Turtle Experience in Bentota
Turtle Experience in Bentota
Visit a sea turtle hatchery in Bentota and learn about vital conservation efforts to protect these gentle creatures. Meet rescued turtles, see how eggs are carefully safeguarded until hatching, and—if you’re lucky—experience the unforgettable moment of releasing baby turtles into the ocean.
- Any age
- Duration: 1 hours
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.
- Private transport in a comfortable Tuk-Tuk or Car
- Guided tour of the sea turtle hatchery
- Participation in baby turtle release (subject to timing)
- Bottled water
End: Activity concludes with a return transfer back to your hotel.
Details
Experience: Sea Turtle Hatchery Visit
Species: Green, Loggerhead, Hawksbill, Olive Ridley
Company: Bentota Travel Guide
Itinerary
Transfer to the hatchery via private transport. Guided Visit
Detailed walkthrough of the tanks, rescue center, and nesting area. The Release
If hatchlings are ready, assist in releasing them into the ocean at dusk. Return
Safe transfer back to your hotel.
Help
Have questions about the release timing? Contact Bentota Travel Guide: