Sri Lanka · Wildlife

2-Hour Bentota River Boat Safari with Wildlife Encounters

2 Hours Round trip from Bentota Easy pace

The journey

Trip highlights
  • 01 Pet a baby crocodile and take photographs
  • 02 Feed and photograph monkeys
  • 03 Observe wildlife including crocodiles, snakes, water monitors, birds, bats, and lizards
  • 04 Enjoy a 2-hour boat safari on the Bentota River

This two-hour boat ride on the Bentota River offers an exciting opportunity to get up close to local wildlife. During the safari, you may pet a baby crocodile, take photographs, feed monkeys, and spot a variety of animals such as crocodiles, snakes, water monitors, birds, bats, and lizards. It's a short but memorable nature experience in Bentota.

During the safari, you may pet a baby crocodile, take photographs, feed monkeys, and spot a variety of animals such as crocodiles, snakes, water monitors, birds, bats, and lizards.

From the itinerary

At a glance

What this trip includes

Duration 2 Hours
Tour type Private
Activity level Easy
Accommodation Not included
Transport Included
Wheelchair access No
City Bentota
Languages English, German, Russian

Day by day

The itinerary

1
Day 01

Bentota River Boat Safari

  • Pick you up from your hotel or villa.
  • Head to the boathouse and begin a 2-hour boat safari on the Bentota River.
  • After the boat safari, drop you off at your place.
Bentota River, baby crocodile, monkeys, water monitors

Where this trip takes you

Bentota River, baby crocodile, monkeys, water monitors

The route

Where you'll travel

Tour route map
Round trip from Bentota 1 city · 2 Hours

The fine print

Trip details

What's Included

  • Free pick-up and drop-off from Bentota, Beruwala, Induruwa, and Aluthgama areas
  • All taxes, fees, and handling charges
  • Tour guide

What's Not Included

Food and drinks

What to bring

  • Camera
  • Comfortable clothes
  • Sun hat
  • Bottled water

Know before you go

  • Wear comfortable clothing and shoes suitable for a boat ride.
  • Be prepared for potential wildlife sightings, including reptiles and birds.
  • The tour is subject to weather conditions and may be rescheduled in case of bad weather.

Logistics

Meeting & route

Meeting point
Bentota, Sri Lanka
Tour start
Bentota, Sri Lanka
Tour ends at the same location as the start point.
End of the journey

Your 2 hours finish where they began, in Bentota.

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