Getting there

Bentota is about 60 KM from the Capital City Colombo (See map on right). A relaxed leisurely drive will take you there in 2.0 hours. Public Transport is readily available in this major route linking Colombo to the southern towns.

If you leave Colombo around 6.00 AM, a day trip to Bentota for diving is possible.

You could also get there using the Dakshina Lanka Distributor, Sri Lanka's first high way. But since Bentota is close to colombo and the highway is connected at suburbs, there may not be a significant time gain.

Public Transport is available on both of the above options

Flying to Sri Lanka: The only International Airport in Sri Lanka is the Bandaranaike International Airport situated about 30 KM north of Colombo.

Diving

Diving season here is November to May.

The Scuba Sri Lanka dive center in Bentota (covering dive sites in both Bentota and Beuwala) is one of the oldest European trained dive centers in Sri Lanka

Accommodation

There are plenty of very comfortable hotels & guest houses in Bentota. Both of the above dive centers are located in hotels. But you can stay elsewhere and readily access the dive centers. As soon as you cross the Aluthgama bridge as you head south take the access road to the right that lead to all the major hotels in Bentota area.

Where to eat

There are many excellent hotels & restaurants (some overlooking beautiful beach front) for a varied dining experience of Sri Lankan, Chinese to Western. Sea food is widely available.