Unique Experiences
Create, Explore, Indulge
Soar in a flying dress, watch hundreds of fruit bats fly over the river at sunset, rejuvenate with a poolside massage, ...
The Floating Breakfast is popular with couples.
Our Sri Lankan Cooking Class is a great activity for families.
Exploring the nearby mangrove jungle on a boat safari is our most popular activity.
Boat Safari
Glide through winding waterways on a boat safari deep in the mangrove jungle, where nature thrives in serene harmony.
Spot exotic wildlife and experience the beauty of Sri Lanka’s coastal wetlands up close.
On the safari, you will see herons, egrets, eagles, kingfishers, water monitors, and fruit bats.
The boat safari departs from our private dock and includes an English-speaking guide.
Please reserve a few hours in advance.
50 USD per boat
Romantic Package
Set the mood for romance with a romantic package featuring candles in the pool, a floating “I love you” message, delicate flower petals on the bed, and an Ikebana style flower arrangement.
A dreamy way to celebrate love in the most enchanting way.
To make your celebration more personal, we can add a birthday, honeymoon, or anniversary banner.
30 USD
Floating Breakfast
Start your day in style with a floating breakfast served in your pool.
Indulge in a picture-perfect feast that’s as relaxing as it is delicious.
We discovered the fun of a Floating Breakfast on a trip to Bali and were eager to introduce the experience to Sri Lanka.
The floating trays are hand-crafted by a local boat-maker.
Each floating tray is for 1-2 people.
10 USD for 1-2 people
20 USD for 3-4 people
Please reserve in advance
Traditional Outfit
Step into the regal splendor of Sri Lanka’s past with a one-of-a-kind photoshoot in traditional attire of the Kandyan Kingdom.
Men and children don an opulent, hand-embroidered velvet jacket and spiked hat.
Women are draped in a stunning sari.
The photoshoot is done with your phone so you have immediate access to the Instagram-worthy photos.
A unique way to experience the elegance of a royal legacy and memorialize your Sri Lankan journey.
5 USD per person
Flying Dress
Feel like a goddess in our flying dress photoshoot, where stunning flowing gowns and breathtaking scenery create unforgettable images.
Capture the magic of movement, color, and elegance in a one-of-a-kind island setting.
We take photos using your phone so you have immediate access to the photos.
The Flying Dress photoshoot makes a unique and unexpected present for a spouse.
50 USD
Cooking Class
See how cinnamon, black pepper, cardamom, chilis, and other herbs and spices are grown and harvested.
Prepare authentic Sri Lankan dishes in our open-air kitchen using grindstones, clay pots, and bamboo utensils.
After the class, place your feet in the sand and savor the delicious meal you’ve created in our riverside dining pavilion.
25 USD per person
(In-House Guests)
40 USD per person
(If not staying at Waterland)
2:30pm - 4:30pm
Please reserve in advance
Pedal
Bicycle along the backroads and marvel at the verdant scenery, ornate vernacular architecture, majestic neighborhood churches, and charming roadside shrines.
See children at play, fishermen at work, and nets drying in the sun.
A bicycle ride offers an adventuresome way to experience Sri Lankan coastal life.
Free
Bat Migration
Witness the breathtaking spectacle of fruit bats migrating over the river at sunset.
As dusk settles and the sky deepens to twilight, these extraordinary creatures emerge from the treetops, their wings casting dramatic silhouettes against the fading light.
This mesmerizing spectacle offers a gentle way to experience the rhythms of the natural world.
Click here for more information about the local fruit bats.
Free
Birding
Discover the island’s vibrant birdlife assisted by the Merlin App for instant identification and insights.
Listen, learn, and marvel as you spot colorful species in their natural habitats.
There are bird-watching reference guides in the library.
The Merlin birding app is available for free download from the App Store.
Free
Scavenger Hunt for Children
Set off on a scavenger hunt around the hotel, uncovering hidden clues.
An interactive adventure.
Free
Activity Package for Children
All too often, travel is a passive experience for children. Our Activity Package allows your children a hands-on way to learn about different aspects of Sri Lankan history and culture.
Free
Read
Slow down and savor the simple pleasure of reading on holiday.
Our reference library offers books on Sri Lankan architecture, culture, history, wildlife, and cuisine.
Alternatively, borrow a novel or travel guide from our lending library and enjoy it by your pool, in the garden, or in a shaded nook. Read leisurely. You can take these books with.
Free
Billiards
Play billiards on a piece of history.
We acquired the billiards table from a colonial tea plantation.
Free
Games
We have a variety of games for guests to play including chess, checkers, Scrabble, dominoes, and cards.
Some games are already in the villas.
Ask the staff about the games available.
Free