Leisurely pursuits on your luxurious resort getaway in Sri Lanka.

Rekawa Beach is located only 14 km from the resort, and from April until September five species of turtle, including very rare hawksbill and leatherback turtles, wander ashore to lay their eggs.

Join local turtle watching volunteers who patrol the beach to protect the mother turtles and their eggs. Spot baby turtles making their way to the ocean.

Famed for its ‘Virgin White Tea’ that is untouched by human hands, the Handunugoda Tea Plantation is a living, working museum. Step behind the scenes at this 200-acre estate that also contains rubber, pepper, cinnamon and coconut plantations. Sample a variety of special teas and you’ll be sure to find one to suit your tastes. 

Let our Experience Guru take you on a behind-the-scenes tour of local Tangalle. Visit temples and spice markets in a tuk-tuk, alive with the colours and aromas of the tropics. Learn how to make pottery and curd.

A little-known bird park located not far from Tangalle, Kalametiya is worth a visit for eager bird watchers. Home to a rich variety of marine and bird life, the peaceful lagoons and mangroves offer a fascinating picture of nature in the south of the country.

A number of rare and endangered species live here, so be sure to respect the area and enjoy the serenity.

Eco-tourists will be delighted to discover this innovative park in Bata Atha. During your visit, you can watch demonstrations of old and new agricultural methods.

With a bountiful fruit orchard and herb garden, guests can sample the sun-ripened produce and admire the floriculture garden. There are also sections for rainwater harvesting and a crop museum.

Only 20 minutes from Tangalle lies the world’s second largest blowhole. The distinctive sound can be heard even before the site comes into view. Watch as the spray gushes through the rock up to 30 metres into the air.

Encounter elephant herds bathing or water buffalo wandering through open grasslands in the protected reserve of Udawalawe, while in Yala, the famed leopard awaits. Over 33 species of migratory birds frequent the sanctuaries, whilst many more call them home.

Bundala gives refuge to 197 species of bird and has been a designated UNESCO Biosphere Reserve since 2005. Greater flamingos can be spotted when they migrate in flocks to the wetlands. Leopards, wild boar and deer also populate the park.

Designated as a Biosphere Reserve and World Heritage Site by UNESCO, Sinharaja is home to the purple-faced langur, a number of leopards, and reptiles including the green pit viper.

Take a trip from Mirissa Harbour for an up-close view of blue and sperm whales. A leisure trawler will carry passengers to Weligama Bay where the giants feed, swim and socialise.

Whale watching season operates from December to April.

Sri Lanka produces 90% of the world’s supply of cinnamon and cultivation is a unique, scarcely known process. Visit a hilltop villa surrounded by a working cinnamon plantation with views over Koggala Lake and misty mountain ranges. Finish your visit with a four-course cinnamon-inspired lunch, or continue to the nearby Handunugoda Tea Estate. 

Explore behind the iconic walls of this ancient coastal citadel. Meet descendants of the original merchant families. Experience the spice trade first-hand with glimpses back in time, contrasting with today's trendy boutiques and cafes that line the cobble alleys of the fort. 

This ancient monastery is situated on a 210-metre-high rocky hillock, a few minutes inland of Tangalle. A historian’s treasure trove, discover caves with painted murals and statues, all with a story to tell.