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12-Day Honeymoon in Sri Lanka

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Overview

This twelve-day trip is specifically designed for the honeymooners who are planning an unforgettable trip to celebrate tying the knot!

Over twelve days in Sri Lanka, you will be experiencing key attractions and some very special romantic activities which will leave you with everlasting memories. Throughout the trip, your accommodation will be very unique such as private beach resorts, treehouses, luxury tented camps, glamping sites and a boathouse. You'll never forget these wonderful places!

Among many others, some of the highlights of this honeymoon in Sri Lanka will be sundown wines on a sandbank in a lagoon, hiking to the top of Pidurangala Rock, candlelit dinners, witnessing a Kandyan cultural dance show and a jeep safari in Yala National Park.
Sightseeing
Culture & Arts
Outdoors & Nature

Itinerary

Day 1

Welcome to Paradise Island!

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Welcome to Paradise Island!

On arrival at the Bandaranaike International Airport, a representative will welcome you and transfer you to Kalpitiya, a fantastic unspoiled beach destination in Sri Lanka. On the way, you will be briefly told about Sri Lanka and the places you will visit during this honeymoon tour. The Kalpitiya peninsula, Kalpitiya Islands and Kalpitiya Beaches are popular tourist destinations and the perfect way to begin your honeymoon in Sri Lanka.

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    Accommodation

    Dolphin Beach Resort4 star

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    Activities

    KalpitiyaOptional Activity

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    Transportations

    Private Driver from Bandaranaike International Airport to Kalpitiya

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    Meals

    Dinner

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    Destinations

    Ilanthadiya

    Kalpitiya

Day 2

A Day of Honeymoon Love in Kalpitiya

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A Day of Honeymoon Love in Kalpitiya

Today, you can relax on the beach, get a little tan, swim in the tropical waters or dip in the pool and sip a chilled beer or a tropical fruit juice. In the evening, you can head out on a boat ride in the lagoon and enjoy a sundown champagne/wine in a sandbank of the Kalpitiya Lagoon. This is a very romantic experience and both of you will love this. It definitely sets your mood. You'll then return to the hotel and enjoy a candlelit dinner by the beach specially arranged for you.

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    Accommodation

    Dolphin Beach Resort4 star

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    Activities

    Enjoy the Beauty of Kalpitiya

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    Meals

    Breakfast and dinner

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    Destinations

    Ilanthadiya

    Kalpitiya

Day 3

Travel to Sigiriya & Climb Pidurangala Rock

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Travel to Sigiriya & Climb Pidurangala Rock

Today, after breakfast at the hotel, you'll make your way to Sigiriya which is the central part of Sri Lanka and the Cultural Triangle. After settling into your treehouse, in the evening you'll climb Pidurangala Rock to watch the evening sunset. You'll then return back to the hotel and relax. The hotel for the night is a unique semi-luxury treehouse in the woods, you will love the surroundings and the concept.

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    Accommodation

    Back of Beyond Jungle Hideaway Pidurangala2 star

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    Activities

    Pidurangala Rock

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    Transportations

    Private Driver from Kalpitiya to Sigiriya

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    Meals

    Breakfast and dinner

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    Destinations

    Ilanthadiya

    Sigiriya

Day 4

Climb Sigiriya Lion Rock & Hiriwadunna Village Trek

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Climb Sigiriya Lion Rock & Hiriwadunna Village Trek

This morning you'll be up early to climb to the top of the Sigiriya Lion Rock Fortress after breakfast. After you have explored this ancient UNESCO-listed site, you'll be taken to a local village to experience and learn about the local village lifestyle. You'll enjoy a nature walk through the jungle, cross a lake in a catamaran, the traditional mode of overwater transport. You'll also spend time with a farmer harvesting crops under his guidance and taste an authentic village cuisine.

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    Accommodation

    Back of Beyond Jungle Hideaway Pidurangala2 star

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    Activities

    Sigiriya Lion Rock

    Hiriwadunna Village Trek

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    Meals

    Breakfast, lunch and dinner

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    Destinations

    Sigiriya

    Hiriwadunna

Day 5

Sigiriya to Kandy via Dambulla Cave Temple

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Sigiriya to Kandy via Dambulla Cave Temple

Today, you'll travel to Kandy, the hill capital of Sri Lanka. On your way, you'll visit Dambulla Rock Temple, a popular UNESCO-listed cave temple complex which dates back to the 2nd century BC. Kandy is surrounded by hills, valleys, rivers, lakes and waterfalls. It is the cultural centre of the island and a UNESCO World Heritage City. In the evening, you'll visit the sacred Temple of the Tooth Relic and witness a cultural dance show.

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    Accommodation

    Amaya Hills Kandy4 star

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    Activities

    Dambulla Cave TempleOptional Activity

    Free Time in KandyOptional Activity

    Sri Dalada Maligawa

    Kandyan Cultural Dance Show

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    Transportations

    Private Driver from Sigiriya to Kandy

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    Meals

    Breakfast and dinner

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    Destinations

    Sigiriya

    Dambulla

    Kandy

    Central Province

Day 6

Journey to the Beautiful Belihuloya

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Journey to the Beautiful Belihuloya

Today, you'll travel to Belihuloya which is a paradise for nature lovers, filled with mountains, jungles, waterfalls and nature sites. On the way, you'll stop by Ramboda falls and visit a tea factory to enjoy a cup of Ceylon tea. Later on, you'll arrive at your unique eco-friendly luxury tented glamping site in the jungle. If you are an ardent nature lover with spirit for adventure then Belihuloya is the place for you.

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    Accommodation

    Ahaspokuna Bush Walk Camp3 star

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    Activities

    Ramboda FallsOptional Activity

    Pedro Tea FactoryOptional Activity

    Belihuloya

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    Transportations

    Private Driver from Kandy to Belihuloya

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    Meals

    Breakfast and dinner

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    Destinations

    Central Province

    Belihuloya

Day 7

Discover Nature's Secrets

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Discover Nature's Secrets

This morning, you'll wake up to the sound of nature, enjoy your breakfast and explore the neighbourhood. You can do a nature trail in the morning with a naturalist to learn about the surrounding flora, fauna and birds. You'll spend the day at leisure and enjoy the beauty of the surrounding nature. In the evening, you'll enjoy a private dinner under the stars.

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    Accommodation

    Ahaspokuna Bush Walk Camp3 star

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    Activities

    Discover Nature's Secrets in Belihuloya

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    Meals

    Breakfast and dinner

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    Destinations

    Belihuloya

Day 8

Journey to Yala National Park

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Journey to Yala National Park

After breakfast at the campsite, you'll travel to Yala, which is famous for its wildlife. You will pass by the local villages and rural areas which show the authentic rural lifestyle of Sri Lanka. In the afternoon, you'll arrive in Yala and check into the campsite. You'll have the rest of the day to relax by the beautiful lake ahead of your tent. In the evening, you'll enjoy a candlelit dinner by the lake.

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    Accommodation

    Tamarind Lake4 star

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    Transportations

    Private Driver from Belihuloya to Yala National Park Sri Lanka

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    Meals

    Breakfast and dinner

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    Destinations

    Belihuloya

    Kataragama

Day 9

Free Time & Exciting Wildlife Safari

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Free Time & Exciting Wildlife Safari

Today, you'll explore the beauty of the lake and spend the morning at leisure. In the late afternoon/evening, you'll head out on a safari in Yala National Park. Yala National Park is situated in the southern province and showcases a vast variety of indigenous animals and is best known for large herds of roaming elephants and the ever-elusive leopard. The park's dry thorn scrub, interspersed with small dusty glades, is reminiscent of Africa, a perfect environment for safaris.

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    Accommodation

    Tamarind Lake4 star

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    Activities

    Yala National Park

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    Meals

    Breakfast and dinner

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    Destinations

    Kataragama

    Southern Province

Day 10

Travel to Galle

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Travel to Galle

After breakfast, you'll transfer to Galle. Upon arrival, you'll visit the famous Galle Dutch Fort and the ancient city, once the chief port of Sri Lanka. The UNESCO-listed Galle Fort (spanning 90 acres) was originally built by the Portuguese and later extended by the Dutch in 1663. As a result, Asia's largest colonial-built fort has protected a wealth of interesting architecture, now housing galleries, cafes, shops and more.

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    Accommodation

    Garton's Cape4 star

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    Activities

    Galle Dutch FortOptional Activity

    Galle LighthouseOptional Activity

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    Transportations

    Private Driver from Yala National Park Sri Lanka to Galle

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    Meals

    Breakfast and dinner

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    Destinations

    Kataragama

    Ahangama

    Galle

Day 11

Free Day to Relax on the Beach

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Free Day to Relax on the Beach

This morning, after breakfast at the hotel, you'll have the day free to enjoy the absolute privacy at the Garton’s Cape Hotel in Bolgoda, which is a private beach destination perfect for honeymooners. If you'd like to be a little more active today, then activities can be arranged such as going to see the famous Stilt Fishermen, boat tours, city tours and more. The choice is yours!

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    Accommodation

    Garton's Cape4 star

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    Activities

    GalleOptional Activity

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    Meals

    Breakfast and dinner

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    Destinations

    Ahangama

    Galle

Day 12

Departure Day

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Departure Day

You will finish your honeymoon in Sri Lanka on this day, filled with precious memories. When you're ready you'll say goodbye to the beach and your driver will pick you up and take you to the airport for your departing flight.

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    Transportations

    Private Driver from Galle to Bandaranaike International Airport

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    Meals

    Breakfast

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    Destinations

    Ahangama

Included in Price

  • 11 nights accommodation
  • 6 activities
  • 11 breakfasts, 1 lunch and 11 dinners
  • Airport transfer
  • Entrance fees
  • Ground transportation
  • Licensed English speaking guides

Not Included in Price

  • Alcohol beverages
  • Domestic flights
  • Entry visas / airport departure tax
  • Gratuities
  • International flights
  • Laundry
  • Personal expenses
  • Travel insurance
  • Trekking permits
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