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Bentota is a resort town and its long Bentota Beach stretches north, where it becomes a sandy strip known as Paradise Island, parallel to Bentota Lagoon.Bentota is one of the island nation’s most popular destinations due to its incredible charm and beauty. Bentota is a great place to visit throughout the year. While the Bentota Beach weather is always pleasant, the best part remains that you are guaranteed to have a fantastic time here always. Bentota beaches are especially beautiful and offer you the perfect location for your dream beach holiday. The waters around Bentota are teeming with sea life. Bentota is a resort town on Sri Lanka’s southwest coast. Its long Bentota Beach stretches north, where it becomes a sandy strip known as Paradise Island, parallel to Bentota Lagoon.
• Explore Sri Lankan Coastal Lifestyle
• Enjoy personalized attention on a private tour
• Hassle-free hotel pickup and drop-offs
• Travel comfortably in an air-conditioned vehicle with a travel guide driver
Additional Info
Duration: 12 to 14 hours
Starts: Colombo, Sri Lanka
Trip Category: Cultural & Theme Tours >> Cultural Tours
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What to Expect When Visiting Colombo, Western Province, Sri Lanka
Bentota is a resort town and its long Bentota Beach stretches north, where it becomes a sandy strip known as Paradise Island, parallel to Bentota Lagoon.Bentota is one of the island nation’s most popular destinations due to its incredible charm and beauty. Bentota is a great place to visit throughout the year. While the Bentota Beach weather is always pleasant, the best part remains that you are guaranteed to have a fantastic time here always. Bentota beaches are especially beautiful and offer you the perfect location for your dream beach holiday. The waters around Bentota are teeming with sea life. Bentota is a resort town on Sri Lanka’s southwest coast. Its long Bentota Beach stretches north, where it becomes a sandy strip known as Paradise Island, parallel to Bentota Lagoon.
• Explore Sri Lankan Coastal Lifestyle
• Enjoy personalized attention on a private tour
• Hassle-free hotel pickup and drop-offs
• Travel comfortably in an air-conditioned vehicle with a travel guide driver
Itinerary
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Stop At: Bentota River, Bentota 80500 Sri Lanka
Cruise through the mangroves and explore the islands that dot the river. The Bentota River safari is a must-do for nature lovers. With over 111 bird species, the Bentota River is not only a bird lovers’ paradise but also a wonderland for biologists and ecologists, with a rich condensation of wildlife and plant life thriving within these shady mangroves. Bentota River Safari is one of the most popular outdoor activities in Bentota. It is the best way to explore the nature while enjoying a Boat Trip.
Duration: 2 hours
Stop At: Brief Garden – Bevis Bawa, Kalawila Village, Beruwala 12070 Sri Lanka
Brief Garden is the legendary garden and country home of Bevis Bawa. The garden, which has been open to the public since 1970, resembles a magical place from a fantasy novel and presents a wonderful space in which to lose yourself for a few hours. With over 106 different kinds of trees recorded on this 20 acre property and hundreds of other fauna still being counted today, the garden is a must-see for those with a keen interest in landscape design.
Duration: 1 hour
Stop At: Bentota Beach, Bentota 80500 Sri Lanka
Bentota Beach Sri Lanka is perhaps one of the most beautiful beaches in Sri Lanka. With picturesque landscapes surrounding it and coconut trees swaying with the gentle breeze, it is a picture-perfect place to spend your days when you are not exploring the town. You can laze and relax under the sun or enjoy thrilling Bentota Beach. Bentota beaches are known for being pristine and virtually untouched. This is one of the main things that draws people from far and wide when they visit Sri Lanka.
Duration: 2 hours
Stop At: Kosgoda Sea Turtle Conservation Project, 13A Galle Road, Kosgoda 80570 Sri Lanka
The Turtle Care Centre at Kosgoda beach is one of 18 turtle hatcheries along the southern coast of Sri Lanka. . You can experience these majestic creatures in their natural habitat, and maybe even witness them laying eggs in the sand. This place is well worth a visit to see real conservation in action. It is also very popular as all five species of turtles that visit Sri Lanka nest in Kosgoda. From hatching to release, these guys are very careful to preserve as many Turtles as they can.As well as the whole process of hatching and releasing Turtles, there are a lot of other things to understand about the work here.
Duration: 1 hour
Stop At: Kande Viharaya Temple, 22 Marikkar St, Dharga Town 12080 Sri Lanka
Translated to ‘mountain temple’ in reference to its location, the Kande Viharaya dates back to the 18th century and is situated near the town of Aluthgama. Today, the Buddhist temple has been recognised as an archaeological monument and also features one of the tallest sitting Buddha statues in the world.This is an impressive place with mixed architecture and a grad statute of Lord Buddha meditating. It is quite rare to have a painted outdoor Buddha so this is a hugely impressive sight. The place has temples of many Hindu gods and goddesses and the temple complex is a definite visit to the tourist visiting Bentota.
Duration: 1 hour
