Private day tours

Bentota, Kosgoda & South-West Coast Private Day Tour

Explore the beaches, coastal attractions and relaxed atmosphere around Bentota and Kosgoda with your own private vehicle and driver.

This is an ideal day tour for travellers who want to explore Sri Lanka’s south-west coast without spending most of the day travelling.

More about this day tour

Depending on your interests, your private tour can combine Bentota, Kosgoda, a turtle conservation visit, beach time, gardens, water activities and selected nearby coastal attractions.

Private pickup is available from Ahungalla, Bentota, Kosgoda, Balapitiya, Hikkaduwa, Colombo and nearby hotels.

Sandy beach and dense coastal vegetation at Bentota, Sri Lanka
Bentota Beach, Sri Lanka

Tour Highlights

  • Private hotel pickup and return
  • Bentota sightseeing
  • Kosgoda coastal area
  • Optional turtle conservation visit
  • Bentota beach
  • Optional water activities
  • Optional garden visit
  • Local lunch stop
  • Flexible sightseeing programme
  • Private vehicle with driver
  • Ideal for couples and families
  • Easy excursion from Ahungalla and nearby resorts

Where Can We Pick You Up?

This private coastal day tour can start from:

  • Ahungalla
  • Bentota
  • Kosgoda
  • Balapitiya
  • Hikkaduwa
  • Colombo
  • Induruwa
  • Aluthgama
  • Beruwala
  • Nearby hotels

Because many of these places are close together, the itinerary can be adjusted easily according to your hotel location.

Suggested Bentota & Kosgoda Day Tour

Hotel Pickup

Meet your private driver at your hotel or agreed pickup point.

Unlike our longer day tours to Kandy, Ella or Sigiriya, this tour can normally begin at a more relaxed time when you are staying around Ahungalla, Bentota, Kosgoda or Balapitiya.

Kosgoda

Explore the Coastal Area

Begin with sightseeing around Kosgoda.

The area is well known among visitors for its beaches and turtle-related conservation attractions.

Depending on your interests, you can combine Kosgoda with Bentota or other nearby coastal stops.

Optional Turtle Conservation Visit

A turtle conservation visit can be included as part of your day.

This can be especially convenient when travelling from:

  • Ahungalla
  • Kosgoda
  • Bentota
  • Balapitiya

The exact centre and entrance arrangements should be confirmed when planning your tour.

Entrance charges are separate unless specifically included in your quotation.

Bentota

Continue towards Bentota for sightseeing and free time.

Depending on your interests, your visit can include:

  • Bentota beach
  • Coastal sightseeing
  • Lunch
  • Shopping
  • Relaxed free time
  • Selected water activities

You can spend more time at the beach or build a more active sightseeing programme.

Optional Bentota Water Activities

Bentota is popular for water-based activities.

Depending on local conditions and availability, you may request activities such as:

  • Boat activities
  • Jet skiing
  • Water skiing
  • Other available water sports

These activities are operated separately from your private-driver service.

Prices, safety requirements and availability should be confirmed for your travel date.

Optional Garden Visit

Travellers interested in gardens, architecture and peaceful surroundings can add a selected garden experience around the Bentota area.

Possible options can include places such as:

  • Lunuganga
  • Brief Garden
  • Another agreed garden attraction

We recommend choosing one rather than trying to visit everything in the same day.

Entrance fees are separate unless included in your quotation.

Lunch in Bentota

Take time for lunch at a restaurant according to your preferences.

Tell us if you are looking for:

  • Sri Lankan cuisine
  • Seafood
  • Vegetarian food
  • Vegan food
  • Halal options
  • International food
  • Family-friendly dining

Meals are not automatically included.

Optional Beach Time

If you simply want a relaxed day away from a busy sightseeing schedule, we can include more time at the coast.

This works particularly well for:

  • Families
  • Couples
  • Travellers with children
  • Guests wanting a shorter excursion
  • Travellers who prefer fewer attractions

Choose Your Tour Style

Bentota & Kosgoda Highlights

A simple local sightseeing programme.

Hotel → Kosgoda → Turtle Conservation Visit → Bentota → Hotel

Bentota Beach & Coastal Day

Focus more on relaxation.

Hotel → Bentota → Beach Time → Lunch → Coastal Sightseeing → Hotel

Bentota Activities Day

For travellers who prefer a more active programme.

Hotel → Bentota → Water Activities → Lunch → Kosgoda / Coastal Stop → Hotel

Bentota Gardens & Coast

Combine a selected garden with Bentota sightseeing.

Possible programme:

Hotel → Garden Visit → Bentota → Lunch → Beach / Kosgoda → Hotel

Family Coastal Day Tour

Keep the day simple with:

Turtle Visit + Bentota + Lunch + Beach

This is one of the easiest options for families.

Custom Bentota Day Tour

Tell us what interests you and we can build the programme around your hotel location.

Bentota Day Tour from Ahungalla

Staying in Ahungalla?

This is one of the easiest and most convenient private excursions from your hotel.

A suggested Bentota day tour from Ahungalla is:

Ahungalla → Kosgoda → Turtle Conservation Visit → Bentota → Beach / Lunch → Ahungalla

Because the attractions are relatively close, you can spend more time enjoying the day and less time travelling.

You can also choose a garden or water activity instead of the turtle visit.

Bentota Day Tour from Kosgoda

Guests staying in Kosgoda can easily explore Bentota and nearby coastal areas.

A possible route is:

Kosgoda → Bentota → Water Activities / Beach → Lunch → Kosgoda

You can also include a turtle conservation visit if it is not already part of your holiday programme.

Bentota Day Tour from Balapitiya

A private Bentota day tour from Balapitiya can combine several nearby south-west coast attractions.

Suggested programme:

Balapitiya → Kosgoda → Bentota → Lunch / Beach → Balapitiya

If you want a Madu River Safari as the main experience, we recommend booking our dedicated:

Bentota Day Tour from Hikkaduwa

We can arrange a private Bentota day tour from Hikkaduwa with your own vehicle and driver.

A possible route is:

Hikkaduwa → Kosgoda → Bentota → Beach / Garden / Activities → Hikkaduwa

This tour offers a different coastal experience without requiring a long inland journey.

Bentota Day Tour from Colombo

A private Bentota day tour from Colombo is a good option for travellers wanting to escape the city and spend a day on Sri Lanka’s south-west coast.

A suggested route is:

Colombo → Bentota → Kosgoda → Beach / Turtle Visit → Colombo

You can also replace one of the stops with:

  • Water activities
  • Garden visit
  • Longer beach time
  • Lunch by the coast

Already Staying in Bentota?

If your hotel is already in Bentota, we can create a shorter local excursion.

Possible nearby areas include:

  • Kosgoda
  • Induruwa
  • Ahungalla
  • Balapitiya
  • Beruwala
  • Aluthgama

This works particularly well for travellers who do not want a full day on the road.

Bentota or Madu River?

Choose this Bentota & Kosgoda Day Tour if your main interests are:

  • Bentota
  • Beach time
  • Turtle conservation
  • Water activities
  • Gardens
  • Coastal sightseeing

Choose our Madu River Safari & Balapitiya Day Tour if your main interest is:

  • Madu River boat safari
  • Mangroves
  • River islands
  • Balapitiya
  • Nature-focused boat experience

Bentota or Galle?

Choose Bentota & Kosgoda for a shorter, relaxed coastal experience.

Choose Galle & South Coast if you particularly want:

  • Galle Fort
  • Historic streets
  • Colonial architecture
  • Unawatuna
  • More south-coast sightseeing

Private Driver or Chauffeur Guide?

Private Driver

For most travellers, a private driver is suitable for this tour.

Your service includes:

Private Vehicle + Driver + Agreed Sightseeing Transport

Chauffeur Guide

A chauffeur guide can also be requested if you want additional destination information during the tour.

Choose Your Vehicle

Private Car

Up to 3 guests

From USD 70 per day

Private SUV

Up to 3 guests

From USD 80 per day

Family Van

Up to 5 guests

From USD 80 per day

Small Group Van

Up to 9 guests

From USD 90 per day

Group Coach

Up to 16 guests

From USD 150 per day

Larger groups can be quoted separately.

Bentota & Kosgoda Day Tour Price

Your final price depends on:

  • Hotel / pickup location
  • Vehicle category
  • Total mileage
  • Selected attractions
  • Water activities
  • Garden visit
  • Other requested services

Private Car

From USD 70 per vehicle/day

Includes up to:

100 km

Additional mileage:

Private Car: USD 0.50 per km.

For travellers staying in Ahungalla, Kosgoda, Balapitiya or Bentota, many local programmes may remain relatively compact.

Your final quotation will be based on your actual route.

Peak-Season Supplement

For applicable travel between:

20 December and 10 January

add:

USD 10 per vehicle per day

Any applicable supplement will be shown in your quotation.

What’s Included?

Depending on your confirmed quotation:

  • Private vehicle
  • Professional, well-mannered English-speaking driver
  • Hotel pickup
  • Agreed coastal sightseeing
  • Transport between selected attractions
  • Return to your hotel
  • Standard mileage allowance
  • Agreed itinerary
  • Fuel
  • Tolls & parking
  • Vehicle insurance
  • Driver accommodation

Not Included Unless Stated

  • Turtle conservation entrance
  • Water activities
  • Garden entrance fees
  • Traveller meals and drinks
  • Professional guiding
  • Personal expenses
  • Other paid activities
  • Driver meals

Why Choose This Private Coastal Day Tour?

Perfect from Ahungalla

Spend more time exploring and less time travelling.

Flexible Programme

Choose beach, turtles, activities, gardens or a combination.

Family Friendly

The itinerary can easily be kept relaxed.

Private Hotel Pickup

Available from Ahungalla, Bentota, Kosgoda, Balapitiya, Hikkaduwa and Colombo.

Your Own Vehicle

Travel only with your family or private group.

Frequently Asked Questions

Ready to Explore Bentota & Kosgoda?

Tell us:

  • Tour date
  • Hotel / pickup location
  • Number of travellers
  • Children’s ages
  • Preferred vehicle
  • Turtle Visit: Yes / No
  • Beach Time: Yes / No
  • Water Activities: Yes / No
  • Garden Visit: Yes / No
  • Other places you want to visit

We will prepare your private Bentota & Kosgoda day-tour quotation.

Sri Lanka Chauffeur Guides

Email: srilankachauffeurguides@gmail.com

Phone / WhatsApp: +94 75 462 4624

Address: No. 305, Galle Road Balapitiya 80550 Sri Lanka

Operated and managed by Look Lanka Tours

SLTDA Registration No: SLTDA/SQA/TA/02500 Travel Agent Licence No: TA/2026/0323

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