Private honeymoon · 10 days / 9 nights
A romantic private escape through ancient wonders, misty tea country, wild landscapes and secluded southern shores.
Journey overview
Celebrate the beginning of your life together with a private journey through Sri Lanka’s ancient wonders, misty tea country, wildlife-rich wilderness and golden southern beaches.
From Sigiriya and Kandy, travel into the romantic highlands of Ceylon Tea Trails and Ella. Continue with a private Yala safari before retreating to the secluded oceanfront luxury of Tangalle.
Carefully designed for couples, this Platinum Honeymoon combines culture, nature, adventure, indulgent stays and unhurried time together, supported by private transportation and an English-speaking chauffeur-guide.
Day-by-day itinerary
The programme can be refined around your flights, interests, hotel preferences and preferred pace.
Receive a warm VIP welcome at the airport and meet your private chauffeur-guide. Travel through Sri Lanka's countryside to Water Garden Sigiriya, settle into your villa and enjoy your first evening together.
Overnight: Sigiriya · Half Board Approx. travel: 4–4½ hours
Climb Sigiriya Rock Fortress in the cool morning, discover traditional village life and return for an unhurried afternoon at the resort. Optional experiences include a catamaran ride, cooking class and private sunset dining.
Overnight: Sigiriya · Half Board
Travel to Kandy via Dambulla Cave Temple, a Matale spice garden and Sri Muthumariamman Temple. Experience a Kandyan cultural show and the Temple of the Tooth during the evening Puja.
Overnight: Kandy · Half Board Approx. travel: 3½–4½ hours
Climb into the central highlands with a short visit to Nuwara Eliya before travelling through emerald tea country to Ceylon Tea Trails, an exclusive retreat in Hatton or Bogawantalawa.
Overnight: Ceylon Tea Trails · Fully Inclusive Approx. travel: 5–6 hours
Begin with a private breakfast cruise on Castlereagh Lake, followed by a guided tea-estate and factory experience. Spend the afternoon cycling, relaxing or enjoying optional private dining and wellness.
Overnight: Ceylon Tea Trails · Fully Inclusive
Travel to Nanu Oya and board the scenic train to Ella, subject to seat availability. Visit Nine Arches Bridge and take a gentle sunset hike to Little Adam's Peak before settling into your mountain retreat.
Overnight: Ella · Bed & Breakfast Approx. train: 3½–4½ hours
Leave Ella via Mahamevnawa Buddhist Monastery and Ravana Falls. Explore Yala National Park by private jeep, then enjoy a tranquil wilderness evening with a guided nature walk and romantic bonfire dinner, subject to conditions.
Overnight: Yala · Half Board Approx. travel: 2½–3 hours
Travel along the southern coast as wilderness gives way to palms, fishing villages and golden beaches. Settle into your Tangalle oceanfront retreat and enjoy the infinity pool and a romantic sunset stroll.
Overnight: Tangalle · Bed & Breakfast Approx. travel: 2½–3 hours
Enjoy an intentionally unhurried day together. Relax beside the infinity pool, spend time on the secluded beach or arrange a couple's spa treatment, private beach dinner, lagoon kayaking or oceanfront yoga.
Overnight: Tangalle · Bed & Breakfast
Travel from Tangalle to UNESCO-listed Galle Fort, then continue towards Colombo for a panoramic city drive if your flight time permits before your private airport transfer.
Departure: Bandaranaike International Airport Approx. travel: 5½–6½ hours
Proposed accommodation
Properties and room categories are proposed as a guide and remain subject to availability. Comparable alternatives may be offered where required.
| Nights | Destination | Proposed hotel and room | Meal plan |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2 | Sigiriya | Water Garden Sigiriya · Superior Deluxe Villa | Half Board |
| 1 | Kandy | The Grand Kandyan · Deluxe Room | Half Board |
| 2 | Hatton | Ceylon Tea Trails · Luxury Room | Fully Inclusive |
| 1 | Ella | EKHO Ella · Luxury Room | Bed & Breakfast |
| 1 | Yala | Tribe Yala · Tent with Private Pool | Half Board |
| 2 | Tangalle | Kayaam House / Amanwella · Oceanfront stay | Bed & Breakfast |
What's covered
Your final itinerary and quotation will identify every confirmed room, experience, entrance fee and romantic arrangement.
Important information
Honeymoon benefits. Declare honeymoon status when booking; hotels may request a marriage certificate and benefits remain subject to eligibility and availability.
Scenic train. First-class Nanu Oya–Ella seats depend on railway schedules and availability.
Wildlife and weather. Sightings cannot be guaranteed, and outdoor experiences may change for weather, safety or operational reasons.
Flight timing. Final-day Galle and Colombo visits are adjusted around your international departure; reaching the airport on time takes priority.
Make it yours
Adjust the hotels, dining, wellness experiences, activity level and time beside the ocean—or add a longer Sri Lankan beach or Maldives extension.