A seven-day journey designed for couples – moving through the most romantic landscapes on the island from the colonial atmosphere of Kandy through the cool highland tea estates and the dramatic Ella valley to the intimate southern beaches. Intimate dinners, private drives and the particular quality of light in the hill country make this the definitive Sri Lanka honeymoon and couples travel itinerary.
Arrive at Bandaranaike International Airport and transfer to Negombo for a gentle first evening by the Indian Ocean. Sunset beach walk, private dinner and an early start to recovery after travel. Overnight in Negombo.
Scenic drive to Kandy through the island’s lush interior. Visit the Temple of the Sacred Tooth Relic, stroll around the Sacred Lake at dusk and spend a relaxed evening in the hills above Sri Lanka’s last royal capital. Overnight in Kandy.
Journey through the tea country to Nuwara Eliya – Sri Lanka’s highest town and its most dramatically colonial. Tea estate visit and tasting experience, a walk through the highland town’s Victorian gardens and an evening of cool air and boutique comfort. Overnight in Nuwara Eliya.
Scenic highland drive to Ella. Explore Nine Arches Bridge in its tea garden setting, hike to Little Adam’s Peak for the valley panorama and settle into the particular mountain atmosphere that makes Ella one of Sri Lanka’s most revisited destinations. Overnight in Ella.
Continue south to the coast. Arrival in Bentota or the southern beach region for relaxation, tropical scenery and seaside leisure in one of Sri Lanka’s most refined coastal settings. Overnight on the South Coast.
A full leisure day by the ocean – optional river safari, spa treatments at your resort or a coastal cycle to explore the lagoon and village environments nearby. Sunset beach walk and a private beachfront dinner to close the day. Overnight on the South Coast.
Transfer to Colombo via the Southern Expressway and onward to Bandaranaike International Airport for departure.
