Surf, Cycle and Cook at the Cliff Edge of Cape Weligama

cooking class

sri lankan cuisine

Curated & Hosted By

Cape Weligama

Location

Weligama

Sri Lanka

Duration

5 Days/4 Nights

Price Starts At

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About The Journey

Perched high above the Indian Ocean, Cape Weligama places you at the heart of Sri Lanka's captivating southern coastline. From palm-fringed beaches and celebrated surf breaks to fishing villages, spice estates and vibrant local cuisine, this is a region where every journey reveals another layer of the island's charm. Whether you seek adventure or moments of quiet by the sea, the coast invites you to experience Sri Lanka at its most authentic.

The postcards that follow showcase some of Cape Weligama's signature experiences. Share a meal overlooking the ocean and learn to surf in the sheltered bay below the resort. You can also cycle through Koggala's paddy fields and village lanes, and discover the story of Ceylon cinnamon at Mirissa Hills, home to the world's only museum dedicated to Sri Lanka's most celebrated spice. Each experience offers a meaningful way to understand the landscapes, flavours and traditions that define the island's southern coast.

Let Cape Weligama be your gateway to the very best of Sri Lanka's southern coast. We look forward to welcoming you!

CURATED & HOSTED BY

Cape Weligama

Weligama, Sri Lanka

Perched dramatically above the Indian Ocean on Sri Lanka’s southern coast, Cape Weligama is an intimate clifftop retreat where refined luxury meets the rhythm of the sea. Its secluded villas and suites open onto expansive ocean views, with the iconic Moon Pool offering one of the resort’s most memorable places to swim. Beyond its setting, Cape Weligama invites guests to discover the culture, cuisine and landscapes of the South through thoughtfully curated experiences, from chef-led culinary encounters to cycling and coastal explorations. As part of Resplendent Ceylon it offers a distinctly Sri Lankan expression of understated luxury.

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STANDARD PRICE

TBA

4 Nights / 5 Days, Double occupancy

6 EXPERIENCES | ALL INCLUSIVE

The moments that make

this journey

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Weligama, Sri Lanka

Cook a Sri Lankan Curry at Lookout Blue

Cooking Class Sri Lankan Cuisine

Cape Weligama

Sri Lankan cuisine sits at the intersection of South Indian, Malay, Arab and Portuguese influences brought to the island over centuries of trade, with an emphasis on tempered spices and coconut. The Cape Weligama cooking class is held at Lookout Blue — an open pavilion on the cliff edge with the Indian Ocean below — and runs through the working logic of the kitchen: which spices are tempered (mustard seeds, curry leaves, cinnamon, pandan), which are added late, how a curry is built from the roast level up. You finish with the meal you helped cook. The chef hands over a printed recipe.

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Weligama, Sri Lanka

Dine at the Cliff Edge of Cape Weligama

Romantic Dining

Cape Weligama

Cape Weligama sits on a cliff promontory on Sri Lanka’s southern coast, high above the Indian Ocean. The cliff-edge dining experience is held at one of three lookout pavilions — Lookout Blue, Minke, or Fin — each set at the very edge of the cape with the water below and the horizon uninterrupted. A five-course degustation menu is prepared by the kitchen and served slowly from 6:30 PM, the meal moving with the light. The lookouts are reserved one couple at a time. Weather can change the seating but rarely cancels the dinner.

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Weligama, Sri Lanka

Learn to Surf in Cape Weligama’s Cove

Surfing Family Activities

Cape Weligama

Weligama Bay is one of Sri Lanka’s main surf-school regions on the south coast — long, gentle waves on a sandy bottom, peeling consistently from October through April. Cape Weligama’s in-house surf operation, run with the Australian luxury outfit Tropicsurf, teaches in the sheltered cove directly beneath the resort: small waves, calm water, expert coaching for first-timers and improvers alike. Sessions run one to four hours with rashguards, boards and one coach per few students. Advanced surfers move with the coach along the south coast to Midigama, Mirissa and other breaks for the day.

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Weligama, Sri Lanka

Cycle the Koggala Paddy Fields and Plantations

Biking

Cape Weligama

The cycling route through the Koggala area runs inland from the south coast through working paddy fields at whatever stage of cultivation the season holds, village lanes too narrow for vehicles, and smallholding plantations of coconut, cinnamon and tea. The pace is gentle. You stop along the way for king coconuts at a roadside stall, and again to watch coir-rope-making at a village workshop — coir is the traditional cottage industry of the south, made from coconut husks. The ride ends at the back of Koggala Lake with cold fruit and ice cream waiting. Three hours total.

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Weligama, Sri Lanka

Walk a Mirissa Hills Cinnamon Plantation

Cinnamon Plantation Visit

Cape Weligama

Mirissa Hills is a working cinnamon estate on the gentle hills above Mirissa, and home to the world’s only museum dedicated to Ceylon cinnamon (Cinnamomum zeylanicum) — the original cinnamon, distinct from the cheaper cassia that dominates global supply. You start at the museum for the historical context: the spice trade routes that ran through this coast for two thousand years, the Portuguese and Dutch monopolies on it, the painstaking peeling and rolling process. Then through the plantation itself, where peelers work at their craft. You end at the Peelers’ Cottage with a tasting and a small bundle to take.

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Shop Weligama Market with the Chef

Market Tour

Cape Weligama

Weligama’s daily market is the main supply point for the south coast — vegetables from the valleys inland, fish landed that morning at the harbour just down the road, dry goods, spices, fruit. The Cape Weligama chef takes you through it before service: you walk the stalls together, the chef explains what’s good today and why, points out fish you’ve never seen before, and selects what becomes lunch. Back at Tableau (the resort’s restaurant), the same ingredients are turned into a cooking session and a meal. Three to four hours, market start at 9:30 AM.

DAY-BY-DAY

Your

Itinerary

DAY

WHERE YOU WILL BE

Cape Weligama

Morning

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Arrive at Cape Weligama and settle into your ocean-facing retreat on Sri Lanka's southern coast.

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Take time to unwind and enjoy the resort's dramatic cliffside setting overlooking the Indian Ocean.

Afternoon

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Spend the afternoon at leisure by the pool or exploring the peaceful surroundings of the resort.

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Take in uninterrupted views of the ocean and settle into the slower rhythm of the southern coast.

Evening

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Enjoy a specially curated dinner overlooking the coastline.

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Spend your first evening listening to the sound of the waves and taking in the coastal atmosphere.

DON'T MISS

Savour dinner above the cliffs, where panoramic ocean views and the sound of the waves set the tone for your stay.

DAY

WHERE YOU WILL BE

Cape Weligama & Sri Lanka's Southern Countryside

Morning

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Join one of the resort's chefs for a hands-on exploration of Sri Lankan cuisine.

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Discover the techniques, local ingredients, spices and traditional recipes that shape the island's cooking.

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Learn how to create a balance of flavours while the chef shares favourite recipes, local comfort foods and cooking secrets.

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Get involved in the cooking as much or as little as you like.

Afternoon

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Enjoy the Sri Lankan meal you have helped prepare, accompanied by dessert and the panoramic views from Lookout Blue.

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Set out on a guided cycling experience through Sri Lanka's southern countryside.

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Ride through contemporary and rural villages, lush paddy fields and landscapes shaped by coconut, cinnamon and tea plantations.

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Discover everyday life and the diverse landscapes of the southern coast before reaching the shores of Koggala Lake.

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Pause along the way for king coconut and finish the ride with fresh-cut fruit and ice cream.

Evening

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Return to Cape Weligama and spend the evening at leisure.

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Relax by the pool or enjoy the ocean views after a day immersed in Sri Lanka's countryside.

DON'T MISS

Cycle through the southern countryside for a glimpse of rural Sri Lanka beyond its beaches, where village life, paddy fields and plantations unfold at an unhurried pace.

DAY

WHERE YOU WILL BE

Weligama Bay & Mirissa

Morning

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Head to Weligama Bay for a personalised surf experience with expert instructors.

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Learn the fundamentals of surfing or refine your technique according to your experience level.

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Build confidence, ocean awareness and skills in the sheltered waters of the Cove or explore the coastline in search of the day's best waves.

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Alternatively, experienced surfers can venture further along the South Coast with a tailored surf experience.

Afternoon

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Travel to Mirissa and discover the story of Sri Lanka's prized Ceylon Cinnamon.

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Visit the world's only Cinnamon Museum and learn about the history, purity and distinctive qualities of authentic Ceylon cinnamon.

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Follow a guided trail through a working cinnamon plantation and see the peeling process first-hand.

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Discover how to identify authentic Ceylon cinnamon through its aroma, texture and flavour.

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Visit the Cinnamon Peelers Cottage and enjoy a tasting before receiving a small takeaway gift.

Evening

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Return to Cape Weligama and spend a relaxed evening by the ocean.

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Take time to unwind after a day exploring two of the southern coast's defining traditions.

DON'T MISS

Experience two of southern Sri Lanka's icons in one day – the surf culture of Weligama and the rich heritage of world-renowned Ceylon Cinnamon.

DAY

WHERE YOU WILL BE

Weligama & Cape Weligama

Morning

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Begin the day with a visit to Weligama's bustling local market alongside one of the resort's chefs.

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Explore the vegetable and seafood markets and learn how the chef selects the freshest ingredients for the day.

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Discover the local produce, seafood and spices that form the foundation of Sri Lankan coastal cuisine.

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Pause along the way to enjoy the natural sweetness of a king coconut.

Afternoon

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Return to Cape Weligama and continue your market-to-table journey with an interactive cooking session at Tableau.

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Transform the ingredients selected at the market into a Sri Lankan meal alongside the chef.

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Enjoy the lunch you have prepared before spending the rest of the afternoon at leisure.

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Relax by the pool or soak in the coastal views from the resort.

Evening

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End your final evening with one last sunset over the Indian Ocean.

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Take in the peaceful atmosphere of Cape Weligama before your onward journey.

DON'T MISS

Explore the local market with the chef – a behind-the-scenes look at the fresh ingredients, flavours and traditions that define Sri Lankan coastal cuisine.

DAY

WHERE YOU WILL BE

Cape Weligama

Morning

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Enjoy a leisurely breakfast as you soak in your final morning at Cape Weligama and prepare for the onward journey.

Afternoon

Evening

Starting Package Price

STANDARD PRICE

TBA

4 Nights / 5 Days, Double occupancy

Inclusions

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Accommodation at Cape Weligama

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Daily breakfast

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Discover Sri Lankan Cuisine experience

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Cliff Edge Dining experience

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Guided cycling excursion

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Surf coaching session with professional instructors

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Cinnamon Plantation Experience

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Chef's Market Tour & Cooking Experience

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Transfers included within selected experiences

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Services of local guides, instructors, and chefs

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Refreshments and meals included within experiences where specified

Exclusions

International and domestic flights

Airport transfers

Travel insurance

Additional surf sessions or equipment hire

Spa and wellness treatments

Premium beverages outside included experiences

Personal expenses and gratuities

Optional excursions not listed above

Government taxes and fees not included in package pricing

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