Bentota Beach, River Safari and Turtle Conservation

This tour combines three of Bentota’s most rewarding experiences into a single well-paced day, beginning with a scenic boat safari along the Bentota River’s mangrove waterways, a journey through a world of herons, monitor lizards, cinnamon trees, and traditional fishing communities. After the river safari, guests visit a responsible turtle conservation hatchery at nearby Kosgoda, where sea turtle eggs are incubated and hatchlings protected before release, and the afternoon is spent at leisure on one of the most beautiful beaches on the west coast. Includes round-trip transfer, boat safari, conservation visit with a guided briefing, beach time and lunch.

  • Relaxation time on Bentota’s celebrated golden beach
  • Guided boat safari through Bentota Lagoon and mangrove waterways
  • Wildlife sightings including monitor lizards, crocodiles and kingfishers
  • Visit to a sea turtle conservation hatchery
  • Seasonal opportunity to witness turtle hatchling release
  • Private air-conditioned vehicle with English-speaking chauffeur guide
  • Boat safari through Bentota Lagoon
  • Entrance to turtle hatchery
  • Bottled water throughout the journey
  • Meals and refreshments 
  • Water sports and beach activity rentals
  • Gratuities and personal expenses