Bentota guide
🇱🇰 Packing List
What to pack for Bentota
In April, Bentota is typically hot, heavy rain (27 to 32°C). This list adapts to those conditions; adjust for your exact travel dates.
Bentota essentials
- Swimwear (2 sets)
- Beach cover-up or sarong
- Flip-flops
- Sarong or shawl for temple visits
Documents
- Photo ID
- Passport (valid 6+ months)
- Visa / e-visa printout
- Return / onward flight tickets
- Travel insurance policy
- Hotel booking confirmations
- Passport-size photographs (2-4)
- Photocopies / phone photos of passport and tickets, stored separately
Clothing
- One smart-casual outfit for dinners
- Comfortable walking shoes
- Very light, breathable cotton or linen clothing
- Sun hat
- Sunglasses
- Reusable water bottle
- Light rain jacket or poncho
- Compact umbrella
- Quick-dry footwear
- Undergarments and sleepwear
- Enough outfits for 7 days (6 sets)
- Layered outfits you can add or remove as the day warms
Toiletries & health
- Toothbrush, toothpaste, and toiletries
- Sunscreen (SPF 50+)
- Personal medication with prescription
- Basic first-aid: band-aids, painkillers, ORS (7 days)
- Hand sanitiser and wet wipes
- Insect / mosquito repellent
- After-sun lotion
Electronics
- Phone and charger
- Power bank
- Camera (optional)
- Power adaptor: Type D/G plugs, 230V.
Money
- Debit / credit cards
- Local currency: Sri Lankan Rupee (LKR)
- Cash dominant in town. Resort hotels take cards.
Local know-how
- Local SIM: Dialog, Mobitel. Excellent coverage on west coast.
Trip gear
- Waterproof dry bag for electronics