Water Sports at Bentota

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.

Where: Bentota, Sri Lanka
Time needed: 1–3 hours
Best time to go: Nov–Apr

💡 Tip: Conditions are best in the dry season; check the sea is calm before booking open-water rides.

About Bentota

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.

More to see in Bentota

City tourBentota Coastal TourHalf to full day

CruiseMadu River Safari1–2 hours

NatureTurtle Hatchery30–60 minutes

LandmarkGalle Fort2–3 hours

BeachMirissaHalf day

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