Colombo
Arrival & First Impressions
Your journey begins where old and new Sri Lanka meet. Discover colonial architecture, contemporary dining, and the quiet character of the island's capital before your journey inland begins.
Two Worlds, One Journey
Begin among ancient cities, mist covered mountains, and stories shaped over centuries. Then let the ocean slow everything down. A journey from Sri Lanka's living heritage to the quiet beauty of the Maldives.
12–18
2
6
On Request
100%
Two Islands. One Story.
"Sri Lanka fills you with wonder. The Maldives empties you of everything else."
Some journeys are memorable because they reveal contrast.
The energy of ancient cities. The silence of the mountains. The warmth of coastal villages. The endless calm of the ocean.
This journey brings together two island worlds, each different in character, yet connected by the same feeling of escape.
Every journey is bespoke. These regions are your canvas, not a fixed schedule.
Sri Lanka, and the Maldives
A journey across two islands, each revealing a different rhythm. Begin with Sri Lanka's culture, wildlife, tea country, and coastline before continuing to the Maldives, where days are measured by tides, sunsets, and the sea.
6
2
12–18
Your itinerary
Cultural Triangle
Ancient Kingdoms & Sacred Rock
Step into stories that have lasted for centuries. Explore ancient kingdoms, sacred monuments, and landscapes where Sri Lanka's history remains part of everyday life.
Kandy & Tea Country
Mist, Ceremony & Highland Tea
The journey begins to slow as you move into the mountains. Experience sacred traditions, hillside landscapes, and the cooler rhythms of Sri Lanka's interior.
Yala & The South
Leopards, Lagoons & the Shore
A different side of the island begins to appear. Travel through protected landscapes where wildlife, forests, and open spaces reveal Sri Lanka's untamed character.
Galle & The Coast
Fort, Sea & Slow Living
Follow the island towards the ocean. Discover historic coastal towns, quiet beaches, and evenings shaped by the sound of the sea.
The Maldives
The Island Finale
Arrive somewhere created for slowing down. Days become simpler here. Clear waters, private spaces, and time shaped entirely around the ocean.
Hand-selected, day by day
Each property has been personally vetted by our team and chosen for the role it plays in your journey — heritage, setting, service, and the moments only it can offer.
Tintagel Colombo
Heritage Mansion · Colombo 7
A restored Rosmead Place mansion chosen for its quiet Cinnamon Gardens address and its rare, art-filled sense of place.
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Jetwing Vil Uyana
Wetland Lodge · Sigiriya
Built into a restored wetland facing the rock, this is the jungle lodge experience the day calls for, immersive, quiet, and close to Sigiriya.
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Stafford Bungalow
Planter's Bungalow · Ragala, Nuwara Eliya
A restored 1884 planter's bungalow on a fifty-acre estate above Nuwara Eliya, exactly the colonial hill-country stay this leg is built around.
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Wild Coast Tented Lodge
Tented Camp · Yala National Park
Cocoon-shaped tents set between Yala's dry forest and the Indian Ocean, matching the "luxury tented camp" this leg calls for precisely.
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Fort Bazaar
Boutique Townhouse · Galle Fort
A restored merchant's townhouse inside the UNESCO fort itself, the boutique-within-the-walls stay this leg is written for.
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Joali Maldives
Overwater Villa · Raa Atoll
An art-led island in remote Raa Atoll, chosen to close the journey with fewer visitors and a genuinely private overwater finale.
ExploreSix defining moments
Not every memory comes from the places you visit. Some come from small moments along the way.
01
Sunrise Sigiriya, private access
Ancient Rock Fortress, Cultural Triangle
02
Exclusive leopard safari, Yala
Private vehicle & expert naturalist
03
Colonial planter's bungalow
Above the tea estates, Nuwara Eliya
04
Overwater villa, Maldives
Private island, Indian Ocean
05
After-hours Temple of the Tooth
Private ceremony access, Kandy
06
Whale watching charter
Blue whales, Mirissa
Everything Arranged, Nothing Forgotten
- Private airport transfers throughout
- All internal road transportation
- Seaplane transfer, Maldives
- Reserved scenic train compartment
- Hand-selected properties
- Daily breakfast at all properties
- Selected private dinners
- Mix of jungle, coast & island
- Private guide for all excursions
- Exclusive safari vehicle & naturalist
- After-hours cultural site access
- Sunset whale-watching charter
- 24/7 Āvara concierge support
- Pre-departure consultation
- In-journey emergency support
- Personalised welcome amenities
On Request
Every Āvara journey is created individually. Once we understand how you wish to travel, we shape the route, experiences, and pace around you.
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Tell us how you imagine your journey. We will bring together the places, people, and moments that make it yours.