Plan your Sri Lanka trip

1. 210 km · about 4 h 55 min drive from Colombo airport (Katunayake)

2. 12:55 PM 1

   12:55 PM

   Matara Old Dutch Church

   Historical & heritage sites · Matara, Matara District

   • About 2 h here
   • Entry: Local: Not separately verified; Foreign: Not separately verified. Notes: To confirm with venue / local authority
   • To confirm with venue / local authority

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3. 2:55 PM 2

   2:55 PM

   Matara Clock Tower

   Historical & heritage sites · Matara, Matara District

   • About 30 min here
   • Entry: Free for Sri Lankan and foreign visitors viewing the clock tower from public areas. No general admission ticket is required. Guided heritage tours may have separate charges.
   • Open 24 hours daily for exterior viewing from public areas. Access to the clock tower interior is not generally available to tourists.

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1. 8:00 AM 1

   8:00 AM

   Matara Fort

   Historical & heritage sites · Matara, Matara District

   • About 2 h here
   • Entry: Free entry for Sri Lankan and foreign visitors to permitted public streets and exterior fort areas.
   • The public streets and exterior ramparts are generally accessible throughout the day. There are no fixed tourist opening hours for the entire fort area.

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2. 5 km · about 20 min drive from Matara Fort

3. 10:20 AM 2

   10:20 AM

   Madiha Beach

   Beaches · Matara District

   • About 3 h here
   • Entry: Free entry for Sri Lankan and foreign visitors. No general beach admission ticket is required. Surf lessons, snorkelling equipment, private tours, and parking may involve separate charges.
   • To confirm with venue / local authority

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4. 8 km · about 25 min drive from Madiha Beach

5. 1:45 PM 3

   1:45 PM

   Parrot Rock Viewpoint

   Mountains, hikes & viewpoints · Mirissa, Matara District

   • About 1 h here
   • Entry: Free entry for Sri Lankan and foreign visitors. No standard admission ticket is required. Parking or optional local services may have separate charges.
   • The viewpoint can be approached during daylight when tides and sea conditions permit. Recommended visiting period: 6:00 AM – 6:00 PM.

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6. 7 km · about 20 min drive from Parrot Rock Viewpoint

7. 3:05 PM 4

   3:05 PM

   Weligama Taprobane Island

   Islands · Weligama, Matara District

   • About 30 min here
   • Entry: Private property access requires authorisation, and accommodation bookings are currently unavailable.
   • The official property website currently states that accommodation bookings are temporarily unavailable due to maintenance.

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1. 1 km · about 10 min drive from Weligama Taprobane Island

2. 8:10 AM 1

   8:10 AM

   Weligama Kushtarajagala Statue

   Historical & heritage sites · Weligama, Matara District

   • About 2 h here
   • Entry: Local: Not separately verified; Foreign: Not separately verified. Notes: To confirm with venue / local authority
   • To confirm with venue / local authority

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3. 9 km · about 25 min drive from Weligama Kushtarajagala Statue

4. 10:35 AM 2

   10:35 AM

   Coconut Tree Hill

   Mountains, hikes & viewpoints · Mirissa, Matara District

   • About 3 h here
   • Entry: Free entry for Sri Lankan and foreign visitors. No standard entrance ticket is required. Parking or privately provided services may have separate charges.
   • Open 24 hours daily according to public visitor listings.

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5. 8 km · about 25 min drive from Coconut Tree Hill

6. 2:00 PM 3

   2:00 PM

   Kotikagoda Raja Maha Viharaya

   Buddhist temples · Matara District

   • About 1 h 30 min here
   • Entry: Free entry reported. Voluntary donations are welcome; confirm locally.
   • To confirm with temple administration / local authority. Daylight visits are recommended.

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Back to Colombo airport (Katunayake): 207 km · about 4 h 50 min drive