Bentota is a superb little southern enclave with plenty of attractions, foremost among them being the Bentota River and its tributaries, which snakes through lush tropical countryside and can ideally be experienced via a river safari. Enjoy a boat ride along the river and through the mangroves, while you relax and soak in the surroundings. To top things off you can finish off with jet skiing, a banana boat ride or a choice of other water sports.