Colombo Trip Overview
Situated to the south of Colombo, Weligama is another coastal town along the southern belt that is known to attract the crowds as a result of its beaches. The name Weligama is translated as ‘’sandy village’’ and is a town known for its fishing industry and beach resorts. Although its not the area with the most attractive beaches in the southern coastal, once you move away from the populated regions, you will be pleasantly surprised by the beauty of them. The calm and shallow waves in the area make it ideal for beginners to start their journey with surfing and learn to ride the waves. A collection of well structures beachside resorts will satisfy your hunger for luxury by the beach, making your stay a pleasant one.
• Hassle free air conditioned transportation
• Sea food lunch included
• King coconut refreshments
• Accompanied by an English speaking chauffeur
Additional Info
Duration: 11 to 12 hours
Starts: Colombo, Sri Lanka
Trip Category: Cultural & Theme Tours >> Cultural Tours
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What to Expect When Visiting Colombo, Western Province, Sri Lanka
Situated to the south of Colombo, Weligama is another coastal town along the southern belt that is known to attract the crowds as a result of its beaches. The name Weligama is translated as ‘’sandy village’’ and is a town known for its fishing industry and beach resorts. Although its not the area with the most attractive beaches in the southern coastal, once you move away from the populated regions, you will be pleasantly surprised by the beauty of them. The calm and shallow waves in the area make it ideal for beginners to start their journey with surfing and learn to ride the waves. A collection of well structures beachside resorts will satisfy your hunger for luxury by the beach, making your stay a pleasant one.
• Hassle free air conditioned transportation
• Sea food lunch included
• King coconut refreshments
• Accompanied by an English speaking chauffeur
Stop At: Handunugoda Tea Estate, Handunugoda Rd Tittagalla, Ahangama 80650 Sri Lanka
The essence of Camelia sinensis known as tea is the Deoch an Doris of Ceylon which will be served to every home guest in delicate flower patterned cups and saucers which is truly a divergent elixir that is blended with a magic to reawaken the soul with a single sip. The Tea appreciation walk at Handungoda tea estate is designed to inculcate the globe with tea culture. Tarry by the garden early in the morning and you will get the chance to commingle with the ladies in white to try plucking the buds yourself. A guided tour around the garden will allow you to get familiar with White tea harvesting, green leaf plucking and rubber tapping. Thereafter have a homely welcome at the proprietor’s bungalow to have a tasty treat with chocolate cakes and a sizzling cup of Oolong tea.
Duration: 1 hour
Stop At: Kushta Raja Gala, Matara Sri Lanka
Shrouded in a great many fabled legends that cut across through ancient folklore and religious scripture, the, rather unknown statue of Kushta Raja Gala (Statue of the Leper King) is one of the few historical sites in Weligama, that can be viewed by travellers. Believed to be a significant figure in Mahayana Buddhism and sometimes believed to be the depiction of a foreign king that was afflicted with the curse of leprosy. The rock is a highly debated monument in the world of archaeology, however, one thing that everyone can agree on is the intricate carvings of the statue itself, making it quite the perfect setting for the history buff and the art lover.
Duration: 45 minutes
Stop At: Taprobane Island, Sri Lanka
Taprobane Island provides one of Sri Lanka’s most iconic photographs, an impossibly romantic destination perfect for a traveller seeking a truly escapist location. It peers from behind trees on a rocky outcrop in Weligama Bay, surrounded by two-and-a-half acres of secluded gardens, jungle and the sea. Look north for the mainland; look south and there is nothing between you and the South Pole. The island was bought for the princely sum of Rs250 in the 1920s by the Count de Mauny of Talvande, a Frenchman driven to Ceylon by marital and financial problems, who was so inspired that he remained to build his dream home. The villa’s history is lovingly recorded by framed letters and photos. The original octagonal villa has been beautifully restored: it has five spacious suites, high wooden ceilings and cooling white terrazzo floors.
Duration: 1 hour
Stop At: Stilt Fishermen Sri Lanka, Koggala Sri Lanka
Stilt fisherman along Sri Lanka’s southern coast are about as iconic as it gets for a tourist attraction. Koggala, Weligama area are well famous for stilt fishing. The silhouettes of these anglers perched on their silts above a shallow reef, with the sun setting behind them never tires in its simplistic beauty. These veterans who seem to defy gravity with their balancing skills are humble souls trying to eke out a living through traditional means.
Duration: 45 minutes
