LUXURY HONEYMOON IN CEYLON

Colombo – Cultural Triangle – Kandy– Hatton– Yala – Tangalle – Galle

A 18 DAY TOUR enquire now

TOUR HIGHLIGHTS

  • Visit the UNESCO World Heritage Sites of Sigiriya and Dambulla in Sri Lanka’s Cultural Triangle
  • Take a hot air balloon ride over the Cultural Triangle
  • See one of the world’s largest gathering of elephants in Minneriya National Park
  • Learn all about Buddhist culture at Kandy’s Temple of the Tooth
  • Enjoy a visit to Peradeniya Botanical Gardens
  • Stay in a luxuriously converted planter’s bungalow in the Tea Country
  • Camp in style on the outskirt of Yala National Park
  • Jeep safaris to hopefully see leopards and sloth bear in the wild
  • Luxury stay on the palm fringed beaches of the South coast
  • Stay in the UNESCO World Heritage Galle Fort

This is a luxurious holiday with honeymooners in mind who want to see the highlights of Sri Lanka, but want to do so staying in some of the country’s most exclusive and romantic hotels, where you can be sure of the most sumptuous suites, pampering spas and staff that will make them feel that extra special. Explore the Cultural Triangle from the air in a hot air balloon ride, cycle through the amazing Anuradhapura with its enormous dagobas. Immerse yourselves  in Buddhist culture at the Temple of the Tooth, and enjoy views to die for in the hill country while enjoying luxury accommodation. Yala, which has the highest density of leopards in the world, will offer a bit of the wild side, while staying in uber-cool lodgings, and your need for Vitamin Sea will be satisfied on the palm fringed shores in Tangalle. Finish your honeymoon in the cool fort town of Galle, where chi-chi boutiques and world class dining will see the perfect end to a holiday of a lifetime.

ITINERARY OVERVIEW

Day

Activity

City

Accommodation type

1

 On arrival into Colombo Airport you’ll be met and transferred to Colombo for an overnight stay.

Colombo

  Boutique / Luxury

2

 After breakfast you will drive to Sr iLanka’s Cultural Triangle – stay 3 nights at the luxury boutique hotel, Ulagalla, which is located a short distance from Anuradhapura, a UNESCO World Heritage  Site. Rest of day at leisure to enjoy resort facilities.

Cultural Triangle

Ulagalla

3

 Morning tour of Anuradhapura which can either be done on foot or if you prefer by bicycle.

Cultural Triangle

 Ulagalla 

4

Early morning travel to Kandalama where you will take off in a hot air balloon ride over Sigiriya Rock and the Sri Lankan countryside. After a picnic breakfast you can climb the Lion’s Rock for amazing views of the surrounding countryside. Afternoon take a jeep safari into Minneriya National Park, home to large herds of wild elephants.

Cultural Triangle

Ulagalla 

5

 After breakfast travel by road to Kandy. En route stop to visit Dambulla Cave Temples.  On arrival into Kandy check in and rest of day at leisure.

Kandy

 The Kandy House 

6

  Morning at leisure at your hotel. After lunch visit the Peradeniya Botanical Gardens, one of Asia’s finest. Visit the Temple of the Tooth in the early evening in time for the evening pooja.

Kandy

 The Kandy House

7

 This morning visit Peradeniya Botanical Gardens then continue by road to Hatton in Sri Lanka’s Hill Country, and check in to your luxury tea estate planter’s bungalow.

Hatton

Ceylon Tea Trails 

8

 Day to enjoy the facilities and experiences on offer:

  • Guided Tour of the Tea Estate with the resident planter
  • Tea Planters Picnic Lunch
  • Private Tea Tasting
  • Guided Nature Experience
  • Kayaking on Castlereagh Reservoir
  • Visit the Leopard and Climate Change Research Centre
  • Scenic walks and hike through the tea gardens
  •  Mountain biking, tennis or yoga
  • In room spatreatments

Hatton

Ceylon Tea Trails 

9

 Day at leisure

Hatton

Ceylon Tea Trails 

10

 After breakfast check out and travel to Yala National Park.Check in to your luxury tented camp on arrival.

Yala

Wild Coast Lodge

11

 Morning and late afternoon game drives

Yala

Wild Coast Lodge

12

 After breakfast check out and travel to Tangalle for your beachfront stay.

Tangalle

Amanwella

13

 Day at leisure on the beach

Tangalle

Amanwella
14 Day at leisure on the beach

Tangalle

Amanwella
15 Day at leisure on the beach

Tangalle

Amanwella
16 After breakfast check out and travel to Galle to check into your hotel in the heart of Galle Fort. Late afternoon enjoy a guided walk of the fort with a local. Galle Amangalla
17 Day at leisure – a chance to do some last minute shopping in some of Galle’s lovely boutiques. Galle Amangalla

18

 Drive to Colombo Airport for your return flight

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