Sailing in Bentota

Compare 49 sailing in Bentota, with prices from €25. Free cancellation on most bookings.

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sonjanR9624NB·2026-09-06· ★ 5.0

Private Bentota River Safari Wildlife Adventure and Scenic Views

Amazing Experience

It was an amazing experience! We saw a lot of wild animals and learned so much, i will never forget this tour! Thushara was super nice and treated us like old friends! We had a lot of fun together, he was open to our wishes and shared a lot of his knowledge and experience with us, so we had the chance to learn about some local stuff. I would totally recommend it!

Safari06256819547·2026-09-06· ★ 5.0

Bentota River Wildlife Boat Safari

Birthday boat trip surprise

My husband and I thoroughly enjoyed our morning boat trip with our excellent guide Shaan. We were collected from our hotel by Shaan who then drove us to the riverside in his Tuk Tuk where our boat driver was waiting for us. The two hour trip through mangrove and open water was stunning. We saw crocodiles, bats, eagles, lizards and one of the highlights was feeding a troop of monkeys with bananas as they cautiously came down from the trees. As we disembarked the boat, we were kindly invited back to Shaan’s restaurant for a cup of tea. On discovering it was my birthday, Shaan had quietly messaged his brother back at the restaurant. What a lovely surprise, when I was presented with a beautiful cake complete with candles to enjoy with a pot of tea in bone china cups. This is a birthday I will never forget. Thank you Shaan it was brilliant

RJTours12·2026-07-13· ★ 5.0

Bentota River Safari

Unforgettable 😩❤️

Beautiful Bentota River safari experience! 🌿🛶 We had a wonderful boat ride through the mangroves and enjoyed the peaceful natural surroundings. The views were amazing, and it was a great opportunity to experience Sri Lanka’s unique wildlife and ecosystem. A relaxing and memorable experience that I would highly recommend!

Frequently asked questions

How much do sailing in Bentota cost?
Prices start at €25 per adult for the Madu River Boat Safari Balapitiya. Most of the 49 options on this page cost between €50 and €230. Private and full-day options cost more.
Can I book sailing in Bentota in my language?
English is the most common, offered by 45 experiences, followed by German, Russian, French and Italian. Use the Language filter to narrow the list.
Can I cancel if my plans change?
Most can: 38 of the 49 experiences here offer free cancellation, usually up to 24 hours before the start time. Use the “Free cancellation” filter to see only those.
How much time should I set aside?
Allow about 7 hours for a typical experience here. The longest lasts 14 days; use the Duration filter for shorter ones.
Do any experiences include pickup from my hotel?
38 experiences on this page include pickup, such as the Private Bentota River Safari Wildlife Adventure and Scenic Views. For the rest, the meeting point is in your booking confirmation.
Will my booking be confirmed straight away?
For 45 of the 49 experiences, yes: you get an instant confirmation and a mobile voucher. The rest are confirmed by the operator, usually within 48 hours.
Which option has the best reviews?
The 2h Bentota River Safari: Crocodiles, Monkeys, Mangrove & more is rated 4.9 from 165 reviews, the highest on this page among experiences with at least 50 reviews.

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