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Route: Bentota · Galle · Colombo
West Coast
Bentota
Golden resort beaches, mangrove lagoon sanctuaries and the tropical modernism of Geoffrey Bawa.
Recommended Stay: 2 to 3 days
DESTINATION ESSENCE
About Bentota
Where the serene Bentota River meets the sparkling Indian Ocean, Bentota has long been celebrated as the island’s primary haven for beach recreation, luxury wellness, and riverboat exploration.
Bentota is also synonymous with world-renowned architect Geoffrey Bawa, whose estate at Lunuganga and brother Bevis’s Brief Garden transformed landscape architecture across Asia.
ICONIC SIGHTS
Regional Highlights
Bentota Beach sandspit and calm water sports lagoon
Lunuganga, the country estate and laboratory of Geoffrey Bawa
Brief Garden with its lush tropical sculptures and rare flora
Madu River boat safari winding through 64 mangrove islands
EXCLUSIVE MOMENTS
Signature Experiences in Bentota
Private champagne sunset cruise along the tranquil Bentota River
Exclusive architectural dinner in Geoffrey Bawa’s glass pavilion
Ayurvedic consultation and bespoke herbal oil body treatments
VISUAL JOURNAL
Scenes of Bentota
SEASONAL CALENDAR
Best Time to Visit
November to April (calm sunny sea conditions)
Recommended minimum stay: 2 to 3 days
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