2h Bentota River Safari: Crocodiles, Monkeys, Mangrove & more
Description
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 this vibrant landscape. Choose your ideal time for the safari, from early morning to late afternoon, ensuring a personalized experience. This adventure, tailored to your interests, promises to be both memorable and uniquely yours.
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Itinerary
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, herons, and cormorants, gracefully skimming the water or perched in the foliage. Additionally, keep an eye out for water monitors and even crocodiles basking along the riverbanks. The tranquil environment, coupled with the rich biodiversity, makes this safari not just a visual treat but also a chance to immerse yourself in the natural beauty and tranquility of Bentota's riverine landscape.
Highlights
What's included
Pickup Locations & Times
Free pick-up service is offered from hotels, apartments, villas, and guest houses in Bentota, Induruwa, Aluthgama, and Beruwala. For locations outside these areas, pick-up can be arranged for an extra charge.
Traveller Ratings
Important Information
- Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
- Service animals allowed
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Reviews(157)
What a great experience, feeding the monkeys being a highlight
We had a great time on our river trip with Nicholas as our guide. We saw snakes, fruit bats, monitor lizards, crocodiles, monkeys, eagles, kingfishers and cormorants. Nicholas was a great guide. He was friendly and very knowledgeable. It was a perfect morning, just the right amount of time out on the water. The manager also met us before the trip at the meeting point at the Aida Seafood Restaurant. We were able to use the facilities and purchase water after the trip. They arranged a Tuk-Tuk for us, from Kosgoda and back. This was 4,000 LKR (approx £10) extra. It arrived at the agreed time to collect us and was waiting for us on our return. We had the choice of a car also for £20. We booked through Viator before our trip and thought it was excellent value for money.
We had a great time on our river trip with Nicholas as our guide. We saw snakes, fruit bats, monitor lizards, crocodiles, monkeys, eagles, kingfishers and cormorants. Nicholas was a great guide. He was friendly and very knowledgeable. It was a perfect morning, just the right amount of time out on the water. The manager also met us before the trip at the meeting point at the Aida Seafood Restaurant. We were able to use the facilities and purchase water after the trip. They arranged a Tuk-Tuk for us, from Kosgoda and back. This was 4,000 LKR (approx £10) extra. It arrived at the agreed time to collect us and was waiting for us on our return. We had the choice of a car also for £20. We booked through Viator before our trip and thought it was excellent value for money.
A fabulous end to our amazing Sri Lankan holiday. Our guide Ranga excelled in spotting the wildlife and went out of his way to assist me in my photo taking when it was difficult for me. We saw a multitude of different species, however the monkeys were absolutely the highlight. I definitely would recommend this river cruise, with the spectacular sunset to top the afternoon off.
Excellent trip- really friendly crew and very knowledgeable. The sunset was amazing!
Fabulous experience. Right from the punctual pick up from our hotel, we were shown wonderful sights from tiny sea snakes, chameleons, fruit bats, stunning bird life and the opportunity to feed some monkeys. The magnificent sunset was one I will never forget. Highly recommend.
Great experience. The boatman was excellent and patiently took us around The booking was very easy to do
We previously asked if we could take our 1.5-year-old daughter with us and received positive feedback. We were excited to go on the boat and were very rewarded. Our guide Nicholas gave everything to inspire us. His close look has shown us tiny snakes that we would never have discovered ourselves and when he realized that our daughter desperately wanted to see a crocodile, he combed the mangroves until he could show her one - really quite classy!
We had a really great boat tour and can absolutely recommend it. Picking up from the hotel was very straightforward and punctual, so the trip could start relaxed. Our tour guide was incredibly nice, friendly and told us many interesting things about the area and the animals throughout the tour. You could tell that he knows his way around and does his job with passion. The boat trip itself was beautiful and very quiet. We could see many animals in their natural environment, including monkeys, snakes and even crocodiles – a truly impressive experience. The absolute highlight for us was feeding the monkeys fruit. The animals came very close to the boat and it was an unforgettable moment to experience them up close. Overall a perfectly organized tour with great impressions and a super guide. We would definitely book them again!
Brilliant few hours do monkeys crocodiles water monitor birds And lots more Lovely guide very experienced
