gampaha District

   • About 1 h here
   • Entry: free
   • Approximately 3:00 AM – 7:00 PM

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3. 2 km · about 10 min drive from St. Mary's Church, Negombo

4. 11:10 AM 3

   11:10 AM

   Negombo Beach

   Beaches · Negombo, Gampaha District

   • About 3 h here
   • Entry: Free
   • 24 Hours (Daily)

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Back to Colombo airport (Katunayake): 10 km · about 30 min drive