Bentota Village Tour
Best Bentota Day Tour: River Safari, Kande Viharaya, Turtle Hatchery & Seafood | Jilan Tours
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BUDDHIST TEMPLE
We explore the renowned Buddhist temple called Aluthgama Kande Vihara.
HERBAL GARDEN
This garden featured a herbal and spice experience.
RIVER SAFARI
Take pleasure in a boat excursion while soaking up the sun and enjoying the fresh air experience.
TURTELE HATCHERY
Turtle conservation facilities in the Beach area, with turtle farming initiatives to safeguard their eggs and ensure their safety.
SEA FOOD RESTAURANT
Seafood options include fish, prawns, shrimp, and crabs prepared at the restaurant based on your preferences, allowing you to enjoy a memorable seafood experience.
SHOPPING EXPERIENCE
You can explore unforgettable and diverse items to choose from.
Day Tour Summery
Buddhist Temple - Kande Vihara
Start your morning at the historic Kande Viharaya Temple in Aluthgama, a major place of worship dating back to the 18th century.
What you will see: Marvel at the towering 160-foot giant Buddha statue, admire intricate wall frescoes depicting Buddhist folklore, and experience the serene spiritual atmosphere.
River Safari
After lunch, board a private shaded motorboat for a 2-hour eco-safari along the calm waters of the Bentota River.
What you will see: Cruise through winding mangrove tunnels, pass quiet river islands, and spot wild fruit bats, kingfishers, herons, land monitors, and baby crocodiles in their natural habitat.
Herbal Garden
Visit a local, organic spice garden nestled inside the village.
What you will experience: Take a walk through trees producing nutmeg, cardamom, pepper, and vanilla. Watch a live demonstration by local villagers demonstrating the age-old art of peeling and drying Ceylon Cinnamon bark.
Turtle Hatchery
Turtle conservation facilities in the Beach area, with turtle farming initiatives to safeguard their eggs and ensure their safety.
Sea Food Restaurant
Pause for lunch at a top-rated beachfront or riverside restaurant. Bentota is renowned as Sri Lanka’s finest destination for fresh seafood! Enjoy delicious garlic butter jumbo prawns, grilled lagoon crab, calamari, or freshly caught sea bass cooked to perfection. (Meal cost paid directly)
Shopping Experience
Conclude your afternoon with an enjoyable local shopping excursion.
What you will shop for: Explore curated shops for authentic Sri Lankan tea, certified Ceylon blue sapphires and silver jewelry, colorful hand-painted batik clothing, leather goods, and hand-carved wooden souvenirs to take home.
1. Aluthgama Kande Viharaya: Stand before one of the world’s tallest seated Buddha statues and explore ancient sacred temple grounds.
2. Bentota River Boat Safari: Navigate tranquil mangrove tunnels while spotting crocodiles, water monitor lizards, and exotic river birds.
3. Herbal & Spice Garden: Discover natural Ayurvedic plants, spices, and herbal remedies with a guided nature walk.
4. Sea Turtle Hatchery: Learn about marine conservation and meet rescued sea turtles and newborn hatchlings.
5. Authentic Bentota Seafood Lunch: Savor mouthwatering, fresh local seafood—because Bentota is world-famous for its ocean-to-table cuisine!
6. Local Shopping Experience: Browse vibrant boutiques and artisan shops for Ceylon gems, handloom fabrics, batiks, teas, and wooden crafts.
