Exciting Family Adventures in Kalutara—Fun Activities for All Ages

A huge part of Kalutara's charm is the Kalu Ganga, or the Black River in English. Exploring the body of water on a canoe is a thrilling experience and a popular activity in Kalutara. Ask your Kalutara resort about organising a canoe cruise on the calm waters of the river. Alternatively, choose a reputed tour operator, one that comes recommended by your hotel in Kalutara, to ensure all safety protocols are adhered to.

You can literally go fly a kite when staying at a luxury hotel in Kalutara. Kite season in Sri Lanka is from August to September, and during this time you will see, adults and kids out in the open fields making full use of the windy weather as they test their home-made kites. Places like Glenross Living in Kalutara are examples of Sri Lankan resorts that go the extra mile to give their foreign visitors a taste of local customs and traditions. At such places, you and your kids can enjoy the thrill of taking kites out into the open fields and flying them to your heart's content.

Perhaps, this one will be better appreciated by the adults as kids are kept occupied with other activities. Sundown picnics are ideal for soaking up the glowing embers of the evening sky and enjoying the lush outdoors of the coastal town's wild open spaces. Your hotel in Sri Lanka will happily organise a sundown picnic for you where you get to relax in a fragrant field, to the sound of birds chirping, while the sun lights the sky up in gorgeous hues of purple, orange, and lilac.

Choosing a Kalutara hotel is not limited to beachfront properties, as the area is well known for its verdant forests, foliage, and silvery waterfalls hidden deep within its interiors. Some resorts are built to offer guests this ultimate experience on a tropical island, with some places located within the folds of cinnamon plantations. You can explore them by trekking through boulder-strewn paths, and making your way through lush landscapes that are home to exotic birds and other wildlife.

Located on a hillock close to Kalurara town, Richmond Castle was built by a Sri Lankan aristocrat who spared no expense during its construction. Most of the raw materials, including bricks, timber, and glass were brought down from England, Malaysia, Italy, and so on. Today the grandeur of the castle's elegant past echoes through its halls as visitors trek through the mansion, now a museum showpiece. Make sure to visit the place and explore its vast gardens and many rooms.