Popular tourist routes

Live drive times powered by Google Maps for the routes tourists ask about most. Every trip can be customised — just tell us your dates and stops.

Fast, air-conditioned airport pickup — day or night.

~35 km ~0.75 h

The cultural heart of Sri Lanka, home of the Temple of the Tooth.

~120 km ~3 h

Wind through tea country to Sri Lanka's cool 'Little England'.

~78 km ~3 h

Waterfalls, Nine Arch Bridge and hill-country views.

~60 km ~2.5 h

Cross the island from Dutch fort to misty tea plantations.

~210 km ~5 h

Reach the ancient rock fortress before sunrise.

~175 km ~4 h

Whale-watching mornings to leopard-spotting afternoons.

~130 km ~2.5 h

From highlands to Sri Lanka's premier surf town.

~130 km ~3 h

The closest beach town to the airport — ideal for your first night.

~12 km ~0.4 h

Expressway run straight to the Dutch fort and south coast beaches.

~150 km ~2.5 h

Head north to the Cultural Triangle without stopping in Colombo.

~150 km ~3.5 h