Colombo → Bentota

Your private SRI LANKIYO TOURS guide and vehicle will meet you in Colombo.

Begin your journey south towards Bentota, enjoying the changing scenery along the coastal route.

Depending on time and your interests, we can make additional local stops along the way.

Explore Bentota

Arrive in Bentota, one of Sri Lanka's best-known coastal destinations.

Take time to explore the beach and surrounding area while learning about Bentota's development as one of Sri Lanka's earliest planned tourist destinations.

Visit the historic Bentota Railway Station and experience a glimpse of local life beyond the resort areas.

Lunuganga Estate

Continue to Lunuganga, the celebrated country estate of Sri Lankan architect Geoffrey Bawa.

Enjoy a guided walking experience through the gardens and discover the unique relationship between architecture, landscape and nature.

This is a particularly special stop for guests interested in:

• Architecture
• Landscape design
• Art
• Gardens
• Sri Lankan history

Buddhist Heritage Experience

Visit a traditional Buddhist Image House and learn about the role of Buddhist temples and religious art in Sri Lankan culture.

Your local guide will explain the symbolism, architecture and traditions associated with these sacred spaces.

Authentic Sri Lankan Lunch

Enjoy a specially arranged lunch at a local restaurant.

Taste traditional Sri Lankan cuisine and discover the island's famous combination of rice, curries, vegetables, spices and local flavors.

Lunch can be customized according to dietary requirements with advance notice.

Bentota → Galle

After exploring Bentota, continue towards Galle using the southern expressway.

Enjoy the changing scenery as you travel towards one of Sri Lanka's most historically important coastal cities.

Explore Galle Fort

Arrive in Galle Fort, a UNESCO World Heritage Site and one of Sri Lanka's most remarkable living historic cities.

Explore the fortifications, historic streets and colonial-era architecture while learning about the Portuguese and Dutch influences that shaped Galle's history.

Your guide will bring the history of the fort to life through stories about:

• Colonial trade
• Maritime history
• Architecture
• Religious diversity
• Local communities
• Traditional and modern life within the Fort

Discover Local Life in Galle Fort

Move beyond the main tourist streets and explore the smaller alleyways of Galle Fort.

Observe how residents, shopkeepers, artists, cafés and local businesses continue to use this historic area as a living community.

This gives you a chance to see the real everyday life of Galle Fort, rather than simply visiting it as a historical monument.

Return to Colombo

After exploring Galle, begin your return journey to Colombo.

Enjoy a relaxing tea or coffee stop along the way.

Your drop-off location in Colombo can be arranged according to your requirements, making the experience convenient for hotel guests, cruise passengers and travelers continuing to another destination.