Bentota River safari
Cruise the Bentota River and mangrove edges to observe birdlife, riverside vegetation and the quieter landscape behind the coast.
Approx. 120 minutesExplore Experience →
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80 WAYS TO EXPERIENCE THE ISLAND
Cruise the Bentota River and mangrove edges to observe birdlife, riverside vegetation and the quieter landscape behind the coast.
Approx. 120 minutesExplore Experience →Explore the intimate tropical garden created by Bevis Bawa, where sculpture, architecture and dense planting create a distinctive artistic landscape.
Approx. 120 minutesExplore Experience →View shallow reef scenery from a glass-bottomed boat when visibility is suitable, without entering the water.
Approx. 75 minutesExplore Experience →Learn about Sri Lanka’s sea turtles, nesting threats and conservation challenges at a carefully selected visitor facility.
Approx. 60 minutesExplore Experience →Build surf skills with a local instructor at a break matched to experience, swell and seasonal east-coast conditions.
Approx. 120 minutesExplore Experience →Add a quieter wildlife excursion from the Arugam Bay region, choosing bird-rich Kumana or elephant country around Lahugala according to conditions.
Approx. 270 minutesExplore Experience →Head offshore from the east coast with a responsible crew to look for whales and dolphins during the suitable local season.
Approx. 300 minutesExplore Experience →Discover east-coast reefs and marine life at a site matched to certification, confidence, visibility and sea conditions.
Approx. 180 minutesExplore Experience →Visit the protected marine environment around Pigeon Island with a responsible operator and clear reef and wildlife rules.
Approx. 180 minutesExplore Experience →Spend unhurried time on the broad, quieter sands of Kalkudah with swimming only when local sea conditions are suitable.
Approx. 120 minutesExplore Experience →Explore selected shallow areas of Pasikuda Bay with a local guide when visibility, currents and marine conditions are appropriate.
Approx. 120 minutesExplore Experience →Walk through one of Sri Lanka’s largest colonial forts and place its architecture within the layered history of the northern peninsula.
Approx. 120 minutesExplore Experience →MAKE IT YOUR OWN