Tropical Luxury Island Retreat

After breakfast, set off for Kandy, the final kingdom of Sri Lanka and a city known for its scenery. In Kandy, you will discover the Royal Botanic Gardens, spanning 140 acres of meticulously landscaped grounds and housing over 4,000 species of flora, in a golf cart. While the historical roots can be traced back to the era of Sri Lankan kings, when it served as a royal pleasure garden, the landscape as we see it today primarily took shape during the British colonial period.

This day is dedicated to immersing yourself in the beauty of nature and embracing the countryside. Your villa is nestled within 6 acres of pristine natural forest, adjacent to the serene Victoria Reservoir. Throughout the day, you'll be serenaded by the melodious songs of birds and the tranquil sounds of wildlife, creating a truly harmonious experience.

You have the choice of embarking on a picturesque journey aboard the upcountry train, renowned as one of the most scenic rail routes, as it takes you to your plantation bungalow. Here, you can immerse yourself in the authentic tea plantation lifestyle. Perched high above the South-Eastern Sri Lankan plains, your bungalow treats you to awe-inspiring vistas of the distant plains.

Embark on an adventure through the tea plantations and pay a visit to the factory. An experienced tea planter will guide you through the intricate production process of Ceylon Tea, providing fascinating insights. To enrich your experience, relish a delightful high tea served in the enchanting bungalow gardens, which once served as the residence of Sir Thomas Lipton himself.

In the morning, journey from Haputale to the remarkable Galle Fort to immerse yourself in the unique lifestyle of a fortified city. Perched on a rocky peninsula, safeguarding the port of Galle, this fort stands as an exceptional illustration of a fortified city constructed by Europeans in South and South East Asia.

Spend the morning sailing on a catamaran to witness the magnificent whales off the southern coast of Sri Lanka. Your yacht will anchor near Taprobane Island, providing an idyllic backdrop for a sumptuous lunch and engaging in water sports activities. Thereafter you will retreat to your beachside escape.

Nestled beneath the graceful coconut palms along a tranquil, sun-kissed, golden-sand shore, you'll discover Kumu Beach. This modern beachfront boutique hotel in Balapitiya features stylish interiors and chic living and dining spaces that invite the outdoors in. Here, you can indulge in rejuvenating massages, take leisurely swims at sunset, and relish high-end personalized service.

Around mid-morning, set off on a drive to Lunuganga for a captivating garden tour that showcases the house and lifetime accomplishments of the renowned Sri Lankan architect Geoffrey Bawa. Celebrated for his pioneering work in tropical modernism, Bawa spent half a century meticulously shaping this garden into one of the most alluring and passionately designed pleasure gardens of the twentieth century.