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Bentota Tuk Tuk Safari: Sri Lankan Culture and Nature
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17 Ratings
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Experience the vibrant culture of Bentota village on a Tuk Tuk safari. Explore the city with an expert guide, allowing you to time travel and immerse yourself in the local flavors and experiences.
Experience the vibrant culture of Bentota village on a Tuk Tuk safari. Explore the city with an expert guide, allowing you to time travel and immerse yourself in the local flavors and experiences.
Duration:
3 hours
Cancellation:
24 hours
Highlights
- Galapatha Rajamaha Viharaya - 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.
- Galapatha Rajamaha Viharaya - 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.
What's Included
- Releasing turtles into the sea
- All entrance and activity fees
- Private transport in a comfortable Tuk-Tuk
- 15+ years experienced guide
- Releasing turtles into the sea
- All entrance and activity fees
- Private transport in a comfortable Tuk-Tuk
- 15+ years experienced guide
What's Not Included
- Gratuities
- Gratuities
Additional Information
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…
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.
- 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
Location
Galapatha Rajamaha Viharaya
Unnamed Rd
Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
Customer Ratings
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(17 Ratings)
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Emma_s
Jan 23, 2025
The real Bentota - Shiran 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.
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Justine
Jan 3, 2025
Wonderful 10/10 - Fantastic 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.
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Cruiser50170755470
Oct 24, 2024
Definitely worth doing. - Driver 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
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Daphne
Jul 23, 2024
Interesting tuk tuk tour - We 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
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Reisende0510
Apr 10, 2024
Trip with Sharin - We 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.
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Kathryn_p
Mar 4, 2024
Absolutley brilliant! - Guide 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!
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Aaronsilk
Dec 7, 2023
Magnificent experience - I really recommend this tour which is magnificent our guide takes us to see the population and typical Sri Lankan life we loved.
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Mariahaus
Nov 24, 2023
Best tour operator in Sri Lanka - Shiran 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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Ion_orlov
Feb 25, 2023
Amazing trip to Bentota, discovering people and traditional activities of Sri Lanka prople. - Very truthworthy company with professional team and excellent manager - Shiran. We have been with Shiran for a tuktuk trip, and spent amazing time visiting places with traditional activities. Shiran is a enciclopedy of Sri Lanka and took us to: cinnamon plantations with production facilities, coconut oil farm, rubber trees plantation, tea and rice plantation - explaining everything we wanted to find out. He took care of us all the trip assuring that we feel good and happy woth the trip. You will love him and definitely will enjoy trips with this guys. 100% recommend them.
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Emily
Mar 17, 2022
Amazing Tour - Lovely guy! Showed us so much of Bentota. Took us to a lovely restaurant at night. Would highly recommend, honest and trustworthy.
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