Best Things to Do on a Stand-Up Paddleboarding in Bentota Stand-up paddleboarding in Bentota guide — calm river and lagoon SUP sessions on Sri Lanka's west coast, suited to beginners and families.
The river and lagoon stay calm even when the open sea is choppy, making it one of the easiest places in Sri Lanka to try SUP.
Routes wind past mangroves and small river islands, doubling as a low-key wildlife spotting trip.
Sessions run from Bentota, alongside the river safari and jet-ski operators.
A gentle paddle along the Bentota River's calm water, suited to first-timers and families with older children.
