Sri Lanka · RIVER SAFARIS IN BENTOTA
The 15 best river safaris in Bentota bookable on the island right now, each with its price, its length and who it actually suits. The first one is first for a reason.
Review of Bentota River Safari, a two-hour private boat trip through mangroves with crocodiles, monkeys, birds, hotel pickup, and fresh fruit.
“Our guide was incredible spotted crocodile komodo dragons monkeys.”
Review of Bentota River Safari, with crocodiles, monkeys, mangroves, birdlife, guide tips, price, timing, and booking advice.
“A fantastic private boat tour with an excellent guide who helped spot monkeys, crocodiles, snakes, and diverse birdlife. Enjoyed the refreshing coconut water along the way—highly recommended!”
Review of Bentota Travel Mart’s Galle day trip, with river safari, turtles, stilt fishermen, lunch, private transport, and practical value advice.
“A lovely trip for the whole day and Lahir from Bentota travel what a lovely guy. Temple; boat trip fishing from stilts good company to book through.”
Cruise Bentota River’s mangroves for two hours, spotting crocodiles, monkeys, birds, and lizards with hotel pickup for $20.
“The tour was very relaxing and enjoyable. The guide was very knowledgeable and patient.”
Review of the Madu River Boat Safari near Bentota, with mangroves, wildlife, temple, cinnamon island, fish spa, price, and tips.
Explore Bentota River by boat, spot crocodiles, snakes, birds, and mangroves, with private hotel pickup for a relaxed two-hour safari.
“Hat uns sehr gut gefallen. Früh morgens wenn die Somme suggest. Einfach traumhaft.Dazu noch viele Tiere gesehen und wine Kokosnus auf dem Wasser bekommen. Gerne wieder👍”
Cruise Sri Lanka’s Madu River through mangroves, spot crocodiles, visit a cinnamon island, and weigh the extras before booking.
“The pickup was really chaotic, but we got there and it was really worth it! Don’t expect some great info from the guide - only some basic sentences and descriptions. Still it was quite nice!”
Explore Madu Ganga wetlands, Cinnamon Island, Temple Island, and Kosgoda Turtle Hatchery on a private half-day tour from Kalutara.
“Many thanks for our guide , perfect driver, guide, knows srilanka community. Many thanks for our guide on the boat safari Okokokokokokokokokokokokoooooooookklllokk”
Review of Bentota's private Madu River Safari and Kosgoda Turtle Hatchery, with cinnamon, temples, wildlife, price advice, and practical tips.
“Wonderful experience! We were so well taken care of from start to finish. Madu River was absolutely beautiful, the Cinnamon Garden stop over was informative and enjoyable, and it was great to see the turtle hatchery. Definitely recommend!”
Review of Bentota River Boat Safari, with wildlife, mangroves, private transport, hotel pickup, pricing, itinerary, and booking advice.
“Excellent service the herb garden was interesting and the massage was an unexpected surprise. Thoroughly recommend this trip”
Review of Bentota’s all-inclusive village tour, river safari, temple, tea factory, turtle project, lunch, transport, value, and practical tips.
“The tour was really great. The guides were knowledgable, friendly and really caring.”
Review of Tony Tours’ private Galle day trip from Bentota, with a Madu River safari, turtles, moonstones, Galle Fort, and stilt fishing.
“We had a wonderful full day with our wonderful hosts and would recommend this to anyone in the area! We loved the mix of culture, wildlife and history of the area! We booked another excursion with the company following this trip as the team were amazing!”
Review of Bentota’s Galle day tour, with river safari, turtles, stilt fishing, moonstone mining, and Galle Fort for $95.
“Most beautiful, economic and memorable trip, everyone was very friendly, supportive and informative from the druver, tour guides abd all oter outsourced parties Thank you shiran tours Love Saleem & Rawhiya”
Review of Colombo’s private Madu River Safari and Kosgoda Turtle Hatchery tour, with boat trips, Cinnamon Island, Temple Island, and practical tips.
“My guide was very friendly, I loved the activities!”
Review of a private Galle day trip with a mangrove safari, sea turtles, tea factory, Buddhist temple, lunch, and Galle Fort.
“Dinesh was great. The river safari was amazing. Gemstone museum is just a way to spend money on jewellery. Bring cash for tips and donations.”
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