Bentota, Sri Lanka Tuk Tuk Tours

Explore Bentota
Your Way Coastal Tuk Tuk Experiences

Curated journeys through Bentota's golden beaches, mangrove rivers, sacred temples, artisan markets, and the legendary Bawa gardens — at the rhythm of the coast.

6 Tour Packages
3–8 Hour Options
Tuk Tuk Vehicle

Choose Your Coastal Experience

Two distinct itinerary themes — one built around temples, turtles, and local bazaars; the other around gardens, architecture, and wildlife. Pick your pace and passion.

All packages include pickup from your hotel, villa, or station within 5 km of the Bentota area. Extra mileage and overtime charged separately. Tap any stop name to reveal visit tips and ticket details.
Bentota Beach golden sands gentle ocean waves at sunset Sri Lanka, Kande Vihara Temple large sitting Buddha statue 3 Hours
from 6,000 LKR

Shore & Shrine

Beach stroll, sunset light, and a world-renowned hilltop Buddha

3 Hours 10 km included 2 Stops

Itinerary — tap a stop for details

  • Bentota Beach
    45 min – 1 hr  |  No ticket required
    About:Golden sands and gentle waves — ideal for a relaxed stroll or family sunset viewing. Clean and easily accessible.
    Best Time:7:00–10:00 AM or 4:00 PM onwards to sunset
    Tickets:Not required — open activity
  • Kande Vihara Temple, Aluthgama
    30 – 45 min  |  No ticket required
    About:Home to one of the tallest sitting Buddha statues in the world. A highly revered pilgrimage site with a serene atmosphere for prayer and photography.
    Best Time:Before 10:00–11:00 AM or after 3:00 PM
    Tickets:Not required — open activity
Drop-off options:
Srilancana (Vegetarian) White Tree Olive Restaurant Secret Harbour Vintage Restaurant Malli's Seafood
Extra costs: Mileage above 10 km  •  Overtime per hour  •  Meals & water not included
Brief Garden lush sculptures hidden tropical pathways Bevis Bawa estate, Bentota Beach golden sands 3 Hours
from 6,000 LKR

Garden & Shore

An eclectic tropical estate, then golden sands at the coast

3 Hours 17 km included 2 Stops

Itinerary — tap a stop for details

  • Brief Garden by Bevis Bawa
    1.5 – 2 hrs  |  Ticket required (not included)
    About:An eclectic artistic masterpiece by Bevis Bawa — brother of legendary architect Geoffrey Bawa. A lush sanctuary of sculptures and hidden pathways within the tropics.
    Best Time:9:00–10:00 AM for morning light in the gardens
    Tickets:Required — purchased on site (not included)
  • Bentota Beach
    45 min – 1 hr  |  No ticket required
    About:Golden sands and calm waves — a perfect relaxed close to the gardens visit.
    Best Time:4:00 PM onwards to sunset
    Tickets:Not required
Drop-off options:
Srilancana (Vegetarian) White Tree Olive Restaurant Secret Harbour Vintage Restaurant Malli's Seafood
Extra costs: Mileage above 17 km  •  Overtime per hour  •  Brief Garden entry ticket not included  •  Meals not included
Kosgoda Sea Turtle Conservation hatchery, Aluthgama Monday market spices, Kande Vihara sitting Buddha 5 Hours
from 10,000 LKR

Turtles, Temple & Bazaar

Wildlife conservation, sacred shrines, and local market finds

5 Hours 29 km included 4 Stops

Itinerary — tap a stop for details

  • Kande Vihara Temple, Aluthgama
    30 – 45 min  |  No ticket required
    About:One of the tallest sitting Buddha statues in the world — a revered pilgrimage site ideal for prayer and photography.
    Best Time:Before 10:00–11:00 AM or after 3:00 PM
    Tickets:Not required
  • Kosgoda Sea Turtle Conservation
    45 min – 1 hr  |  Ticket required (not included)
    About:An educational hatchery protecting five endangered turtle species. Visitors see baby turtles up close and learn about marine conservation efforts.
    Best Time:Late afternoon for the best turtle activity
    Tickets:Required — purchased on site (not included)
  • Bentota Bazaar / Monday Market
    45 min – 1 hr  |  No ticket required
    About:Aluthgama's vibrant local market — the best place to find Sri Lankan spices, batik fabric, and handmade handicrafts.
    Best Time:Evening for the liveliest atmosphere
    Tickets:Not required
  • Bentota Beach
    45 min – 1 hr  |  No ticket required
    About:End the day with a sunset stroll along the golden sands.
    Best Time:4:00 PM onwards to sunset
    Tickets:Not required
Drop-off options:
Srilancana (Vegetarian) White Tree Olive Restaurant Secret Harbour Vintage Restaurant Malli's Seafood
Extra costs: Mileage above 29 km  •  Overtime per hour  •  Turtle conservation entry not included  •  Meals not included
Lunuganga Geoffrey Bawa country estate tropical landscape architecture, Kosgoda Turtle Conservation 5 Hours
from 10,000 LKR

Bawa & Turtles

Legendary estate gardens, then baby turtles at dusk

5 Hours 28 km included 3 Stops

Itinerary — tap a stop for details

  • Bentota Beach
    45 min – 1 hr  |  No ticket required
    About:Golden sands and gentle waves to open the day — ideal in morning light before the gardens.
    Best Time:7:00–10:00 AM
    Tickets:Not required
  • Lunuganga — Geoffrey Bawa's Estate
    1.5 – 2 hrs  |  Ticket required (not included)
    About:Geoffrey Bawa's celebrated country estate — a seamless blend of European Renaissance landscape design and Sri Lankan tropical vegetation. A world-renowned pilgrimage for architecture lovers.
    Best Time:Late afternoon for golden-hour light in the gardens
    Tickets:Required — purchased on site (not included)
  • Kosgoda Sea Turtle Conservation
    45 min – 1 hr  |  Ticket required (not included)
    About:Educational coastal hatchery protecting five endangered sea turtle species. See baby turtles and learn about marine conservation work.
    Best Time:Late afternoon — most turtle activity around dusk
    Tickets:Required — purchased on site (not included)
Drop-off options:
Srilancana (Vegetarian) White Tree Olive Restaurant Secret Harbour Vintage Restaurant Malli's Seafood
Extra costs: Mileage above 28 km  •  Overtime per hour  •  Lunuganga & turtle entry not included  •  Meals not included
Madu Ganga boat safari mangrove river, Kande Vihara Temple sitting Buddha, Bentota Beach sunset golden hour 8 Hours
from 16,000 LKR

River, Temple & Tides

Full day — mangrove river safari, sacred Buddha, market & beach sunset

8 Hours 67 km included 5 Stops

Itinerary — tap a stop for details

  • Madu Ganga Boat Safari
    2 hrs  |  Boat fare required (not included)
    About:Guided mangrove river safari on the Madu River, Balapitiya. Includes a cinnamon island and a small Buddhist temple on a secluded river island.
    Best Time:Morning or early evening for calmest water and wildlife
    Tickets:Boat fare paid on site (not included)
  • Kande Vihara Temple, Aluthgama
    30 – 45 min  |  No ticket required
    About:One of the world's tallest sitting Buddha statues — serene, revered, and ideal for quiet reflection.
    Best Time:Before 10:00–11:00 AM or after 3:00 PM
    Tickets:Not required
  • Bentota Beach
    45 min – 1 hr  |  No ticket required
    About:Golden sands and gentle waves — a mid-day break or sunset viewing to break up the day.
    Best Time:4:00 PM onwards to sunset
    Tickets:Not required
  • Bentota Bazaar / Monday Market
    45 min – 1 hr  |  No ticket required
    About:Local market in Aluthgama with Sri Lankan spices, batik, and handicrafts.
    Best Time:Evening for the liveliest atmosphere
    Tickets:Not required
  • Kosgoda Sea Turtle Conservation
    45 min – 1 hr  |  Ticket required (not included)
    About:Educational coastal hatchery — see baby turtles and learn how this project protects five endangered sea turtle species.
    Best Time:Late afternoon
    Tickets:Required — purchased on site (not included)
Drop-off options:
Srilancana (Vegetarian) White Tree Olive Restaurant Secret Harbour Vintage Restaurant Malli's Seafood
Extra costs: Mileage above 67 km  •  Overtime per hour  •  Boat fare & turtle entry not included  •  Meals not included
Brief Garden eclectic sculptures Bevis Bawa, Lunuganga Geoffrey Bawa country estate, Kosgoda turtle conservation 8 Hours
from 16,000 LKR

Bawa Grand Tour

Full day — two legendary estates, the market, turtles & the beach

8 Hours 43 km included 5 Stops

Itinerary — tap a stop for details

  • Bentota Beach
    45 min – 1 hr  |  No ticket required
    About:Start the day at the golden shore — morning light on the ocean before heading into the gardens.
    Best Time:7:00–9:00 AM for calm seas and cooler air
    Tickets:Not required
  • Brief Garden by Bevis Bawa
    1.5 – 2 hrs  |  Ticket required (not included)
    About:A lush sanctuary of sculpture and tropical nature designed by Bevis Bawa. Hidden pathways, eclectic art, and the feel of a private estate.
    Best Time:9:00–10:00 AM
    Tickets:Required — purchased on site
  • Bentota Bazaar / Monday Market
    45 min – 1 hr  |  No ticket required
    About:Aluthgama's local market with Sri Lankan spices, batik, and handicrafts. A relaxed mid-day browse between the two estate visits.
    Best Time:Midday or evening
    Tickets:Not required
  • Lunuganga — Geoffrey Bawa's Estate
    1.5 – 2 hrs  |  Ticket required (not included)
    About:Geoffrey Bawa's masterwork country estate — a world-renowned blend of European Renaissance landscape design and Sri Lankan coastal tropics.
    Best Time:Late afternoon for golden-hour garden light
    Tickets:Required — purchased on site
  • Kosgoda Sea Turtle Conservation
    45 min – 1 hr  |  Ticket required (not included)
    About:Close the day at the turtle hatchery — see baby turtles and learn how this coastal project protects five endangered species.
    Best Time:Late afternoon
    Tickets:Required — purchased on site
Drop-off options:
Srilancana (Vegetarian) White Tree Olive Restaurant Secret Harbour Vintage Restaurant Malli's Seafood
Extra costs: Mileage above 43 km  •  Overtime per hour  •  All garden & turtle tickets not included  •  Meals not included

Designed for the Coast

Pickup at Your Door

We collect you from any hotel, villa, or station within 5 km of the Bentota area. Extra distance is charged at a clear per-km rate.

Timed to the Coast

Every itinerary is sequenced around the coast's natural rhythms — beach walks in morning light, turtle activity at dusk, gardens in golden hour.

No Hidden Fees

Package prices are fully transparent. Extra hours, mileage, attraction tickets, and meals are all listed clearly and settled separately on the day.

All Group Sizes

Solo travellers, couples, and families — every stop on every route is accessible and designed for all ages and travel styles.

Transparent Rates

All packages are priced at 2,000 LKR per hour of tour time. Overtime and additional services are listed clearly below.

Package Name Duration Km Included Total Price
Shore & Shrine 3 Hours 10 km 6,000 LKR
Garden & Shore 3 Hours 17 km 6,000 LKR
Turtles, Temple & Bazaar 5 Hours 29 km 10,000 LKR
Bawa & Turtles 5 Hours 28 km 10,000 LKR
River, Temple & Tides 8 Hours 67 km 16,000 LKR
Bawa Grand Tour 8 Hours 43 km 16,000 LKR
Overtime — per hour above included duration 2,000 LKR/hr

Base rates cover the included km allowance from within 5 km of Bentota. Extra mileage, attraction entry tickets, boat fares, meals, and water are all charged separately and paid directly on the day.