Experience Overview
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.
Experience Schedule
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 )
Surf
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 use local produce wherever possible. All our guests will have a choice each morning from our healthy energising 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 1 group dinner included in the 3-night package which includes either our delicious grilled seafood/vegetarian BBQ dinner or 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:
Daily à la carte breakfast
1 Group dinner ( Rice & curry dinner or Seafood/Vegetarian BBQ dinner )
The following meals are included:
Breakfast
The following drinks are included:
Water
Coffee
Tea
The following dietary requirement(s) are served and/or catered for:
Vegetarian
Vegan
Gluten Free
Seafood
What is Included
7 nights premium accommodation
Unlimited yoga classes incorporating meditation ( up to 11 classes )
Daily à la carte breakfast
1 x Seafood/Vegetarian BBQ dinner
1 x Sri Lankan rice & curry dinner
1 x welcome drink
1 x 50 minute Full body oil massage
1 x 50 minute Deep tissue massage
1 x Body salt scrub
1 x 20 minute Head massage
Unlimited fresh purified cold drinking water
Free time to enjoy the best beaches and Udawalawe elephant safari tour
Unlimited premium surfboard rental
All yoga equipment provided including mats
Shower shampoo & conditioner dispensers in every shower
Bathroom & Pool towels provided ( 1 per guest )
Infinity swimming pool & Wellness centre
Free WiFi (mostly stable)