Weligama Bay Resort

WELIGAMA BAY RESORT
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WILDLIFE & NATURE

Bundala National Park
Bundala is a wonderful introduction to the country's National Parks.It is famous for its diversity and profusion of aquatic bird life which feed on the rich harvest provided by the numerous lagoons throughout the park.It forms the most important wetland sanctuary,outside of the Northern province,for migratory shore-birds.
The rare Black-necked stork and Great Thick-knee are particular birding highlights.It is easy to spot Blue-tailed Bee-eater,Spoonbill,Red Shank, Green Shank,Spot-billed Pelican,Blue-faced Malkoha,Brahminy Kite,Crested Hawk eagle and Brown Strike.
The park covers approximately 6000 hectares of brackish lagoons,salt pans,inter-tidal mudflats and thorny scrub jungle.
There is a small population of elephants which are fairly easy to spot in the open habitat.. As well as elephant there are sloth bears,jackals, giant squirrels,Indian pangolin and civet cats. Marsh and estuarine crocodiles are both found in Bundala in addition to monitor lizards and a variety of other reptiles.

Yala National Park
Spanning a vast 97.878 hectares over the Southern and Uva Provinces,Yala is the largest and most famous National park in Sri Lanka boasts the world’s largest population of leopards.You are likely also to see elephants,sloth bears,deers, wild boars,buffaloes,and monkeys.Birds are in profusion–up to 130 species.
Kindly note that Yala closes its gates in September/ October during mating season.
Both parks are located some 100km from our resort however the road conditions are not from the best on the island,it takes more than 3 hours to reach there.
Due to this fact and regard to your comfort we highly recommend you to experience afternoon safari which starts at parks gate at 2pm and be back for late dinner.
For those who would like to expirience both parks,we can offer 2day/1nite stay.

Programme 1:Bundala
Start:10am
Duration:9-10HOURS
includes:transport,NP entrance fee,jeep with experienced tracker for your questions and safety,refreshment
Package cost :Minivan transfer- price for 2 pax
USD:100
Following services are direct payment by the clients.
Entrance fee 22USD per person,Jeep 18USD per person,tracker 5USDper person,

Programme 2:Yala
Start: 10am
Duration: 9-10 HOURS

includes:transport,NP entrance fee,jeep with experienced tracker for your questions and safety,refreshment
Package cost :Minivan transfer,refreshment p.p.4USD
Selling price for 2pax :USD:100
Following services are direct payment by the clients.

Entrance fee 22USD per person,Jeep 18USD per person,tracker 5USD per person,
Service charge and government tax may apply

Programme 3:Bundala & Yala National Parks 2days 1night package

Start: 10am
Duration:2days
includes:transport,2days NP entrance fee, accomodation,2days jeep with experienced tracker for your questions and safety,refreshment
Package cost:Minivan transfer160USD,refreshment p.p.4USD
Selling price for 2 pax:180USD
Following services are direct payment by the clients.
Entrance fee 44USD per person,Jeep 35USDper person 2days,tracker 10USD/2days
per person, accomodation.
(Hotel Priyankara A) 60USD Hotel Elephant reach B) 150USD
Service charge and government tax may apply.
Uda Walave
Uda Walawe is the best park in Sri Lanka to watch and photograph wild elephants.Surroundings consists of a mixture of scrubland and teak forest.The lack of forest in some areas is due to the extensive slash-and-burn farming that was once practised in this area.Uda Walawe became the country's fifth National Park in 1972.
The park supports approximately five hundred elephants and herds of over 50 individuals are not uncommon,the forest cover is also limited by their de-barking of the trees.
As well as elephant it is home to many other animals including sambar,barking deer,water buffalo,jackals,sloth bears and three varieties of mongoose.This is also a great park for birds, in particular raptors such as the Crested Serpent Eagle and the Grey Headed Fishing Eagle as well as arid-country specialists including the Malabar Pied Hornbill and Blue-faced Malkoha.
Uda Walave is closer than two previous parks so that both morning and evening safaris are recommended.
Programme:
Start: 5am or 11pm
Duration: 7-8 HOURS
includes: transport, jeep with experienced tracker for your questions and safety, refreshment
Package cost-Minivan transfer 80USD,refreshment p.p 40USD
Selling price for 2 pax-100USD
Following services are direct payment by the clients.
Entrance fee 22USD,jeep 15USD/.p.p.,tracker 5USD/p.p.
Service charge and government tax may apply.

Sinharaja
Sinharaja is a must-see for all keen birders as well as a great location for general wildlife enthusiasts.It is one of the few protected areas in Sri Lanka where visitors are permitted to walk in the interior.Sinharaga,which translates as 'Lion King',covers an area of nearly 19,000 hectares close to the gem-mining town of Ratnapura,and consists of natural rain forest as well as introduced species,such as teak and mahogany.The reserve was declared a UNESCO World Heritage site in 1989.
This lowland forest is considered to be one of the best birding sites in Sri Lanka with 22 out of Sri Lanka's 26 endemic birds having been sighted here,and large mixed feeding flocks providing an unusual spectacle.Even the less experienced birder would hope to see 10-15 endemics during their stay; avian highlights include the Red-Faced Malkoha,Sri Lanka Frogmouth,Spot-Winged Thrush and Malabar Trogon. However it is not just birds that attract the visitors,over 60% of the country's endemic tree species are found here,along with an impressive list of butterfly,insect,amphibian and reptile species,again many are endemic.
Same time you would have a good chance of seeing Giant Squirrels,Mongoose,Purple-Faced Langur, Wild Boar and Barking Deer.Rarer species include Rusty-Spotted cats,Fishing Cats,Indian Civet Cats and Porcupine.
You should wake up early to catch sunrise on your way and witness the morning mist of the rainforest.Believe,that is´s worth and don´t forget your swimwear,there´s a secret pool deep in the jungle.

Programme:
Start: 6am
Duration: 7 HOURS
includes: transport, expirianc
Package cost-Minivan transfer 80USD,refreshment Rs.4USDp.p.
Selling price for 2 pax-100USD

Following services are direct payment by the clients.
Entrance fee 5USD,guide 5USD.p.p
Service charge and government tax may apply.

Turtle watching – Rekawa
Rekawa is a small,low-income fishing village and the nearby beach is one of Sri Lanka's most important green turtle rookeries.
Olive ridley and leatherback turtles also nest there,as well as the occasional hawksbill and loggerhead turtle.
Kindly note that this is a nite trip as the turtles come out and lay their eggs exclusively in the nite time.You should not miss your chance when the full moon gets closer.
Programme:
Start: 7pm
DURATION:4-5 HOURES
includes:transport,sanctuary entrance fee, refreshment
Package cost-Minivan transfer Rs.50USD refreshment p.p.2USD
Selling price for 2 pax-61USD

Following services are direct payment by the clients.
Entrance fee 5USDp.p,
Service charge and government tax may apply.

Tea, Cinnamon and Rubber Plantation
Within striking distance picturesgue Handunugoda Estate can be found and explore whenever you have desire to pause your infinite lie-in.
Imperial Chinese style white tea untouched by hand is what makes this plantation famous worldwide.
They provide a comprehensive guided tours including plantation walk in the rolling lush scenery,tea factory excursion with a true tea tasting experience and invitation for complimentary tea nad cake at the plantation bungalow with a magnificent view.
There is a tea salon with array of top quality teas that you can buy before leaving.

Programme:
Start: Anytime
DURATION: 3 HOURS

includes: transport, guided tour, refreshment
Package cost-Minivan transfer 40USD,refreshment p.p 2USD.
Selling price for 2 pax-51USD

Following services are direct payment by the clients.
A tip of 3USD p.p.to the guide.

Service charge and government tax may apply.

ANCIENT SPIRIT

Temples & Dondra Head
Mulgirigala Rock Temple: At Mulgirigala, 16krn north of Tangalla, this cave temple in a monolithic rock contains reclining Buddha figures in smiling repose as well as standing and seated Buddha figures, surrounded by wall paintings depicting scenes from the life of the Buddha. A Buddhist shrine crowns the rock.
Wevurukannala Buddhist Temple 20 km east of Matara has one of the most unusual objects for a temple.That is a huge clock order invented in 1927 by a juvenile offender in detention,but still in working order.
Dondra/Devinuwara: Dondra or Devinuwara 6 km east of Matara is the southern most point of Sri Lanka.A 40m high lighthouse was built in 1890 to provide guidance to the shipping route south of Sri Lanka.

Programme:
Start: 9am
Duration: 6 HOURS
includes: transport, refreshment
Package cost-Minivan transfer 80USD,refreshment 2USDp.p.
Selling price for 2 pax-91USD

Following services are direct payment by the clients
entrance fee 5USDRs p.p.,...
Service charge and government tax may apply.
Galle Fort & Unawatuna

The port town of Galle has a splendid natural harbour.The port was in use in pre-Christian times,but gained in importance in 1505 when a Portuguese fleet set ashore.
This arrival was crucial and changed the course of Sri Lanka history.
In 1640 Dutch took over the harbour and in 1663 built 36-hectare majestic Fort.
Now a days it is World Heritage Site and the gem of downsouth.
Walking around rampart,through narrow streets and bustling couryards is the best how tho soak the atmosphere of this amazing place while you can visit Dutch museum,restored Dutch mansion of the time,contains paintings,prints,furniture and ceramics from colonial era,Dutch Reforme Churh completed in 1754 and peep great selling antiques and galleries.

Alternatively,as the sun beat down whole day long you might appriciate to refresh yourself and enjoy bathing in turquoise blue waters of near Unawatuna Beach.

Programme:

Start: anytime
Duration: 3-4 HOURS

includes: transport, refreshment, 3 hours Unawatuna Beach
Package cost - Minivan transfer 50USD,refreshment.2USDp.p.
Selling price for 2 pax - 61USD

Service charge and government tax may apply.


AQUATIC

Surfing

It is said that the bay of Weligama is on of the safetiest surf points in the world due to its sandy bottom and shallow waters. That´s the right place to taste the waves!
Your youngsters can rollick under control of our experianced instructor while you can engage your favorit book in the shadow of coconut trees.
We have wide choice of boards for everyone.

Surf rental:

1hour-7USD

Half day-15USD

One day-18USD


Surf lessons:

1 hour-5USD

Weligama Bay Cruises

Sail the bay with crew of two on 24foot traditional Maldivian sailing boat.
Luxuriate superb views of endless golden strip of the sand,draw near small islands and lofty cliffs, with swim and snorkell opportunity.

Programme 1: Full Day Bay Exploration Cruise

Start: 6:30am
Duration: 8hours
Maximum 4 pax
includes: transport, refreshment

Package price/per boat: 150USD,transfer Mirissa 10USD,refreshment 22USD(net)for 2 pax

10% Commission on 150USD

Programme 2: Eventide Romantic Cruise

Start: 3:30 pm - until dark
Duration: 4 hours
includes: transport, refreshment

Package price/per person:43USD, transfer10USD,refreshment 12USD(net) for 2 pax

10% Commission on 43USD

South Ceylon Cruises

Spirit of Dondra, 54 foot Indonesia fishing trawler gives you unlilmited opportunities how to experiance splender and brisk of India Ocean.

Dondra Head

Programme:

Start: 8 am
Duration: 8 hours + transport to/from the harbour
Maximum 10 pax
includes: transport, refreshment

Package price/per boat: 420USD, transfer 10USD,refreshment22USD(net)for 2 pax
10% Commission on 420USD

Dolphin and Whale watching

Programme:

Start: 6:30am
Duration: two houres and more + transport to/from harbour
Minimum 2pax
includes: transport, refreshment

Package price/per person/ 2hours: Cena centra: 38USD,transfer10USD,refreshment 12USD(net) for 2 pax..
10% Commission on 38USD

per additional hour Cena centra: 22USD
10% Commission on 22USD

Fishing

Programme:

Start: 6am
Duration: at your will
Maximum 3 pax
includes: transport, boat with crew, refreshment, rots for 3 people…..upresnit

Package price/per boat/per hour: 60USD ,transport10USD ,refreshment 12USD(net) for 2 pax.

10% Commission on 60USD.

Snorkelling safari

Programme:

Start: 7:30am
Duration: at your will
Maximum 4 pax
includes: transport, boat with crew, refreshment

Package price/per boat/ per hour: 22USD,transport 10USD,refreshment 12USD(net)for 2 pax.
10% Commission on 22USD

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