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Great fun
2 hour long river safari seeing a great variety of wildlife. The captain also gave us each a King Coconut to drink and fruit to feed the monkeys. Loved it!
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River Safari Bentota
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At a glance
- Duration
- 2 hours
- Price from
- $60 / person
- Location
- Bentota, Sri Lanka
- Rating
- 5.0 / 5 · 4 reviews
- Languages
- DE, EN
- Group
- Private
- Cancellation
- See policy below
- Hotel pickup
- Available
- Confirmation
- Instant
- Ticket
- Mobile or paper ticket accepted
- Operator
- daytoursrilanka
Description
Pickup from Hotel Visit the Mangrove Lagoon You can See Water Monitors , Birds and Insects Take Photos with Baby Crocodile Return to hotel * Important . Free Pickup only for Bentota Hotels Only
Schedule & prices
- Runs
- Every day
- Start times
- 6:00 AM, 8:00 AM, 9:00 AM, 10:30 AM, 2:00 PM, and 3:00 PM
- Next available
- Wed, Oct 7
- Adult (ages 11+)
- $60
- Child (ages 3–10)
- $140
From the operator’s live schedule on Viator, checked Oct 6.
Tour Options
Itinerary
Day Tours Sri Lanka
The Bentota National Holiday Resort Complex, constructed according to a design by architect Geoffrey Bawa in the 1970s, occupies the strip of land between the Galle Road and the Colombo-Galle-Matara railway track and is home to a range of luxury hotels,Bentota. The shopping arcade houses a chain of shops selling drums, masks, handmade lace and many more. The open air theatre regularly stage shows of folk and mask dancing. Bentota River, Bentota Lagoon and River Bentara River Bentara, the legendary river at Bentota, flows into the Indian Ocean forming a lagoon at the last section of the river. The River Bentara and the lagoon set up the widest array of water sports among all the beach resorts of Sri Lanka. Jet-skiing, windsurfing, parasailing or enjoying a romantic river safari along the clam waters are some of the activities that are well known in the area.
What's included
Included
Hotel drop-off
Local guide
Private tour
All taxes, fees and handling charges
Hotel pickup
Transport by private vehicle
Not included
Food and drinks
Drinks
Traveller Ratings
Reviews collected by Viator and Tripadvisor
5.0
4 reviews
How it compares in Bentota
- Starting price $60 is 12% above the typical $54 for tours of similar length in Bentota
Excurgo comparison of 276 Viator tours, recalculated daily.
Important Information
- Wheelchair accessible
- Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
- Service animals allowed
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Specialized infant seats are available
- Transportation options are wheelchair accessible
- All areas and surfaces are wheelchair accessible
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- Dress code is smart casual
Cancellation
All sales are final. No refund is available for cancellations.
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Frequently asked questions
How long does River Safari Bentota take?
River Safari Bentota lasts about 2 hours. The itinerary has 1 stop.
How much does River Safari Bentota cost?
Prices start at $60 per person for this Bentota experience, booked through Viator with the price shown before checkout. There is 1 booking option, so the final price depends on the option you choose.
What days does River Safari Bentota run?
According to the operator’s current schedule, it runs every day, starting at 6:00 AM, 8:00 AM, 9:00 AM, 10:30 AM, 2:00 PM, and 3:00 PM.
How much does River Safari Bentota cost for children?
Children aged 3–10 pay from $140, adults from $60.
Can I cancel River Safari Bentota for free?
All sales are final. No refund is available for cancellations.
Is hotel pickup included?
Yes, pickup is offered.
What languages is River Safari Bentota offered in?
The experience is available in DE, EN.
Is this a private or a group tour?
It is a private experience: only your party takes part. Up to 6 travellers can book together.
Is the tour suitable for children?
Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller Specialized infant seats are available
Is the tour wheelchair accessible?
Wheelchair accessible Transportation options are wheelchair accessible All areas and surfaces are wheelchair accessible
Will my booking be confirmed immediately?
Yes, bookings are confirmed instantly.
Reviews(4)
Reviews collected by Viator and Tripadvisor
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Wonderful River Safari
Excellent river safari Our guide was brilliant at spotting the wildlife. We saw monitor lizards bats kingfishers eagles crocodiles fighting and fed the monkeys. Altogether a wonderful experience thank you!
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Boat safari
Absolutely amazing and Gayan blew our minds with a fantastic safari tour around the amazon of Sri Lankan river mangroves. Very trusting and Definitely enjoyed the experience.
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Great morning on the Bentota River Safari
We had a fantastic time on the river with so much to see... Crocodiles, monkeys, snakes, monitor lizards, Kites, Eagles, Bats, Owls, Frogs. All organised really efficiently by our friendly guide Gayan who can’t do enough to help and is a fountain of knowledge for all things Sri Lanka. Highly recommended
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