From colonial architecture to ancient Buddhist temples, from birdwatching to surfing.
— Descartes & Aman
Discover the southern coast with three of the island's most extraordinary stays. Amangalla, surrounded by 200-year-old gardens beside Galle Fort. Amanwella, by the Indian Ocean shore among jungles and tea plantations. And Wild Coast Tented Lodge — a luxury glamping retreat owned by the Dilmah empire, nestled in greenery on the ocean shore.
16th-century Dutch heritage by the sea
Through tea hills and morning mist
The quiet ritual of Ceylon tea
Barefoot and unhurried
Sacred spaces carved in time and prayer
Leopards, elephants and untouched coastline
Day 1
Arrival in Colombo. Transfer to Amangalla 5*. Private tour, butler welcome.
Arrival in Colombo and private transfer to Amangalla 5*. You will receive a private tour of the 400-year-old resort building with stories of the place — your room or villa, an introduction to your personal butler.
Lunch and afternoon tea. In the evening — an optional massage.
Day 2
Galle Fort morning walk. Evening dinner on Paddy Island.
The day begins with breakfast and a visit to Galle Fort, built in 16th-century Dutch colonial style.
Free time, lunch and afternoon tea. In the evening, you will go to Paddy Island for a magnificent dinner surrounded by tropical forest and lush rice fields.
Day 3
Tea tasting at Handunugoda. Check-in at Chena Huts. Dinner by the ocean.
After breakfast, transfer to Yala. On the way, visit the famous Handunugoda tea plantation. Tea tasting in the plantation house accompanied by stories of the history of Ceylon tea.
Arrival at Chena Huts — a beautiful lodge nestled in jungle greenery right by the ocean. Villa with private pool, dinner on the sand by torchlight.
Day 4
Safari in Yala National Park. Morning breakfast in a local spot.
Trip to Yala National Park. During the safari you will see protected species of elephants and leopards.
Yala Park is pristine nature — tropical thickets and kilometres of sandy dunes. On the southeast of the island, the reserve is bordered by the Indian Ocean. Due to many lagoons, Yala's coastline looks like a vivid mosaic of bays, mangroves, animals, birds, bright sun and blue sky.
After the safari — breakfast at a home-style restaurant.
Day 5
Ancient Buddhist temple. Sunset on the rock.
Visit Mulkirigala — an ancient Buddhist temple — and take in panoramic island views. Sunset at Mulkirigala rock.
Day 6
Morning on the lagoon. Ayurvedic massage at Amanwella Spa.
Before breakfast, you will be taken to Mabella Lagoon, where on a floating lounge you will enjoy panoramic views of the green shore and the sky reflected on the water surface.
Be sure to try the Ayurvedic massage at Amanwella Spa.
Day 7
Cooking masterclass by the ocean.
You will enjoy a cooking masterclass by the ocean. Under the guidance of a chef, you will prepare a traditional Sri Lankan lunch.
Day 8
Farewell at Amangalla 5*. Transfer to the airport.
Farewell at Amangalla 5*, transfer to the airport, and return home.
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