Sri Lanka Honeymoon – 15-Day Exclusive Tour with Safari, Culture & Beach Escape

Your first journey begins today as you depart for Colombo. We will arrange your departure airport and airline according to your preferences.

Welcome to Sri Lanka. On arrival at Bandaranaike International Airport, your personal chauffeur-guide will greet you and accompany you to your first hotel in Bentota on the southwest coast.

After check-in, take time to settle in, unwind after your flight and enjoy the beginning of your honeymoon together.

→ Accommodation: Cinnamon Bentota, Bentota
→ Meals: Dinner

After a leisurely breakfast, discover Galle Fort, a UNESCO World Heritage Site on Sri Lanka’s southern coast. Stroll through charming lanes lined with colonial buildings and small boutiques, then take in sweeping views of the Indian Ocean from the historic ramparts.

Originally built by the Portuguese in the 16th century and later expanded by the Dutch, the fort blends European architecture with Sri Lankan heritage.

Continue to Balapitiya for a boat trip along the Madu River. Glide between small islands and lush mangrove-lined banks, watching for the many bird species that make this peaceful tropical landscape their home.

→ Accommodation: Cinnamon Bentota, Bentota
→ Meals: Breakfast & Dinner

Today, your Sri Lanka honeymoon takes you from Bentota to the Sinharaja Rainforest. Depart at around 6:00 a.m., with a packed breakfast prepared for your journey.

After arrival and check-in at your hotel, explore this UNESCO World Heritage Site on a guided walk with an experienced naturalist. Towering trees, dense foliage and the sounds of the forest surround you as you follow the trails through this remarkable tropical landscape.

Discover endemic plants and watch for colourful birds among the branches. With a little luck, you may also spot other wildlife found only in Sri Lanka — a memorable day of shared discoveries.

Drinking water, long socks and leech protection will be provided for your walk.

→ Accommodation: Rosewood Manor Boutique, Sinharaja Rainforest
→ Meals: Breakfast & dinner

Discover Sri Lanka’s wildlife today. After breakfast, travel to Udawalawe and check in at your hotel.

In the afternoon, visit the Elephant Transit Home, where orphaned or injured elephant calves receive care before returning to the wild. Observe the young elephants during feeding time from a respectful distance.

Continue with a private jeep safari in Udawalawe National Park, renowned for its wild elephants. Keep watch for water buffalo, monkeys, crocodiles and a variety of birdlife as you explore the park.

Share the excitement of each sighting — a memorable wildlife experience on your Sri Lanka honeymoon. Binoculars and drinking water will be available during your safari.

→ Accommodation: Grand Udawalawe Safari Resort 5★, Udawalawe
→ Meals: Breakfast & dinner

After breakfast, leave the dry plains behind and journey into Sri Lanka’s scenic hill country. Green mountain slopes, deep valleys and sweeping views accompany your drive from Udawalawe to Ella. Forested hills give way to tea plantations, with waterfalls adding to the landscape.

In Ella, the rest of the day is yours to enjoy. Breathe in the fresh mountain air and spend time together — a relaxing pause on your Sri Lanka honeymoon before exploring the highlands.

→ Accommodation: Newburgh Ella Tea Factory Resort 5★, Ella
→ Meals: Breakfast & dinner

Views stretch across green tea plantations towards mountains on the horizon as you discover Ella’s highland scenery. Begin the morning with a walk to Little Adam’s Peak, where panoramic views open across the valley.

Afterwards, take a tuk-tuk to the Nine Arch Bridge. Surrounded by tropical greenery, this historic railway bridge offers a beautiful setting for photographs together. Enjoy the rest of the day at your own pace.

Walking time: Approximately 2–3 hours

→ Accommodation: Newburgh Ella Tea Factory Resort 5★, Ella
→ Meals: Breakfast & dinner

After breakfast, enjoy a scenic train journey through Sri Lanka’s highlands. Watch tea plantations and forested mountain slopes unfold beyond the window. Your chauffeur will meet you at the arrival station for your onward journey.

Along the way, visit Nanu Oya and Ramboda waterfalls, followed by a tea plantation and factory. Discover how renowned Ceylon tea is produced, try your hand at picking tea leaves and savour a freshly brewed cup.

If time permits, stop in Nuwara Eliya, known as “Little England” for its colonial buildings and pleasantly cool mountain climate. Continue to Kandy, Sri Lanka’s last royal capital.

→ Accommodation: Earl’s Regency 5★, Kandy
→ Meals: Breakfast & dinner

Precious sapphires, intricate craftsmanship and the stirring rhythm of drums — discover the cultural heart of Kandy.

After breakfast, explore traditional woodcarving and batik-making. Visit a gem museum to learn about Sri Lanka’s renowned sapphires before continuing to Sri Dalada Maligawa, the Temple of the Sacred Tooth Relic. One of the country’s most revered Buddhist shrines, it is believed to house a tooth relic of the Buddha.

In the evening, enjoy a cultural performance where traditional dances, colourful costumes and Kandyan drumming bring the island’s heritage to life.

→ Accommodation: Earl’s Regency 5★, Kandy
→ Meals: Breakfast & dinner

Fragrant spices, colourful temples and centuries-old art await on today’s journey from Kandy through Matale to Dambulla.

Begin with a visit to a spice garden. Discover how local herbs and spices are used in Sri Lankan cooking and traditional Ayurveda. Products are available to purchase if you wish, with no obligation to buy.

After visiting a colourful Hindu temple in Matale, continue to the Dambulla Cave Temple, a UNESCO World Heritage Site. Explore five caves adorned with more than 150 Buddha statues and intricate murals, then enjoy sweeping views across the surrounding countryside.

→ Accommodation: Amaya Lake 5★, Sigiriya region
→ Meals: Breakfast & dinner

Stand above the green plains at Sigiriya Rock Fortress, with panoramic views stretching towards the horizon.

Set out early to climb this remarkable landmark, rising approximately 200 metres above the surrounding landscape. Take time to enjoy the views before returning to your hotel for breakfast.

In the afternoon, discover village life near Sigiriya. A walk, a short boat ride and an introduction to traditional cooking offer a glimpse into the rhythms of rural Sri Lanka. Complete your experience with a freshly prepared Sri Lankan lunch.

Sigiriya climb: Approximately 1,200 steps

→ Accommodation: Amaya Lake 5★, Sigiriya region
→ Meals: Breakfast, lunch and dinner

Ancient royal treasures give way to ocean views as you travel from Dambulla through Polonnaruwa to Trincomalee.

After breakfast, explore Polonnaruwa, a former royal capital and UNESCO World Heritage Site. Palace ruins, impressive stupas and beautifully designed bathing pools reveal the city’s rich history. A highlight is Gal Vihara, where four Buddha figures have been masterfully carved from a granite rock face.

Continue to Sri Lanka’s east coast, where your beach escape begins. Settle into your hotel, reflect on your discoveries and enjoy the coming days together at your own pace.

→ Accommodation: Uga Jungle Beach 5★, Trincomalee region
→ Meals: Breakfast & dinner

Colourful fish weave between corals, and a sea turtle may glide into view — discover a different side of Sri Lanka while snorkelling near Pigeon Island.

After breakfast, take a boat to Pigeon Island National Park near Trincomalee. Explore the turquoise waters, watching for reef fish and, with a little luck, turtles and small reef sharks.

Return to your hotel and enjoy the rest of the day by the ocean.

→ Accommodation: Uga Jungle Beach 5★, Trincomalee region
→ Meals: Breakfast & dinner

Feel the sea breeze and watch the horizon as you sail into the Indian Ocean on a catamaran cruise from Trincomalee.

Depart from Dutch Bay and enjoy a freshly prepared breakfast on board while the crew looks out for whales and dolphins. With luck, you will observe these remarkable animals in their natural surroundings.

Depending on weather and sea conditions, there may also be opportunities to swim, snorkel or try stand-up paddleboarding. Lunch on board completes the experience before you return to shore.

Spend the afternoon relaxing at the beach — time to savour the final moments of your Sri Lanka honeymoon.

→ Accommodation: Uga Jungle Beach 5★, Trincomalee region
→ Meals: Breakfast, lunch on board and dinner

Boat excursions and water activities are subject to weather and sea conditions. Whale, dolphin and other wildlife sightings cannot be guaranteed.

Take home memories of green tea hills, wildlife encounters and unhurried days together by the sea.

After breakfast, transfer to Trincomalee Airport for your domestic flight to Colombo. On arrival, continue to the international airport for your flight home.

We wish you a comfortable journey and many happy moments looking back on your honeymoon in Sri Lanka.

→ Meals: Breakfast

Your honeymoon begins with your wishes. Share your preferred dates and the experiences you would love to enjoy together — Travel Mart TM will prepare your personalised Sri Lanka honeymoon proposal.

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