Private Tour
Explore Bentota Village: Guided Tuk Tuk Safari
Overview
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The Bentota Tuk Tuk Safari stands out for its authentic glimpse into Sri Lankan culture and nature. This unique tour takes you through local landmarks like the Galapatha Buddhist Temple, and into the heart of traditional industries. See how local artisans craft products from coconut shells, learn about rubber milk extraction, and discover the process of making cinnamon oil and sticks. The journey includes serene paddy fields and ends with a visit to a Turtle Hatchery, highlighting conservation efforts. Traveling by tuk tuk, you get an intimate look at the daily life and customs of Sri Lanka, making this experience not just a tour, but a cultural immersion.
Additional Info
Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
Public transportation options are available nearby
Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Child rate applies only when sharing with 2 paying adults
A dress code is required to enter places of worship and selected museums. No shorts or sleeveless tops allowed. Knees and shoulders MUST be covered for both men and women. You may risk refused entry if you fail to comply with these dress requirements
Please advise any specific dietary requirements at time of booking
Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
What To Expect
Galapatha Temple is a very ancient temple in Sri Lanka was build by King Sadhdhathissa. In this temple there are very ancient evidences of Buddhist Culture. After visit in this golden place you can leave to know how to make cinnamon oil at the cinnamon crushing place. after that you can visit to see how to get rubber from rubber tree.
Induruwa Sea Turtle Conservation Project & Sea Turtle Information Center
In this attraction you will be able to know how to turtle will born and how is its life to death. In the evening tour you will be able to release baby turtles to the sea.
What‘s Included
Releasing turtles into the sea
All entrance and activity fees
Private transport in a comfortable Tuk-Tuk
15+ years experienced guide
Gratuities
Pickup points
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Evening Village Tour
Pickup included
Reviews
19 reviews
Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor
Bentota Village
sylviamI8955JO,,Sep 22, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Fabulous tour very personal and no hard sell experiences. We felt very privileged to see the real Bentota with a knowledgeable and enthusiastic guide
Excellent "off the beaten track" tour
Daydream135878,,Feb 10, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Fantastic evening tuk tuk tour with our guide Shiran. Having spent the last 10 days touring Sri Lanka, it was so good to get off the beaten track and do something a bit different. We saw coconut hides being made into rope, rubber resin being extracted from trees and cinnamon bark being produced..all by local villagers. Finally we got to release turtles I to the sea. Amazing. So glad we did it.
The real Bentota
Emma S,,Jan 23, 2025
- Review from Viator
5.00Shiran our guide was simply the best he took us on a 3 hour tour of Bentota and we saw life as it really is. We saw rope made from the coconut shells, the rubber tree cut for the milk, cinnamon being stripped for drying,,so many different fruits growing - bananas mango papaya jack fruit star fruit pineapples and tasted peppercorn straight from the tree. We saw the tea plantation and the rice fields. Shiran took us to a really old temple and it really was beautiful, better than others we visited. The whole tour taught us so much, no factories or shops just real life living which was exactly what we wanted to see.
Wonderful 10/10
Justine P,,Jan 3, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Fantastic tour, we saw so much of the local life and industry. Our host Shiran and his colleague picked us up in tuktuks directly from our hotel and we spent the afternoon visiting a coconut factory, an amazing temple where we met the monk and saw vine documents dating back 600 years. Then on to see the rubber harvesting process and a cinnamon farm, passing paddy fields and water buffalo on the way. All the while Shiran kept up a running commentary of where we were, interesting local facts and history, stopping by the side of the road occasionally to pick peppercorns and fresh Aloe Vera for my sons sunburnt shoulders. Finally we went to the Turtle sanctuary and released baby turtles into the sea, absolutely amazing and a highlight of our trip. Shiran is a lovely man and gracious host, his love of his country and hospitality shines out of him. Cannot recommend this tour highly enough. Thank you so much for the experience.
Definitely worth doing.
Cruiser50170755470,,Oct 24, 2024
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Driver was on time, polite, informative and a great driver. We visited places we would never imagined The coconut factory was very interesting as was the old and new temples. Great work being done in the turtle hatchery/ refuge. Kathy
Interesting tuk tuk tour
Daphne F,,Jul 23, 2024
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00We were picked up on time, super flexible we could change the date and implement our desired date. We were told interesting information about the country and people, even the missing leg covering for the temple provided us Shiran(this was brought by his son). During the Tuk Tuk tour, we visited a cinnamon factory and were shown how the processing works, also the Katchuk production was shown to us. We could taste tea and fresh pepper. The temple and also important background information were conveyed to us. The subsequent visit to the turtle station was a highlight and we were able to release many baby turtles into the sea. Shiran is just wonderful and brings the love of country closer. Individual wishes are fully taken into account, he gives tips on excursions. Personal agreements and own wishes for excursion destinations are implemented. A clear Recommendation for many excursions and exciting, educational tips can be expected at Shiran. Thank you
Trip with Sharin
Reisende0510,,Apr 10, 2024
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00We booked the Bentota trip with Sharin. We have to say that our expectations were far exceeded. Sharin speaks very good German and he showed us places that we probably would never have gotten to. We would definitely go with him again, highly recommended and really worth every euro.
Absolutley brilliant!
kathryn p,,Mar 4, 2024
- Review from Viator
5.00Guide was brilliant, arrived on time, full of local knowledge and happy to share this information, timed it perfectly for the turtle sanctuary as we actually got to release some babies turtles into the sea. Couldn't have wished for a better experience!
Magnificent experience
aaronsilk,,Dec 7, 2023
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00I really recommend this tour which is magnificent our guide takes us to see the population and typical Sri Lankan life we loved.
Best tour operator in Sri Lanka
MariaHaus,,Nov 24, 2023
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Shiran is definitely the best guide in Sri Lanka. He speaks very good German, is always helpful and accommodates all requests. He organized several excursions for us, with which we were all very satisfied. If you want to get to know the country and its people, Shiran Travels & Tours is definitely recommended!
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