10 Days10 Days — The Complete Ceylon Experience
Culture + Mountains + Wildlife + Beaches
A balanced, unhurried journey through every landscape Sri Lanka is famous for.
from $1,290
Explore JourneyWest Coast
Bentota
River-and-sea resort strip with water sports and long southwest beaches.
All destinations
River-and-sea resort strip with water sports and long southwest beaches.
- beach
- family
- luxury
- relaxation
Good to know
- Best time to visit
- November to April
- Recommended stay
- 1-2 nights
Journeys
Tours that include Bentota.
10 Days
7 Days7 Days — The Essential Sri Lanka
Colombo → Sigiriya → Kandy → Ella → South Coast
The classic island loop: ancient rock fortresses, hill country trains and the south's golden beaches.
from $890
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14+ Days14 Days — The Ultimate Sri Lanka
A deeper journey through the island
Hidden villages, wild east coast surf, leopard country and long slow evenings by the sea.
from $1,840
Explore JourneyExperiences
Things to do nearby.
Pigeon Island Snorkelling
Nilaveli & TrincomaleeHalf day
Reef sharks, turtles and coral gardens a short boat ride off the east coast.
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Beach & Surf
Arugam Bay & HiriketiyaFull day
Warm water, long peeling waves and a beach café that knows your coffee by day three.
Discover ExperienceBlue Whale & Dolphin Watching
MirissaHalf day (early start)
Head offshore at first light for blue whales, spinner dolphins and open ocean.
Discover ExperienceSurf Lesson
Weligama, Hiriketiya & Arugam Bay2-3 hours
Soft-top boards, patient local instructors and a bay that forgives everything.
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