Signature Journeys · Sri Lanka

The Grand South: A Signature Sri Lankan Journey

9 Nights / 10 Days Bentota · Habaraduwa · Talpe · Weligama · Imaduwa

The flagship private-group experience — bringing together the strongest elements of the South into one polished, flexible journey, with time to experience Sri Lanka rather than simply pass through it.

Ideal forPremium private groupsRetreatsInternational partners

Key Highlights

The complete South Coast experience

Five distinct TLR villa settings

Ocean, culture, wellness, nature & cuisine in one journey

Surf and ocean experiences guided by conditions

Meaningful local encounters beyond sightseeing

Private villa living throughout

A balance of discovery and unstructured time

Designed for premium private groups, retreats & international partners

Fully managed by TLR from arrival to departure

A signature journey that can be personalised around the group

Itinerary

Day 1 — Arrival & Coastal Living • Airport arrival & meet-and-greet • Private transfer to Bentota • Check-in at Clover Bentota • Welcome drink & villa orientation • Relax by the pool / garden • Bentota River experience • Sunset by the coast • Welcome dinner • Overnight — Clover Bentota

Day 2 — River, Coast & Local Flavours • Breakfast • Morning river / mangrove experience • Birdlife & wetland exploration • Local market / produce discovery • Sri Lankan lunch • Free afternoon at the villa • Optional coastal experience • Sunset • Curated dinner • Overnight — Clover Bentota

Day 3 — Galle & Heritage • Breakfast & check-out • Private coastal transfer to Habaraduwa • Galle Fort exploration • Heritage streets & architecture • Local stories & cultural interpretation • Lunch in Galle • Galleries, boutiques & cafés • Check-in at Cinnamon Mount Villa • Relax at the villa • Dinner • Overnight — Cinnamon Mount Villa

Day 4 — Cinnamon & Coastal Culture • Breakfast • Visit a local cinnamon estate • Traditional cinnamon production experience • Meet local producers • Cinnamon & spice tasting • Sri Lankan lunch • Coastal exploration • Free afternoon • Sunset • Dinner • Overnight — Cinnamon Mount Villa

Day 5 — Wellness & Ocean Reset • Breakfast & check-out • Private transfer to Talpe • Check-in at Cloisters Villa • Welcome & villa orientation • Ocean time • Gentle yoga / movement session • Optional wellness treatment • Leisurely lunch • Free afternoon • Sunset meditation / ocean time • Dinner • Overnight — Cloisters Villa

Day 6 — Surf & Ocean • Breakfast • Morning ocean experience • Condition-led surf session • Surf coaching / guiding according to ability • Check-out • Coastal transfer to Weligama • Check-in at August Beach House • Recovery & free beach time • Sunset • Coastal dinner • Overnight — August Beach House

Day 7 — Signature Surf Day • Breakfast • Early surf at the most suitable local break • Surf coaching / guiding • Post-surf refreshments • Local coastal lunch • Explore Weligama & surrounding villages • Free afternoon • Optional recovery treatment • Final ocean sunset • Signature dinner • Overnight — August Beach House

Day 8 — Countryside & Local Life • Breakfast & check-out from August Beach House • Scenic transfer inland to Imaduwa • Check-in at Kumbura Villa • Explore the surrounding countryside • Local village experience • Dinner • Overnight — Kumbura Villa

Day 9 — The Living Room Day • Breakfast • Slow morning in the countryside • Local food / cooking experience • Discover seasonal ingredients • Shared Sri Lankan lunch • Free time at the villa • Optional nature / village walk • Sunset • Farewell Sri Lankan table • Overnight — Kumbura Villa

Day 10 — Farewell • Breakfast • Gentle morning walk • Final countryside experience • Time to relax and reflect • Check-out • Private departure transfer • Airport / onward journey assistance

Inclusions

9 nights in selected TLR private villas

Daily breakfast & selected local meals

Private vehicle & driver throughout the journey

Curated surf, wellness, cultural, nature & food experiences

Selected local guides, hosts & specialist experiences

TLR guest management & local assistance throughout

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