Escape on a luxurious journey through Sri Lanka’s cultural heartlands, misty highlands, and serene beaches. This carefully crafted itinerary combines romantic stays, scenic drives, and intimate experiences, perfect for honeymooners or couples seeking comfort, adventure, and relaxation in equal measure.
Arrive at Bandaranaike International Airport and meet your private driver-guide. Transfer approximately 4 hours to Kandalama, passing through scenic countryside. Check into your hotel and unwind with a serene evening overlooking the surrounding landscapes. Enjoy a romantic dinner at your hotel, perfect for relaxing after your journey.
Begin the day with a climb to Sigiriya Rock Fortress, a UNESCO World Heritage Site. Explore the ancient frescoes, water gardens, and panoramic views. After descending, enjoy leisure time at your hotel, perhaps with a couples’ spa treatment or a quiet walk in the hotel gardens. Evening dinner with scenic views of the surrounding highlands.
Drive approximately 2.5 to 3 hours to Kandy, Sri Lanka’s cultural capital. Check into your hotel before visiting the Temple of the Tooth Relic, observing traditional rituals in a serene setting. Evening at leisure or enjoy a private cultural show of Kandyan dance for an intimate experience.
Spend the day exploring Kandy at a relaxed pace. Visit the Royal Botanical Gardens at Peradeniya and enjoy a peaceful stroll among the giant trees and vibrant flowers. Afternoon at leisure to enjoy hotel amenities, optional tea or coffee tasting, or scenic walks around Kandy Lake.
Travel approximately 2.5 to 3 hours to Nuwara Eliya, passing through misty hills and waterfalls. Stop at a tea plantation and factory to learn about Ceylon tea production. Check into your romantic hilltop hotel in Nuwara Eliya and enjoy an afternoon walk around Gregory Lake or a quiet tea time in the hotel gardens.
Spend a relaxed day in the cool highlands. Optionally, visit Horton Plains National Park for a short guided walk to scenic viewpoints, or explore local gardens and colonial architecture in Nuwara Eliya town. Evening at leisure to enjoy a romantic dinner or hotel amenities.
Drive approximately 5 to 6 hours to Bentota on the southwestern coast. Check into a beachfront resort and spend the afternoon relaxing by the ocean, swimming, or enjoying a couples’ spa treatment. Evening free for a romantic beachside dinner as the sun sets over the Indian Ocean.
Enjoy a leisurely breakfast and some final beach relaxation. Depending on flight timings, take a short stroll along the shoreline or a gentle river cruise. Transfer approximately 2 to 2.5 hours to Bandaranaike International Airport for your departure, taking home memories of Sri Lanka’s romantic highlands, cultural treasures, and pristine beaches.
