Bentota

Bentota Travel Guide 2026

A premier beach resort town on the southwest coast, famous for water sports, luxury hotels, and the Bentota River. Perfect for couples and families.

🗓️ Best time to visit: November to April

🏛️ Top Attractions in Bentota

Bentota Beach

Brief Garden

Bentota River Safari

Lunuganga Estate

🎯 Things to Do in Bentota

Water sports

River safaris

Beach relaxation

Ayurveda treatments

❓ Frequently Asked Questions about Bentota

Bentota offers jet skiing ($20-30), parasailing ($25), banana boat rides ($10), water skiing, and windsurfing. The Bentota River is perfect for boat safaris spotting crocodiles and mangroves.

Bentota is one of the best romantic destinations in Sri Lanka. Luxury beachfront hotels, couples' Ayurveda treatments, sunset river cruises, and private beach dining make it perfect for honeymoons.

Plan Your Visit

Other Destinations

→ Colombo

→ Ella

→ Sigiriya

→ Galle

Itineraries Featuring Bentota

7 Days in Sri Lanka: Classic Highlights

The perfect first-time itinerary covering Sri Lanka's must-see destinations. From ancient temples to misty mountains, beaches to wildlife safaris.

7 days

Moderate

$800-1200

10-Day Sri Lanka Surf & Beach Trip

The ultimate beach and surf itinerary covering Sri Lanka's best coastal destinations. Perfect for surfers, beach lovers, and water sports enthusiasts.

10 days

Easy

$600-1000