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Experience Different

Boat Safari

Explore the surrounding mangrove jungle on a festively decorated boat.
 

On the safari, you are likely to see:

  • water monitors (the 2nd largest repitle in the world)

  • kingfishers

  • eagles

  • herons

  • 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:

  • English speaking guide

  • boat captain

  • life jackets

  • plush seat covers

  • 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

We provide round-trip transport to Waterland for participants staying at other hotels in Negombo


(Boat accommodates up to 6 passengers)

Please reserve a few hours in advance

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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

We can arrange free round-trip transport to/from Waterland
for participants staying at other hotels in Negombo for participants who book directly with us.

Please reserve at least 1 day in advance

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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.
 

Floating Breakfast or Lunch

Enjoy breakfast or lunch in your pool.

  • 1 Floating Breakfast Boats (For 1-2 People): 10 USD + 10% service charge

  • 2 Floating Boats (For 3-4 People): 20 USD + 10% service charge

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Romantic Welcome

Say I love you with:

  • Dozens of candes arranged on a heart-shaped floating platform

  • Fresh flower arrangement

  • Flower petals

  • Birthday, anniversary, or honeymoon banner

 

35 USD + 10% service charge

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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 dazzling 
 hand-embroidered outfits.

 

5 USD per person + 10% service charge

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Free Activities

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Billiards

Play billiards on a piece of history.  The teak billiards table was originally on a colonial tea estate​.

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Bat Migration

At sunset, watch hundreds of bats fly over the river.

Books

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.

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Pedal

Explore the neighborhood by bicycle.

Billiards
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