Bentota

Bentota

Wide golden beaches where the river meets the sea, with boat trips and water sports nearby.

Kosgoda Turtle Hatchery

Nearby excursion · about 10 km south of Bentota

Learn about sea turtle conservation on a coast where several species come ashore to nest.

Bentota Beach

A long golden beach where the Bentota River reaches the sea.

Bentota River

The calm river estuary used for boat trips and water sports.

Brief Garden

Nearby excursion · about 10 km inland from Bentota

The landscaped garden of artist Bevis Bawa.

Lunuganga

Nearby excursion · about 6 km from Bentota

Geoffrey Bawa's country garden on Dedduwa Lake.

Galapatha Raja Maha Viharaya

An old temple on a hill in Bentota.

Bentota River Safari

Drift upriver beneath arching mangroves, watching kingfishers flash past and monitor lizards bask on the banks. The sea fades away and the jungle closes in.

Water Sports

Jet skis, banana boats and windsurfing on the calm waters where the Bentota River meets the sea.

Kayaking

Paddle at your own pace across calm lagoons in the soft light of early morning, with only birdsong for company.