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Things to Do in Sri Lanka

From leopard-spotting in Yala to surfing in Arugam Bay — browse our curated activities and add them to your custom itinerary.

6 activities in Bentota

Bentota Beach Day
Leisure

Bentota Beach Day

Bentota3h

Relax on one of Sri Lanka's finest stretches of golden sand, with calm waters perfect for swimming.

Brief Garden Visit
Cultural

Brief Garden Visit

Bentota1.5hTicket $10

Explore the whimsical tropical garden of artist Bevis Bawa — a hidden gem of sculptures, rare plants, and artistic surprises.

Kosgoda Sea Turtle Hatchery
Nature

Kosgoda Sea Turtle Hatchery

Bentota1hTicket $5

Visit a turtle conservation project and watch baby sea turtles being released into the Indian Ocean.

Lunuganga Estate Tour
Cultural

Lunuganga Estate Tour

Bentota2hTicket $15

Visit the country estate of legendary architect Geoffrey Bawa — a masterpiece of garden design set on a hilltop peninsula.

Madu River Mangrove Safari
Nature

Madu River Mangrove Safari

Bentota2hTicket $20

Glide through a UNESCO-listed mangrove ecosystem by boat, spotting monitor lizards, exotic birds, and a cinnamon island along the way.

Water Sports at Bentota
Adventure

Water Sports at Bentota

Bentota2hTicket $30

Try jet skiing, windsurfing, banana boat rides, and wakeboarding on the Bentota lagoon.