Bentota River Tourism

Type of destination: River

Ideal visit duration: 2-3 hours

Bentota River, flowing through the town of Bentota in the Galle District of Sri Lanka, is a serene waterway that is part of the island's rich natural tapestry. It is fed by the Dedduwa Lake and flows into the Indian Ocean. The river and its surrounding estuarine form an important ecological zone, supporting a diverse range of fauna such as aquatic birds, mangroves, and even crocodiles in its upper reaches. The environment around the river is known for its lush landscapes which make it a popular setting for river safaris, enabling tourists to explore the natural beauty and wildlife. The Bentota River is also a favorite among water sports enthusiasts, offering opportunities for jet-skiing, kayaking, and windsurfing. Along the riverbank, several high-end resorts and boutique hotels cater to visitors looking for relaxation or adventure. The peaceful atmosphere of the river, combined with the estuary and the golden beaches at its mouth, provides a picturesque setting ideal for photography, leisurely walks, and sunset views.

Top 5 Reviews on Bentota River

petermP2750TI

Wrote on 17th Mar, 2024

Enjoyable but spoiled by litter

We took a private river tour to see the wildlife and mangrove along the Bentota river. Along the way we saw water monitors, bat's, chameleon, kingfishers and baby crocodiles. However, also on the way ..

Bennettbrian

Wrote on 30th Jan, 2024

Boat River Safari

If you are in the Bentota area it is a worthwhile doing a river safari with one of the many, companies providing the tours. The tour we took lasted around an hour and a half and we were lucky enough t..

sandig288

Wrote on 27th Jan, 2024

Great Boat trip

An excellent river boat trip. We saw an array of wildlife and found it very good value for money. The young tour guide was very informative. We saw monkeys and baby crocodiles … although touristy, ..

Russicum

Wrote on 29th Apr, 2023

Nice river

Common fresh excursion really. So we were on a boat. We can see monkeys, many birds, crocodiles, varan. Plus after we went to turtle farm ???? perfecto definitely. Voyage only with Sandy +94 71 171 ..

delhiwalaNewDelhi

Wrote on 14th Apr, 2023

River tour is nice and good

Most of the river tours are quite costly in Bentota, they charge as per numbers of passenger. LKR 12000 are the charges for one hour tour. The boat driver will explain all the things while running t..

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