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    Experiences

    A warm welcome to adventurers!

    There are several adventures and things to do in Hiriketiya during your stay at Ginger Palm Villa. Water sports, yoga, safaris, whale watching and just lazing about on the beach or at the pool are a few delightful highlights of a holiday spent at our villa.

    2 Mins
    from Villa
    Hiriketiya Beach
    Hiriketiya Beach
    One of the best beaches in Sri Lanka! Hiriketiya Beach offers loads of fun activities for guests staying at our villa. Peppered with palm trees, the beach adds to the island’s coastal charm with a number of eateries found by the shore serving a variety of culinary delights to satiate your seafood cravings. Swimming, surfing and basking in the tropical sun are a few things you can do here, while the beach is busy with water-sports lovers throughout the year.
    2 Mins
    from Villa
    Surfing
    Surfing
    One of the best surf spots on Sri Lanka’s southern coast is Hiriketiya. With heavy left-handers and surf breaks, this quaint little Sri Lankan coastal town has been transformed into a tourist hub frequented by surfers. Experts can enjoy surfing here at Hiriketiya Bay, and if you are a beginner who wants to learn, it is the perfect place!
    3 Mins
    from Villa
    Boogie Boarding
    Boogie Boarding
    With its diverse range of surf breaks, Hiriketiya Beach is one of the best boogie boarding spots on the southern coast. Much similar to surfing, boogie boarding is a popular activity, and it also serves as an introduction to water-sports novices. This can be extremely fun, especially if you let your friends and family join in.
    Onsite & 3 Mins
    from Villa
    Yoga
    Yoga
    Our rooftop terrace overlooking the jungle offers a striking backdrop for practising yoga. This spiritual, physical, and mental practice is becoming increasingly popular among wellness conscious travellers. Yoga increases your flexibility, improves your focus, and is also an immunity booster. At Ginger Palm Villa, we can arrange for private yoga sessions upon request or you can take a group class at several locations nearby.
    1 hr & 30 mins
    from Villa
    Yala National Park
    Yala National Park
    Yala National Park is one of the most popular national parks in Sri Lanka. Known for its elusive resident, the Sri Lankan leopard, the park has five blocks, two of which are accessible to visitors. Its diverse landscape, varying from beaches to sand dunes and grasslands, is the most prominent feature of the park. Sri Lankan elephants, leopards, and a number of aquatic birds reside in Yala and can be spotted there.
    40 mins
    from Villa
    Whale watching in Mirissa
    Whale watching in Mirissa
    The unending azure that surrounds Sri Lanka is a habitat for both blue whales and sperm whales. A whale watching tour is your best chance at spotting these awe-inspiring giants as they make their way across the warm waters of the Indian Ocean. Guests can select from several tours that can be arranged upon request.
    1 Hr & 30 Mins
    from Villa
    Udawalawe safari trips
    Udawalawe safari trips
    There isn’t a better way to witness Sri Lanka’s diverse wildlife than to go on a safari tour accompanied by an experienced guide. Udawalawe National Park, for instance, is one of the most visited national parks known for safaris. Elephants are the main attraction, but the park is also home to a number of other mammals like wild boar, crocodiles, chital and sambar deer. An array of bird species, including white-bellied sea eagle, shikra, and crested serpent eagle, take shelter here, too.
    30 Mins
    from Villa
    Mulgirigala Rock Monastery
    Mulgirigala Rock Monastery
    Known fondly by the locals as “Little Sigiriya” it is an ancient Buddhist cave temple built on a high natural rock. It has four other smaller rocks around it and is formally recognised as an archaeological site in Sri Lanka. The rock structure of this temple is impressive, and it is ideal at sunrise or sunset. Not for the faint of heart though as there are several steps to the top!
    5 Mins
    from Villa
    Swimming/snorkelling with Turtles in Dikwella
    Swimming/snorkelling with Turtles in Dikwella
    Take a splash with a wild turtle in the pristine waters of the Indian Ocean. Swimming with turtles is a magical experience that will no doubt create a lifelong memory.
    2 hrs & 30 Mins
    from Villa
    Trekking in Sinharaja Rainforest
    Trekking in Sinharaja Rainforest
    The Sinharaja Rain Forest is a UNESCO World heritage site and biodiversity hotspot. It is one of the few virgin rain forests left in the world and has a plethora of diverse flora and fauna.