A Journey That Unfolds With Landscape and Emotion
AAHAASA Island Concierge designs itineraries and experiences exclusively within the AAHAASA Collection properties in Sri Lanka, and for those drawn to the Indian Ocean, through our yachting arm, Aamudra.
Sri Lanka is not experienced in a single place. It reveals itself through contrast, through movement, through feeling. From ocean stillness to highland depth, rising finally into a place of quiet elevation, this is a journey designed as a continuous flow where each destination prepares you for the next.
This transformative exploration of Sri Lanka’s landscapes, traditions, and natural rhythms is not simply a holiday. It is a seamless circuit of relaxation, discovery, and holistic wellbeing that can be tailored to your specific goals, interests, and length of stay. Even after the journey ends, something remains—not just a memory, but the sense of having moved through a place as it was meant to be felt.
All three properties are accessible by helicopter or seaplane, followed by a short 30-minute road transfer to each retreat (Except Aadya Tea Bungalows which has its own helipad on property).
Our Handpicked Retreats and Experiences Across Sri Lanka
6 Nights / 7 Days
The Signature Journey
Aavya Cove Villas → Aadya Tea Bungalows → Aarunya Nature Resort
Sri Lanka is not experienced in a single place. It reveals itself through contrast, through movement, through feeling. From ocean stillness to highland depth, rising finally into a place of quiet elevation, this is a journey designed as a continuous flow where each destination prepares you for the next.
Release. Reflect. Awaken.
Aavya Cove Villas
Where the journey softens (Renewal and Rhythm)
Day 01 - Arrival
Into Stillness
Into Stillness
Airport → Aavya Cove Villas (2–2.5 hrs)
Arrival is intentionally soft.
- Private transfer along the southern coast
- Ocean welcome ritual on arrival
- Villa check-in, no rush, no formalities
- Light wellness introduction
The journey begins not with exploration but with release.
Property Activities & Experiences
- Aaloka beachfront private seafood bbq experience
- Sundowners at Aahaana Bar overlooking the cove
Overnight: Aavya (Night 1)
Day 02 - The Art of Doing Nothing
A day built around stillness and rhythm.
- Sunrise yoga or guided breathwork
- Aarogya spa & wellness immersion
- Unstructured beach time
- Clean, intuitive cuisine
No agenda. No pressure. Just space to reset the nervous system.
Property Activities & Experiences
- Early Morning Chef-led fresh seafood selection with local fishermen
- Guided snorkeling excursions
- Kayaking through Madu River mangroves and coastal waterways
- Aarogya wellness and spa rituals
- Beachfront yoga and meditation
- Sundowners at Aahaana Bar overlooking the cove
- Private alfresco dining under the stars
Overnight: Aavya (Night 2)
Excursions at Aavya Cove Villas
Aadya Tea Bungalows
Where the landscape deepens and the tea hills mesmerize – Reflection and Revitalisation
Day 03 - Transition
Sea to Highlands - Tea Country
Sea to Highlands - Tea Country
Aavya Cove Villas → Aadya Tea Bungalows (4.5–5.5 hrs)
The journey turns inward and begins to rise. Leaving the coast behind, the air cools. The landscape shifts into layers of green, with mist settling softly across the hills.
Arrival:
- Tea welcome ritual
- Estate walk through mist and silence
Property Activities & Experiences
- Tea tasting and storytelling sessions
- Aahaara 5 Course Tea-infused dinner experience
Overnight: Aadya (Night 3)
Day 04 - Space and Presence
A day rooted in tradition and land.
- Norwood Tea factory guided tour & tea tasting session
- Estate immersion walks
- Signature 9-hole golf experience (slow, mindful play) bordering the Sri Pada Peak Wilderness Reserve.
Property Activities & Experiences
- Tea plucking and rolling experiences with estate staff
- Golf session on the private 9 hole golf course
- Tennis and putt-putt activities
- Kayaking on estate waterways
- Scenic cycling through tea country
- Estate hiking trails and waterfall exploration
- Sundowners at Aahaana Bar
- Aaloka bonfire & BBQ evenings at the Highfield House Clubhouse
Overnight: Aadya (Night 4)
Excursions at Aadya Tea Bungalows
Aarunya Nature Resort
Where everything comes together — Elevation & Awakening
Day 05 - Transition
Highlands – Tea Country to Cultural Hills
Highlands – Tea Country to Cultural Hills
Aadya → Aarunya (2.5–3 hrs)
The final ascent. Awakening through the ‘first rays of the sun’.
- Castlereagh Reservoir viewpoint
- Kandy UNESCO historic city stopover
- Temple of the Tooth
Arrival:
- Sunset tea and spice ritual
- Guided property immersion of space, spice gardens and philosophy
The energy shifts from reflection to elevation.
Property Activities & Experiences
- Sundowner tea and cocktails by the main pool overlooking the Knuckles mountains
- Signature Aahaara dining experience
Overnight: Aarunya (Night 5)
Day 06 - Intention and Awakening
Days are experienced with intention:
- Sigiriya — ancient, enduring, seen from a place of perspective
- Nature — encountered within its own rhythm
- Culture — not observed, but felt
- Wellness — deeply personalised and holistic
Within Aarunya, two expressions shape your time:
- Aarogya — a return to balance, spa & wellness approached with subtlety and depth
- Aahaara — Sri Lanka expressed through cuisine, refined yet rooted
And in between, there is space. Terraces. Light. Stillness at altitude.
As evening falls, time extends once more. Sunsets linger. Dining deepens. Moments feel complete considered, elevated, lasting.
This is not simply the end of the journey. It is its resolution.
Property Activities & Experiences
- Guided nature walks with resident naturalist
- Aarogya spa and wellness therapies
- Cycling through villages and paddy fields
- Nature Pavilion visit with conservation and biodiversity experiences
- Local village temple blessings
- Open-air dining beneath the stars
Overnight: Aarunya (Night 6)
Day 07 - Departure
Return, Transformed
Return, Transformed
Aarunya → Airport (3–3.5 hrs)
You leave as you arrived—effortlessly.
Property Activities & Experiences
- Sunrise mountain meditation and yoga
- Leisurely breakfast overlooking the Knuckles range
- Final Aarogya wellness rituals prior to departure
Excursions at Aarunya Nature Resort
9 Nights / 10 Days
The Three Worlds Journey
Coastal Renewal → Highland Reflection → Cultural Awakening
Journey designed not to move you across destinations, but to move through states of transformation driven by experience of landscape and culture.
Aavya Cove Villas
The Restorative Journey (Release and Renewal)
Let go. Slow down. Return to breath.
Renewal through the rhythm of the sea.
Day 01 - Arrival
Into Stillness
Into Stillness
Airport → Aavya Cove Villas (2–2.5 hrs)
Arrival is intentionally soft.
- Private transfer along the southern coast
- Ocean welcome ritual on arrival
- Villa check-in, no rush, no formalities
- Light wellness introduction
The journey begins not with exploration but with release.
Property Activities & Experiences
- Aaloka beachfront private seafood bbq experience
- Sundowners at Aahaana Bar overlooking the cove
Overnight: Aavya (Night 1)
Day 02 - The Art of Doing Nothing
A day built around stillness and rhythm.
- Sunrise yoga or guided breathwork
- Aarogya spa & wellness immersion
- Unstructured beach time
- Clean, intuitive cuisine
No agenda. No pressure. Just space to reset the nervous system.
Property Activities & Experiences
- Early Morning Chef-led fresh seafood selection with local fishermen
- Guided snorkeling excursions
- Aarogya wellness and spa rituals
- Beachfront yoga and meditation
- Private alfresco dining under the stars
Overnight: Aavya (Night 2)
Day 03 - Flow and Context
A gentle reintroduction to the outside world.
- Lunuganga Estate (Geoffrey Bawa) architecture in harmony with nature
- Madu River safari movement through still waters
Property Activities & Experiences
- Kayaking through Madu River mangroves and coastal waterways
- Garden/Market to table culinary cooking session and lunch
- Aarogya wellness and spa rituals
- Southern coast excursions and cultural visits
- Sundowners at Aahaana Bar overlooking the cove
Return to Aavya for sunset and the gentle rhythm of the sea.
Overnight: Aavya (Night 3)
Excursions at Aavya Cove Villas
Aadya Tea Bungalows
The Reflective Journey (Immersion and Depth)
Reconnect. Relearn. Rediscover rhythm.
Reflection through vistas of rolling tea hills.
Day 04 - Transition
Sea to Highlands - Tea Country
Sea to Highlands - Tea Country
Aavya Cove Villas → Aadya Tea Bungalows (4.5–5.5 hrs)
The ocean recedes. The air cools. The pace changes.
Arrival:
- Tea welcome ritual
- Estate walk through mist and silence
Property Activities & Experiences
- Tea tasting and storytelling sessions
- Aahaara 5 Course Tea-infused dinner experience
- Relaxation overlooking the tea plantations
Overnight: Aadya (Night 4)
Day 05 - Heritage and Flow
A day rooted in tradition and land.
- Norwood Tea factory guided tour & tea tasting session
- Estate immersion walks
- Signature 9-hole golf experience (slow, mindful play) bordering the Sri Pada Peak Wilderness Reserve.
Property Activities & Experiences
- Tea plucking and rolling experiences with estate staff
- Golf session on the private 9 hole golf course
- Scenic cycling through tea country
- Estate hiking trails and waterfall exploration
- Sundowners at Aahaana Bar
- Aaloka bonfire & BBQ evenings at the Highfield House Clubhouse
Overnight: Aadya (Night 5)
Day 06 - Space and Presence
A day of intentional pause.
Property Activities & Experiences
- Tennis and putt-putt activities
- Kayaking on estate waterways
- Guided hiking through estate tea trails
- Waterfall explorations within the estate
- Scenic picnics in nature
- Aarogya wellness and spa rituals
- Sunset bonfires beneath the mountain skies
Overnight: Aadya (Night 6)
Excursions at Aadya Tea Bungalows
Aarunya Nature Resort
The Awakening Journey (Ascension and Elevation)
See differently. Feel deeply. Rise above.
Day 07 - Transition
Highlands – Tea Country to Cultural Hills
Highlands – Tea Country to Cultural Hills
Aadya → Aarunya (2.5–3 hrs)
The final ascent. Awakening through the ‘first rays of the sun’.
- Castlereagh Reservoir viewpoint
- Kandy UNESCO historic city stopover
- Temple of the Tooth
Arrival:
- Sunset tea and spice ritual
- Guided property immersion of space, spice gardens and philosophy
The energy shifts from reflection to elevation.
Overnight: Aarunya (Night 7)
Day 08 — Icons of Sri Lanka
A day of perspective and scale.
- Sigiriya Rock Fortress ascent and panoramic awareness
- Minneriya / Kaudulla Safari wild, untamed nature
Return for Aarogya and grounding.
Property Activities & Experiences
- Sundowner tea and cocktails by the main pool overlooking the Knuckles mountains
- Signature Aahaara dining experience
Overnight: Aarunya (Night 8)
Day 09 - Culture, Spirit and the Closing Ritual
A day of intentional pause.
- Chasing Waterfalls & Aluvihare Rock Temple half day excursion
- Private curated experiences
- Sunset reflection
- Aarogya spa & wellness ritual
- Signature Aahara dining experience at the Mud Restarant
A moment to absorb the journey:
From release → to reflection → to awakening
Property Activities & Experiences
- Cycling through villages and paddy fields
- Local village temple blessings
- Tea plucking and rolling experiences with estate staff
- Garden/Market to table culinary cooking session and lunch
- Sundowner tea and cocktails by the main pool overlooking the Knuckles mountains
- Finale poolside celebratory dining experience
Overnight: Aarunya (Night 9)
Day 10 - Departure
Return, Transformed
Return, Transformed
Aarunya → Airport (3–3.5 hrs)
Departure, not as an end but as a continuation.
Property Activities & Experiences
- Sunrise yoga and meditation
- Leisurely breakfast overlooking the mountains
- Final wellness rituals prior to departure
Excursions at Aarunya Nature Resort
Let Us Plan Your Trip
AAHAASA Island Concierge designs itineraries and experiences exclusively within the AAHAASA Collection properties in Sri Lanka, and for those drawn to the Indian Ocean, through our yachting arm, Aamudra.
Share your travel intentions with us, and our Island Concierge will curate a private journey, entirely your own. Each proposal is individually considered, with discretion, care, and a quiet sense of splendour – crafted for transformation and wellness.
The AAHAASA Experience
Discover a world of curated experiences that celebrate nature, culture, and connection. From fine dining and wellness to adventures on land and sea, each space at AAHAASA is designed to awaken your senses and enrich your stay.
