River, Ocean, Turtles
The Bentota River meets the Indian Ocean here, creating a lagoon surrounded by mangroves and cinnamon islands. Visit the turtle hatchery, explore the waterways by boat, or simply relax between the river and the sea where everything moves at its own speed.
Highlights
- Bentota River Safari
- Water Sports
- Madu River
- Turtle Hatchery
- Cinnamon Island
Excursions in Bentota
8 activities available: include them in a curated package or build a custom tour.
Bentota River Safari
2hCruise the Bentota River estuary past mangroves, monitor lizards, kingfishers, and traditional fishing huts.
Available in custom toursWater Sports
3hJet-skiing, wakeboarding, banana boat rides, and windsurfing on the famous Bentota water sports lagoon.
Part of Golden Sands of the Southern Coast→Turtle Hatchery Visit
1.5hVisit a Bentota turtle conservation hatchery, learn about five sea turtle species, and release hatchlings at dusk.
Part of Golden Sands of the Southern Coast→Madu River Safari
2.5hA guided boat ride through the Madu Ganga lagoon's winding mangrove channels, cinnamon islands, and fish therapy pools.
Part of Golden Sands of the Southern Coast→Cinnamon Island Visit
1hStop at a river island where cinnamon is grown, harvested, and peeled by hand using traditional techniques.
Available in custom toursSpa & Wellness Experiences
2.5hA curated Ayurvedic or Swedish spa session at one of Bentota's celebrated beachfront wellness retreats.
Available in custom toursDeep Sea Fishing
5hA chartered deep-sea fishing excursion off the Bentota coast targeting tuna, barracuda, and dorado.
Available in custom toursMangrove Boat Tours
2hA quiet guided paddle through the mangrove forest of the Madu Ganga, spotting wildlife and rare bird species.
Available in custom toursPackages featuring Bentota
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