Agenda
(subject to change)
Saturday, January 18
All Day
Attendees arrive at Colombo airport. Coach departure schedule (approx)
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Coach 1 1200
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Coach 2 1400
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Coach 3 1500
2 pm - 6 pm
Check in at Sheraton Kosgoda Turtle Beach Resort
Check in after 2 pm
Free time until 6.30 pm
6.30 - 8.30 pm
Welcome remarks
Cocktails and appetizers
Pool side lawn
8.30 pm
Buffet dinner at S Kitchen
Sunday, January 19
8 am - 10 am
Buffet Breakfast at S Kitchen
10 am - 12 pm
Visit sea turtle hatchery
Buses depart between 10 - 1030 am and return by 12 pm
1 pm - 2 pm
Lunch at S Kitchen
3 pm - 5 pm
Madu river boat experience.
Buses depart at 3 pm and return to hotel by 5 pm
10 am - 1 pm
Madu river boat experience.
Coaches depart at 1030 am and return to hotel by 1 pm
10 am - 12.30 pm
Lunuganga (optional excursion for small groups under 25)*
Vans depart at 10 am and return to hotel by 1 pm
Guided tour of Geoffrey Bawa's estate starting at 11 am
10 am - 12 pm
Visit sea turtle hatchery
Buses depart between 10 - 1030 am and return by 12 pm
2 pm - 5 pm
Lunuganga (optional excursion for small groups under 25)*
Vans depart at 1 pm / 2 pm and return to hotel by 4 pm / 5 pm
Guided tour of Geoffrey Bawa's estate starting at 2 pm / 3 pm
All Day
Activities for those opting out of planned excursions
Spa*
Sea turtle hatchery
Yoga class*
Relaxing by the pool or beach
Gym
Until 7 pm
Free time for beach/pool
7 pm onwards
Optional social hour at Blu3 Rooftop Lounge and Bar
Dinner at S Kitchen
Monday, January 20
7.30 - 9.30 am
Buffet Breakfast at S Kitchen
9.30 - 12.30
Seminar
Anand Kasturi moderates
Ice breaker
Looking back - Looking forward
Ideas for giving back
Hear from others who are engaged in philanthropy
Planning for retirement
12.30 - 1.15 pm
Lunch at S Kitchen
1.15 pm - 5.30 pm
Excursion to Galle
Coaches depart at 1.00 pm for 1 hour drive to Galle
Self guided walk and shopping in Galle Fort
Return to coach for 4.30 pm departure to hotel
Until 7.30 pm
Free time for beach/pool
7.30 pm onwards
Gala dinner and cocktails in Ballroom
Ethnic or smart-casual
DJ in attendance - Music, dance and karaoke
Tuesday, January 21
7.30 - 9.30 am
Buffet Breakfast at S Kitchen
10 am -11 am
Checkout and meet in lobby for 11 am departure by coach for Colombo
11 am -1.30 pm
Drive 2 hours to Cinnamon Lakeside Colombo
Check in 1 pm - 1.30 pm
2 pm - 5.30 pm
Coaches leave for city tour at 2 pm
Gangaramaya temple
Hindu temple
Dutch hospital and Fort area
Return to hotel by 5.30 pm
Until 7.30 pm
Free time for shopping
7.30 pm onwards
Coaches depart at 7.30 pm for Waters Edge (45 minute drive)
Sri Lankan dinner at Thuna Paha
Return by coach to hotel
Wednesday, January 22
7.30 - 9.30 am
Buffet Breakfast
8 am onwards
Checkout and meet in lobby for departures by coach for airport
Schedule TBD