You will be received by our chauffeur at the airport and then embark on the journey of tropical holiday, with your first stop being Ahungalla, the famous hotel designed by Bawa, Heritance Ahungalla. After settling in to your hotel, you can finally rest from your long flight!Heritance Ahungalla was designed by Sri Lankan architect Geoffrey Bawa, who is known for the harmonious blend between his creative talent and their environment. The structure is located on the beachfront and is surrounded by a tropical garden laced with coconut trees. It offers spacious peaceful nature with a contemporary decoration.

Here you can relax in the home of the master of tropical modernism. The sophisticated simplicity, elegance, humanism and respect for nature that are his hallmarks. Lightweight structures that are largely open to the outside, a fluid atmosphere enhanced by bright, cheerful colors, terraces and balconies. Exterior and interior merge without ever eliminating the feeling of intimacy. There is a kind of magic here. You could take a boat ride through the mangroves of the Madu Ganga River. This is one of the last mangrove forests in Sri Lanka. Madu Ganga has a unique Amazonian forest-like charm, a small wildlife paradise. A stop at the cinnamon island is almost obligatory, where we are told how cinnamon is made!  Free dinner and overnight stay.

Note: You will be staying for the first 2 nights in Colombo due to the new guidelines for international tourists and the implementation of a PCR test on arrival.

 A little time to relax! You will be at this historical monumental premises to soak in all the beauty of the nature and the tranquility that it brings coupled with palatable cuisine.

This morning, you leave for a tour of Lunuganga, the crazy project of a lawyer who became the country's greatest architect, Geoffrey Bawa. On the way, stop to visit the Bentota Beach Hotel, a project by Geoffrey Bawa built in 1969.

Arriving in Lunuganga, you tour this former residence of Geoffrey Bawa, which is a 10- hectare of pure paradise hidden in the jungle. The artist spent many years transforming this former rubber plantation from a wasteland into a beautiful property surrounded by magnificent gardens, with a mix of plant terraces, frangipani trees, ancient statues, a pond and cinnamon trees. The garden has a main house with its restaurant and four bungalows transformed into hotel rooms. You stay in one of the bungalows and immerse yourself in the Bawa world mystical beauty, nature blend and away from the Hustle and bustle of the chaotic city life. Late the you will be treated to a scrumptious dinner and st overnight stay. Your day’s luncheon will be served in the manicured garden surrounded by nature and it’s natural habitats.

This morning you drive down the southwest coast to visit Galle and its famous Fort, a 36 hectare UNESCO declared World Heritage Site and the trace of European heritage reflection in Sri Lanka. The lanes of the fort are ideal for strolling and from the ramparts you can watch the sunset if the weather is clear. You will enjoy the ramparts, but also the lighthouse and the many churches, shops and small restaurants. Afterwards, you will drive along the southern coastal line of the country to take a break to discover the salt flats. Take a break to explore Matara, a popular town in the southern region of Sri Lanka while exploring the Dondra lighthouse, one of the tallest in Asia. The lighthouse is still in actively used by both merchant and civilian vessels that passes the coastline. It provides the landmark assistance to all ships along the Indian Ocean.

You arrive at The Last House Hotel, yet another creation of Bawa. Lightweight structures that are largely open to the outside, a fluid atmosphere enhanced by bright, cheerful colours, terraces and balconies that bring back memories of historical presence in his architecture. Exterior and interior merge without ever eliminating the feeling of true intimacy. There is a kind of magic here.

In the domain, swimming pools and croquet lawns invite you to spend peaceful hours. After all these exciting walk about you will be nestling in this beautiful scenic heritage garden for a pot of famous Sri Lankan tea and a well-deserved rest & relaxation. Later into the night you will be treated to a scrumptious Dinner that will sure to tantalize your taste buds. You will be spending the night here in this amazing natural environment.

Next you will be travelling to an area to another coastal town where a variety of excursions are possible such as a whale watching cruise, boating, deep ocean fishing in Mirissa. Watching the different species of sea turtles that come to lay their eggs on the beach in Tangalle, or watching the stilt fishermen perched on large poles, planted in the shallow sea trying to catch fish.

These fishermen who fish in a perched manner are exclusive to the region and are pleasant to watch them in action. This form of fishing is a Sri Lankan tradition, passed down from father to son. It is totally artisanal and the fishermen are only equipped with a fishing rod and bait. You could simply laze on the beach while you feast your eyes with that adoring sunset of the southern shores. Don't miss the opportunity to enjoy fresh fish in the evening, served at the beach with your feet planted in the sand enjoying the soft breeze from the ocean. Dinner and overnight stay will be here at Tangalle.

This day, you take the road to the Cultural Triangle. On the way, enjoy Sri Lanka's lush green landscapes, with rice fields, coconut groves, waterfalls and various plantations. In Kandy, you discover the city Center on foot, starting with a visit to the Temple of the Tooth. The richly decorated site houses the relic of Buddha's tooth. It is a precious relic, the possession of which ensures a certain political and religious standing. Every day, hundreds of pilgrims come to venerate it. Dinner and overnight stay will be here in the hilly region at Kandy.

This morning, set off to visit the Peradeniya Botanical Gardens. You arrive in the open air and there are giant and truly original trees! A must-see: the royal palm trees, the cannonball trees, the multicolored flowerbeds... The Peradeniya garden is famous for its orchid collections, and the palm trees planted in 1950. This garden offers a beautiful walk, a must! You could also, if you wish, go to the Earth Bound Creations Showroom. It is a pleasant and friendly place where wood is worked. You can buy recycled souvenirs, gift items, clothes with a Sri Lankan touch. Quality and original souvenirs that you can take away in nice newspaper bags, while supporting a charity that at the same time promotes ecological recycling. It's a lovely place to be!

At around 5pm, experience Sri Lankan culture with a performance of traditional Kandyan dances! Dating back to the Kandyan kings, these ritual and religious dances, with their splendid colorful costumes, are still an integral part of the island's cultural wealth and are well worth a visit. Very popular in Kandy, this type of performance covers many traditions in an original and entertaining style. Dinner and overnight stay.

Sri Lanka has been renowned for its spices for over 1000 years. The best way to understand this is to visit a garden where most of the spices are found, such as the Matale Spice-Garden. Here you can find all the exotic spices that are now commonplace here: pepper, nutmeg, cloves, cinnamon, cardamom, saffron, coriander, vanilla, turmeric and cocoa. Then you continue your journey towards Dambulla. You arrive in Kandalama, at a Geoffrey Bawa hotel on a rocky outcrop on the shores of Kandalama Lake. This forest palace combines radical lines and plant follies to great effect.

The international style building is enveloped by the vegetation and the leaves. This brings birds and monkeys to visit you as familiar neighbours! Inside, everything is contemporary, clean, Sri Lankan and comfortable. The view is magnificent, as is the pool. The main restaurant serves fine contemporary Sinhalese cuisine. Take advantage of your afternoon at Kandalama to discover the pool, the 4 restaurants, the Spa, the fitness room, etc.... Dinner and overnight stay here at Kandalama.

Today you could enjoy your hotel. If you wish, we suggest a visit to the Dambulla Caves: You visit the Golden Temple of Dambulla, a UNESCO World Heritage Site.  This monastery with five shrines is a major pilgrimage site. It is one of the largest and best preserved cave temple complexes in Sri Lanka. It houses over 150 statues and paintings from the Kandy school. Enjoy the beautiful view of the surrounding area. Return to the Kandalama Hotel. Dinner and overnight stay is here at Dambulla.

Polonnaruwa is the former royal capital of the island. There are some remarkable monuments in the area, but the standing, sitting and reclining Buddha sculptures on the 12th century Gal Vihara temple rock are particularly noteworthy. To get from one monument to another, you can ride a bicycle or a tuk tuk. Then, at around 15:00 hrs, go on a jeep safari in Minneriya National Park, famous for its elephant population of around 400, and other wildlife such as crocodiles, buffaloes, deer, monitor lizards, cormorants, pelicans and a multitude of birds. The park is also interesting for its landscapes, with swamps, lakes and mountains on the horizon. (Included)

Later, if you wish and still have the energy, you can climb Pidurangala Hill, right next to the archaeologically important Lion Rock. A walk in the middle of nature, which will allow you to enjoy a magnificent view once at the top, notably on the rock of Sigiriya, and the park of Minneriya further on. At the top you will see the ruins of a monastery, Buddha statues, caves etc. A beautiful and uncrowded walk. Return to the Kandalama Hotel. Dinner and overnight stay is here in Mineriya.

The fortress of the mad king Kashyapa (5th century) perched 200 metres high on a block of red granite, the Lion Rock. It is best to leave early to avoid the crowds. The water features of the site are highly sophisticated and the Maidens (royal concubines or apsaras, celestial nymphs) painted on the stone walls are exceptional: for their beauty and because they are the only known female images of the period in Sri Lanka. You then take the road to Colombo where we suggest you dine at the Gallery Café, a prominent address in Colombo, installed in the former offices of Geoffrey Bawa.

If Sri Lanka is first known for its "rice and curry", lime, mango, pomegranate and avocado, passion fruit grow here as elsewhere. All of which makes for a fresh, colourful and tasty dish. This is the case in this restaurant, installed in the former offices of Geoffrey Bawa. Red bricks, designer furniture, colourful canvases and contemporary ceramics offer a privileged setting to a chic clientele, essentially Sri Lankan.  Dinner and overnight stay is here in Colombo.

Experience authentic Colombo by tuk tuk and off the beaten track with an English speaking guide who lives here in Sri Lanka. He will take you to the parts of Colombo less frequented by tourists but no less interesting. You will discover with him the true facets of this cosmopolitan city, far from the image of an unattractive city. You pass by 4h colonial and its Buddhist temple.

Later on, come and discover the house occupied by Geoffrey Bawa: ''Number 11'' The Geoffrey Bawa Residence. The architect bought it in 1958 and made it his home in Colombo. He of course put his stamp on all this; we find the synthesis of Bauhaus functionalism and Frank Lloyd Wright's "organic" architecture that characterises his work.  Dinner and overnight stay here in Colombo.

All good things must come to an end.  Today your chauffeur will take you back to the airport according to your flight schedule. Your departure off this beautiful island might be short but the wealth of inherent knowledge, beauty and the expertise you gained are beyond words. We know you will return to explore the other parts of the island, soon. We hope that you will leave with many beautiful memories in your mind