Bentota River Safari: Explore Mangroves and Wildlife

Explore Bentota River’s wildlife on a guided boat safari. Spot crocodiles, monkeys, and exotic birds. Book your personalized adventure today.

Duration: 3 hours
Cancellation: 24 hours
Highlights
  • Bentota River - Bentota River offers a unique and memorable experience for travelers. As you glide along the serene waters, you’ll be surrounded by lush mangroves and diverse ecosystems. This journey provides an excellent opportunity to observe a variety of wildlife in their natural habitat. You can expect to see exotic birds like kingfishers,…
What's Included
  • King Coconut for each person
  • Life Insurance
  • Modern and safe boats with life jackets
  • 5+ years experienced sailor guide
What's Not Included
  • Gratuities
Additional Information

Embark on the Bentota River Boat Safari with us and immerse yourself in a world where nature’s tranquility meets wild beauty. Glide through serene waters, flanked by lush mangroves, home to exotic birds, water monitors, and crocodiles. Our expert guides will share stories that bring the ecosystem and local culture to life, enhancing your connection to…

Location
River Safari - Bentota by STT
Sri Mangala Mawatha
When you come to meet us, go straight to our office on the main road. Watch out for scammers pretending to be us. Always meet us at our office to avoid any trouble.
Cancellation Policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

Customer Ratings
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Isabelle_p
May 10, 2025
An event that is worthwhile - A really nice trip! We explored various native animals such as crocodiles, birds and monkeys. At times it felt like we were in the jungle. Everything was very well organized, Coca was very friendly and did a great job! It was great that I was picked up from the hotel and brought back again. Top event!
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Prerna2390
May 2, 2025
Experience of a lifetime in Bentota - The experience was incredible and beautiful. They go out of the way to make you comfortable and have the best experience. Highly recommend them. Very trustworthy too.
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Faraway54257739662
May 1, 2025
Boat Safari - The guide was great at spotting all the wildlife. The whole tour was arranged carefully and communication beforehand was easy. The price of the tour is very generous.
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David_s
Apr 26, 2025
Brilliant 2 hours - Coca, our guide was excellent. Keen eye to spot the creatures and very knowledgeable with a pleasant friendly manner. It was also a full 2 hour trip up the river with pick up and drop off added!!
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666aishatha
Apr 22, 2025
An Unforgettable Experience – 5/5 Stars! - We recently had the most incredible two-day tour experience and I cannot recommend it enough! Day 1: Private River Safari We started with a serene 2-hour private River Safari that exceeded all expectations. The atmosphere was calming and the scenery—just stunning. Our English-speaking guide was incredibly knowledgeable, friendly, and engaging. He generously offered us king coconut, beautifully presented with a flower garnish—such a lovely touch! We spotted crocodiles, monkeys, a variety of birds, and an amazing diversity of plants and trees. The whole experience was peaceful and informative. Definitely a 5/5! Day 2: Guided Tuk Tuk Village Safari & Turtle Center Visit The next day, we went on a 2.5-hour guided tuk tuk village safari, and it was absolutely breathtaking. We explored the local flora and fauna, witnessed the rubber extraction process from rubber trees, and learned about cinnamon harvesting. We even got to taste fresh cinnamon and take some home! Our guide, Shiran, was fantastic—fluent in English, deeply knowledgeable, and very kind. He ensured we had an immersive and authentic experience. We ended the day at the Induruwa Sea Turtle Conservation Center, where we learned about different turtle species and had the heartwarming opportunity to release baby turtles into the ocean. The guide there, Chigjra, was also friendly and informative. One of the highlights of this tour was the transparency—Shiran covered all expenses with no hidden fees. We paid exactly what was agreed upon at booking. If you're a nature lover or want a glimpse into village life, this tour is an absolute must. It’s worth every penny, and I highly recommend this tour company and their incredible guides!
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Cherieh270
Apr 21, 2025
Amazing Yala Safari - A great experience seeing wild animals up close and personal.Yala National Park is beautiful. Our jeep driver was very skilled and our hotel pick up driver was fantastic also. Lunch provided was incredible as well. What a HUGE day! Time to sleep now.
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2304shrutis
Apr 20, 2025
Good people, good experience - Had a smooth and amazing experience. Ranga is the sweetest. Spotted a bunch of wildlife in the thick of nature. They keep it all plastic-free and clean- that's great.
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Ready4offagain
Apr 19, 2025
Great river safari - This was a great trip with a fantastic guide, Roshan. He was able to spot crocodiles and water monitors from a distance abd took us right up to them. We also saw a snake, a frig and lots of black monkeys. It was wonderful going into the mangrove lagoons. Highly recommended.
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Michael
Apr 16, 2025
Jackie and Michael’s Sri Lanka trip - The guide Coca, was excellent. We saw crocodiles, water monitors and a whole host of other animals and we were amazed how he spotted them. The two hour tour seemed to go by so quickly, it was really enjoyable. This is a must trip for anyone visiting the Bentota area , you will see the best views of the Buddhist temple from the river.
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Paulwg2402xt
Apr 26, 2025
Enjoyable trip but something to be aware of - My wife and I went on this trip 3 days ago. It was enjoyable and we saw a water monitor, a crocodile, and several monkeys, lured by the peanuts our guide had. It was fun steering through the mangroves. After the trip my wife told me that the guide kept touching her, particularly her arms and breasts, when pointing out things to see, and she didn't think it was accidental. She didn't tell me at the time and they were sitting behind me, otherwise I would have addressed it. Just something to note for other travellers. Whether it is a 'cultural' thing or not I do not know.
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From $12
up to 9 guests
1 - Adult
Cancellation: Free cancellation up to 24 hours before the start of your experience (local time).