Bentota Trip Overview
(SKU: LK10011500) This 2-day, single night tour on the Southern Coastline of Sri Lanka. You will be heading down south to explore, discover and learn all the amazing things that make Sri Lanka’s southern coast such a great escape. From the only low-country tea estate in Hadungoda, to the Dutch Fort in Colonial Galle. From whale watching in the Mirissa Bay, this tour will leave you in awe at just how wonderful this little island paradise can be.
Additional Info
Duration: 2 days
Starts: Bentota, Sri Lanka
Trip Category: Private & Custom Tours >> Private Sightseeing Tours
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What to Expect When Visiting Bentota, Southern Province, Sri Lanka
(SKU: LK10011500) This 2-day, single night tour on the Southern Coastline of Sri Lanka. You will be heading down south to explore, discover and learn all the amazing things that make Sri Lanka’s southern coast such a great escape. From the only low-country tea estate in Hadungoda, to the Dutch Fort in Colonial Galle. From whale watching in the Mirissa Bay, this tour will leave you in awe at just how wonderful this little island paradise can be.
Itinerary
Day 1: Bentota > Ahangama > Galle
Stop At: Handunugoda Tea Estate, Handunugoda Rd Tittagalla, Ahangama 80650 Sri Lanka
Visit Handunugoda Tea Factory which is also known as the Virgin White Tea Factory. Learn the history of the tea that this factory produces. Get to know how the famous Virgin White Tea is plucked and processed completely untouched by human hands. Engage in a tasting session with a delicious cup of tea and scrumptious chocolate cake. Get a chance to purchase some tea leaves as a souvenir.
Duration: 1 hour 30 minutes
Stop At: Stilt Fishermen Sri Lanka, Koggala Sri Lanka
Watch the captivating sight of fishermen perched on stilts in the waters along the coast of Koggala. Hear the stories of how stilt fishing came to Sri Lanka, from the mouths of the fishermen who have practiced the craft for generations. Learn how the stilt fishing is done in detail and marvel at the level of skill that goes into it. Get some amazing photographs of the fishermen silhouetted against the shoreline at sunset.
Duration: 1 hour
Stop At: Galle Fort, Church Street, Galle 80000 Sri Lanka
Discover the city of Galle, where the Portuguese and Dutch made their headquarters, and its secrets. Visit the Galle Fort which is one of the best preserved fortifications in Asia. View the Maritime Museum, Galle National Museum and the lighthouse. Walk through the cobblestoned streets with their Dutch names as you learn more about their histories.
Duration: 1 hour 30 minutes
No meals included on this day.
No accommodation included on this day.
Day 2: Galle > Mirissa > Bentota
Stop At: Whale Watching Mirissa, Harbour Road, Mirissa, Weligama 81740, Sri Lanka
This tour gives you an opportunity to see the biggest mammals on earth, the whales, in their natural habitat. Get a chance to see blue whales, sperm whales and fin whales as they swim in the waters to the south of Sri Lanka. Gain more knowledge about the whales as a species from a qualified naturalist and learn to identify them. This tour gives you a responsible whale watching experience with a minimal imprint on nature.
Duration: 5 hours
No meals included on this day.
No accommodation included on this day.
