Bentota Beach

You will be picked up from your hotel in Colombo and begin your journey toward Galle, heading down the scenic southern coastal road. Along the way, you'll pass through lively local towns, where you can see roadside fish stalls, and dry fish hanging out in the sun. The drive also offers breathtaking views of the southern beaches, making the ride both cultural and picturesque. Your first stop will be at Bentota Beach, where you'll have a chance to relax and take in the coastal scenery—a perfect spot for a quick photo opportunity and a breath of sea air. Next, you'll visit a Sea Turtle Hatchery and Conservation Center, where you can learn about the local efforts to protect and rehabilitate endangered sea turtles. This is a wonderful chance to see baby turtles and understand their lifecycle. Afterwards, a short 20-minute drive takes you to the Madu Ganga River, where you'll embark on a peaceful mangrove boat safari. Cruise through the winding waterways surrounded by dense mangrove forests and spot local wildlife. A highlight of the river experience is a visit to Cinnamon Island, where you’ll learn how cinnamon is harvested and processed, and get a deeper understanding of the region’s rich spice heritage. Following your river safari, you’ll stop for lunch at a local restaurant (approximately a 30-minute drive), where you can enjoy some delicious Sri Lankan cuisine. In the afternoon, you’ll continue to the charming city of Galle. Explore the historic Galle Fort, a UNESCO World Heritage Site. You’ll have time to walk along the ramparts, visit the iconic lighthouse, explore the Galle Dutch Reformed Church, and admire stunning aerial views of the sea. After the sightseeing, you’ll freshen up and begin your return journey to Colombo via the Southern Expressway, with an estimated drive time of approximately 2.5 hours.

1. Galle Dutch Fort Start your day by visiting the historic Galle Dutch Fort. Explore the ancient walls, charming streets, and discover the rich history of this UNESCO World Heritage site. 2. Sea Turtle Hatchery - Ahungalla Next, head to the Sea Turtle Hatchery in Ahungalla. Learn about the conservation efforts to protect sea turtles and see these amazing creatures up close. 3. Mangroves Safari on the Bentota River Enjoy a relaxing Mangrove Safari on the Bentota River. Experience the serene beauty of the mangroves, spot wildlife, and enjoy the peaceful surroundings. 4. Ceylon Ayurvedic Herbal Garden Visit the Ceylon Ayurvedic Herbal Garden, where you can learn about traditional herbal medicine and the various uses of local plants for health and wellness. 5. Hikkaduwa Beach Walking Take a leisurely walk along Hikkaduwa Beach. Enjoy the soft sands, gentle waves, and the refreshing sea breeze. 6. Return to Colombo via Highway Conclude your day by heading back to Colombo via the highway, reflecting on the memorable experiences of the day.

This 10-day grand tour of Sri Lanka offers just a taste of what this incredible island has to offer. From ancient wonders to pristine beaches, lush landscapes to vibrant culture, Sri Lanka is a destination that will capture your heart and leave you longing to return. Day 1: Colombo-Anuradhapura-Sigiriya Welcome by our English-speaking driver from hotels or airports in Colombo and drive to Sigiriya. On the way, visit Anuradhapura ancient city. Overnight at Sigiriya Day 2: Sigiriya Rise and shine early for a trip to Sigiriya, often called the "Eighth Wonder of the World." This ancient rock fortress is a UNESCO World Heritage site and a testament to Sri Lanka's rich history. Later in the day, go on the Minneriya National Park safari. Minneriya National Park Evening Minneriya, Kaudulla, or Hurulu Eco National Park 4x4 safari according to the elephant’s availability. Overnight at Sigiriya Day 3: Sigiriya-Polonnaruwa After breakfast, drive to Polonnaruwa ancient city and explore the 10th ancient historical city; later, take a village tour in Habarana. Overnight at Sigiriya Day 4: Sigiriya-Dambulla-Kandy After breakfast, leave for the hotel in Kandy. En route, stop at Dambulla Golden Temple and Spice/Herbal Garden in the afternoon and visit Nalanda Gedige and a Hindu temple later. Overnight at Kandy Day 5: Kandy After breakfast, visit important attractions in Kandy, such as the Royal Botanical Garden, the Gem Museum, Kandy Lake, and downtown Kandy. In the afternoon, visit the tooth relic temple and royal botanical garden and witness the Kandyan cultural show. Overnight at Kandy Day 6: Kandy-Nuwara Eliya After breakfast, drive to Nuwara Eliya and visit Ramboda Falls, a tea plantation, and a tea factory. Thereafter, take a Nuwara Eliya city tour. Stay overnight in Nuwara Eliya Day 7: Nuwara Eliya-Ella After breakfast, drive to visit Gregory Lake and Victoria Park Garden for an hour. Later, take the train ride to Ella on the gorgeous panoramic view train. Please be aware that there is only a 50% chance of securing train tickets during the peak season due to high demand. Additionally, we can only confirm ticket availability one day before the scheduled train date. (We appreciate your understanding and flexibility with these constraints.) Little Adam's Peak View Point Evening: Climbing Little Adam’s Peak. Overnight at Ella Day 8: Ella-Yala After breakfast, drive to Tissamaharama. On the way, visit Rawana waterfall and Buduruwagala Rock Temple. In the evening, you have the option to choose between an exciting safari experience at either Yala National Park or Udawalawe National Park. Stay the night in Tissamaharama Day 9: Yala – South-west coast After breakfast, drive to a hotel on the south coast. The Beach Resort provides evening leisure. Overnight stay on the south-west coast Day 10: South Coast – Galle – Bentota – Colombo After breakfast, leave for Colombo Airport; en route, visit Galle Fort, Bentota Beach and Colombo on a city tour.

Day 1: Colombo-Kandy Meet and greet at the Seerendipity Tours representative and drive to the hotel in Kandy; en route, stop at Pinnawala Elephant Park. On the afternoon Kandy sightseeing tour, en route, stop at the Temple of the Tooth Relic and the Kandyan cultural show. Overnight stay at hotel in Kandy Day 2: Kandy-Sigiriya-Kandy Early breakfast and leaving for Sigiriya Rock Fortress and Dambulla Golden Temple. Today, you will explore 2 iconic cultural and historical monuments. Overnight stay at hotel in Kandy Day 3: Kandy-Nuwara Eliya-Ella After breakfast, leave for the hotel in Ella. En route, stop at the tea factory and garden in Nuwara Eliya, downtown Nuwara Eliya, Gregory Lake Esplanade, and Sita Amman Temple. In the afternoon, take the scenic hill country train from Nanu Oya to Ella. Overnight stay at hotel in Ella Day 4: Ella-Udawlawe-Galle Early morning sightseeing tour of Ella; en route, stop at Ella Rock, Mini Adams Peak, and Nine Arch Bridge. Later, continue to Udawalawe National Park for a wildlife watch. Overnight stay at hotel in Galle Day 5: Galle-Bentota-Kalutara-Colombo After breakfast, explore the Galle Fort on a guided walking tour. Later, drive to the hotel in Colombo; en route, stop at Hikkaduwa Beach and Bentota Beach. Afterwards, take a boat tour of the Bentota River to see the fascinating river fauna and flora. Afterwards, continue the journey to Colombo.

Day 1: Colombo-Kandy Meet and greet a representative from Seerendipity Tours, then head to Kandy. En route, stop at The Royal Botanical Garden is one of the most beautiful gardens in Asia and dates back to the 15th century. The travellers were able to witness thousands of exotic trees, plants and veins during the hour-long walk. Kandy Lake Club: Cultural Dance Show The Cultural Dance Show at Kandy Lake Club is a perfect opportunity to gain a comprehensive understanding of the diverse Sri Lankan cultural activities and dance performances, such as firewalking. Temple of the Sacred Tooth Relic It is considered to be the most important Buddhist temple in the world. However, its reach extends beyond just Buddhists. Kandy View Point The best place to see Kandy's entire city. A beautiful view in the evenings. Overnight stays in Kandy Day 2: Kandy-Sigiriya-Kandy After breakfast, we drove to Sigiriya and Dambulla, making stops along the way. Spice Garden: The Mathale area grows the best spices in Sri Lanka. We will guide you through the spice garden, explaining each and every plant and spice. Sigiriya The ancient rock fortress Sigiriya Rock Fortress is one of the most important things to visit or see on this tour. Minneriya Safari An off-road experience in the jungle: We will take you on a safari tour of Minneriya National Park. Sigiriya Village Safari: Hingula is a beautiful village in Sri Lanka. We will guide you on a tour of this village to gain a more profound understanding of Sri Lankan culture and lifestyle. They engage in various activities, prepare local cuisine, engage in agricultural activities, and so on. Dambulla Cave Temple is one of the most beautiful old temples in Sri Lanka. It's well known for its paintings. Overnight stays in Kandy Day 3: Kandy-Nuwara Eliya-Ella After breakfast, leave for Nuwara Eliya; en route, stop at Ramboda Waterfall and Tea Gardens. This is a picturesque location where you can enjoy a delightful cup of tea. Afterwards, embark on a quick exploration of Nuwara Eliya, which encompasses a visit to Gregory Lake. Gregory Lake is the heart of Nuwara Eliya. This place has a colder climate compared to other cities in Sri Lanka. After the Nuwara Eliya city tour, head to Nanu Oya Railway Station. You are ready to start enjoying the beautiful, scenic train ride. Overnight stays in Ella Day 4: Ella-Bentota-Colombo After breakfast, head to Colombo. En route, stop at Mirissa Beach, Galle fort and Bentota Beach.

Embark on an enriching Galle day tour, a perfect blend of nature, culture, and history. Begin your day at a turtle hatchery, where you'll witness the remarkable conservation efforts dedicated to sea turtles. Engage with the hatchlings and learn about their inspiring journey to the open sea. Continue your exploration to a moonstone mine, immersing yourself in the fascinating world of these precious gems. Gain firsthand knowledge of the extraction process and the cultural significance of moonstones, appreciating their natural allure. Next, visit the Tsunami Museum, a poignant tribute to Galle's resilience in the face of natural disasters. Explore exhibits that narrate the community's strength and the impact of the 2004 tsunami, emphasizing the importance of remembrance. Conclude the tour by discover Galle, a city also on the southwest coast of Sri Lanka. It is known for Galle Fort, the fortified city founded by Portuguese colonists in the 16th-century. Stone sea walls, expanded by the Dutch, encircle car-free streets with architecture reflecting the Portuguese, Dutch, and British rule. Notable buildings include the 18th-century Dutch Reformed Church. See Galle lighthouse standing on the fort’s southeast tip. 

Take a safari adventure on the Bentota River with this tour from Bentota Beach in Colombo. Explore the lush habitats of the river in a slow moving boat. Learn about your surroundings from a local guide.  Meet your guide at the beach and hop aboard a powerboat. Capture stunning pictures of Bentota Beach as you leave the shore. Follow the river through mangroves that provide a rich natural habitat for local wildlife and help smaller fishing communities thrive.  Keep an eye out for giant crocodiles, sea eagles, monkeys, snakes, monitor lizards, and graceful egret herons. Relax, connect with this natural setting, and immerse yourself in the biodiversity of this unique eco-system. Return to Bentota Beach. As you return after the boat trip, visit Bentota Beach and enjoy the pristine beaches. Later, explore the ancient Buddhist temple of Kande Vihara on a guided tour. and learn about the traditional native herbs and spices on a guided tour in the herbal garden.

1 - Kande Viharaya Aluthgama 2 - Safari 3- Brief Garden - Bevis Bawa Beruwala 4 - Madu River Boat Safari Or Bentota River Boat Safari 5 - Kosgoda Sea Turtle Conservation 6 - Bentota Beach [Ventura Beach] Or Moragalla Beach 7 - Water Sports - *Banana Ride 3km round *Sofa Ride 3km round *Jet Ski 3km round *Lay Down 3km round *Speed Boat round *Fly FIsh 3km round *Tube Ride 3km round *Conoeing one hour *Paramotoring Discover the best attractions in Aluthgama, a coastal town in the Western Province of Sri Lanka. Visit the Kande Viharaya Temple, the Madu River, and the Kosgoda Sea Turtle Conservation Project. Start your tour at the Kande Viharaya Temple, home to one of the world's tallest statues of the Buddha. Admire the 48.8-meter-tall sitting figure of the Buddha, which has been erected in the temple north of the river. Next, head to the Madu River, a minor watercourse that originates near Uragasmanhandiya in the Galle District of Sri Lanka, before widening into the Madu Ganga Lake at Balapitiya. The river then flows for a further 4.4 km before draining into the Indian Ocean. The Buddhist Amarapura Nikaya sect had its first upasampada on a fleet of boats anchored upon it in 1803. The Buddhist Kothduwa temple is situated on an isolated island in the lake. Together with the smaller Randombe Lake, to which it is connected by two narrow channels, it forms the Madu Ganga wetland. Its estuary and the many mangrove islets on it constitute a complex coastal wetland ecosystem. It has high ecological, biological, and aesthetic significance, being home to approximately 303 species of plants belonging to 95 families and to 248 species of vertebrate animals. Finally, visit the Kosgoda Sea Turtle Conservation Project, a small coastal town located in the Southern Province in Sri Lanka. The area of Kosgoda is home to a population of nearly 3,000 people. It is approximately 72 kilometers south of Colombo and is situated at an elevation of 1 meter above sea level. The area is becoming one of the most vibrant tourist areas in Galle District in Sri Lanka due to the locations beautiful beaches, Kosgoda Lagoon, and the Turtles and Turtle hatcheries.

Clients will be pick up from Colombo transfer to Bentota ,client will be able do water sports at Bentata river ( Ex. Jet-sky, Banana boat ) at your own expense, This is the river that dividing Western Province & Southern Provence.  Next heading to Turtle Hatchery and touch baby Turtle , release then to the sea.       After Turtles transfer to enjoy Madu Ganga river boat safari , In this boat safari you will explore some extinct animal and fish , Aquatic plants & nice mangroves .  Also you will be able to have fish foot massage in the middle of the river ( payment direct by client )      Then visit Mithiyagoda  Moonstone Mine , you can experience the real miming process of Moonstone & aslo yon purchase real Moonstone half price in any wear else because it is a real factory . In the world there are few place have Moonstone. Mithiyagoda is one an only place in Sri Lanka.       Then departure to lunch at Hikkaduwa on the  Beach Restaurant can enjoy sea food as you wish at your own expense. If clients want can do Snorkeling or Scuba diving to enjoy sea Corals and fish.      Ater departure to Galle Dutch fort and explore all places at UNESCO heritage site of Galle Dutch Fort . Also you will be able to get stunning views at Galle Dutch fort. Aslo the sun set . After that return back to Colombo. Clients will be drop at same pick-up location.

The sea off Mirissa between Galle and Matara is one of the best places in the world to see endangered blue whales. This two-day tour also gives you the opportunity to see some of the important places in the southern coastal belt, such as Galle Fort, Unawatuna Beach, the sea turtle hatchery and more. Day 1: Colombo-Bentota-Galle-Mirissa Meet your tour representative and proceed to your hotel in Mirissa, En route, enjoy a Bentota and Galle sightseeing tour. Bentota Beach is the most popular beach holiday destination on the island. Galle is one of the ancient sea ports of Sri Lanka and was an anchor point on the Silk Route. It was later discovered by the Portuguese, where they built a fortress and the Dutch that succeeded them fortified it further. This fortress is today a World Heritage Site.  During the Galle city tour, visit Galle Fort, Bentota Beach, the Galle coastal area, the Galle lighthouse, Kande Vihara, a handicraft center and a mask carving center. Visit a sea turtle hatchery project, spice garden in Bentota, where spices and herbs used for Sri Lankan cuisine and medication are grown. Then take a slow boat ride in search of fascinating wildlife living on the Bentota River, such as crocodiles, giant lizards, monkeys, etc.  Hikkaduwa Marine Sanctuary is the place where you can have a glimpse of the fascinating underwater world and see the creatures that inhabit the unfathomable depths of the sea. The famed coral gardens are located here. Just get hold of a glass bottomed boat or goggles and flippers and plunge into the ocean. Overnight stay in Mirissa. Day 2: Mirissa-Colombo Day two is filled with whale-watching experiences. Mirissa off the southern Sri Lanka coast is one of the best-known places for the greatest wildlife spectacle on the planet: lunge-feeding humpback whales and blue whales. Groups of whales construct enormous circular fishing nets with bubbles to catch vast shoals of herring and then launch themselves high into the air with their mouths wide open. This activity is most prevalent from November to April, but can be observed throughout the year.