Bentota, on Sri Lanka’s southwestern coast, blends beach frontage, river estuary, water sport, and relaxed coastal life. It’s a favorite for sun, sea, river rides, and tropic calm.
The Bentota River meets sea near wide sandy beaches; you can drift by boat through mangroves, backwaters, and lagoon channels. Along the coast, palms fringe sands, waves lap gently, and beach resorts stretch along shorelines. Water sports like windsurfing, snorkeling, and jetski add energy to beach life.
Behind the beach, vegetation — coconut groves, rice fields, and coastal forest — shelters village life. Birdlife and water birds inhabit river edges. Sunsets over sea cast golden glows; dawn brings cool wind brushing palms.
With Atlas Tours, your Bentota plan includes beach days, river cruise, water sport options, lodging at coastal or riverside resorts, and pacing that balances adventure and rest. Whether drawn to sea, river, or coastal slow travel, Bentota invites you into Sri Lanka’s coastal harmony.









