Sundara Stories: A milestone by the golden coast

A once-in-a-lifetime celebration; a 8-day coastal journey through Sri Lanka’s south — where exclusivity meets soul, and every sunrise designed to celebrate with the island.

Designed around a milestone celebration, this exclusive 7 nights, 8 day journey brought together family and friends for a private escape along Sri Lanka’s southern coast. From luxury villa stays and curated experiences to private restaurant takeovers and a grand-yet-intimate final night, every moment was crafted for connection, joy, and unforgettable beauty.

*Further information on accommodation, transport, meals can be found at the end of the page

Day 1: Arrival by Air – Your Private Coastline Awaits

 Arrive in Colombo and step straight into stillness. A private helicopter whisks you along the coastline, hovering over paddy fields and turquoise bays before landing on a private helipad near Bentota. Your villa — a modernist hideaway inspired by Geoffrey Bawa — awaits, with a welcome ceremony drawn from island tradition and a lunch spread served poolside.

  Create your own story with a unique experience:

  • Welcome ritual with jasmine oil foot wash & chilled king coconut

  • Lunch by your private pool, curated by a personal chef

  • Optional architectural walk through Lunuganga, Bawa’s tropical masterpiece

Day 2: Art, Architecture & Ocean Rhythms

Ease into the day with yoga on your garden deck overlooking the Indian Ocean. After a Bawa-inspired breakfast, head inland for a private guided tour of Lunuganga — once the home and design lab of Sri Lanka’s most visionary architect. Return for a long coastal lunch, a massage with cinnamon oil, and sunset drinks served on your rooftop terrace.

Create your own story with a unique experience:

  • Private tour of Lunuganga Estate with architect-in-residence

  • Open-air massage using homegrown herbs & oils

  • Sundown aperitifs with a sommelier-led tasting of local arracks & tropical wines

Day 3: Into the Wild – South by Sea & Smoke

Today you take to the skies once more — a private chopper lifts you from Bentota to the southern coast, landing just outside Mawella, near Tangalle. Check in to your next villa, nestled in coastal dunes with uninterrupted beach access. Spend the afternoon poolside or wandering the beach barefoot. In the evening, Smoke & Bitters — one of Asia’s 50 Best Bars — is entirely yours. Expect wood smoke, warm air, and cocktails built on storytelling.

Create your own story with a unique experience:

  • Helicopter transfer over Galle Fort and southern bays

  • Secluded dune-side villa takeover with full staff

  • Exclusive buyout dinner & bar experience at one of the worlds top 50 cocktail bars, complete with live music and a custom tasting menu

Day 4: Saltwater & Solitude – Tangalle’s Gentle Pace 

Wake slowly to the sound of waves and the scent of frangipani. After a leisurely breakfast, enjoy a guided walk through nearby rice paddies and mangroves with a conservationist. The rest of the day is yours: snorkel in clear shallows, enjoy a long seafood lunch, or request a floating spa setup in your villa’s infinity pool.

Create your own story with a unique experience:

  • Guided mangrove ecology walk

  • Private floating spa treatment (Ayurvedic oils & chilled towels)

  • Long-table seafood lunch curated by your villa chef

Day 5: Fort Walls & Forgotten Lanes – Galle Revealed

 Travel west along the coast by private SUV or heli-hop to Galle Fort, where your final villa — a meticulously restored Dutch townhouse — opens onto cobbled lanes and private courtyards. Your afternoon includes a curated design walk through the fort’s artisan studios, followed by sunset drinks on the ramparts and an intimate dinner in the garden of Gini, exclusively booked for your group.

 Create your own story with a unique experience:

  • Private access to one-of-a-kind boutiques and design spaces

  • Chef’s table dinner at Gini, with a floral tablescape and live acoustic set

  • Late-night digestifs by candlelight in your private courtyard

Day 6: Serinity by the Sea – A Day of Your Own Design

 This is your pause. A day without agenda, meant for slow swims, book pages, and barefoot mornings. Optional enhancements include a curated spa day, a styled private lunch on an abandoned stretch of coast, or a photography session capturing your time in the fort. You choose the pace; we design the rhythm.

Create your own story with a unique experience:

  • Private yoga with sunrise fruit tonic

  • Styled picnic with chef, sommelier, and on-site floral team

  • One-on-one photography walk with an editorial travel photographer

Day 7: The Celebration – A Night to Remember

The final day builds toward a celebration — a birthday, a milestone, a moment worth honouring. Begin with a breakfast banquet in the garden, then enjoy a relaxed day of beach swims, spa treatments, or retail therapy in the fort. As the sun dips, your private celebration begins: dinner under a canopy of stars, a band playing your favourite songs, and a curated meal from multiple guest chefs flown in for the occasion.

 Create your own story with a unique experience:

  • Villa garden or beachside event setup with full styling team

  • Guest mixologist and live band or acoustic artist

  • Multi-course dining experience created in collaboration with world recognised top local chefs

  • Optional: surprise video message compilation from friends & family

Day 8: Rest & Recovery – A Gentle Landing

 Your final morning is slow and serene. Sleep in. Enjoy an Ayurvedic steam ritual or simply sip tea with your feet in the pool. A farewell brunch is served on the terrace before your private transfer or helicopter departure.

Create your own story with a unique experience:

  • Personalised steam & oil recovery ritual

  • Slow brunch with locally baked breads, tropical fruits, and herbal infusions

  • Departure gift: a custom photo journal and monogrammed linen travel pouch

Is this trip right for you?

  • You seek privacy and intention — not crowds or convenience

  • You believe celebration and stillness can coexist

  • You value authentic, refined beauty over performance luxury

  • You want a journey that leaves you changed, not just rested

Meals: Tailored to Your Preference

Transport: Private Air-Conditioned Vehicle for Transfers and Sightseeing/ Point to point Air transfer / Luxury Air-Conditioned train compartments

Accommodation: Small Boutique hotel/ Private villa/ 5 star resort ( 7 nights)

It’s entirely Exclusive

From private villas to restaurant takeovers, every space, table, and moment is reserved just for you and your people. No sharing, no interruptions — just undivided attention and total comfort.

Celebration is redefined.

Whether you’re marking a birthday, anniversary, or life chapter, this journey transforms your celebration into an unforgettable experience — thoughtful, beautiful, and full of heart.

Luxury with meaning.

Every detail is intentional. From villa welcome rituals to chef collaborations and ocean blessings, it’s not just indulgent — it’s soulful.

Elevated travel.

Helicopter transfers, design-led villas, curated wellness, and private access to Sri Lanka’s best — all without the crowds or the planning stress.

Moments you’ll never find online

Think candlelit dinners under frangipani trees, snorkelling in secret coves, bespoke gifts from local makers — experiences that feel personal, because they are.

Why you will love this story

Why Choose Sundara stories

Because we don’t offer packages — we offer presence.

We craft experiences from the inside out — with intention, beauty, and deep respect for the island we call home.