Bentota BeachPalms at BentotaFamily beach time in Sri LankaBentota River
JK Travels Sri Lanka · Private beach itinerary · 6 days / 5 nights · Best November to April
6-Day Bentota Family Beach Holiday
This 6-day Bentota family holiday keeps travel short and simple. Bentota is about two hours from the airport, so you stay five nights in one beach hotel, with gentle day trips to the river, the Kosgoda turtle hatchery and, if you like, Galle Fort.
JK Travels Sri Lanka arranges your private car or van and an SLTDA-licensed chauffeur guide, with child seats on request, so every outing fits around naps, meals and pool time.
Your beach holiday at a glance
6 days on the coast, at your pace.
Bandaranaike International Airport → Bentota → Kosgoda → Galle → Bandaranaike International Airport
DAY 01
Arrival in Bentota
Bentota
Overnight: Bentota
DAY 02
Beach and pool day
Bentota
Overnight: Bentota
DAY 03
River boat ride and turtle hatchery
Bentota · Kosgoda
Overnight: Bentota
DAY 04
Optional day in Galle
Galle
Overnight: Bentota
DAY 05
Water sports or a lazy day
Bentota
Overnight: Bentota
DAY 06
Return to the airport
Bandaranaike International Airport
Departure day · No overnight stay
Pickup & return
Start and finish at Bandaranaike International Airport, with private transfers timed around your flights. Pickups from Colombo or Negombo hotels are also possible.
Your 5 suggested nights
Bentota: 5 nights.
Hotels, rooms and meals are included only when listed in your confirmed quotation.
Day by day
Suggested 6-day itinerary
This is a suggested private programme. Flights, weather, sea conditions and your own pace shape the final plan, and optional activities are confirmed separately.
DAY 01
Arrival in Bentota
Bandaranaike International Airport · ArrivalsBentota Beach
Meet your driver at Bandaranaike International Airport and travel south to Bentota, about two hours using the expressway.
Check in, rest and enjoy the beach or the hotel pool.
Overnight: Bentota
DAY 02
Beach and pool day
Palms at BentotaFamily beach time in Sri Lanka
Bentota has a long, wide beach. Swim only where and when the hotel says it is safe, as conditions change through the season.
Keep the day free for the pool, beach games and an early dinner.
Overnight: Bentota
DAY 03
River boat ride and turtle hatchery
Bentota RiverMadu River mangroves · Optional
Take a boat ride on the Bentota River through mangroves and past small islands, looking out for monitor lizards and birds.
Continue to Kosgoda, about 20 minutes south, to visit a turtle hatchery and learn how eggs are protected before the hatchlings are released. Boat and entrance fees are paid locally.
Overnight: Bentota
DAY 04
Optional day in Galle
Galle Fort rampartsHikkaduwa beach
Drive about an hour to Galle Fort to walk the ramparts and see the lighthouse (see our Galle Fort page). On the way back, stop at Hikkaduwa, where sea turtles often feed in the shallows.
Or simply stay in Bentota for another beach day.
Overnight: Bentota
DAY 05
Water sports or a lazy day
Family beach time in Sri LankaBentota Beach
Bentota is one of Sri Lanka’s main water sports centres. Older children can try a banana boat or jet ski with a licensed operator, paid locally.
Enjoy a last evening on the beach.
Overnight: Bentota
DAY 06
Return to the airport
Bandaranaike International Airport · DeparturesPalms at Bentota
Check out and drive back to Bandaranaike International Airport, about two hours, timed around your flight.
The short drive makes this an easy end to a family holiday.
Departure day · No overnight stay
Clear arrangements before you commit
Price & practical details
Your quotation
Price is on request. Your quote covers a private air-conditioned car or van with an SLTDA-licensed chauffeur guide for the transfers and day trips in this itinerary, with the vehicle chosen for your group and luggage.
Inclusions
Only services listed in your personalised quotation are included. Confirm transport, hotels, room types and any meals or activities before booking.
Exclusions
Flights, entrance tickets, boat trips, lessons, equipment hire, park fees, optional activities, tips and personal expenses are extra unless listed in your confirmed quotation. Swimming and water activities depend on sea conditions; always follow local safety advice.
Before you book
6-Day Bentota Family Beach Holiday questions
Is Bentota good for families?
Yes. It is about two hours from the airport, has large hotels with pools and offers easy trips to the river and turtle hatchery.
When is the best time to visit Bentota?
From about November to April, when the west coast is dry and the sea calmer.
Can you provide child seats?
Yes, on request. Tell us the children’s ages when you enquire so we can confirm suitable seats.
Are activities included?
Boat rides, the turtle hatchery and water sports are paid locally unless listed in your quotation.
How much does this holiday cost?
Price is on request. The total depends on your dates, group size, vehicle, hotels and activities. Send your details for a personalised quotation.
