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Safaris in Bentota

4.9 25 experiences from US$ 5 ✓Free cancellation on most experiences

24 of 25 run daily · first departure 02:30, last 17:00 · live guides in 5 languages · most take 8h–11h

Our top 3 of 25 experiences

Bentota River Safari: Crocodiles, Monkeys & Mangrove CruiseOur pick
from · per personUS$ 32
Tuk Tuk Safari from Ahungalla: Bentota, Hikkaduwa & GalleLowest price
from · per groupUS$ 5
Udawalawe Safari from Bentota: Private jeep with elephant viewingPrivate option
from · per personUS$ 115

Safaris in Bentota 25 options

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Bentota River Safari: Crocodiles, Monkeys & Mangrove Cruise
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Bentota River Safari: Crocodiles, Monkeys & Mangrove CruiseFeel the wild side of Bentota on a river safari: watch for crocodiles, monkeys, and kingfishers. Includes king coconut, expert sailor guide, and safe boats.Every day · First departure 06:00, last 16:00 · Pickup optional · All ages★ 4.93 (166)2h–3hEN · DE · RU · FR +1✓ Free cancellationfromUS$ 32per person
Udawalawe Safari from Bentota: Private jeep with elephant viewing
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Udawalawe Safari from Bentota: Private jeep with elephant viewingPrivate jeep safari from Bentota through Udawalawe National Park with an experienced driver-guide, lunch and all entry fees included.Every day · First departure 04:00, last 10:30 · Pickup optional · All ages★ 4.90 (84)10h–12hEN✓ Free cancellationfromUS$ 115per person
Yala Safari Day Trip from Bentota: Leopards & Elephants
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Travelers' pick
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 Fishermen
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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 & Lunch
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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
Yala Safari from Bentota: 4-Hour Jeep Tour & Leopard Spotting
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Yala Safari from Bentota: 4-Hour Jeep Tour & Leopard Spotting4-hour Yala National Park safari from Bentota with leopard, elephant & wildlife spotting. Includes park entry, 4x4 jeep, guide, water & picnic lunch.Every day · 04:00 and 09:30 · Hotel pickup · All ages★ 5.00 (16)9h–12hEN · DE✓ Free cancellationfromUS$ 172per person
Udawalawe Safari Tour: 3-Hour Jeep Safari & Elephant Home
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Udawalawe Safari Tour: 3-Hour Jeep Safari & Elephant HomeJeep safari through Udawalawe National Park with a 3-hour wildlife drive and visit to the Elephant Transit Home.Every day · 04:30 and 11:30 · Hotel pickup · All ages★ 5.00 (12)8hEN · DE✓ Free cancellationfromUS$ 169per person
Yala Safari Private Tour From Ahungalla: Leopards & Wildlife
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Yala Safari Private Tour From Ahungalla: Leopards & WildlifeFour-hour private jeep safari in Yala National Park from Ahungalla with experienced driver-guide, entrance fees and vehicle included.Every day · First departure 04:00, last 11:00 · From age 6★ 5.00 (12)8hEN✓ Free cancellationfromUS$ 195per person
Bentota Village Tour with River Safari & Tea Plantation
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Bentota Village Tour with River Safari & Tea PlantationSeven to nine hours exploring Bentota village with a river boat safari, temple visit and tea factory tour: private transport, lunch and all entry fees included from your hotel.Every day except Saturday · 06:30, 07:00 and 07:30 · Pickup optional · All ages★ 4.89 (9)7h–9hEN✓ Free cancellationfromUS$ 120per person
Bentota River Boat Safari: Private Lagoon with Crocodiles
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Bentota River Boat Safari: Private Lagoon with CrocodilesPrivate three-hour lagoon safari from Bentota with hotel pickup, spotting crocodiles, water monitors and monkeys in mangrove channels.Every day · First departure 08:00, last 15:30 · Hotel pickup · All ages★ 4.89 (9)3hEN✓ Free cancellationfromUS$ 54per person
Udawalawe Elephant Safari: Private 4x4 Jeep with Guide
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Udawalawe Elephant Safari: Private 4x4 Jeep with GuidePrivate 4x4 jeep safari through Udawalawe National Park with a wildlife guide, park entry and water included, spot wild elephants.Every day · 04:00 and 09:30 · Hotel pickup · All ages★ 4.88 (8)10h–12hEN · DE · RU✓ Free cancellationfromUS$ 172per person
Galle Fort & Boat Safari Day Trip: Turtles & Moonstone Mine
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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)6h–8hEN✓ Free cancellationfromUS$ 89per person
Galle Day Tour: Boat Safari, Fort & Stick Fishing
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Galle Day Tour: Boat Safari, Fort & Stick FishingPrivate guided tour from Bentota through Galle Fort, Koggala's stilt fishermen, a river boat safari and sea turtle centre.Every day · 08:30 · Hotel pickup★ 5.00 (7)7h–9hEN · DE✓ Free cancellationfromUS$ 95per person
Yala Safari Private Day Tour from Bentota: Leopards & Wildlife
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Yala Safari Private Day Tour from Bentota: Leopards & WildlifePrivate 10-hour Yala National Park jeep safari from Bentota with guide, spotting leopards, elephants, bears, crocodiles and birds, including hotel pickup and drop-off.Every day · First departure 03:00, last 11:00 · Hotel pickup · All ages★ 5.00 (7)10hEN✓ Free cancellationfromUS$ 220per person
Udawalawe & Yala Safari from Bentota: Private jeep, both parks
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Udawalawe & Yala Safari from Bentota: Private jeep, both parksStart from your Bentota hotel and spend the day in two national parks with a private guide: Udawalawe first for elephants at the reservoir.Every day · 04:00, 04:30 and 05:00 · Hotel pickup · All ages★ 5.00 (6)14hEN✓ Free cancellationfromUS$ 338per person
3-day Udawalawe Safari, Ella & Sigiriya tour with guide
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Travelers' pick
3-day Udawalawe Safari, Ella & Sigiriya tour with guidePrivate 3-day tour through Udawalawe National Park, Ella, Kandy and Sigiriya with morning safari, train ride through tea country.Every day · 04:00 · Hotel pickup · Up to age 60★ 5.00 (6)3dEN · DE✓ Free cancellationfromUS$ 474per person
Tuk Tuk Safari from Ahungalla: Bentota, Hikkaduwa & Galle
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Lowest price
Tuk Tuk Safari from Ahungalla: Bentota, Hikkaduwa & GalleTuk tuk tour from Ahungalla covering Bentota beach, turtle hatchery, gem museum and spice garden with driver-guide. Pick your route and explore by three-wheeler.Every day · First departure 08:00, last 17:00 · Hotel pickup★ 4.75 (4)4h✓ Free cancellationfromUS$ 5per group
Yala Safari, Ella & Mirissa Tour: Private Vehicle, All-Inclusive
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Yala Safari, Ella & Mirissa Tour: Private Vehicle, All-InclusiveTwo-day private tour from Yala National Park through Ella and Mirissa with air-conditioned vehicle, one night's hotel and breakfast.Every day · Hotel pickup★ 5.00 (4)2dEN✓ Free cancellationfromUS$ 280per person
Yala Safari Day Trip from Bentota: 4-hour Jeep Safari with Lunch
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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
Sigiriya and Dambulla Day Tour: Private Jeep Safari Included
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Sigiriya and Dambulla Day Tour: Private Jeep Safari IncludedPrivate full-day tour from Colombo to Sigiriya Rock Fortress and Dambulla Cave Temple with open 4x4 jeep safari through a national park in search.Every day · Pickup optional · From age 4★ 5.00 (3)6h–12hEN✓ Free cancellationfromUS$ 147per person
Udawalawe Safari from Bentota: 3-hour jeep wildlife tour
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Udawalawe Safari from Bentota: 3-hour jeep wildlife tourThree-hour jeep safari through Udawalawe National Park from Bentota with hotel pickup, English-speaking guide, and air-conditioned transport.Every day · 09:00 · Hotel pickup · From age 5★ 5.00 (3)8hEN✓ Free cancellationfromUS$ 119per person
Udawalawe Safari Private Day Tour: Elephants & Reservoir
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Udawalawe Safari Private Day Tour: Elephants & ReservoirPrivate safari tour of Udawalawe National Park from Bentota, Beruwala or Kaluthara with park entry, guide and air-conditioned transport. Spot elephants.Every day · First departure 03:30, last 10:30 · Hotel pickup · All ages★ 5.00 (3)10hEN✓ Free cancellationfromUS$ 222per person
Yala Safari Private Day Tour from Bentota: Leopards & Wildlife
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Yala Safari Private Day Tour from Bentota: Leopards & WildlifePrivate 10-hour jeep safari through Yala National Park from Bentota with hotel pickup, watching leopards, elephants, bears, crocodiles and peacocks in their natural habitat.Every day · First departure 03:00, last 10:30 · Hotel pickup · All ages★ 5.00 (3)10hEN✓ Free cancellationfromUS$ 244per person
Private Yala Safari from Bentota: Leopards & Elephants
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Private Yala Safari from Bentota: Leopards & ElephantsPrivate safari from Bentota to Yala National Park with 4x4 jeep, expert tracker, lunch and hotel pickup. Spot leopards.Every day · Hotel pickup★ 5.00 (2)10h–12hEN✓ Free cancellationfromUS$ 160per person
Udawalawe National Park Safari: Open-Top Jeep Wildlife Tour
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Udawalawe National Park Safari: Open-Top Jeep Wildlife TourOpen-top jeep safari through Udawalawe National Park with a local guide and air-conditioned transport: spot elephants, buffalo, deer and crocodiles around the reservoir.Every day · 04:00, 06:00 and 11:00 · Hotel pickup★ 5.00 (1)10h–12hEN✓ Free cancellationfromUS$ 159per group

The top 12 of 25 options, side by side

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OptionPriceDurationRatingDays and timesGuide languages
Bentota River Safari: Crocodiles, Monkeys & Mangrove CruiseOur pick
US$ 32 per person
2h–3h4.93★ · 166Every day · First departure 06:00, last 16:00English, German, French +2
Tuk Tuk Safari from Ahungalla: Bentota, Hikkaduwa & GalleLowest price
US$ 1.67 per personUS$ 5 per group (split 3 ways)
4h4.75★ only 4 reviewsEvery day · First departure 08:00, last 17:00—
Udawalawe Safari from Bentota: Private jeep with elephant viewingPrivate option
US$ 115 per person
10h–12h4.90★ · 84Every day · First departure 04:00, last 10:30English
Yala Safari Day Trip from Bentota: Leopards & Elephants
US$ 125 per person
10h–12h4.80★ · 69Every day · First departure 04:00, last 10:00English
Galle Day Trip from Bentota: River Safari & Stilt Fishermen
US$ 75 per person
8h–10h4.81★ · 69Every day · First departure 05:30, last 07:30English
Yala & Udawalawe: Safari Day Trip with Hotel Pickup & Lunch
US$ 100 per person
10h–12h4.57★ · 28Every day · First departure 02:30, last 05:00English
Yala Safari from Bentota: 4-Hour Jeep Tour & Leopard Spotting
US$ 172 per person
9h–12h5.00★ · 16Every day · 04:00 and 09:30English, German
Udawalawe Safari Tour: 3-Hour Jeep Safari & Elephant Home
US$ 169 per person
8h5.00★ · 12Every day · 04:30 and 11:30English, German
Yala Safari Private Tour From Ahungalla: Leopards & Wildlife
US$ 195 per person
8h5.00★ · 12Every day · First departure 04:00, last 11:00English
Bentota Village Tour with River Safari & Tea Plantation
US$ 120 per person
7h–9h4.89★ only 9 reviewsEvery day except Saturday · 06:30, 07:00 and 07:30English
Bentota River Boat Safari: Private Lagoon with Crocodiles
US$ 54 per person
3h4.89★ only 9 reviewsEvery day · First departure 08:00, last 15:30English
Udawalawe Elephant Safari: Private 4x4 Jeep with Guide
US$ 172 per person
10h–12h4.88★ only 8 reviewsEvery day · 04:00 and 09:30English, German, Russian

Safaris in Bentota at a glance

Real price per person across the 25 options: US$ 1.67–US$ 474 (median US$ 140). With 100+ reviews: 1 of 25.

Of the 25 options: 25 with free cancellation, 25 with instant confirmation, 24 with hotel pickup, 19 kid-friendly, 13 private and 16 bookable last-minute.

How we rank: quality, number of reviews and relevance to the topic. In the comparison table, our top 3 comes first. Real price per person: the group price divided by the seats it includes.

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