Bentota City Tour from Weligama

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9 hours (approximately)
Pickup offered
Offered in: English

The first place you will visit is the strange and yet beautiful Lunuganga estate that was once the home of Sir Geoffrey Bawa. The next place for your perusal is Meetiyagoda Moonstones Mines. Finally, you will visit Balapitiya for the ultimate experience, the Madu River Safari.

What's Included

Water bottle (per-person).
1-boat safari through Madu river.
Service of an English-speaking chauffeur guide.
Transport throughout the tour with an air-conditioned vehicle.
Hotel pickup and drop off from Weligama.
Entrance fees where not mentioned.
Food and drinks.
Gratuities (optional).

Meeting and pickup

Pickup points
You can choose a pickup location at checkout (multiple pickup locations are available).
Pickup details:

Departure Point: Your Hotel in Weligama Dates: See Availability Return point: Your Hotel in Weligama

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Meeting point
Weligama
End point
This activity ends back at the meeting point.

Itinerary

Duration: 9 hours (approximately)
  • Weligama (Pass by)

    Weligama, nestled along Sri Lanka's southern coast, captivates with its serene beaches and vibrant surf culture. Palm-fringed shores provide the backdrop for leisurely strolls and thrilling wave rides. Renowned for its iconic stilt fishermen and laid-back atmosphere, Weligama beckons travelers seeking relaxation and aquatic adventures alike.

    Admission ticket free
  • 1

    The first item in your itinerary will be Bawa’s estate in Lunuganga. Sir Geoffrey Bawa, the much-renowned lawyer turned architect, made the estate his country home from 1947 till his death in 1998. During his sojourn there he used the place as his experiment lab and made many architectural and interior additions. While visiting the estate you will get to see the beautifully designed gardens that are now open to the public. Some of the buildings of the estate are also now a country house hotel. The tour of the estate approximately takes two hours.

    2 hours • Admission ticket not included
  • 2
    Madu River Safari by Buddhi

    Balapitiya is a little southern town lying in marshy wetlands. The area is a high bio diversity zone that relies on the lagoon created by Madu River as it flows into the Indian Ocean. Your safari will take you on a ride down the river. You will get to see the dense mangrove forest that grows along the marshy banks of the river and the forms of wildlife that call the roots home. Your guide will also take you some of the larger free standing islands on Madu River. On one such island you will find an old Buddhist monastery. Cinnamon harvesting is the main employment of the people of this area.

    2 hours • Admission ticket not included
  • 3
    Meetiyagoda

    Here, you will be spending an hour getting some new appreciation for the jewels that adorn your favorite pieces with this visit to the moonstone mines of Meetiyagoda. See the deep shafts where the stones are mined. Learn more about the rare 'blue flash' moonstones that are mined in the area. Watch the miners wash and sift the mined stones to get those of the best quality. Hear more about the difficulties faced by the miners. Grab the opportunity to purchase some marvelous pieces; though you will need to haggle to get a reasonable price. This tour shows you the traditions of one of the oldest trades in Sri Lankan history - gem mining

    1 hour • Admission ticket free

Additional info

  • Public transportation options are available nearby
  • Not recommended for pregnant travelers
  • Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
Supplied by Lakpura LLC

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Day Trips
Nature and Wildlife Tours
Full-day Tours
Bus Tours
Private and Luxury
Private Sightseeing Tours
Car Tours
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Cancellation Policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

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