Sri Lanka
tailormade travel
Tropical landscapes, the Indian Ocean, colonial architecture, Buddhist temples, and Aman luxury



Discover the southern coast of Sri Lanka with Descartes and Aman: from colonial architecture to ancient Buddhist temples, from birdwatching to surfing.
THREE MAGNIFICENT RESORTS

Amangalla 5*
A hotel on the island’s southern coast, surrounded by lush 200-year-old gardens. Nearby are Galle Fort, built in Dutch colonial style, and ancient Buddhist temples.

Amanwella 5*
A hotel by the Indian Ocean shore, set among jungles and tea plantations. Close to Bundala Bird Sanctuary and ideal surfing conditions.

Wild Coast Tented Lodge 5*
A luxury glamping retreat nestled in greenery on the ocean shore, owned by the Dilmah empire. Inspiring views of wildlife and tropical jungles.

HAKONE
Overnight stay at a ryokan hotel and autumn views of Mount Fuji
Nine Arches Bridge
Through tea hills and morning mist
Handunugoda tea plantation
The quiet ritual of Ceylon tea

Along the Shore
Barefoot and unhurried
Galle Fort
16th-century Dutch heritage
Sri Lanka’s oldest Buddhist temples
Sacred spaces carved in time and prayer

itinerary

SRI LANKA
SRI LANKA
Private tour of the 400-year-old estate. Check-in with personal butler. Lunch, afternoon tea.
GALLE & PADDY ISLAND
GALLE & PADDY ISLAND
Morning walk through Galle Fort’s 16th-century colonial streets. Leisure time, lunch, and afternoon tea. In the evening — dinner on Paddy Island, surrounded by rice fields and tropical forest.
YALA & TEA PLANTATIONS
YALA & TEA PLANTATIONS
Tea tasting en route.
Arrival at Chena Huts: villa, private pool, dinner by the ocean under torchlight.
Yala Safari
Yala Safari
Morning safari and breakfast in a local spot.
SUNSET AT MULKIRIGALA ROCK
SUNSET AT MULKIRIGALA ROCK
an ancient Buddhist temple and take in panoramic island views. Sunset at Mulkirigala rock
WALK ON MABELLA LAGOON
WALK ON MABELLA LAGOON
Morning on the lagoon. Ayurvedic massage at Amanwella Spa.
Oceanfront Cooking Experience
Oceanfront Cooking Experience
Cooking masterclass by the ocean
departure home
departure home
Farewell at Amangalla 5*
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