Bentota Golden Beach, Madu River Safari & Brief Garden Day Tour
Cruise through tangled mangrove islands, explore world-renowned landscape gardens, and relax on tropical sands.
Tour Overview
Bentota is Sri Lanka's prime southwest coastal retreat. This private excursion combines an eco-friendly river cruise through the 64 islands of the Madu Ganga wetland estuary, a guided tour of Bevis Bawa's enchanting Brief Garden, an encounter with newborn sea turtles, and downtime on Bentota's world-famous golden sands.
Day Tour Highlights
- 2-hour private boat cruise through Madu River mangrove tunnels and cinnamon peeling islands
- Natural outdoor fish therapy spa experience on floating lagoon decks
- Hold baby green and hawksbill turtles at a respected beachside conservation hatchery
- Explore the lush hidden Japanese-colonial landscape sculptures of Brief Garden
- Stroll the broad, golden sands of Bentota peninsula where lagoon meets ocean
Suggested Day Itinerary & Timeline
Hotel Departure
Pickup via the Southern Expressway down to the southwest coast.
Madu Ganga River Boat Safari
Board your private canopy boat to explore bird-rich mangrove channels.
Kosgoda Sea Turtle Conservation Project
Learn how volunteers rescue sea turtle eggs from poachers.
Fresh Coastal Seafood Lunch
Dine overlooking the calm lagoon waters.
Brief Garden by Bevis Bawa
Wander through bamboo groves and artful courtyards designed by Geoffrey Bawa's brother.
Bentota Golden Beach
Unwind on the beach and enjoy fresh king coconut water.
Expressway Return
Smooth drive back to your hotel.
What's Included
- •Private A/C transport with courteous chauffeur guide
- •Expressway tolls, fuel, and parking fees
- •Bottled water
What's Excluded
- •Madu River boat hire (approx. $15–$20 USD per boat)
- •Brief Garden entry ($10 USD approx.)
- •Turtle hatchery entry ($5 USD approx.)
- •Lunch and optional watersports
Families, couples, botanical garden fans, and nature enthusiasts.
- Jet ski, banana boat, or windsurfing rentals at Bentota Lagoon
Day Tour Questions & Answers
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