Junior Suite

Inspired by fishermen’s traditional Ja Kotuwa method of catching lagoon prawns, crabs, and fish with bamboo poles lashed together and strung across the lake, this charming smaller suite invites you to connect with ancestral Ceylonese memoirs at our private Hikkaduwa villa.

Junior Suite

Ja-kotuwa

It represents the lagoon fishermen’s Ja Kotuwa traps, which are bamboo poles lashed together in a long row and strung across the lake like a necklace

Experiences

Lifestyles, Cultures and Crafts

Ja-Kotuwa

Hop into one of the lake’s brightly colored catamarans with a local fisherman to learn the traditional method of catching lagoon tiger prawns and crabs in bamboo traps called “Ja Kotuwa”.

Sea Turtle Conservation

Come face-to-face with Sri Lanka’s gentle giant sea turtles and lend a hand to local conservationists working to protect them from extinction.

Mask Carving

A visit to the workshop of a celebrated local wooden mask-carver – famed for his elaborate depictions of royalty – is truly a must.

Cinnamon Experience

Visit a working cinnamon plantation to see the fascinating process of manufacturing the sweet rolls of bark that flavor island life and fill the world’s spice cupboards.

Sea Turtle Conservation

Come face-to-face with Sri Lanka’s gentle giant sea turtles and lend a hand to local conservationists working to protect them from extinction.

Mask Carving

A visit to the workshop of a celebrated local wooden mask-carver – famed for his elaborate depictions of royalty – is truly a must.

Cinnamon Experience

Visit a working cinnamon plantation to see the fascinating process of manufacturing the sweet rolls of bark that flavor island life and fill the world’s spice cupboards.

Serene Adventure on a Traditional Catamaran

Hop into a brightly colored catamarans with a local fisherman to learn traditional fishing techniques and explore the incredible variety of wildlife on our doorstep.

Junior Suite

Ja-kotuwa

Lifestyles, Cultures and Crafts

Ja-Kotuwa

Sea Turtle Conservation

Mask Carving

Cinnamon Experience

Sea Turtle Conservation

Mask Carving

Cinnamon Experience

Serene Adventure on a Traditional Catamaran

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Junior Suite

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