EXCURSIONS

Ambalama is the ideal base for your Sri Lankan holiday. Exclusive and private yet very accessible. Its only 10 mins drive to the historic town of Galle containing the World Heritage site ,Galle Fort.
Just 30 mins away catch a boat at Merissa to go whalewatching - one of only two places in the world to view the amazing Blue whales.The main season is November to April.

GALLE FORT

A unique and fascinating microsm of Sri Lankan history with marvellous colonial architecture, narrow streets, intriguing shops and fine restaurants. Buddhist temples, mosques and 18th century Dutch churches all within easy walking distance.

THE GREAT OUTDOORS

All within access there are so many options for you to enjoy and experience. 5 mins from Ambalama is the world famous Unawatuna Beach offering several scuba diving schools to take you to near by reefs. Surfers can enjoy the great Indian ocean rollers all along the southern coast; the nearest major surfing beach is at Midigama approx 20 mins by van from Ambalama. Further along the coast about 4 hours drive is the world famous Aragon Bay for surfer diehards. Or take a stroll at sunset along the pristine beach at Ambalama and watch the fishermen perched on their stilts .And for those prepared to stay up late,try your luck and wait for the turtles to come up the beach to lay their eggs in season right by the villa.

The Sinharaja Rainforest Reserve is only an hour away and further afield are the Uda Walawe National Park and the Yala National Park ,home of the rare leopard.

During the past few years the Galle Literary Festival held in the second half of January has attracted many world famous authors. For sports lovers the Galle cricket ground,some 10 mins away. hosts Test matches and the annual elephant polo tournament is not to be missed.