Cape Weligama
SRI LANKA
THE PERSONALITIES
Surfers with a taste for luxury. Lovers of tea and wildlife.
MOMENTS
Morning yoga. Ocean breeze. Postcard beaches. Cinnamon gardens. Iconic Sri Lankan sunsets. Bird’s eye view of the rugged coast from the seaplane.
BEST VISITING MONTHS
The dry season from May – October is the best time to visit.
COST
WHY STAY
Cape Weligama is a beautiful coastal resort, along raw majestic cliffs and soaring Indian Ocean in Sri Lanka. Take in the sound of crashing waves, the surrounding lush jungle, and wild tropical flowers throughout the property at one of Sri Lanka’s most luxurious retreats.
The layout of the resort resembles a traditional Sri Lankan village. Stay in one 39 large private abodes, designed by one of Asia's most well known architects, Lek Bunnag. Each room is named after an explorer on a Ceylon journey and is complete with terracotta-tiled rooftops, large terraces, Sonos wireless audio, steam rooms, and a stone bathtubs.
Take in the view from the crescent-shaped infinity pool. Visit the spa and try a treatment with organic Sri Lankan spice scrubs made from clove, nutmeg, sweet orange and sandalwood, or Ceylon tea - a known antioxidant.
WHY WANDER
Learn to surf. Kayak through Koggala Lake. Get PADI certified and discover a new underwater world. Wake up with the sun for some big game fishing. Cycle through sleepy villages and paddy fields. Go whale watching. Visit Uda Walawe national park, where you can spot elephants, sloth bears and crocodiles.
INDULGE IN
Seasonal and sustainable Sri Lankan cuisine. Personalized menus. Fresh catch. Seared tuna in cinnamon wood smoke. Ceylon High tea.
GETTING THERE
Travel by seaplane or helicopter from Bandaranaike International Airport (45-60 min) or by land from the Colombo Airport. (2-3 hours).
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