We encourage you to experience as much as possible.
That’s why, we have curated a small range of experiences.
Cook up a feast.
Tour the local market and learn to cook with our resident curry expert Neeta.
A huge part of the Sri Lankan experience is food. A range of cultural influences play out on the country’s plates. Sri Lanka’s position on the Silk Road lead to an exchange of culinary ideas. We offer cooking classes for guests interested in learning how to make simple, authentic Sri Lankan dishes with Neeta. This also includes a guided tour of the markets to source local fresh ingredients.
Lesson One
USD $35
Visit the local green markets in Weligama or Galle and buy everything you need. Our team will help you locally source the best ingredients and give you the best inside knowledge. You will learn to make three curries - two vegetable and one meat based. You will learn how to shuck a coconut for milk and pulp by hand, select spices and herbs for surprisingly easy and quick but delicious curries. You can choose from chicken, fish or vegetable based curries. Lesson takes 2 hours.
Lesson Two
USD $20
Once you have completed lesson one you can choose to add a second shorter lesson which includes making traditional Sri Lankan coconut roti, samosas and sambal. All the key elements for a traditional Sri Lanka feast. Lesson takes 2 hours.
Make a splash.
With world class surf at your back door. Now might be the best time to learn how surf. Hire a board, paddle out. We’ll have you carving up the waves.
On our sandy doorstep is over a dozen or more local surf schools and place to rent a board. They can provide private or group classes, choose from daily or one off lessons. Our team can help you select and arrange your lessons.
Explore on a bike.
Discover the lush countryside around Galle on a bike. A local bicycle tour provides an unrivalled array of various lengths routes .
Suitable for all cyclists from the very occasional to the very keen - of all ages. We can connect you so you can book ahead of your stay.