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Half-day trip from Bentota visiting Tuk tuk, Madu Ganga and Tuk tuk. Operated by Slon Travels SriLanka.
Highlights
- Explore Bentota hidden places in one day
Bentota Private Village Tour All-Inclusive: Key Facts
| Price | From $77 per person |
|---|---|
| Duration | 6 hours |
| Group size | Up to 8 people |
| Tour type | Guided Tour |
| Booking | Direct with the local operator — no OTA markup |
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Bentota Private Village Tour All-Inclusive
Half-day trip from Bentota visiting Tuk tuk, Madu Ganga and Tuk tuk. Operated by Slon Travels SriLanka.
6 hours
English
$77
Free cancellation
Full description
A half-day trip out of Bentota taking in Tuk tuk, Madu Ganga, Tuk tuk and Cinnamon Garden. The longest stop is Southern Province, Sri Lanka, at about 1 hour. There are 7 stops in all.
The running order is Tuk tuk (20 min), then Madu Ganga (1h), then Tuk tuk (40 min), then Cinnamon Garden (1h), then Southern Province, Sri Lanka (1h), and on from there.
The price covers hotel pick-up and drop-off by a tuk-tuk (Bentota/Beruwala/Induruwa/Ahungalle areas only), All entrance fees, Sri Lankan lunch at village house and One-hour boat ride in Bentota River/Madu River (depending on the pickup location). It does not cover extra food and drinks, unless specified and Tips (optional), so budget for those separately.
Tour Itinerary
Itineraries are customisable as per your request
The schedule below is a suggested plan and can be adjusted to suit your preferences.
Pickup location:
Beruwala
Tuk tuk
(20 minutes)
Madu Ganga
Photo stop, Visit, Free time, Sightseeing, Safety briefing, Scenic views on the way, Sunrise, Welcome refreshments (1 hour)
Tuk tuk
(40 minutes)
Cinnamon Garden
Visit, Guided tour, Free time, Shopping, Sightseeing (1 hour)
Southern Province, Sri Lanka
Break time, Visit, Guided tour (100 minutes)
Tuk tuk
(30 minutes)
Bentota
Lunch, Free time, Walk (1 hour)
Arrive back at:
Beruwala
Includes
- Hotel pick-up and drop-off by a tuk-tuk (Bentota/Beruwala/Induruwa/Ahungalle areas only)
- All entrance fees
- Sri Lankan lunch at village house
- One-hour boat ride in Bentota River/Madu River (depending on the pickup location)
- Ferry ride
- Water bottles
- Local guide
Excludes
- Extra food and drinks, unless specified
- Tips (optional)
Important information
Meeting point
The operator confirms the exact meeting point and time once your booking is confirmed, and you will have it well before the day. If you would rather know before you book, message us on WhatsApp and we will ask them for you.
Know before you go
- Free cancellation available up to 24 hours before the activity starts
About this activity
Free cancellation
Cancel up to 24 hours in advance for a full refund
Secure payment
Complete your booking safely with Razorpay. Full refund if you cancel 24h prior. Read more
Duration 6 hours
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Wheelchair accessible
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Main Tour Price
Starting from $77
$77
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Free cancellation
Cancel up to 24 hours in advance for a full refund
Secure payment
Complete your booking safely with Razorpay. Full refund if you cancel 24h prior. Read more
Frequently Asked Questions
Hotel pick-up and drop-off by a tuk-tuk (Bentota/Beruwala/Induruwa/Ahungalle areas only), All entrance fees, Sri Lankan lunch at village house, One-hour boat ride in Bentota River/Madu River (depending on the pickup location), Ferry ride, Water bottles, Local guide
The duration of the Bentota Private Village Tour All-Inclusive is typically 6 hours. We recommend arriving 15 minutes before the scheduled start time for a smooth check-in. Your guide will meet you at the designated meeting point and ensure the experience runs on schedule while remaining flexible to your pace.
For most experiences, we highly recommend an early morning start. This allows you to avoid the midday heat, bypass the largest crowds, and capture the best lighting for photography. Your guide can advise on the optimal timing based on the season and specific attractions included.
Yes, once your booking is completed via our secure payment gateway, you will receive an instant confirmation email with your tour details, meeting point address, guide's name, and direct contact information. You can also view and manage your booking through your AsiaByLocals account dashboard.
Yes! All our private tours are fully customizable. Whether you want to add extra stops, skip certain locations, change the pace, or adjust the start time — simply let your guide know in advance or on the day. We aim to create a personalized experience tailored to your interests and energy level.
We offer free cancellation up to 24 hours before the scheduled start time for a full refund. Cancellations within 24 hours may be subject to a partial charge depending on the tour type. Weather-related cancellations for outdoor and boat tours are handled on a case-by-case basis, with full refunds or free rebooking offered when safety is a concern.
Most of our experiences are family-friendly and suitable for children of all ages. However, some tours involving extensive walking, water activities, or early morning starts may be better suited for children aged 5 and above. Please check the specific tour description for age recommendations, or contact us for personalized family itinerary advice.
After booking, you will receive detailed meeting point instructions via email. Most tours include complimentary hotel pickup within the central area. For tours without pickup, your confirmation email will include the exact address, Google Maps pin, and your guide's phone number for easy coordination. Guides typically arrive 10 minutes early and will message you on WhatsApp.
We accept all major credit and debit cards (Visa, Mastercard, American Express), PayPal, Apple Pay, and Razorpay for Indian cards. All payments are processed through a PCI-compliant secure gateway with 256-bit encryption. You can also pay in multiple currencies — the price is automatically converted to your local currency at checkout.
Yes, all AsiaByLocals guides are licensed professionals who have been rigorously vetted through background checks, skill assessments, and customer reviews. Many hold government-issued tourism licenses, university degrees in history or cultural studies, and have years of experience leading tours for international travelers. Every guide maintains a minimum 4.5-star rating to remain active on our platform.
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No. It is harmless to you and unpleasant for the fish, kept at high density in a hot open tank. The same goes for jetties with a caged monkey or python for photographs — declining is completely normal and a good operator does not stop there at all.
November to April, with January to March the reliable core. Boats leave at 6-6.30am, so staying in Mirissa or Weligama the night before is effectively required. Outside the season, Trincomalee on the east coast runs the mirror season. See the Mirissa guide.
About 100 km and 1.5-2 hours on the E01 expressway — the shortest transfer from the airport to a proper beach in Sri Lanka, which is why it works as a first or last stop. See our Bentota guide.
They vary a great deal. The better ones release hatchlings the same night they emerge; the worse ones keep them in tanks for visitor photographs, which sharply reduces survival odds. Ask what happens to the hatchlings before you pay.
No. It is a living town of about four hundred families, not a heritage site with a gate — you walk in. Go late afternoon: the ramparts face west, so that is both the light and the sea breeze, and the day-trippers leave around five. See our Galle Fort guide.
Roughly November to April. From May to September the southwest monsoon builds the sea and strengthens rip currents, and swimming becomes genuinely dangerous even on calm-looking days. The east coast is the reverse — dry and calm May to September. See our south coast beaches guide.
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No — and an operator promising one is promising something they cannot control. Sighting rates in season are high; the honest operators offer a free repeat trip instead of a guarantee. Choose a smaller boat with a naturalist aboard that commits to the 100 m distance rule.
Rarely. The main resort stretches sometimes have them; most beaches do not. Red flags mean what they say, and an empty sea on a hot afternoon is information — locals know which days are dangerous. If caught in a rip, swim *parallel* to the beach, not against it.
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