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
Select your favorite movie, grab a bucket of popcorn, sip a cocktail and get cozy on a beanbag to watch the show under the moonlight
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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
Master authentic Sri Lankan cooking in traditional clay pots while overlooking the beach. Our chef will also showcase techniques, share his experience and offer invaluable cooking tips
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Catch
Deep Sea Fishing
Haul in the catch of the day in the calm waters off Kalkudah Bay on a private 6m motorboat departing in front of Karpaha Sands. For deep sea fishing, trolling rods are used and you will be at sea for about 4 hours; for bottom fishing, casting rods are used and you will be at sea for about 2 hours
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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

Dreamt of riding horses on the beach and swimming with them? Curated horseback riding trails and excursions around the hotel or down the unbeaten path are available, with the ranch just a 45-minute drive from the hotel
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Mixology

Signature Cocktail Classes

Learn about Sri Lanka's national spirit, Arrack, and brush up on your shaking and stirring techniques by crafting a signature Arrack-based cocktail together with our own mixologist. Enjoy your own cocktail after the class
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Cycling

Explore the area

Enjoy an afternoon cycling and exploring the nearby villages
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Petanque

Traditional gaming

Enjoy playing petanque on the beach. A very popular game and sport in France
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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 kayak or stand-up paddles. Not only is it easy, enjoyable and fun, kayaking and stand-up paddling are excellent low impact workouts
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Beach Volleyball
Enjoy a game of beach volleyball with family and friends or our staff and other guests
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Henna Painting
Turn your body into a beautiful design as a local artist creates a traditional henna tattoo on you
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Valaichchenai Town Tour
Explore the Valaichchenai town with a local. Visits to the fishery harbour, Hindu temple, vegetables & fruits market included
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Wildlife Safari Parks
Spend a day in our beautiful and wild national parks - Maduru Oya or Minneriya (depending on the movements of the elephants). As you cruise in an open top safari jeep with a guide, you'll spot herds of wild elephants, monitor lizards, peacocks and many other animals. Minneriya can also be easily combined with a visit of Polonnaruwa
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Floral Bath
Immerse yourself in our newly launched floral bath in the privacy of your own suite. An exquisite mixture of a dash of milk to soften your skin and aromatic bath soaps to cleanse your body, topped with a blanket of fragrant petals for you to chill for hours
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Claypot Painting & Animal Sanctuary
Need some 'me' time? Indulge in some alone time by keeping your little ones busy with our kids' activities. Your kids can paint their own clay pot designs and bring their creations home for a lovely souvenir or come visit our very own Animal Sanctuary which will delight your little ones for hours
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Trincomalee & Pigeon Island
Pigeon Island is a must visit when in Trincomalee with its powdery sand and coral gardens which you can admire while snorkelling
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