floating on lotus flowers
the Mawella Lagoon Tour
We often talk about the ‘ÀNI way’. A concept that’s hard to put into words, but impossible to forget once experienced. From the moment guests touch down in paradise and throughout the entirety of their stay, it’s the ÀNI way: a level of hospitality that reaches far beyond the resort’s borders. Allow us to try and explain as we share the story of one of our most popular guest experiences: Sri Lanka’s Mawella Lagoon Tour…
Surrounded by lush jungle and vibrant with natural beauty, Mawella Lagoon is an oasis of serenity just waiting to be explored. Upon arrival, familiar faces from the resort team are standing by to welcome guests aboard ÀNI’s floating lounge. As champagne is poured and canapés are served, it’s time to set sail, with the ethereal sounds of a local flautist filling the warm evening air.
Floating across a bed of delicate lotus flowers, the senses come alive in the midst of golden hour. Catch a glimpse of a kingfisher’s colorful plumage before it swoops down to catch its prey. Hear the excited chatter of a family of toque macaque monkeys perched on a low-hanging tree branch. And feel the love and warmth that radiates from the local children standing at the water’s edge, ready to serve you a coconut cut fresh from the tree.
Then sit back in awe as the sky becomes the star of the show, subtly seeping into deeper shades of amber and lavender with each passing minute. The most fitting end to one of nature’s most spectacular performances: an evening that will be etched in your memory for all of time.
It’s in these moments, basking in the breathtaking landscape and surrounded by those you love, that you realize every detail has been thoughtfully considered just for you. That’s the ÀNI way.
