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An all-suite , boutique eco-hotel near the Sinharaja rainforest

BOULDER GARDEN Kalawana , Sinharaja

AN ALL-SUITE BOUTIQUE HOTEL set just a short distance from Sinharaja , the Boulder Garden is surrounded by the last extensive region of undeveloped and undisturbed lowland rainforest in Sri Lanka . A stay here is best enjoyed if you want to take part in nature-related activities , such as trekking , bird-watching , cave tours , kayaking , abseiling , mountain biking , and Sinharaja Rainforest visits . The 10 comfortable suites , together with the tasty Sri Lankan cuisine , spring-water swimming pool , and attentive service result in this being a luxurious place to experience nature close up . The 10 suites , consisting of two natural caves , a split-level family room , and another seven suites , have double or twin beds , private balconies or terraces , and are linked by winding stone steps and deep corridors through the rock . An extensive range of activities is offered here , including bird- and butterfly-watching , wildlife walks in Sinharaja , and kayaking or abseiling . The rainforest is also home to lizards and snakes , deer , leopards , the purple-faced leaf monkey , and amphibians such as the wrinkled frog and the Sri Lankan reed frog .

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Expressions Holidays includes scheduled flights with Sri Lankan or British Airways London to Colombo return in economy , private car transfers , half board based on two people sharing a double or twin room .

This hotel is usually included as part of a touring holiday . Prices are available on request .

Dining at the Boulder Garden

Hotel facts

Location In a rural setting a couple of kms from Kalawana , which is the nearest town . Distance from airport 170km from Colombo airport , about 4¾hours drive . Local interest Sinharaja rainforest and UNESCO national heritage wilderness area , bird-watching , kayaking trips , abseiling , mountain-biking for different levels , cave exploration . Activities nearby Trekking , mountain biking , caving , abseiling , kayaking . Category Luxury-eco .

Facilities at the hotel

Restaurant , bar , swimming pool , full service concierge desk , in-house laundry offering same day cleaning and pressing seven days a week , excursions and activities arranged , safe deposit boxes .

Accommodation

Number of rooms 10 suites each with private shower and wc . Standard Suite . Deluxe Suite Hornfels . Deluxe Suite Basalt .

Exterior view of the Boulder Garden

An eco-lodge with true Sri Lankan flavour near the rainforest

RAINFOREST EDGE Waddagala , Sinharaja

REFLECTING REAL SRI LANKAN HOSPITALITY , Rainforest Edge is an eco lodge with family-style service . The lodge prides itself on perfect integration with the local community . The rooms are eco-friendly , with the energy source being a combination of solar energy , mains electricity , and kerosene lanterns : choose to read by lantern-light , and shower in solar-heated water . The bedrooms are simple and rustic , yet quirky and stylish . One of the highlights of your stay here is the cuisine . Menus are not complicated , the vegetables and fruit are grown on the Rainforest Edge organic farm , but the food reflects the ancient and varied flavours of Sri Lanka . You can even take part in cookery lessons and demonstrations given by local villagers . Dining is in the open-air restaurant under a thatched roof , with a spectacular view of the mountains . A 10 minute drive brings you to the Sinharaja rainforest . Trekking , kayaking and mountain biking are all available from Rainforest Edge and can be organised for you .

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