Imagine a tropical beach paradise with incredible scenery and magical vibes...… A hidden bay of turquoise blue ocean lapping gently onto the soft, white sand, with tall coconut palms swaying gently in the warm breeze. Welcome to paradise. The Salty Pelican is located in the perfect position, on a headland with two beautiful beaches on either side, separated by a 400 meters walk. Relaxing and feeling balanced is a big part of The Salty Pelican retreat for those who are interested.
Explore Sri Lanka’s beautiful nature, relax & sleep in a laid-back beach retreat, eat well to restore, revive, and feel amazing. The friendly, highly experienced team will help you develop your own yoga practice, take you to the most magical beaches, and create the perfect experience. It will be the perfect week of learning to surf, sun, yoga, good people… good vibes, and good times.
07:00 - Breakfast served at our poolside restaurant (finishes at 10:00)
07:00 - Early morning Hatha Flow yoga class incorporating meditation
09:30 - Alternative 2nd Hatha Flow yoga class ( *peak season only )
10:30 - Morning surf lesson
12:00 - Lunch at our poolside restaurant or at the beach (Not included)
13:00 - Udawalawe elephant safari half-day tour departs every Monday & Friday afternoons ( Not. Included but highly recommended )
14:30 - Free time to chill around our pool, explore, free surf or book a massages or body scrub from our poolside wellness centre
14:00 - Afternoon Surf lesson
17:00 - Yin Yoga class combined with meditation
19:00 - Group dinner MON/WED/FRI/SUN ( 2 included )
Embark on a soul-nourishing journey at our retreat in Hiriketiya, Sri Lanka, where yoga, surfing, relaxation, and poolside dining converge. Whether you're a seasoned yogi or a novice seeking more guidance, our package programs offer an ideal blend of yoga and beginner to intermediate yoga & surf experiences along the Southern Coast. With awe-inspiring vistas and expert guidance from our friendly team, you'll discover a newfound sense of adventure and self-discovery. Begin your days with invigorating yoga sessions, followed by exploring the local nature or joining surf lessons that promise to leave you feeling fit, sun-kissed, and connected with like-minded travelers. After an active day, unwind with additional yoga and meditation sessions before gathering by the infinity pool for refreshing drinks from our poolside restaurant. With the perfect mix of sun, surf, yoga and camaraderie, your week at The Salty Pelican is sure to be filled with the best memories and good vibes.
Yoga
Embark on a transformative journey with our Yoga Package, offering a comprehensive introduction to Hatha Flow & Yin yoga suitable for beginners and advanced practitioners alike. Whether you're new to yoga or a seasoned enthusiast, our classes cater to all levels of experience, with two sessions scheduled daily (excluding all-day Monday and Thursday afternoon). During peak seasons, we may even offer an additional morning class to accommodate your preferences. This flexibility allows you to seamlessly integrate yoga into your daily routine, alongside other activities like surfing and local exploration. By practicing Hatha & Yin yoga, you'll find harmony in your nervous system, enhance mind-body balance, and fortify your lymphatic system. Plus, don't miss the opportunity to join our unforgettable elephant safari tour to Udawalawe National Park, including a visit to the baby elephant orphanage transit home. Nestled within our lush tropical jungle, our serene yoga shala deck provides the perfect setting for your practice, complete with all necessary mats and equipment.
Meditation
Daily, our yoga classes seamlessly incorporate meditation to enhance your practice. Led by our experienced teachers, these sessions guide you through both yoga postures and meditation techniques, helping you find balance and tranquility within yourself. Explore different breathing exercises to deepen your relaxation and mindfulness experience. Please note that these integrated meditation sessions are part of our daily yoga classes, except on Mondays and Thursday afternoons.
Highlights:-
The retreat has its very own poolside restaurant catering to all our guests in our beautiful garden. The restaurant is open from breakfast until 20:00 PM each day and we are continually adapting the diverse and delicious menu seasonally and using local produce wherever possible. All our guests will have a choice each morning from our healthy energizing à la carte breakfast menu, including a fruit plate, main dish choice, fresh fruit juice of the day, espresso coffee and local black/green tea. Breakfast options are always evolving but you can expect dishes like energy boosting avocado toasts, shakshuka, grilled mushroom & hummus toast, Benedict & vegetarian hoppers, plus more. There are also 2 group dinners included in the 7-night package which includes our delicious grilled seafood/vegetarian BBQ dinner and also our curry & rice and all things nice dinner. There is an extensive drinks menu available including imported coffee, cocktails, mocktails, healthy smoothies, fresh king coconuts and alcoholic beverages which is not included in the package price but can be bought separately.
Our poolside restaurant is open all day until 20:00 PM with both lunch and dinner à la carte menu available.
Unlimited and filtered fresh cold drinking water is available for free all day.
The following meals are included:
The following drinks are included:
The following dietary requirement(s) are served and/or catered for:
