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Bentota City Tour from Hikkaduwa

Explore Lunuganga estate, Meetiyagoda moonstone mines, and the Madu River on a private 9-hour day tour departing from Hikkaduwa.

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About this experience

Pick up from your Hikkaduwa hotel and head north in a private, air-conditioned vehicle with your English-speaking chauffeur guide. First stop is Lunuganga, the former country estate of renowned architect Sir Geoffrey Bawa — a quietly striking garden landscape that rewards a slow, curious walk. From there, the tour continues to the Meetiyagoda Moonstones Mines, where you can see how Sri Lanka's prized blue moonstones are extracted from the earth.

The final leg brings you to Balapitiya for a boat safari on the Madu River — a network of mangrove islands teeming with birdlife and river monitor lizards. A water bottle per person is included throughout. Entrance tickets and meals are not covered. The full day runs approximately nine hours, and the minimum age for participation is five years old.

Duration9 hours
LanguagesEnglish
Group typePrivate — your party only
Min age5 years

What’s included

Included

  • Transport throughout the tour with an air-conditioned vehicle.
  • Service of an English-speaking chauffeur guide.
  • Hotel pickup and drop off from Hikkaduwa.
  • 1-boat safari through Madu river.

Not included

  • Entrance tickets.
  • Food and drinks.
  • Gratuities (optional).

Please note

  • Public transportation nearby
  • Not wheelchair accessible
  • Not stroller accessible
  • Not suitable for pets
  • Infants must not sit on laps
  • Infant seats unavailable
  • Your Hotel in Hikkaduwa

Cancellation policy

  • More than 24 hours notice: full refund
  • Less than 24 hours notice: no refund

To cancel, reply to your booking confirmation email or message us on WhatsApp.

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