Bentota

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Travel Guide & Essential Overview

What to know before visiting Bentota

Visit Bentota, a magnificent coastal town that provides a delightful link to the island's array of water sports and calm lagoon activities. This sprawling estuary area is home to the Bentota River and calm lagoon waters, offering jet skiing, river cruises, and various thrilling motorized water adventures. The area's history spans decades, continuously showcasing development as a top spot for high end coastal leisure tourism. The warm, inviting waters create an energetic and extremely exciting ambiance, making exploration a true, living adventure experience. Enjoying a relaxing sunset boat cruise perfectly captures the island's peaceful, enduring atmosphere.

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Yes! All watersports take place in the sheltered, flat waters of the Bentota lagoon and river estuary. Life vests and certified English-speaking instructors are provided on all sessions.
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Liam Anderson

Australia

"Jet skiing on the lagoon followed by a peaceful river cruise was the ideal way to spend our day in Bentota. Great instructors and equipment!"

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