Bentota Beach Stay (6 days)
Travel along the scenic route to Bentota, one of the best beaches in Sri Lanka. Spend your 6-days at a leisurely pace taking in just some of the local scenic highlights such as the Kosgada Turtle hatchery, dolphin and whale watching in Mirissa, and the stilt fishermen of Koggala. The choice is up to you on whether to be active and safari through rivers, or work on your tan whilst relaxing on the beautiful southwest coastline.
6 days - from $995
Itinerary Highlights
- Enjoy a whale and dolphin watching excursion in Mirissa
- Option to visit the Kosgoda Turtle Hatchery
- Opportunity to safari by boat on the Madu River
- Explore the historic town of Galle
Itinerary + Map
DAY 1 COLOMBO – BENTOTA
Sri Lankan beaches are world-class and Bentota, located in the southwest, is one of the best. With many places of interest you can visit places such as the Kosgoda Turtle Hatchery or just relax by the beach. (B, D)
Stay at:
Wunderbar Beach Club (3 star), Pandanus Beach Resort (4 star) or Heritance Ahungalla (5 star)
DAY 2 BENTOTA – GALLE – BENTOTA
Travel the scenic route along the coast to Galle. En route visit beautiful beaches, the Wewurukannala Vihara Buddha Statue (the largest on the island) and stilt fishermen in Koggala. Once in Galle, an historic fort town, you will enjoy a tour of the Heritage listed fort area with its charming laneways, rich trading history and Dutch-colonial buildings. (B, D)
DAY 3 BENTOTA – MIRISSA – BENTOTA
Today visit the small town of Mirissa which is home to a beautiful beach. It is also a wonderful spot to enjoy your dolphin and whale watching excursion. You also have the opportunity to enjoy a boat safari on the beautiful Madu River where you can see up close the flourishing wetlands. Pass by mangroves and keep an eye out for the local wild life such as crocodiles, water snakes and wild boars in their natural habitat. (B, D)
DAY 4/5 BENTOTA
Enjoy a full day to experience the country’s coast and all it has to offer. (B, D)
DAY 6 BENTOTA – COLOMBO
Your tour concludes with a departure transfer to the airport for your onward journey. (B)
- 5 nights hotel accommodation in Bentota
- English-speaking Chauffeur-Guides
- Transportation by air-conditioned vehicle
- Arrival and departure transfers
- Services of a local representative
- 6 breakfasts
- 5 dinners
- 2 x 500ml mineral water bottles per person per day
Excursions
- Guided tours of Bentota, Galle and Mirissa
- Dolphin and whale watching excursion in Mirissa
Optional Tours
- Kosgoda Turtle Hatchery
- Madu River boat safari
Pricing
Prices are per person in Australian Dollars (AUD)
Single supplement guideline: from 55% - 90% and triple room reduction from 5% - 20% pp depending on grade of hotels and season.
Contact us for details.
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