Take a historic day trip from Bentota to Galle Fort.
Bentota is perfect for relaxation, rivers, and Ayurveda. But just an hour south lies a completely different world: Galle Fort. A UNESCO World Heritage site, Galle is a living, breathing city trapped in time. Built by the Portuguese in 1588 and fortified by the Dutch in the 1600s, walking through its gates feels like stepping into a European village, but with tropical heat and tuk-tuks. Because it is so close (approx. 50km), you don’t need to book a hotel there. You can easily explore the best of Galle in a single day and be back in Bentota for dinner. Here is your step-by-step itinerary.