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[ Monday 13th, January 2025 ]

Tour 01 | Colombo | Architectural Highlights (Full Day Tour)

PRICE (1 PAX)

USD 90

Before the Forum

 

Experience the vibrant mosaic of culture and history that lies amidst the hustle and bustle of Colombo.

  • No.11, 33rd Lane by Geoffrey Bawa 
  • Sapumal Gallery – Extensive collection of 43 Group Artists 
  • De Saram House by Geoffrey Bawa 
  • Cathedral of Living Christ by Neville Wynne Jones 
  • Jesuit Chapel by Valentine Gunasekara 
  • Atrium Colombo by Robust Architecture Workshop 
  • Tara House by MMGS Architects 
  • Studio Dwelling at Rajagiriya by Palinda Kannangara 
  • Sri Lankan Parliament by Geoffrey Bawa 
  • Barefoot Gallery Boutique and Café 
  • ITC Ratnadipa Colombo

[ Monday 13th, January 2025 ]

Tour 02 | Colombo | Old Colombo (Full Day Tour)

PRICE (1 PAX)

USD 90

Before the Forum

 

Experience the vibrant mosaic of culture and history that lies amidst the hustle and bustle of Colombo A guided walking tour of old Colombo where the guests will get an immersive experience of the life in Fort and Pettah while exploring relics of history. 

Following places will be visited during the OLD COLOMBO tour. 

  • Grand Oriental Hotel 
  • Dutch Hospital Colombo 
  • Dutch Period Museum 
  • Red Mosque 
  • Old Town hall Museum 
  • Light House Colombo 
  • Sambodhi stupa 
  • Maritime Museum Colombo 
  • Cargills Building 
  • Laksala Handicraft Emporium 
  • Galle face Hotel

[ Monday 13th, January 2025 ]

Tour 03 | Colombo | Beyond Colonial (Full day Tour)

PRICE (1 PAX)

USD 90

Before the Forum

 

Experience the vibrant mosaic of culture and history that lies amidst the hustle and bustle of Colombo 

Following places will be visited during the BEYOND COLONIAL tour. 

  • Victoria Park Colombo 
  • Colombo Town Hall 
  • National Art Gallery Colombo 
  • Independence Square 
  • Senanayake Flats by Minette De Silva 
  • Ilangakoon House by Valentine Gunasekara 
  • Peiris House by Minette De Silva 
  • Perera House by Ulrik Pleasner 
  • Gallery Café by Geoffrey Bawa 
  • Rithi by Vijitha Basnayake 
  • Shirohana by Amila De Mel 
  • Anu Saku House by Sumangala Jayathilake 
  • Dinner at Blue Orbit by Citrus at Lotus Tower Colombo

[ Sunday 19th, January 2025 ]

Tour 04 | Kandy | The Cultural Capital (2 day Tour)

PRICE (1 PAX)

USD 175

After the Forum

 

Last Kingdom of Sri Lanka, the UNESCO listed cultural capital that is home to Sacred Temple of the Tooth. In the periphery of Kandy, the last kingdom of Sri Lanka lies a famous trio of temples Gadoladeniya, Lankakathileike and Ambakke Devale. 

 

Following places will be visited during THE CULTURAL CAPITAL tour. 

  • Gadaladeniya temple 
  • Lankathilake temple 
  • Ambakke Dewalaya 
  • Suriyagoda Rajamaha Vihara 
  • Elpitiya Walawwa 
  • Hiyarapitiya House by Channa Daswatta 
  • Trinity College Chapel 
  • Helga’s Folly 
  • Temple of the Tooth 
  • Aluvihare Temple 
  • Ena De Silva Batiks workshop 
  • Ridee Viharaya 
  • Karagahagedara Ambalama

[ Sunday 12th, January 2025 ]

Tour 05 | Galle | Southern Coast (2 day Tour)

PRICE (1 PAX)

USD 175

Before the Forum

 

Exploring the coastal city of Galle; its historical fort, Contemporary architecture and tropical beaches. 

Following places will be visited during the SOUTHERN COAST tour. 

  • Lunuganga 
  • Ena De Silva House 
  • Brief Gardens 
  • Bentota Beach Hotel 
  • Bentota Railway station 
  • Boutique 87 Bentota 
  • Villa Bentota
  • Madu river 
  • Kothduwa temple 
  • Dodanduwa temple 
  • Armitage by Kerry Hill 
  • Galle Fort 
  • Lighthouse Hotel 
  • Amangalla Hotel 
  • Samudragiri Vihara – Mirissa 
  • Villa Vista by Shigeru Ban 
  • Pringiers House by Tadao Ando 
  • Jayawardana House at Mirissa 
  • Mirissa Beach

[ Sunday 19th, January 2025 ]

Tour 06 | Sigiriya Rock Fortress (3 day Tour)

PRICE (1 PAX)

USD 295

After the Forum

 

A 3-day guided tour of Ancient Rock Fortress of Sigiriya and a visit to Sigiriya Museum coupled with a Hot-Air Balloon Ride.

Following places will be visited:

  • Sigiriya Rock Fortress
  • Pidurangala Hike
  • Dambulla cave temple
  • Diyabubula by Laki Senanayaka
  • Kandalama Hotel
  • Hot-Air balloon ride

[ Sunday 12th, January 2025 ]

Tour 07 | Minneriya National Park (Full day Tour)

PRICE (1 PAX)

USD 190

Before the Forum

 

2-day Safari at the Minneriya National Park famous for Elephant gathering 

[ Sunday 19th, January 2025 ]

Tour 08 | Anuradhapura, Mihinthale and Kaludiya Pokuna (2 day Tour)

PRICE (1 PAX)

USD 175

After the Forum 

 

2-day tour of UNESCO World Heritage City of Anuradhapura, the ancient capital of Sri Lanka for over 14 centuries; and the historical Mihinthale temple followed by an evening at the Kaludiya Pokuna.

Following places will be visited:

  • Anuradhapura and its sacred monuments, gardens and ponds and Ranmasu Uyana with the Stargate
  • Mihintale with Kaludiya Pokuna and the rock temple

[ Sunday 19th, January 2025 ]

Tour 09 | Polonnaruwa Ancient City (2 day Tour)

PRICE (1 PAX)

USD 175

After the Forum

 

2-day tour of the UNESCO World Heritage city of Polonnaruwa

Following places will be visited:

  • Palace
  • Alahana monastery
  • Gal Vihare
  • Potgul Vehera
  • Parakrama Samudraya

[ Sunday 19th, January 2025 ]

Tour 03 | Colombo | Beyond Colonial (Full day Tour)

PRICE (1 PAX)

USD 90

Before the Forum

 

Experience the vibrant mosaic of culture and history that lies amidst the hustle and bustle of Colombo 

Following places will be visited during the BEYOND COLONIAL tour. 

  • Victoria Park Colombo 
  • Colombo Town Hall 
  • National Art Gallery Colombo 
  • Independence Square 
  • Senanayake Flats by Minette De Silva 
  • Ilangakoon House by Valentine Gunasekara 
  • Peiris House by Minette De Silva 
  • Perera House by Ulrik Pleasner 
  • Gallery Café by Geoffrey Bawa 
  • Rithi by Vijitha Basnayake 
  • Shirohana by Amila De Mel 
  • Anu Saku House by Sumangala Jayathilake 
  • Dinner at Blue Orbit by Citrus at Lotus Tower Colombo

[ Saturday 13th, January 2024 ]

Tour 10 | City Tour - Colombo (Half a day Tour)

PRICE (1 PAX)

USD 50

[13th to 19th, January 2025 ]

 

Exploring Capital of Sri Lanka.

The tour is available from January 13th to 19th, 2025. To book your preferred date, please contact the Secretariat at secretariat@arcasiaforum22.com.


NOTES:


  • Please note that the tour itinerates can be modified by the organizing committee due to unavoidable circumstances such as issues relating to permission of entry, unavailability of venues on the tour dates, etc we will make the maximum effort to inform the participants of any such issues prior to tour dates.
  • The timing given in the tour plans are approximate timing which may subject to change.
  • Please note that some of the above locations may have steps, uneven surfaces, etc and may not be easily accessible for people with walking difficulties.
  • Detailed itineraries indicating the inclusions and exclusions will be shared with the registrants in due course.
  • It is recommended to consider the ARCASIA Forum22 programme and schedule when booking your tours.
  • Please be noted that some tours will happen simultaneously and the organizing committee will note be responsible for booking multiple tours that are scheduled for the same day/time.
  • Please note that no refunds will be given for cancellation of tours. However, you may be able to book another tour instead, paying (if applicable) any balance payment due.
  • If you are participating for any of the Colombo tours, it is recommended to book your own accommodation in Colombo to be entitled for complimentary pick-up and drop-off.
  • Please note that the tours will be starting on time as indicated in the schedule and the organizing committee will not be responsible for any late arrivals.
  • The tours committee appreciate the punctuality of the participants to ensure that the planned itineraries can be fully accomplished.

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