3-Day Matara itinerary guide

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Matara — SRI LANKAN RAILWAYS CLASS M4 LOCO HAULED TRAIN AT MATARA STATION SRI LANKA JAN 2013 (8553509143)

Top stops to prioritize

Snake Farm Weligama (Traditional Farm)
W&D Beach Restaurant
Dondra Head
Bob IV
Turtle Point Bathigama Dickwella
MARU - Weligama
Sri Lanka Snake Farm weligama (tourist attraction)
Mirissa Beach

Day 1: Most popular attractions

For day 1, we strategically grouped the most popular attraction, Star Fort - Matara | තාරකා කොටුව - මාතර, with surrounding point of interests to start your trip off with a bang.

Snake Farm Weligama (Traditional Farm)
Sri Lanka Snake Farm weligama (tourist attraction)
Mirissa Beach
Polhena Beach
Matara Bodhiya
The Dutchman's Street

Day 2: Southeast side of town

For day 2, we recommend exploring the southeast side side of town.

Dondra Head
University of Ruhuna
Weherahena Poorwarama Rajamaha Viharaya
The Shrine of Our Lady of Matara
Parewi Duwa Temple
Star Fort - Matara | තාරකා කොටුව - මාතර

Day 3: Keep it simple

For day 3, these 6 places should be enough to fill your day with something exciting to do in Matara.

Turtle Point Bathigama Dickwella
Matara Beach Park | මාතර වෙරළ උද්‍යානය
Matara Beach
Matara Fort
Madiha Beach
Kai Beach Club Weligama

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