Bentota City Tour from Weligama
The first place you will visit is the strange and yet beautiful Lunuganga estate that was once the home of Sir Geoffrey Bawa. The next place for your perusal is Meetiyagoda Moonstones Mines. Finally, you will visit Balapitiya for the ultimate experience, the Madu River Safari.
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What's included in Bentota City Tour from Weligama
(Subject to Option Inclusions)Itinerary
WeligamaPass-by Only
Weligama, nestled along Sri Lanka's southern coast, captivates with its serene beaches and vibrant surf culture. Palm-fringed shores provide the backdrop for leisurely strolls and thrilling wave rides. Renowned for its iconic stilt fishermen and laid-back atmosphere, Weligama beckons travelers seeking relaxation and aquatic adventures alike.
Lunuganga Garden Tour
The first item in your itinerary will be Bawa’s estate in Lunuganga. Sir Geoffrey Bawa, the much-renowned lawyer turned architect, made the estate his country home from 1947 till his death in 1998. During his sojourn there he used the place as his experiment lab and made many architectural and interior additions. While visiting the estate you will get to see the beautifully designed gardens that are now open to the public. Some of the buildings of the estate are also now a country house hotel. The tour of the estate approximately takes two hours.
Madu River Safari by Buddhi
Balapitiya is a little southern town lying in marshy wetlands. The area is a high bio diversity zone that relies on the lagoon created by Madu River as it flows into the Indian Ocean. Your safari will take you on a ride down the river. You will get to see the dense mangrove forest that grows along the marshy banks of the river and the forms of wildlife that call the roots home. Your guide will also take you some of the larger free standing islands on Madu River. On one such island you will find an old Buddhist monastery. Cinnamon harvesting is the main employment of the people of this area.
Inclusions
- Water bottle (per-person).
- 1-boat safari through Madu river.
- Service of an English-speaking chauffeur guide.
- Transport throughout the tour with an air-conditioned vehicle.
- Hotel pickup and drop off from Weligama.
- Entrance fees where not mentioned.
- Food and drinks.
- Gratuities (optional).
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Not recommended for pregnant travelers
- Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
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Pickup and Dropoff
You can choose to be picked up from a list of locations, or alternatively, have the choice to make your own way to the meeting points
Additional Information
Departure Point: Your Hotel in Weligama Dates: See Availability Return point: Your Hotel in Weligama
