The days in Hiri start very early. Around here, we like to make the most of every single hour from the exact moment the sun peaks out. Hiriketiya bay offers so many options, you can easily fill your day with activities without ever leaving our little coastal pocket.

Imagine waking up at Salt House and heading straight upstairs to get ready for morning yoga. Our instructors are always happy to welcome you into a fully prepared shala – it is truly the perfect way to wake up slowly and set the right energy for the day. Right after that blissful savasana, you’ll start craving the delicious breakfast waiting for you downstairs, order a good coffee to finally wake up your senses, and you’re set.

By now, the day has officially started and the waves are looking good. Why not take a surf lesson? There are so many smiling, happy instructors and schools right here on the bay who love teaching people how to ride their very first waves. Our personal recommendation is Lucky Surf School – he’s easily one of the best surf instructors in the bay, always incredibly welcoming and guaranteed to make sure you have fun out there.

After paddling around the lineup, it’s time to recover those electrolytes with our favorite local cure: a fresh king coconut. Once you’re hydrated, the layout begins! You can stretch out directly on the sand or walk over to grab a sunbed at La Playa to get some sun on your skin.

When lunchtime rolls around, nothing beats sitting right in front of the beach. Wander over to Malu Poke for a fresh, healthy bowl, and definitely don’t forget to try the house made ginger beer—it’s one of our absolute favorites!

When the midday sun gets high in the sky, sometimes it’s best to run away from the heat and hide out for a bit. Come back to Salt House for a deep cool-down in the pool and refresh yourself with one of our signature delicious chakra juices.

Next up on the agenda? Treat yourself! Walk over to Maha Sauna for an incredible session of sauna and a cold plunge to recover those tired surf muscles and release all the toxins from your body. Right afterward, head over to book a treatment at the Massage Shed to completely reset. What a day, right?

But we aren’t finished yet. Why not catch the 5 PM yoga class back at Salt? It’s completely included in your stay, and a relaxing, a slow session is exactly how you deserve to end the afternoon.

It’s dinner time! Book a table at Raa —it’s hands down one of the best contemporary Sri Lankan restaurants around and a meal you will never regret. For dessert, take a short stroll to Isle of Gelato; our personal recommendation is the vegan chocolate flavor, which is seriously from another world.

Your day might be winding down, but if it happens to be a Saturday night, it’s time to keep the momentum going. Head over to Dots to check out the live music, soak up the good vibes, play a game of pool, and dance your body out!

Wow, what a day!! And you did it all without ever leaving the bay! Imagine all the other wonderful things that await you just around the corner. We are so happy to see our little home growing, and we absolutely love recommending the places we experience and love every day.

Keep reading our posts to know more about traveling through Sri Lanka!

See you!
Salt Team