As the island slips into its most enchanting season, Heritance Hotels & Resorts invites you to celebrate where tradition meets vibrant locations, jungles veiled in mist, tea hills lit by sustainable ornaments, and coastlines glowing at golden hour. Across our Sri Lankan collection, the holidays unfold as generous tables, thoughtful rituals and moments that linger long after the last carol.
At Heritance Kandalama, nature sets the rhythm with so much do. Greet the day with a guided climb and picnic at Aligala Rock, then drift into terrace high tea with lake-and-jungle views. Evenings bring spirited tastings by the pool and intimate “grill in the wild” dinners under the canopy. Christmas Eve gathers families around for an abundant feast whilst Christmas Day warms with a relaxed lunch. New Year’s Eve crescendos in a lively culinary celebration, followed by a calm reset – detox sips by the water and a sunset high tea to welcome the year.
High in Kandapola, Heritance Tea Factory celebrates where mist meets memory. Bonfire nights glow with s’mores and mulled wine, while the Goodies Hut brims with cakes, hampers, and keepsakes. Seasonal high teas unfold against the slopes; Christmas Eve shimmers with champagne toasts, playful “Santa” cocktails, and curated cheese-and-wine pairings. Christmas Eve culminates in an elegant gala; Christmas Day invites a hearty family buffet. As the year turns, create your own tea-infused cocktails, sample a curated wine flight, and welcome midnight with colonial charm and mountain magic.
Along the southern coast, Heritance Ahungalla is Christmas by the sea. The season lights up with carols and tree glow, then settles into “very merry” high teas, unique cakes and spirited local tastings beneath the palms. Families gather for cupcake workshops, beach cocktail hours, and mixology nights that sparkle at golden hour. Christmas Eve sets in through flavour whilst Christmas Day brings a festive lunch, sunset melodies, and dinner by the shore. After a sparkling Boxing Day and wine discoveries, the year closes with a grand seaside gala, music, fireworks, and a midnight sky stitched with celebration.
On the west coast, Sentido Heritance Negombo carries the beachfront spirit with equal flair. Expect sunset gatherings that spill into elegant festive teas, ocean-breezed dinners with live music, and coastal menus that pair seasonal favourites with sea views. Afternoons invite easy promenades and café stops; evenings glow with convivial countdowns and seaside cheer. It’s the relaxed, contemporary way to celebrate, where the city’s energy meets the hush of the shore for Christmas and the New Year.
Across every Heritance in Sri Lanka, the season is thoughtfully composed, intimate rituals, generous hospitality and the simple joy of time well spent. Whether you seek mountain bonfires, jungle-edge feasts, or evenings by the sea, discover All You Want for Christmas with Heritance Hotels & Resorts.