With your own vehicle, road-tripping around the surrounding regions is a breeze. Colombo is an obvious place to begin, but there’s so much more to experience in the region. Pick up the keys to a rental, toss your bags in the trunk and take a peek at these other terrific locations:
- Roughly 62 miles (100 km) from Colombo, Central Province is a favorite road trip destination. With top sights such as Temple of the Tooth, you’ll have no shortage of things to see and do here.
- Another destination that’s a favorite with travelers is Rambukkana, around 47 miles (75 km) away. Pinnawala Elephant Orphanage is just one of many reasons people keep coming back to this place.
- Get some distance between you and the fast pace of the city at Pigeon Island National Park. Approximately 155 miles (250 km) from Colombo, it’s the perfect place to get your nature fix.