Explore Bentota’s countryside on a guided tuk tuk safari. Visit a coconut fiber factory, temple, cinnamon and rubber plantations, and paddy fields. Optional stop at a sea turtle hatchery for a truly memorable rural experience.
Discover the rural charm of Bentota on a guided tuk tuk safari through its countryside. Visit a coconut fiber workshop, an ancient Buddhist temple, cinnamon and rubber plantations, and scenic paddy fields. Learn about local crafts, tea, and traditional farming life. Optionally, stop by a sea turtle hatchery and witness a hatchling release for a heartwarming finale.
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Your tour begins with pickup from your hotel and a scenic tuk tuk ride into the peaceful countryside of Bentota. Travel along quiet backroads lined with coconut palms, lush greenery, and paddy fields as your guide shares insights into village life. Stop at a coconut fiber factory to see how coir products are made by hand, and visit an ancient Buddhist temple rich in cultural heritage. Then, visit a cinnamon plantation to learn about spice cultivation and continue to a rubber estate to witness the traditional milk extraction process. Along the way, observe daily farming practices and local crafts. Optionally, visit a sea turtle hatchery and, if timing allows, release baby turtles into the ocean for a memorable finish.
Duration: 2 hours 30 minutes
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Visit a local coconut fiber factory and see how coir products are handmade using traditional methods. Learn how husks are processed into ropes, mats, and brushes in this eco-friendly rural craft industry.
Explore a peaceful ancient Buddhist temple nestled in the countryside. Admire the serene architecture, murals, and sacred relics while learning about its cultural and spiritual significance from your guide.
Tour a cinnamon plantation and learn how this fragrant spice is cultivated, peeled, and dried. Discover the journey from bark to spice while exploring the plantation’s fields and aromatic processing areas.
Ride through scenic paddy fields and observe traditional rice farming in action. Learn how rice is grown and harvested in Bentota’s fertile countryside and enjoy the peaceful views of rural Sri Lankan life.
Stop at a working rubber plantation and watch how latex is tapped from trees and collected. Gain insight into Sri Lanka’s rubber industry and the traditional methods used to extract and process rubber milk.
Optionally visit a sea turtle hatchery to see conservation efforts in action. Learn about local species, view rescued turtles, and if timing is right, take part in the heartwarming release of baby hatchlings.
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