Bentota Village Tour
Overview
Embark on a unique journey through the authentic countryside of Bentota. This tour goes beyond the beaches and explores the real roots of Sri Lankan lifestyle — ancient heritage, rural farming, cinnamon plantations, coconut culture, and turtle conservation. Every moment is designed to show you how nature, culture, and people live together in harmony.
Include
- Private air-conditioned vehicle with professional driver/guide
- Hotel pickup and drop-off
- Bottled water during transfers
- Travel insurance
- Tour Guide
Exclude
- Any Private Expenses
- Entrance tickets to attractions
Full Experience Schedule
Your tour begins with a visit to Galapatha Temple — one of the ancient and historically important Buddhist monasteries in Bentota.
Discover:
• Ancient stone inscriptions
• Sacred relics and statues
• Peaceful monastic architecture
• Hidden stories from the Kingdom era
A calm and spiritual start to the day with beautiful culture and history.
Next, you will visit the Bentota Devalaya, a sacred place respected by local villagers for blessings and traditional worship.
Learn about:
• Local rituals and beliefs
• Traditional art and architecture
• Spiritual harmony in village life
Walk through the village landscape to see:
✔ Rice paddy fields
✔ Small garden plantations
✔ Traditional tools and farming methods
✔ Local people in their daily lifestyle
A perfect way to understand how nature is still a part of everyday life here.
Your guide will take you to explore local plantations where Sri Lanka’s natural treasures grow.
You will learn how:
• Cinnamon is harvested and processed
• Coconut trees support village economy
• Tea leaves become world-famous Ceylon Tea
• Rubber latex is extracted and prepared
Taste fresh products, smell natural aromatics, and enjoy hands-on learning experiences.
The final stop brings you to the turtle conservation center where sea turtles are safely protected.
You will:
• Learn about endangered turtle species
• See eggs, hatchlings, injured turtles
• Understand how locals protect marine life
• Have a chance to release baby turtles to the ocean (if available)
A heart-touching wildlife experience that supports ocean life.
Highlights of This Tour
- Ancient heritage + real village culture + nature + wildlife
- Friendly guidance with local knowledge
- Beautiful scenery & photography spots
- Educational and enjoyable for all ages
- Peaceful and relaxing environment away from the crowd