Golden sands and palm trees of Bentota Beach

Bentota

Water sports capital & golden sandy shores

About Bentota

Renowned for its sweeping golden sandbar, tranquil river lagoon, and exhilarating water sports, Bentota is Sri Lanka's premier coastal playground. From jet skiing and boat safaris on the mangrove-rich Madu Ganga to exploring Geoffrey Bawa's iconic Lunuganga country estate, Bentota seamlessly blends adrenaline with tropical elegance.

Best: Nov – Apr (calm waters & sunshine)

Highlights

  • Madu River boat safari through mangrove tunnels
  • Lagoon water sports: jet ski, wakeboarding, banana boat
  • Geoffrey Bawa's Lunuganga Estate & Brief Garden
  • Kosgoda Sea Turtle Conservation Project
  • Long golden walks on Bentota Beach spit
  • Riverside fresh seafood dining at sunset

Gallery

Tropical waves crashing on the Bentota shore
Madu Ganga river safari lagoon at dusk

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Palm beach shore
Tropical Beaches & Surfing
6 days3 stops
4.7

South Coast Beach Escape

Six sun-soaked days on Sri Lanka's southern coast — surf lessons at Weligama, whale-watching in Mirissa, turtle hatcheries and the heritage charm of Galle Fort.

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Nine Arch Bridge scenic train in Ella
Custom Private Circuits
★ Featured
10 days8 stops
4.9

Sri Lanka in a Nutshell

The grand island circuit — cultural triangle, sacred Kandy, tea country, Yala's leopards and the southern beaches — everything Sri Lanka is famous for, perfectly paced over 10 days.

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$700 / Per Group

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Private beach at sunset
Luxury Honeymoons
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7 days4 stops
5.0

Luxury Honeymoon Retreat

A honeymoon of two halves — misty tea-country romance and south-coast seclusion — with boutique villas, private dinners and surprises at every turn.

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$900 / Per Group

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