AIA International Conference 2025 Sri Lanka
The Art within Architecture
9 - 11 October 2025
OPTIONAL TOURS - Before and After the Conference
Optional Extension tours are on offer for Wednesday 8 October, and Sunday 12 October onwards.
Participants must book tours directly with the tour provider, Jetwing Travels, via the link below.
Please note: The Extension tours are not organized or managed by AIA International. All inquiries, bookings, and responsibilities rest solely with the tour provider, Jetwing Travels. AIA International assumes no liability for these activities.
For booking inquiries, please contact: Shirosh Senaviratne, Jetwing Travels, shirosh@jetwing.lk.
How to Book
In the Search bar, update the number of Guests you are booking for if required (for all tours).
For one day tours, i.e. Tours 1A, 1B and 2A, leave the Check In/ Check Out dates as is.
For overnight tours, i.e. Tours 2B, 3A, 3B, 3C and 4, enter the Check In/ Check Out dates as listed below.
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PRE-CONFERENCE TOURS
Download a Pre & Post Conference Tours PDF here for tour details.
1A: IMPORTANT SIGHTS OF COLOMBO
When: Wednesday 8 October, 08:30
Ticket Price: $125 USD
Visit major cultural, religious, and historic landmarks in the city, including Lotus Tower, Gangaramaya Temple, and Geoffrey Bawa’s office. Includes lunch at the Gallery Cafe.
1B: PETTAH WALK & COLOMBO MUSEUM
When: Wednesday 8 October, 08:00
Ticket Price: $175 USD
Enjoy a walking tour of Pettah, Colombo’s bustling market district, followed by a visit to the National Museum and scenic drives past key sights. Includes lunch at the Gallery Cafe.
POST-CONFERENCE TOURS
Download a Pre & Post Conference Tours PDF here for tour details.
2A: GEOFFREY BAWA TOUR
When: Sunday 12 October, 07:30
Ticket Price: $175 USD
A full-day Geoffrey Bawa tour visiting his iconic works and inspirations, including Lunuganga estate, Bentota Beach Hotel, and Jetwing Lighthouse. Includes tickets to Lunuganga, lunch and dinner.
2B: WILDLIFE TOUR
When: Sunday 12 October - Wednesday 15 October
Ticket Price: Starts from $690 USD per night for 1 bedroom villa
A 4-day nature getaway in the south of Sri Lanka, based at Kotiyagala Luxury Villas, featuring a jeep safari in Bundala National Park, a day excursion to Ella, and scenic travel between Colombo and Sri Lanka’s southern wilderness. Includes full board at Kotiyagala Luxury Villas, tickets for Bundala/Yala National Parks, visit to Kataragama sacred city OR Ella.
3A: KANDALAMA, SIGIRIYA & DAMBULLA
When: Monday 13 October - Wednesday 15 October
Ticket Price: Starts from $870 USD per person per night (in double or triple room)
A 3-day journey through the cultural heart of Sri Lanka, featuring a jeep safari in Minneriya National Park, the iconic Sigiriya Rock Fortress, and the sacred Dambulla Cave Temple. Includes full board at Heritance Kandalama and tickets for Minneriya National Park, Sigiriya and Dambulla.
3B: KANDALAMA, ANURADHAPURA & POLONNARUWA
When: Monday 13 October - Wednesday 15 October
Ticket Price: Starts from $960 USD per person per night (in double or triple room)
Discover Sri Lanka’s cultural heritage on a 3-day tour featuring a jeep safari in Minneriya, ancient city exploration in Anuradhapura and a scenic tea country experience in Ramboda. Includes full board at Heritance Kandalama and tickets for Minneriya National Park, Anuradhapura/ Polonnaruwa.
3C: BEACHES OF THE NORTH EAST COAST
When: Monday 13 October - Wednesday 15 October
Ticket Price: Starts from $525-550 USD per person per night (in double or triple room)
A relaxing beach stay at Trincomalee on the North East coast. Includes full board at Trinco Blu by Cinnamon/ Nilaveli Beach Hotel.
4: SCENIC VIEWS OF ELLA
When: Thursday 16 October - Saturday 18 October
Ticket Price: Starts from $700 USD per person per night (in double or triple room)
3 days exploring the highlands, including a stay in Ella, trekking Little Adam’s Peak, and visiting the iconic Nine Arch Bridge. Includes full board at 98 Acres and train ticket.
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