This excellent combined offer includes return transport from the airport to city and hotel, along with a Bentota Day Tour. This private day excursion to Bentota is ideal for guests residing in Colombo city hotels. View the most celebrated landmarks and attractions of the city.
This excellent combined offer includes return transport from the airport to city and hotel, along with a Bentota Day Tour. This private day excursion to Bentota is ideal for guests residing in Colombo city hotels. View the most celebrated landmarks and attractions of the city.
Start the tour at 8:00 AM from Colombo, heading first to Bentota.
Discover the Bentota countryside, where lush fields and a fishing village offer a glimpse into both the traditional and modern lifestyles of the area. Visit a Buddhist temple and a cinnamon garden, with the first stop being the Madhu Ganga Boat ride.
The Madu Ganga wetland, featuring its…
Start the tour at 8:00 AM from Colombo, heading first to Bentota.
Discover the Bentota countryside, where lush fields and a fishing village offer a glimpse into both the traditional and modern lifestyles of the area. Visit a Buddhist temple and a cinnamon garden, with the first stop being the Madhu Ganga Boat ride.
The Madu Ganga wetland, featuring its estuary and mangrove islets, forms a coastal wetland ecosystem. It hosts approximately 303 plant species and 248 vertebrate animal species, and is recognized as one of the last pristine mangrove forests in Sri Lanka.
The boat navigates through the thick mangrove forest and surrounding islets, showcasing various mangrove species, including about 10 that are unique to Sri Lanka.
Along the way, enjoy views of diverse flora and fauna, such as monitor lizards and numerous beautiful birds. The Mangrove Forest plays a crucial role in sustaining and nourishing the ecosystem.
The island inhabitants produce peeled cinnamon and cinnamon oil, offering a chance to experience this traditional craft.
Lunuganga Garden Tour
Geoffrey Bawa, a celebrated Sri Lankan architect who passed away in 2003, was one of Asia’s most distinguished architects. Lunuganga was Bawa’s country residence, designed with creative ideas and breathtaking views, set amidst a captivating atmosphere. Managed by the Lunuganga Trust, the property now operates as a country hotel, allowing guests to enjoy its features and serenity for a few nights. Boat trips on the Deduwa Lake can be arranged for a peaceful journey to view the property from a different perspective. Inland tours and bird watching can also be organized, offering a perfect addition to your holiday.
Visit Kothduwa Temple
This Buddhist temple, known as the Kothduwa Raja Maha Viharaya, is located on an island within the Madu Ganga Estuary. Madu Ganga comprises an archipelago of fifteen islands and includes a lagoon. It is believed that a Relic of Lord Buddha was once housed in the Kothduwa temple around 340 CE.
Points of Interest
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Madu River Buddhi Boat Safari Balapitiya
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Kosgoda Turtle Care
- Hotel pickup and drop-off
- Complimentary bottled water
- English-speaking driver
- Travel in an air-conditioned car or van
- Convenient airport paging service
- Hotel pickup and drop-off
- Complimentary bottled water
- English-speaking driver
- Travel in an air-conditioned car or van
- Convenient airport paging service
- Food and drinks
- Gratuities
- Food and drinks
- Gratuities
If you cancel at least 6 full day(s) before the scheduled departure time, you will receive a full refund.
If you cancel between 2 and 6 day(s) before the scheduled departure time, you will receive a 50% refund.
If you cancel within 2 day(s) of the scheduled departure, you will receive a 0% refund.
If you cancel at least 6 full day(s) before the scheduled departure time, you will receive a full refund.
If you cancel between 2 and 6 day(s) before the scheduled departure time, you will receive a 50% refund.
If you cancel within 2 day(s) of the scheduled departure, you will receive a 0% refund.
