The 4 Bentota Tea Tours That Earn the Detour

1.Ella Private Day Trip with Train Ride & Tea Factory-All Inclusive

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 61 reviews · from $190Our pick

You’ll leave the south coast early for Ella with a private driver-guide such as Pradeep, Dinesh, or Danuskha. The day includes Rawana Falls, Little Adam’s Peak, Nine Arch Bridge, the Demodara Loop, a scenic train ride to Haputale, and a tea factory visit. Lunch, tickets, water, and hotel transfers are included.

“This is the perfect way to visit a few key sites if you're short on time. In one day we got to visit a waterfall, the nine arches bridge, Ella and little Adam's Peak. It was perfect! Prot Tip: bring a change of clothes.”

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2.Galle Day Tour and Tea Plantation from Bentota & Other Places

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 19 reviews · from $35Best value

Travel by private air-conditioned vehicle with Nuwan from Bentota, Ahungalla, Balapitiya, Hikkaduwa, Colombo, Weligama, Mirissa, or nearby areas. Visit Handunugoda Tea Estate, Koggala, a turtle hatchery, Unawatuna, Jungle Beach, the Japanese Peace Pagoda, and Galle Fort. Lunch and entrance fees are extra.

“We had a lovely day with Nuwan. He is very thoughtful and gave us enough time to explore the area. There was great communication and conversation. We really enjoyed our day with Nuwan.”

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3.Bentota Village Tour with River Safari & Tea Plantation/Factory – All Inclusive

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 9 reviews · from $120

Spend 7 to 9 hours exploring Bentota and nearby villages with a private driver-guide. You’ll cruise the Bentota River, visit Kande Viharaya Temple, see turtle conservation, wood carving, gems, tea production, and enjoy a local lunch. Pickup and drop-off are included from resorts between Wadduwa and Unawatuna.

“The tour was really great. The guides were knowledgable, friendly and really caring.”

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4.Galle Day Trip with River Safari, Sea Turtles & Tea Factory

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 6 reviews · 9 hours · from $95

Travel by private vehicle with an English-speaking driver-guide to Galle Fort, a mangrove river safari, turtle conservation project, tea plantation and factory, Buddhist temple, and gem showroom. Dinesh has earned special praise for relaxed, flexible service. Lunch, entry fees, and hotel transfers are included from much of Sri Lanka’s southwest coast.

“Dinesh was great. The river safari was amazing. Gemstone museum is just a way to spend money on jewellery. Bring cash for tips and donations.”

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