Waterland
Experience Different
Boat Safari
Explore the surrounding mangrove jungle on a festively decorated boat.
On the safari, you are likely to see:
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water monitors (the 2nd largest repitle in the world)
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kingfishers
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eagles
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herons
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egrets
The safari includes a stop to see an extraordinary local church. The beach is on the beach and the pews are in the sand.
Safari departs from our private dock and includes:
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English speaking guide
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boat captain
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life jackets
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plush seat covers
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access to bathrooms before and after the boat safari
50 USD + 10% service charge
per family for in-house guests
60 USD + 10% service charge
per family
(Boat accommodates up to 6 passengers)
Please reserve a few hours in advance
Romantic Welcome
Say I love you with:
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Dozens of candes arranged on a heart-shaped floating platform
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Fresh flower arrangement
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Flower petals
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Birthday, anniversary, or honeymoon banner
35 USD + 10% service charge
Floating Breakfast or Lunch
Enjoy breakfast or lunch in your pool.
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1 Floating Breakfast Boats (For 1-2 People): 10 USD + 10% service charge
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2 Floating Boats (For 3-4 People): 20 USD + 10% service charge
Flying Dress
Add bling to your social media with photos of you in a flying dress in a tropical paradise.
We have flying dresses in different colors and sizes.
Experience includes photos in 3 locations in 1 dress.
Photos are taken with your phone so you have access to your photos instantly.
To make an event of the flying dress experience, some of our guests order a bottle of champagne. Champagne relaxes the participants and adds glamor to the photos.
35 USD per person + 10% service charge
Fly a Kite
There is something magical about flying a kite and watching it soar.
While children especially enjoy this active experience, a number of our adult guests also delight in this liberating experience.
10 USD per person + 10% service charge
Cooking Class
Learn how to make rice & curry, Sri Lanka's national dish.
Sri Lankan rice & curry consists of a variety of side dishes.
Our rice & curry is vegetarian and made with no chilis so it can be enjoyed by everyone.
2:30pm - 4:30pm
Includes lunch and water
20 USD + 10% service charge per person for in-house guests
35 USD per person + 10% service charge for participants staying at other hotels
Please reserve at least 1 day in advance
The Cooking Experience is located at the historical hub of the spice trade.
In the 17th, 18th, and 19th centuries, spices traveled on barges past the site where the cooking class is held.
Wear a Traditional Outfit
Wear a traditional outfit similar to those worn in the Kingdom of Kandy.
Historically, these clothes were only for those with aristocratic status.
We acquired 4 of these handsome hand-embroidered outfits.
5 USD per person + 10% service charge
Free Activities
Billiards
Play billiards on a piece of history. The teak billiards table was originally on a colonial tea estate.
Bat Migration
At sunset, watch hundreds of bats fly over the river.
Library
Our library includes reference books on various aspects of Sri Lankan wildlife, architecture, and history. There are also many novels for guests to take free of charge.
Pedal
Explore the neighborhood by bicycle.
