Bentota Day Trips 8 options
Ella day trip from Colombo: Train ride, tea factory & waterfallsPrivate day trip from Colombo to Ella featuring a scenic train ride through tea plantations, visits to four hill-country viewpoints.Every day · First departure 04:00, last 06:00 · Pickup optional · All ages★ 4.89 (74)10h–12hEN✓ Free cancellationfromUS$ 145per person
Yala Safari Day Trip from Bentota: Leopards & ElephantsEarly morning or afternoon jeep safari in Yala National Park from Bentota, Kalutara, Ahungalla or Hikkaduwa with an English-speaking driver-guide.Every day · First departure 04:00, last 10:00 · Pickup optional · All ages★ 4.80 (69)10h–12hEN✓ Free cancellationfromUS$ 125per person
Galle Day Trip from Bentota: River Safari & Stilt FishermenPrivate day trip from Bentota to Galle Fort with Bentota River Safari, sea turtle conservation project, and stilt fishing. Includes pickup, lunch, and all entry fees.Every day · First departure 05:30, last 07:30 · Pickup optional★ 4.81 (69)8h–10hEN✓ Free cancellationfromUS$ 75per person
Yala & Udawalawe: Safari Day Trip with Hotel Pickup & LunchExplore Yala and Udawalawe in one day, spotting elephants and leopards with a local guide. Includes hotel pickup, safari jeep, and picnic lunch.Every day · First departure 02:30, last 05:00 · Hotel pickup · All ages★ 4.57 (28)10h–12hEN✓ Free cancellationfromUS$ 100per person
Sinharaja Forest trek from Bentota: Private day trip with lunchTrek through Sri Lanka's UNESCO rainforest with a guide and swim in a natural waterfall. Includes authentic rice and curry lunch and private transport from Bentota.Every day · First departure 04:30, last 10:30 · Pickup optional · All ages★ 4.70 (10)8h–10hEN✓ Free cancellationfromUS$ 85per person
Galle Fort & Boat Safari Day Trip: Turtles & Moonstone MineDay trip from Bentota combines a boat safari on the Bentota River where you spot monkeys and crocodiles.Every day · Hotel pickup · From age 6★ 5.00 (7)4h–8hEN✓ Free cancellationfromUS$ 89per person
Sigiriya Rock & Dambulla Caves day trip from BentotaDay trip from Bentota to Sigiriya Rock Fortress and Dambulla Golden Rock Cave Temple with private car, English-speaking guide and all site entry included.Every day · 04:30, 05:00 and 05:30 · Hotel pickup · All ages★ 5.00 (4)14hEN✓ Free cancellationfromUS$ 240per person
Yala Safari Day Trip from Bentota: 4-hour Jeep Safari with LunchSpot leopards, elephants and bears on a 4-hour jeep safari through Yala National Park with pickup from nearby towns and lunch provided during.Every day · 04:00 · Hotel pickup★ 5.00 (4)10h–12hEN✓ Free cancellationfromUS$ 140per person
All 8 options, side by side
✓ 2026-10-25| Option | Price | Length | Rating | Days and times | Guide languages |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ella day trip from Colombo: Train ride, tea factory & waterfallsOur pick | US$ 145 per person | 10h–12h | 4.89★ · 74 | Every day · First departure 04:00, last 06:00 | English |
| Galle Day Trip from Bentota: River Safari & Stilt FishermenBest value | US$ 75 per person | 8h–10h | 4.81★ · 69 | Every day · First departure 05:30, last 07:30 | English |
| Galle Fort & Boat Safari Day Trip: Turtles & Moonstone MineShortest | US$ 89 per person | 4h–8h | 5.00★ only 7 reviews | Every day | English |
| Yala Safari Day Trip from Bentota: Leopards & Elephants | US$ 125 per person | 10h–12h | 4.80★ · 69 | Every day · First departure 04:00, last 10:00 | English |
| Yala & Udawalawe: Safari Day Trip with Hotel Pickup & Lunch | US$ 100 per person | 10h–12h | 4.57★ · 28 | Every day · First departure 02:30, last 05:00 | English |
| Sinharaja Forest trek from Bentota: Private day trip with lunch | US$ 85 per person | 8h–10h | 4.70★ · 10 | Every day · First departure 04:30, last 10:30 | English |
| Sigiriya Rock & Dambulla Caves day trip from Bentota | US$ 240 per person | 14h | 5.00★ only 4 reviews | Every day · 04:30, 05:00 and 05:30 | English |
| Yala Safari Day Trip from Bentota: 4-hour Jeep Safari with Lunch | US$ 140 per person | 10h–12h | 5.00★ only 4 reviews | Every day · 04:00 | English |
Bentota Day Trips at a glance
- Our pick: Ella day trip from Colombo: Train ride, tea factory & waterfalls, US$ 145 (10h–12h, 4.89★ · 74).
- Best value: Galle Day Trip from Bentota: River Safari & Stilt Fishermen, US$ 75 (8h–10h, 4.81★ · 69).
- Shortest: Galle Fort & Boat Safari Day Trip: Turtles & Moonstone Mine, US$ 89 (4h–8h, 5.00★ · only 7 reviews).
Real price per person across the 8 options: US$ 75–US$ 240 (median US$ 100).
Of the 8 options: 8 with free cancellation, 8 with instant confirmation, 8 with hotel pickup, 6 kid-friendly, 1 private and 3 last-minute.
How we rank: quality, number of reviews and relevance to the topic. In the comparison table, our top 3 comes first. Price per person.