Explore & Experience
Whether your plans are for relaxation in the tropics or to stay active, we offer you a range of activities that will leave you spoilt for choice!
Three swimming pools amidst stunning settings, a thrilling 7-metre-high trapeze and winding nature trails are just some of what we present to you.
Adventure Activities
Trapeze
The thrills of our 7-metre-high trapeze is a must-try when at the resort. Our in-house expert trapeze artist will teach first-timers the necessary tips, whilst our more daring guests can try a trick or two.
Archery
Have a crack at using a bow and arrow and hone your skills of precision targeting as you practice Archery with our trainers.
Bike Tours
Hambantota with its unique terrain offers amazingly scenic routes for guided bike tours that let you experience the true beauty of the south coast.
A guided tour to Godawaya lets you ride along the resort’s dramatic coastline, concluding with a scenic hike through extraordinary rock formations from where you can watch a mesmerising sunset over the Indian Ocean. A picnic can be served as part of the resort’s Dine by Design programme.
The guided Paddy Field tour takes you through quaint villages that seemingly blend into miles of picturesque paddy fields. Your tour guide will share interesting facts about rice cultivation in the south of Sri Lanka, and if you are lucky, you will be able to strike up a conversation with a local farmer for more interesting snippets
Excursions
Shangri-La Hambantota's location serves as a gateway to Sri Lanka’s rich natural, cultural and historical beauty. Unlock a world of wonder as you discover the true spirit of Sri Lanka.
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Outdoor Activities
Start your day with the bliss of outdoor yoga as the gentle ocean breeze carries over, stay pumped with the adrenalin rush of a game of volleyball or even try your hand at a bocce ball.
There is so much for you to try!
Bike rides
Aqua aerobics
Cricket, football and volleyball
Yoga
Golf discovery
Bocce ball
Pole tennis
Nature walks and beach walks
Jogging trails
Swimming Pools & Health Club
Swimming Pools
Our three swimming pools offer you something for your every mood.
The expansive Lagoon pool is set alongside the resort’s main restaurant and is the perfect place to loll around as you enjoy poolside service for light eats and refreshing tropical cocktails from the Pool Bar. The Lagoon pool also connects to the Kids pool and allows for fun for the entire family.
The Sunset Pool offers spectacular views of the magnificent Indian Ocean and gardens around. To better enjoy the serenity here, this pool is exclusively for adults.
The Kid’s Pool connected to the Lagoon Pool is designed for our very own little guests allowing them to swoosh through the wading pool with winding slides and more.
Health Club
Stay committed to your fitness regime when on holiday at our Health Club, with its state-of-the-art equipment including treadmills, cross-trainers, step machines, free weights and more. Our personal trainers will guide you through a routine for your specific goals.
Ruhunu Ring
Ruhunu Ring by Shangri-La Hambantota invites you into the stories of Sri Lanka’s deep south. Journey beyond the resort to explore wildlife sanctuaries, ancient ports, sacred temples and coastal villages shaped by time and tradition.
Bringing destination storytelling to life through five pillars: wildlife and nature, culture and heritage, adventure and sport, wellness, and culinary discovery, Ruhunu Ring connects experiences into a cohesive narrative that reveals the spirit, diversity and rhythm of Sri Lanka’s deep south region.
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Explore the Ruhunu Ring
From Sri Lanka’s southern coastline to its misty highlands, the Ruhunu Ring brings together some of the island’s most remarkable landscapes, communities and experiences. Discover the journey as a whole, or follow five distinctive Rings through wildlife, culture, adventure, cuisine and wellness.
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Wildlife & Nature Ring – Into the Wild
Journey from the Indian Ocean to rainforests and savannahs, encountering blue whales off Mirissa, elephants at Udawalawe, extraordinary birdlife, and the celebrated leopards of Yala along the way.
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Explore the 9 Stops on the Nature & Wildlife Ruhunu Ring
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Culture Ring – Stories of the South
Follow centuries of history through sacred cities, ancient temples, coastal forts, and living traditions, meeting the craftspeople and communities who continue to shape the cultural story of southern Sri Lanka.
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Adventure & Sports Ring – Made for Discovery
Surf the southern coast, hike through misty highlands, cycle along village roads, sail tropical waters, or tee off beneath open skies. Across the Ruhunu Ring, adventure flows effortlessly from ocean to mountain.
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Culinary Ring – Flavours of the South
Taste the south through seafood fresh from the Indian Ocean, low-country kitchens, bustling markets, cinnamon country, Ceylon tea, and flavours shaped by generations of local tradition.
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Wellness Ring – Find Your Rhythm
Slow down with Ayurveda, yoga, meditation, and nature-led experiences inspired by Sri Lanka’s longstanding wellness traditions and the restorative landscapes of the south.
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