Turtle Experience in Bentota: Hatchery Visit & Baby Release

Visit a sea turtle hatchery in Bentota to learn about conservation, meet rescued turtles, and discover how eggs are protected until hatching. If timing is right, take part in the magical release of baby turtles into the ocean.

  • Any Age
  • Duration: 1 hour
  • Start time: Check availability
  • Mobile ticket
  • Animal friendly
  • Live guide: German, Russian, English
About

Get close to Sri Lanka’s cherished sea turtles with a guided visit to a conservation hatchery in Bentota. Learn about native species, see rescued turtles, and discover how eggs are collected, incubated, and protected until hatching. If timing is right, witness the magical release of baby turtles into the ocean—an unforgettable, heartwarming experience for all ages.

  • Free cancellationFull refund if cancelled up to 72 hours before the experience starts (local time).
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What's included

  • Private transport in a comfortable Tuk-Tuk
  • Guided turtle hatchery visit
  • Baby turtle releasing to the sea
  • Bottled water

What’s not included

  • Tips and other expenses of a personal nature
  • Anything else not mentioned in the inclusions

What to expect

Itinerary
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Your tour begins with pickup from your hotel and a scenic drive to a sea turtle conservation hatchery in Bentota. Upon arrival, your guide introduces you to Sri Lanka’s native turtle species, including green, loggerhead, hawksbill, and olive ridley turtles. Learn how conservationists rescue injured turtles, protect nesting areas, and ensure hatchling survival. You’ll witness the incubation of turtle eggs in protected sand beds and observe how hatchlings are monitored and cared for. If timing is right, take part in the magical release of baby turtles into the sea—a moment that connects you to marine life and conservation. This visit blends wildlife education, awareness, and unforgettable memories for nature lovers of all ages.

Duration: 1 hour

Departure and return

Start: Traveler pickup offered.
 
Pickup details
Your guide will pick you up at the specified pickup location. You also have the option to be dropped off at any point in Bentota area, should you prefer.
 
End: This activity ends back at your hotel.

Accessibility

  • Not wheelchair accessible
  • Stroller accessible

If you have questions about accessibility, we’d be happy to help. Just call or WhatsApp the number below.

Additional information

  • Confirmation will be received at time of booking
  • Most travelers can participate
  • This experience requires good weather. If it’s canceled due to poor weather, you’ll be offered a different date/time or a full refund
  • This is a private tour/activity. Only your group will participate

Cancellation policy

For a full refund, you must cancel at least 72 hours before the experience’s start time.
  • If you cancel less than 72 hours before the experience’s start time, the amount you paid will not be refunded.
  • Cut-off times are based on the Sri Lanka time (GMT+5:30).
  • This experience requires good weather. If it’s canceled due to poor weather, you’ll be offered a different date or a partial refund.

Help

If you have questions about this tour or need help making your booking, we’d be happy to help. Just call or WhatsApp the number below.

Itinerary

You'll get picked up

Sea turtle hatchery

Visit a sea turtle hatchery in Bentota to learn about native turtle species, conservation efforts, and how hatchlings are cared for. If timing is right, witness or join the emotional release of baby turtles into the ocean.

You'll return to the hotel

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Monday to Sunday — 6:00 AM to 10:00 PM (Sri Lanka Time)

+94 71 893 2155

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info@thingstodoinbentota.com

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