Excursions in Sri Lanka – explore an Asian paradise
Discover Sri Lanka's many historical and cultural treasures. See impressive architecture, ancient sacred cities, temples, monasteries, and beautiful natural monuments – and experience thousands of years of history.
We can organise uniquely tailored excursions for you –in nearby and more remote areas. Below, you can learn about a few of the excursions and tours that we offer in and around Bentota.
Sailng on the Bentota River
A boat trip on the nearby Bentota River offers the perfect opportunity for a half-day excursion. Passengers can observe monitor lizards, crocodiles and bats in their natural habitat. We also sail up the river's most beautiful tributaries, seeing thick mangrove forests up close.
Galle Fort
Galle is the most important city on Sri Lanka's south coast. Its old town, a UNESCO world heritage site, is built on a promontory and surrounded by historical Dutch fortifications. The impressive battlements, in total more than three kilometres in length, were built from granite and coral around 350 years ago.
Pinnawala Elephant Orphanage
The Pinnawala Elephant Orphanage is in Pinnawala, close to the Sacred City of Kandy. The organisation helps raise orphaned baby elephants found by gamekeepers. Visitors can help wash and feed the elephants.
Sigiriya Rock Fortress
Visitors can make the 200 metre ascent to the fortress in Sigiriya by climbing a large staircase carved into the rock. A word of advice: the climb is quite steep and strenuous. When you reach the top, you will enjoy beautiful views of the Sri Lankan bush.