Turtle Nesting Kosgoda Beach

Turtle Nesting Kosgoda Beach

One of the most breathtaking adventure you can get if you like nature and animals.

Kosgoda Beach is famous around the world for sea turtle nesting.

WHAT to discover

If you like, we will wake you up during night when turtles coming to our beach.

Silent and with hidden light you can follow us at the beach. 

Large turtles are nesting hundred and more eggs into a sand hole which they dig with their last power.

A nature show you will never forget.

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Take some water and a torch with you. Timing depends on the nature and sometimes nesting is a hard long way for the turtles.

Stand Up Paddle (SUP) Kosgoda River

Stand Up Paddle (SUP) Kosgoda River

Grab the SUP board by the pool and take it into the river or into the pool and

let yourself drift or practice SUP yoga.

WHAT to discover

Pure untouched river nature with a lot of animals and plants to discover. 

Nobody to disturb your cruise through a tunnel of nature and water.

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If you feel uncomfortable to be alone on the SUP, one of our family members can guide you with the catamaran.

Mask Museum & Factory Ambalangoda

Mask Museum & Factory Ambalangoda

As an alternative program to beaches and other outdoor activities we offer a visit to a museum.

For example the Mask Museum & Factory Ambalangoda.

WHAT to discover

It’s a small, nice and authentic museum and workshop. Guidance are offered for free.

During the workshops you will be shown how a mask of a tree trunk is carved out .

Later on, you can buy the one or other mask in the shop or give a voluntary donation for the tour.

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Can be combined with some shopping in Ambalangoda and / or Tsunami Museum / Hikkaduwa.

Kande Viharaya Historical Temple

Kande Viharaya Historical Temple

Kande Viharaya is famous for its big buddha statue, but it also has couple of more temples in the same area.

This temple is very famous among Sri Lankans.

WHAT to discover

Take a tour to the Kande Viharaya Temple to visit historic site in Dharga Town.

It’s better to go to this place on a day trip or just for few hours its not far away (only 20min), instead of staying there because it is a really loud, busy and touristic place.

Eventually, you will be happy that you can come back to our quiet paradise in Kosgoda. 

Our tour guide is a family member and is passionate about sharing all his knowledge about the history with you, the philosophy of Buddhism and the different religions.

This amazing mountain temple is topped by one of the tallest sitting Buddha statues in the world. 

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Dress code for visiting a temple: please wear long clothes. A jeans, a long dress or use a scarf. Just make sure that you are fully covered.

Madu River Boat Safari

Madu River Boat Safari

A fun river tour with family or friends. 

The Madu River Safari is a popular activity in the area.

WHAT to discover

his tour takes around two hours and provides you with the chance to travel the secret passages of the mangrove forests and discover some out of 64 islands like the bird island, cinnamon island, fish-spa island and temple island.

You will spot some tropical birds and a few crocodiles if we’re lucky.

Every now and then a small boat stops next to you where you get the opportunity to hold a baby monkey and or a baby freshwater crocodile in your arms. 

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Take sunscreen, enough water and some money with you!

Tsunami Photo Museum & Education Center

Tsunami Photo Museum & Education Center

Sri Lanka was one of the most affected by the wave in 2004. 

Nearly 50,000 people died, 10,000 went missing and 500,000 became homeless.

WHAT to discover

Especially, the people at the coasts were left with nothing after the decline of the water. Where once had been houses, there were only rubble heaps. The story will be told by the owner of the museum, who previously lived at the exact same spot where the museum stands today before the tsunami.

Not only show the photos rubble piles, destroyed roads and vehicles but also the people who fell victim to the tidal wave. This visit lets you imagine the unimaginable event and empathize with the all the people having to go through such a catastrophy.

The museum is free of charge but there is a donation box for voluntary donations. 

After the museum we will stop at the Tsunami monument & Buddha statue.

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Hikkaduwa is close by and you can enjoy a beach bar, shopping or swimming with the turtles at Hikkaduwa beach.

Spice Garden

Spice Garden

Garden of green plants, spices and ayurvedic medicine.

Visiting a Spice Garden is a must  when visiting Sri Lanka. 

WHAT to discover

You learn a lot about natural medicine and what you can do with the power of plants. 

You will learn and see the difference between jungle pepper, jungle pineapple, jungle ginger and the common ones. 

They also plant their own nutmeg, curry, cacao, vanilla bean, cloves and starfruit plants.

After the tour through the garden and the presentation of their own products – you’ll get a quick, free neck-back-head massage with a warming oil – if you’re lucky! 

Naturally, you can stroll through the shop and stock up on spices, essential oils, creams, tonics, cough syrup, mosquito repellent spray and much more.

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They also offer shipping to re-order the products if you were convinced by the effect.

Cooking Workshop

Cooking Workshop

Get an insight into our kitchen.

Come and cook with us in a cooking workshop. Learn whatever you want to learn.

WHAT to discover

Watch us how we make your breakfast or dinner. You’re welcome to help us!

You can join our traditional cooking class at any time you would like to.

Just ask our kitchen staff if they teach you your favorite Sri Lankan dish, such as “Coconut Roti”.

It is a great experience for the whole family. 

Single cooking class or with children. We do all! 

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We’re also happy to learn the one or other traditional dish from your country.

Don’t be shy and just ask us.

Local Market Tour

Local Market Tour

The biggest local market in this area is in Uragaha /Uragasmanhandiya.

Go there to discover all the different fruits and vegetables in the most varied and funniest forms.

Time spending depending on your choice and interest.

WHAT to discover

The biggest local market in this area is in Uragaha /Uragasmanhandiya. 

It’s every Friday all day and the whole village is going to this place – because it’s simply the biggest, freshest and cheapest market. 

 Go there to discover all the different fruits and vegetables in the most varied and funniest forms.

Discover natural medical healing products, handmade kitchen utensils and much more.

You’ll find there everything for daily life and more, like homemade chips for the evening.

Fruit, vegetables, fish, chips, nuts, sweets, medicine, tools and household products. Dive deep into the market life in Sri Lanka and see what it has to offer – you won’t be disappointed.

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Can’t wait until Friday? We also have another local market in the village every Monday, Thursday and Friday.

Traditional Catamaran Safari

Traditional Catamaran Safari

A great hidden adventure.
Easy going. Alone or with the whole family on traditional catamaran.

2 hours trip 5:00am or 5:00pam / Great nature with hundreds of birds!

WHAT to discover

A traditional catamaran safari at the best times of the day – the blue or golden hours before the sun rises or sets.

 

It is such a romantic atmosphere around these times – very beautiful.

You just have to go behind the pool house of our resort to get on the traditional catamaran in the Kosgoda River at 5am or 5pm. 

 

Enjoy a quiet, peaceful ride on this river and watch the wildlife in nature. 

For sunset we will stop at the beach to watch it and take some souvenir photos.

 

The highlight is when after its getting dark hundreds of white birds are flying to a special plant by the river to save a spot for spending the night there. 

 

You will also see some bats which fly across the river and other animals at chance.

 

 

It’s really a must see & must do while staying with us!

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Take your camera or smartphone for your unique souvenir photos and videos.