Honeymoon & Romance
Honeymoon Tour
A 10-day Sri Lanka honeymoon tour through the Cultural Triangle, Kandy, misty Nuwara Eliya and Ella, a Yala safari and a relaxed Unawatuna beach finish for couples.
Overview
About this tour
This 10-day Sri Lanka honeymoon tour is paced for couples rather than checklisted sightseeing: the Cultural Triangle and Kandy come first, then the misty hill country around Nuwara Eliya and Ella, a Yala National Park safari, and a slow finish on Unawatuna beach. The private vehicle and flexible daily schedule leave room for quiet time together, not just moving between sites.
Tour highlights
- Sigiriya Rock Fortress and Dambulla Cave Temple
- Little Adam's Peak and Ravana Falls near Ella
- Nuwara Eliya's tea country and Horton Plains
- Full-day safari inside Yala National Park
- Unawatuna beach at leisure
- Fully private vehicle and chauffeur throughout
Day by day
Your itinerary
- Day01
Airport / Pinnawala / Dambulla
Greeted by our representative at Colombo Airport and depart for Dambulla via Pinnawala Elephant Orphanage, with an optional elephant ride. Pinnawala Elephant Orphanage: gates open 8.30am on a 25-acre property, home to about 90 elephants since 1975; daily bottle feeding at 9.15/13.15/17.00 and river bathing at 10.00 & 14.00. Overnight stay at Dambulla.
PinnawalaDambullaElephant Bottle FeedingElephant River BathingElephant Orphanage Visit - Day02
Dambulla / Sigiriya
Breakfast then depart for Sigiriya Rock Fortress. Sigiriya: a 200m rock fortress with a royal palace at its summit, 1,200 steps, fifth-century frescoes and the mirror wall graffiti. Dambulla Golden Cave Temples: a moderate 2-hour climb to a 30m Buddha statue in the Dhamma Chakka posture across five 1st-century-BC cave shrines. Overnight stay at Dambulla.
DambullaSigiriyaMirror Wall & Frescoes - Day03
Dambulla / Polonnaruwa / Dambulla
After breakfast proceed to Polonnaruwa, then return to Dambulla. Polonnaruwa: a World Heritage Site of Buddha statues, palace complexes and Hindu sculptures shaped by Indian influence, fed by the Parakrama Samudra; flat terrain, about 2.5 hours. Overnight stay at Dambulla.
DambullaPolonnaruwa - Day04
Dambulla / Kandy
After breakfast depart for Kandy, the last royal capital. Kandy Tooth Temple: home to the sacred left canine relic of the Buddha, an easy 2-hour visit. Folk Show: an hour of 12 traditional dances and a fire-walking ceremony. Overnight stay at Kandy.
DambullaKandyTraditional Folk ShowFire-Walking CeremonyTemple of the Tooth - Day05
Kandy / Nuwara Eliya
Breakfast then depart for Nuwara Eliya, passing scenic landscapes, waterfalls and a working tea factory and estate. City tour: Golf Course, Race Course, Gregory Lake and Victoria Park. Seetha Amman Temple: the world's only Seetha temple, at the spot legend holds Seetha was held captive by Ravana. Hakgala Botanical Gardens: established 1861, known today for orchids and roses. Overnight stay at Nuwara Eliya.
KandyNuwara EliyaWaterfall VisitBotanical Garden VisitTea Factory Tour - Day06
Nuwara Eliya
Early morning visit to Horton Plains National Park. A 5am jeep transfer precedes a 3-hour, 9.5km trek past World's End (Small and Big), Baker's Falls and Chimney Pool. Overnight stay at Nuwara Eliya.
Nuwara EliyaWorld's End TrekNature Trek - Day07
Nuwara Eliya / Yala
After breakfast depart for Yala via Ella, viewing Little Adam's Peak and Ravana Falls en route. Ella Town: a cool hillside town surrounded by tea, paddy and vegetable cultivation above 2,000m, known for misty valley views. Little Adam's Peak: an easier alternative to the sacred Adam's Peak, rewarding a modest hike with views of Ella Rock, Ella Gap and Ravana Falls. Overnight stay at Yala.
Nuwara EliyaYalaElla TownLittle Adam's Peak - Day08
Yala / Unawatuna
Breakfast then depart for Unawatuna. Early morning Full Day Game Safari at Yala National Park, one of Sri Lanka's foremost parks, known for leopards, elephants, sloth bear, wild water buffalo and crocodiles; roam the park for 10-12 hours with lunch inside. Overnight stay at Unawatuna.
YalaUnawatunaFull-Day Game Safari - Day09
Unawatuna
A day at leisure on one of the world's best beaches, sheltered by a naturally formed golden-sand bay. Overnight stay at Unawatuna.
Unawatuna - Day10
Unawatuna / Airport
After breakfast depart for the airport, with time permitting for a final stop. Galle Fort: built in the 17th century, one of the best-preserved forts in South Asia, with colonial villas, the Dutch Reformed Church, a museum and the Clock Tower. Moonstone Mines: near Ambalangoda in Meetiyagoda, the country's only concentrated moonstone deposit. Island Hopping on the Madu River: a lagoon of hundreds of islets, with an old Buddhist monastery and local cinnamon cultivation and prawn fishing. Turtle Hatchery: begun in 1988, incubating purchased turtle eggs before releasing hatchlings to the sea at night. Depart to Colombo Airport with delightful memories.
UnawatunaMoonstone Mine VisitTurtle Hatchery VisitMadu River Island HoppingFort Exploration
Good to know
What’s included
Included
- Private air-conditioned vehicle for the full itinerary
- English-speaking chauffeur guide
- Fuel, parking and highway toll charges
- Driver accommodation and meals
- Daily breakfast at listed hotels
- Airport pick-up and drop-off
Not included
- International flights and visa fees
- Entrance tickets to sites and national parks
- Lunches and dinners unless noted
- Personal expenses and gratuities
- Travel insurance
- Romantic add-ons such as private dinners or spa bookings
Questions
About this tour
Can this honeymoon tour be customized?
Yes, the pacing, hotel category and number of beach nights at Unawatuna can all be adjusted to suit your plans.
Are romantic add-ons available, like private dinners?
Many of the hotels on this route can arrange private dinners, spa treatments or a candlelit setup on request; these are booked directly with the property and are not included by default.
What hotel categories are offered on this itinerary?
The route runs on comfort-grade hotels by default and can be upgraded to boutique or 5-star properties, particularly at Ella and Unawatuna.
Is this a private tour for just the two of us?
Yes, it is fully private with your own vehicle and chauffeur guide, not a shared group tour.
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