Overview
Experience the best of Bentota and the southern coast on an authentic open-air Tuk-Tuk day tour. Designed to give you an immersive local experience, this tour connects famous coastal highlights with serene inland village life.
Glide through mangrove tunnels on a 1.5-hour Madu River boat safari, visit the historic Mahakashyapa Buddha Temple (Kande Viharaya), explore world-famous landscape architecture at Brief Garden or Lunuganga, and cool off at a scenic freshwater jungle waterfall. Along the way, witness traditional Sri Lankan crafts at a silk factory, moonstone gem mine, wood carving & coconut craft workshop, and spice, tea, and cinnamon gardens. Complete your journey with an evening visit to the sea turtle hatchery and a 6:15 PM sunset before returning to your hotel.
Highlights
- 1.5-hour Madu River motorized boat safari through mangrove tunnels, cinnamon island, and fish spa.
- Visit Kande Viharaya (Mahakashyapa Buddha Temple) featuring the giant seated Buddha statue.
- Stroll through tropical landscaped grounds at either Brief Garden (Bevis Bawa) or Lunuganga (Geoffrey Bawa).
- Relax and swim in the natural freshwater pools of a hidden local jungle waterfall.
- Live demonstrations at a Silk factory, Moonstone gem mine, and traditional Wood Carving / Coconut craft workshop.
- Walk through an herbal Spice Garden with optional stops at a village Tea & Cinnamon garden.
- Local souvenir, handicraft, and gem shopping.
- 5:30 PM Sea Turtle Hatchery conservation visit & baby turtle experience.
- Coastal sunset watching at 6:15 PM before hotel return.
