Description

Bentota

A mere 45 minutes away from Colombo, situated on the southern bank of the Bentota River mouth, approximately 65 kilometres (40 mi) along the southern express route and 56 kilometres (35 mi) north of Galle. It's a coastal town in Sri Lanka and the name of the town is derived from a mythical story which claims a demon named 'Bem' ruled the tota or river bank. It is a premier resort town with no less than 15 star-class hotels clustered together, plus numerous other less than 10 rooms-boutique-style hotels with sun, surfing and spectacular natural beauty and is worth a visit. This gives you an ideal chance to stay in one and savour many different above-water activities. Bentota has always been renowned as the water sport capital of Sri Lanka, with the hoteliers in the area actively promoting water sports from adrenaline-filled speed boat and jet ski riding, wind surfing, boogie boarding, water skiing, kite surfing.

The Beach

The beach is surrounded by jungle and tall palm trees. The sand is bright white on this wide beach, and the sea is bright aqua-blue due to its light-colored sandy bottom. Nearby attractions include many temples and remnants of the country's colonial past, like a fort protecting the old harbor of Galle.

Attractions

Kosgoda Turtle Hatchery - located 11 km (6.8 mi) south of Bentota, is a community based turtle hatchery and turtle watching project set up by the Turtle Conservation Project (TCP) in association with the Wildlife Department of Sri Lanka.

Brief Garden - It is regarded as one of the calmest and composed places to visit near Bentota. Situated eight kilometers from the resort town, this garden is crafted in a Japanese-style design and the feel will take you back to the colonial days, for sure. Heard of Bevis Bawa- no- He is a well-known architect and this garden was his home earlier.

Cinnamon Island - Yet another enthralling spot for tourists and sight-seers. It is also included in the list of the most beautiful places to visit near Bentota Sri Lanka. This island is famous for its age-old cinnamon plantation wherein you can learn and explore every small detail about cinnamon, from how it is processed to how it is used.

Moragalla - A refreshing beach which is mostly calm and is not overstuffed with people. Situated on the south of Beruwala, Moragalla is not that famous, but if you are looking for a place to revive yourself after traveling for long hours, this is it. It has clear blue water and is a perfect place for sports activities such as windsurfing, diving, and snorkeling, among others.

About The Tour

Places covered	Inclusions	Exclusions	Day
Arrival	Hotel Transfer	Airfare & Taxes	01
Bentota	Accommodation	Personal Expenses	02
Bentota	Boat Safari	Personal Expenses	03
Bentota	Water Sports	Personal Expenses	04
Departure	Airport Transfer	Air Tickets & Taxes	05