12 years ago, Authenticities was born to fill a gap in luxury travel, offering a unique experience that captures the essence of destinations. Our mission was to blend luxury with personalized service, showcasing Sri Lanka’s best through innovative and authentic experiences. We aimed to transcend typical tourist activities by integrating travel with local lifestyles and cultural elements, offering guests an immersive experience. Today, Authenticities is a vibrant brand known for experiential travel, handpicking experiences that celebrate the unique culture, architecture, and gastronomy of each region, all centered on authenticity.
We live and abide by a set of values that guide every aspect of our work: design, novelty, finesse, goodness, and conservation. Through design, we strive to achieve beauty and aesthetic appeal in everything we do, ensuring that every detail resonates with elegance. Novelty drives us to explore the fresh and uncharted, constantly seeking new ideas and approaches that set us apart. Finesse, for us, means executing tasks with a grace and sophistication that stand the test of time, adding a touch of timeless elegance to all our endeavours.
Goodness is deeply rooted in our commitment to give back to the communities we engage with, primarily through our philanthropic initiatives that aim to make a positive impact. Finally, conservation is our pledge to create meaningful experiences that honor and respect the environment and the diverse cultures we encounter. This commitment ensures that we not only preserve but also celebrate the richness of the world around us. Each traveler who chooses to journey with us witnesses the seamless manifestation of these principles, experiencing firsthand how they beautifully unfold in every interaction and experience we offer.
Our passion for travel and sharing it with like-minded people drives us. We strive to make travel meaningful by crafting authentic experiences and diverse perspectives. As we anticipate traveling again, we reflect on why it matters: travel inspires, educates, and supports communities. It bridges distances, breaks barriers, and reveals our shared humanity, expanding our sense of community and fostering social dialogue.
We connect people through interactions with local experts, fostering inspiration and learning. Our partnerships are built on familial bonds, with each expert sharing unique stories. These local partners, handpicked for their shared ethics and passion, are vital to our brand. They enhance the authenticity we seek, inspiring us to evoke emotions and achieve quality through our work.
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.
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.
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 a work-in-progress that begins with meticulous research and detailed planning, and continues through to the flawless execution of every tiny detail. Our goal is to craft an experience that is not only memorable but also perfectly tailored to each individual, ensuring that every journey is as unique as the traveller themselves.
The Authenticities HQ team values on-the-ground service, defining us as ethical providers to travelers. We emphasize finesse and personalization, ensuring our guests receive premium service and unforgettable experiences in Sri Lanka. We are proud to be the only travel company in Sri Lanka with dedicated regional experts passionate about their roles. These experts are strategically located to facilitate travel and expand the unique features of Sri Lanka. Coming from diverse backgrounds, they have explored the island thoroughly, gaining deep understanding of its people and culture. They are committed to being informative and meticulous, surpassing their roles to perfect our services. A key part of their job is fostering relationships with local communities, supporting sustainable livelihoods.
