Bentota Tours & Packages 2026 | Madu River Safari & Water Sports | Ceylon Trails
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Bentota Tours & Packages

Madu River safaris, water skiing, jet skiing, turtle hatchery visits and luxury beach resort stays on Sri Lanka's golden coast.

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Curated Packages
$95
Starting From (pp)
100%
Private Tours
Free
Bentota Hotel Pickup

Choose Your Bentota Adventure

All prices are per person, minimum 2 travellers. Solo travellers and groups - ask us for a tailored quote.

Madu River Safari & Cinnamon Island - Bentota tour package, Sri Lanka
Package 1
📅 Half Day - 4 hours 📍 Bentota, Southern Coast

Madu River Safari & Cinnamon Island

  • Private boat through mangrove tunnels
  • Cinnamon Island - peeling demonstration & tasting
  • Kothduwa temple - 200-year-old river island temple
  • Natural fish therapy stop
  • King coconut welcome drink
🕐 Full Itinerary
  1. 08:30 Pickup from your Bentota / Beruwala hotel
  2. 09:00 Board your private boat at Balapitiya - glide through the mangrove tunnels
  3. 09:45 Cinnamon Island: watch a family peel cinnamon the traditional way, taste fresh cinnamon tea
  4. 10:45 Kothduwa Rajamaha Viharaya - ancient temple on a river island
  5. 11:15 Fish therapy stop & lagoon birdwatching
  6. 12:00 Return to the pier and drop at your hotel
📋 What's Included / Not Included

Included

  • Hotel pickup & drop (Bentota / Beruwala)
  • Private boat & experienced boatman
  • All entrance & landing fees
  • Life jackets
  • English-speaking guide
  • King coconut per person

Not Included

  • Meals
  • Personal expenses
  • Tips
Per person (min 2 travellers)
$95 / Rs 28,800
Bentota Water Sports Blast - Bentota tour package, Sri Lanka
Package 2
📅 Half Day - 3 hours 📍 Bentota, Southern Coast

Bentota Water Sports Blast

  • Jet ski session (15 min) on the Bentota lagoon
  • Banana boat & tube rides
  • Water-ski or wakeboard intro with instructor
  • Calm, safe lagoon - perfect for beginners
  • All equipment & safety gear included
🕐 Full Itinerary
  1. 09:00 Pickup and transfer to the Bentota water sports centre
  2. 09:15 Safety briefing and gear fitting
  3. 09:30 Jet ski session on the lagoon
  4. 10:15 Banana boat & tube rides - hold on tight!
  5. 11:00 Water-ski or wakeboard introduction with your instructor
  6. 12:00 Fresh water shower, then drop at your hotel
📋 What's Included / Not Included

Included

  • Hotel pickup & drop (Bentota / Beruwala)
  • All water sports equipment
  • Professional instructor
  • Safety briefing & life jackets
  • Changing rooms & showers

Not Included

  • Meals & drinks
  • Photos/videos (available on-site)
  • Tips
Per person (min 2 travellers)
$120 / Rs 36,400
Turtles, Temples & Golden Beach - Bentota tour package, Sri Lanka
Package 3
📅 Full Day - 6 hours 📍 Bentota, Southern Coast

Turtles, Temples & Golden Beach

  • Kosgoda Turtle Hatchery - conservation & baby turtles
  • Kande Viharaya - 48m seated Buddha statue
  • Beruwala fishing harbour photo stop
  • Relaxed afternoon on Bentota golden beach
  • Lunch at a beachfront restaurant
🕐 Full Itinerary
  1. 09:00 Pickup from your hotel
  2. 09:30 Kosgoda Turtle Hatchery - meet rescued turtles and learn about conservation
  3. 11:00 Beruwala harbour - colourful fishing boats and the morning catch
  4. 11:45 Kande Viharaya - climb to the giant seated Buddha with lagoon views
  5. 13:00 Lunch at a beachfront restaurant
  6. 14:30 Free time on Bentota golden beach - swim, walk or just relax
  7. 15:30 Drop at your hotel
📋 What's Included / Not Included

Included

  • Hotel pickup & drop (Bentota / Beruwala)
  • All entrance fees
  • Lunch at a beach restaurant
  • English-speaking guide
  • Private air-conditioned vehicle

Not Included

  • Drinks with lunch
  • Turtle release donation (optional)
  • Tips
Per person (min 2 travellers)
$110 / Rs 33,300
Bawa Gardens & Art Trail - Bentota tour package, Sri Lanka
Package 4
📅 Full Day - 7 hours 📍 Bentota, Southern Coast

Bawa Gardens & Art Trail

  • Lunuganga Estate - Geoffrey Bawa's masterpiece garden
  • Brief Garden - Bevis Bawa's jungle paradise & art
  • Galapata Vihara - 12th-century temple with ancient frescoes
  • Batik workshop - watch artisans at work
  • Lunch at a garden restaurant
🕐 Full Itinerary
  1. 08:30 Pickup from your hotel
  2. 09:00 Lunuganga Estate - wander the garden Geoffrey Bawa shaped for 40 years, overlooking Dedduwa Lake
  3. 11:30 Brief Garden - Bevis Bawa's hidden jungle garden, sculpture and art collection
  4. 13:00 Lunch at a garden restaurant
  5. 14:30 Galapata Viharaya - ancient temple with a stone inscription and quiet village setting
  6. 15:30 Batik workshop - see wax-resist art made by hand
  7. 16:30 Drop at your hotel
📋 What's Included / Not Included

Included

  • Hotel pickup & drop (Bentota / Beruwala)
  • All entrance fees
  • Lunch
  • English-speaking guide
  • Private air-conditioned vehicle

Not Included

  • Drinks
  • Artwork & batik purchases
  • Tips
Per person (min 2 travellers)
$145 / Rs 43,900
Best of Bentota in One Day - Bentota tour package, Sri Lanka
Package 5 Most Popular
📅 Full Day - 8 hours 📍 Bentota, Southern Coast

Best of Bentota in One Day

  • Morning Madu River safari with mangrove tunnels
  • Cinnamon Island & fish therapy
  • Kosgoda Turtle Hatchery
  • Brief Garden & Kande Viharaya giant Buddha
  • Sunset on Bentota golden beach
🕐 Full Itinerary
  1. 08:00 Pickup from your hotel
  2. 08:30 Madu River safari - mangroves, Cinnamon Island and river temples
  3. 11:00 Kosgoda Turtle Hatchery
  4. 12:30 Lunch by the Bentota river
  5. 14:00 Brief Garden - Bevis Bawa's jungle paradise
  6. 16:00 Kande Viharaya - 48m seated Buddha
  7. 17:15 Sunset on Bentota beach
  8. 18:00 Drop at your hotel
📋 What's Included / Not Included

Included

  • Hotel pickup & drop (Bentota / Beruwala)
  • Private boat safari
  • All entrance fees
  • Lunch by the river
  • English-speaking guide
  • Private air-conditioned vehicle

Not Included

  • Drinks
  • Personal expenses
  • Tips
Per person (min 2 travellers)
$165 / Rs 50,000
Bentota 2-Day Escape - Bentota tour package, Sri Lanka
Package 6 Best Value
📅 2 Days / 1 Night 📍 Bentota, Southern Coast

Bentota 2-Day Escape

  • Overnight at a 4-star beach hotel (half board)
  • Day 1: Madu River safari & beach sunset
  • Day 2: water sports, turtle hatchery & Brief Garden
  • All activities, transfers & meals as listed
  • Perfect add-on to any Sri Lanka itinerary
🕐 Full Itinerary
  1. Day 1 - 10:00 Pickup (Bentota, Beruwala, Kalutara or Colombo airport area)
  2. Day 1 - 11:00 Madu River safari - mangroves, Cinnamon Island & fish therapy
  3. Day 1 - 14:00 Check in to your 4-star beach hotel, afternoon at leisure
  4. Day 1 - 18:00 Sunset on the beach, dinner at the hotel
  5. Day 2 - 09:00 Water sports session - jet ski, banana boat & tube rides
  6. Day 2 - 11:30 Kosgoda Turtle Hatchery
  7. Day 2 - 13:30 Brief Garden & Kande Viharaya
  8. Day 2 - 16:00 Drop at your hotel or onward destination (Colombo / Galle / airport)
📋 What's Included / Not Included

Included

  • 1 night in a 4-star beach hotel (half board - dinner & breakfast)
  • All tours & entrance fees
  • Water sports session
  • English-speaking guide
  • Private air-conditioned vehicle throughout

Not Included

  • Lunch on both days
  • Drinks
  • Personal expenses
  • Tips
Per person (min 2 travellers)
$340 / Rs 103,000

Why Book Bentota With Ceylon Trails?

Local team, honest pricing, everything arranged for you.

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Door-to-Door

Free pickup from any Bentota or Beruwala hotel. Colombo & airport transfers arranged on request.

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Private Guides

Every tour is private - your own vehicle, boat and English-speaking guide. No sharing, no waiting.

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Best Local Rates

We book direct with boatmen, activity centres and hotels - no middlemen markups, ever.

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Fully Flexible

Change dates, swap activities or add Galle & Mirissa. Free cancellation up to 48 hours before.

Need a Hotel in Bentota?

Combine your tour with a stay on the golden coast - we confirm the best direct rates at Cinnamon Bentota Beach and other handpicked resorts.

Bentota Tours - FAQ

What is the best time of year for Bentota tours?
December to April is the dry season on the south-west coast - calm seas, sunny skies and ideal conditions for water sports and the Madu River safari. Bentota is enjoyable year-round, but May to October brings occasional monsoon showers, usually in short bursts.
Are the prices per person or per group?
All prices are per person based on a minimum of 2 travellers. Solo travellers, families with children and larger groups are welcome - contact us for a tailored quote. Children under 6 join most tours free of charge.
Can you pick us up from Colombo or the airport?
Yes. Our packages include free pickup from Bentota and Beruwala hotels. Pickup from Colombo, Negombo or Bandaranaike International Airport can be arranged for a small supplement - just mention it when booking.
Can we combine Bentota with Galle or Mirissa?
Absolutely. Galle Fort is just 45 minutes away and Mirissa (whale watching, November to April) around 1.5 hours. We can build a custom south-coast itinerary combining Bentota, Galle and Mirissa - message us on WhatsApp for a same-day quote.

Want a Custom Bentota Itinerary?

Combine Bentota with Galle Fort, Mirissa whale watching or Yala safari. Tell us your dates - we'll build the perfect south-coast route with a same-day quote.

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