Why Authenticities?

“To become conscious and aware, we must become authentic. Authenticity is the highest form of being.” Teal Swan

Our Origins

Seven years ago, an idea was born. Its only mandate was to cater to a lacuna in luxury travel, a space that was hitherto unoccupied. We felt the time was ripe to introduce a flavor of travel which encompasses the soul of a destination and new travel perspectives. To this was added the blend of luxury travel and impeccable service that would be bespoke and highly personalised. Thus was born Authenticities.

We wanted to showcase the best that Sri Lanka has to offer, but doing it in our unique style - creating innovative and authentic experiences. Our wish was to create a brand that has emotion at its core, and would inspire the same in all our guests. We aspired to go beyond stereotypical tourist activities, in the process integrating travel concepts with local lifestyles, garnishing the mix with all sorts of cultural elements. We wanted to give our guests the opportunity to engage and interact with people, have an immersive experience of the culture and heritage, and experience Sri Lanka in the most authentic manner with particular emphasis on the indigenous.

Today, Authenticities is a vibrant brand that has paved new and progressive paths and is a byword in experiential travel. Having recognised the uniqueness of each region, and its culture, countryside, architecture, gastronomy and people, we have handpicked experiences that will delight the most discerning of our travellers. At the heart of it all, you will find authenticity.

Our Concept

We live and abide by our abstractions: design, novelty, finesse and goodness. Through the first, we seek beauty and aesthetic appeal in all aspects of our work, in the second we look for freshness and the unexplored, the novelty part is a way of doing things that is elegant and timeless. Goodness is about giving back to the communities we associate with through our philanthropic initiatives. Every person that chooses to travel with us sees the manifestation of each of our ideas playing out beautifully.

Our Concept

We live and abide by our abstractions: design, novelty, finesse and goodness. Through the first, we seek beauty and aesthetic appeal in all aspects of our work, in the second we look for freshness and the unexplored, the novelty part is a way of doing things that is elegant and timeless.

 

Goodness is about giving back to the communities we associate with through our philanthropic initiatives. Every person that chooses to travel with us sees the manifestation of each of our ideas playing out beautifully.

Our Strength

Our inspiration is our passion. And our passion for travel and to take along with us like-minded people on this incredible journey called life, is what drives us.

Our constant endeavour is how do we make travel more meaningful. The answers lie within us all: by weaving authentic experiences with multicoloured perspectives.

As we look forward to travelling again, it is worth reminding ourselves why people travel, and why it is important to them. Why, in fact, travel is good for the world. Travel inspires, teaches and supports communities and brings us closer to one another. It bridges geographical distances, breaks down barriers between people and dispels prejudices. It helps to break down prejudices and reveal our shared humanity.

Our Strength


Our inspiration is our passion. And our passion for travel and to take along with us like-minded people on this incredible journey called life, is what drives us.

Our constant endeavour is how do we make travel more meaningful. The answers lie within us all: by weaving authentic experiences with multicoloured perspectives.

As we look forward to travelling again, it is worth reminding ourselves why people travel, and why it is important to them. Why, in fact, travel is good for the world. Travel inspires, teaches and supports communities and brings us closer to one another. It bridges geographical distances, breaks down barriers between people and dispels prejudices. It helps to break down prejudices and reveal our shared humanity. Travel opens horizons, educates, and turns us on to new ideas. Travel expands the notion of community, provides opportunities for social dialogue and fosters conviviality, thus enriching Social exchanges at many levels.

We bring people together: facilitating guest interactions with local experts, the latter providing the inspiration, and the former getting inspired.

We also greatly value our relationship with those with whom we work. It transcends workspeak, and is built on familial bonds. Every person is an expert in his field, and has his own special story to tell. These, our local partners are the backbone of our brand-building. They have been carefully handpicked as they support our ethics, share our passion and strive to deliver only the best to our travellers. They provide just the right ingredients to the authenticity we seek in our experiences, and are an integral part of the process, inspiring us at every step to evoke emotions like we have envisaged them. Our work, to us, is passion for life, an ongoing effort in search of quality achieved through the deliberations of the everyday.

Our Strength

Our inspiration is our passion. And our passion for travel and to take along with us like-minded people on this incredible journey called life, is what drives us.

Our constant endeavour is how do we make travel more meaningful. The answers lie within us all: by weaving authentic experiences with multicoloured perspectives.

 

As we look forward to travelling again, it is worth reminding ourselves why people travel, and why it is important to them. Why, in fact, travel is good for the world. Travel inspires, teaches and supports communities and brings us closer to one another. It bridges geographical distances, breaks down barriers between people and dispels prejudices. It helps to break down prejudices and reveal our shared humanity. Travel opens horizons, educates, and turns us on to new ideas. Travel expands the notion of community, provides opportunities for social dialogue and fosters conviviality, thus enriching Social exchanges at many levels.

 

We bring people together: facilitating guest interactions with local experts, the latter providing the inspiration, and the former getting inspired.

We also greatly value our relationship with those with whom we work. It transcends workspeak, and is built on familial bonds. Every person is an expert in his field, and has his own special story to tell. These, our local partners are the backbone of our brand-building. They have been carefully handpicked as they support our ethics, share our passion and strive to deliver only the best to our travellers. They provide just the right ingredients to the authenticity we seek in our experiences, and are an integral part of the process, inspiring us at every step to evoke emotions like we have envisaged them. Our work, to us, is passion for life, an ongoing effort in search of quality achieved through the deliberations of the everyday.

Why We Are Different

If you look beyond the brochures and the profusion of information thrown up by the internet, you will be delightfully surprised to know that there is a Sri Lanka that is more than its beaches and its UNESCO sites! Our approach is to seek the lesser known, explore the abundant interiors, engage with locals, meet with artists and architects in their backyard amongst their creations, get up close and personal about their work and its various trajectories.

For us, experiential travel isn't just a buzzword. Every individual experience that a traveller seeks with us, whatever be his background or passion, has the experiential element built into it.

At Authenticities, we strive to communicate through our itineraries; they are authentic, experiential, culturally relevant and emotionally engaging.

Our Culture

Ours is an open-minded culture where curiosity is a virtue, and learning from one another greatly encouraged. Our people are passionate about seeking and sharing knowledge and they believe in going that extra mile in their quest for exploration. We are strong-minded, yet receptive. Every new idea is deliberated, curated and tested for consistency, before it is presented to our clientele. The design component in our physical working space is an apt metaphor of our culture.

Our passion

There is sincerity in our passion, and our biggest joy comes from exploring uncharted terrain or testing new waters, and emerging with new ideation.

Tailor-Made Travel

When it comes to personalised travel, we believe in pushing the envelope. We go to great lengths to get to know our travellers, their preferences, their tastes and their interests, before we design their travel. It is work-in-progress which begins with research, planning and goes on to the execution of every tiny detail.