Excursions
We’re surrounded 360° with miscellaneous exploring.
If you’re a nature lover, see turtle hatchlings. Or the largest whale and different varieties of dolphins. On terra firma there’s birding.
For sporty types water sports and the quieter, fishing or a river safari.
The estates of brothers Geoffrey and Bevis Bawa are unforgettable immersions in botanical gardens.
The Galle Fort and the Kande Vihare are steep in history. Mask making, in traditional craft.
For jewellery lovers the moonstone lapidary is a must.
Sea Turtle Conservation Centre
The Kosgoda shore is frequented by seven different turtles who swim back to the beach where they were born to lay eggs giving birth to the next generation.
Galle Fort, UNESCO World Heritage Site
Just over an hour away is the Galle Fort, an absolute treat for history lovers. It’s the largest remaining fortress in Asia built by colonial occupiers; first the Portuguese in 1588 and then the Dutch in the 17th century.
Brief Garden by Bevis Bawa
Created over 40 years, 15-acres of gardens brought to fruition by this celebrated architect’s expansively imaginative mind. An unforgettable experience.
Water Sports Bentota
Bentota is popular for exhilarating water sports on its river. Surfing, windsurfing, jet skiing or try something quieter like fishing.
