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The quest for spices – especially cinnamon – shaped the destiny of our island centuries ago and is thus a key part of the island heritage. Our cinnamon experience centres around a visit a working cinnamon plantation a short distance inland. See first-hand how cinnamon is planted, harvested, peeled, and quills are prepared. Your guide also explains cinnamon leaf bundling and the entire process of cinnamon oil extraction, as well as the surprising uses of this very special oil. It demonstrates an eco-friendly and perfectly self-sustaining farming process, with every part of the plant used or recycled. The experience is topped off with a tasting of cinnamon infused beverages and a peeling demonstration.

Cape Cinnamon Experience

Discover the richness and subtlety of Sri Lankan gastronomy at Atlas Restaurant. Inspired by the abundance of the Indian Ocean, the chef marries the day’s catch of fish and seafood with the best fresh produce from across the region, which he flavors with captivating spices. An authentic, delicious and refined culinary journey.

The Atlas Restaurant

There are no walls that separate kitchen and dining room at Tableau. There are no boundaries for creativity either. Farm fresh produce meets the freshest seafood and meats handpicked by our chefs, prepared in front of you and personally served by the best of Resplendent Ceylon’s talent and visiting culinarians from around the world. No two nights are ever the same, no two menus are alike. The food: Beautiful. Seasonal. Sustainable. Fresh. Creative. Indulgent.

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Tea is an integral part of Sri Lankan culture. The Society bistro pays tribute to this tradition, offering multiple varieties of the best Ceylon teas. Choose between accompanying them with a light meal or an English high tea, with delicious scones, jams and homemade pastries.

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Enjoy the scintillating experience of famed Sri Lanka spa hotels, from the sanctity of your own suite or villa. For the ultimate Ceylonese indulgence, Cape Weligama’s experienced therapists come to your Suite or Villa where dedicated spa facilities allow us to pamper you.

Or opt to have a ‘spa day’, at the resort’s dedicated Spa Villa. Organic homegrown Sri Lankan spice scrubs made from clove, nutmeg, sweet orange and sandalwood relieve stress and naturally attend to travel weary muscles while bespoke, essential oil massage blends incorporate Ceylon tea, which is renowned for its antioxidant, anti-ageing and calming properties.

Unwind with a blissful massage on your veranda, or with a fragrant scrub followed by an invigorating herbal steam treatment in your shower room and finally, a sleep inducing soak in your stone bathtub, with your bed just steps away.

Sanctuary Spa

The guest rooms open onto private gardens with vistas of palm trees swaying in the breeze against an ocean backdrop. Cape Weligama’s residences and villas sit atop a promontory overlooking the Indian Ocean and enjoy stunning views of idyllic landscapes on all sides. At the seafront, the crescent-shaped infinity pool seems to float above the waves; alongside stone pathways leading to secluded coves where turtles flap about in the crystal-clear shallows. The terracotta-tiled rooftops of the accommodations, designed by renowned architect Lek Bunnag, create the illusion of a traditional Sri Lankan village with generously sized, stylishly furnished interiors.

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A couple of miles off the South Coast of Sri Lanka sits a migration channel for Blue and Sperm whales. Cape Weligama’s Ocean Safari experience heads out to sea in search of the beautiful and fascinating creatures. With a naturalist onboard, guests enjoy detailed guiding not only about whales, but also marine biodiversity as a whole. During the excursion, sightings of mammals, turtles, fish and other marine life are also common. After leaving the whales, we anchor in the bay of Weligama for breakfast and a swim.

Whale and Dolphin Watching

Cape Weligama Bay, one of the Indian Ocean’s most famous bays, is known not only for its beauty and historical significance but also for its gentle rolling waves that have made it a haven for surfers. We can help you ride your first wave here; you can enjoy guided body boarding and Stand-Up Paddle boarding, too! This will be a delightful experience – with the added benefit of being a full-body workout

Surf, body board and paddle

Guided by our Cape Weligama naturalist, you will spend a few hours observing wild elephants that Uda Walawe National Park is famous form. The park is also excellent for birdlife, especially raptors and migrant species that escape the European winter. Then, we visit the Elephant Transit home where wild, orphaned elephant calves are cared for and rehabilitated until they are released into the wild.

A Day with Giants

Explore Galle Fort on a hosted walking tour. The walk focuses on the host’s experience of growing up in the Fort and presenting it as an extension of his “home” – a home filled with, history, heritage, cultural integration and soul. Through his eyes and narrative, explore the layers of social fabric of a multi-ethnic melting pot of why Galle Fort is significant to world heritage and earned the title of Unesco World Heritage Site. Your host may bump into other locals who make up the tapestry of personalities that gives the “living” Fort its vibrancy and character. Visit historical points of interests, like ancient churches, mosques and museums, walk the Fort’s ramparts at sunset, and explore the cobblestone streets of one of the most unique places in the world.

Faces of Galle Fort

Spending a week in Kerala, in the very south of India, and on the island of Sri Lanka, feels like getting away for months, maybe years. From Fort Cochin, a former colonial trading post, to the UNESCO-listed fortress at Galle, explorers will discover diverse, incredible landscapes–from tropical beaches to lush jungle and terraced tea fields. <a href="https://www.relaischateaux.com/us/destinations/routes-du-bonheur/from-kerala-to-sri-lanka-amid-pristine-nature" target="_new">See the itinerary</a>

Itinerary - From Kerala to Sri Lanka, amid pristine nature

Join Relais & Châteaux and Malik J. Fernando’s family on a unique itinerary crossing the diversity and natural splendours of Sri Lanka. <a href="https://www.relaischateaux.com/us/destinations/routes-du-bonheur/malik-j-fernando" target="_new">See the itinerary</a>

Itinerary - Sri Lanka - Tea, sea and safari

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