Bentota is a laid-back beach resort town on Sri Lanka's south-west coast, where the Bentota river meets the sea. It is known for golden beaches, water sports, river safaris and easy day trips to Galle and Mirissa.
A relaxed day around Bentota's beaches and riverside, typically combining time on the sand with a river safari, a turtle hatchery visit and optional water sports.
A boat ride through the mangrove-lined Madu Ganga, a wetland with dozens of small islands. Stops often include a cinnamon island and an old island temple, with chances to spot monitor lizards and water birds.
Conservation hatcheries near Bentota collect sea turtle eggs to protect them and release hatchlings into the ocean. A short, family-friendly stop to see baby turtles and learn about conservation.
The calm Bentota river mouth and lagoon make it one of Sri Lanka's main water sports centres, with jet skiing, banana boat rides, windsurfing and tube rides on offer.
A UNESCO World Heritage site, Galle's 17th-century Dutch fort is a walled old town of ramparts, a lighthouse, churches and colonial streets lined with cafés and boutiques. The ramparts are a favourite spot at sunset.
A crescent-shaped beach town on the south coast known for its palm-fringed bay, Coconut Tree Hill viewpoint and laid-back beach cafés. It is also a popular base for whale-watching in season.
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