Experience

Experience the magic

Whether you’ve come to unwind or recharge, Karpaha Sands offers unique experiences and individual spaces to relax or reinvigorate, have fun and keep busy, as well as the perfect atmosphere to simply slow down and soak in the surrounding beauty

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Discover
Art & Gardens

Explore our hidden corners and gardens to fall in love with unique pieces of art scattered around the resort

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Wonder
Ancestral fishing

Contemplate local Tamil fishermen as they join hands to slowly haul in their nets for hours on the beach in a daily ritual that has not changed for centuries

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Soothe
Karpaha Sands Spa

Treat yourself to one of Sri Lanka’s famed Ayurvedic treatments or an expert massage in one of our intimate individual pavilions at our Karpaha Sands Spa

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Indulge
Private BBQ in the Sand

Celebrate special occasions or just life with a private seafood barbecue prepared by our Chef, directly on the beach or in front of your suite

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Lounge
Bar lounge
Enjoy cool music and the perfect beverage at our bar lounge in a relaxed atmosphere, with its unique cocoon sofas, suspended loungers, solid teak bar and large day beds facing the glistening sea
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Watch
Cinema Under the Stars

Treat your loved ones to our exclusive private beach cinema, and enjoy an intimate movie screening under the open sky with your feet in the sand

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Sun-Tan
Beach & Pool

Get a tan while watching the blue of the horizon or sip a sun-downer on the beach to a backdrop of chilled music

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Travel
Library
Our cozy air-conditioned library is packed with books, magazines and our own travel photographs taken around the world
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Play
Games Area

Our games area near the restaurant with its board games, boat lounger and fancy chairs has everything to keep children and adults occupied for hours

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Cook
Culinary Discovery

Toss on your apron and head to our rustic popup kitchen for an interactive course in Sri Lankan cuisine, and enjoy what you’ve cooked after the lesson

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Catch
Deep Sea Fishing

Haul in the catch of the day in the calm waters off the coast on a private motorboat departing from the shore in front of the resort

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Sundowner

Lagoon Boat Ride and Dining

Enjoy an evening boat ride on a nearby lagoon to catch the sunset while sipping a sundowner, feat on a typical home-cooked fisherman’s dinner in a romantic setting on the shore

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Riding

Horse Riding

Your dream can come true! Enjoy a beach ride, swim with the horses or trail from the ranch which is just 45 minutes from the hotel.

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Mixology

Signature Cocktail Classes

If you’re looking to brush up on your sharking and stirring techniques or learn more about the history of booze and how it’s produced, this might be the best experience that you could get your hands on.

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Cycling

Explore the area

Enjoy exploring the nearby villages and Palmyra plantations on your own bicycle.

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Petanque

Traditional gaming

Enjoy a traditional French game competing to get 13 points.

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Kayaking
Into the ocean

Paddle your way on the calm turquoise waters of Kalkudah Bay in the morning or late afternoon with our double kayaks or stand –up paddles.

spa and massages
ayurvedic treatments
lounge
sundowner on the beach
evening under the stars
feet in the sand
library
art
privacy of your terrace
nap under the sun