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Private romantic journey · 5 days / 4 nights

Romantic Sri Lanka
Escape.

A graceful private escape combining Colombo's energy, Kandy's cultural heart and unhurried days beside the Indian Ocean.

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ColomboKandyBentotaColombo Airport

Tour overview

City, Culture
& Golden Coast.

Share five memorable days across three contrasting Sri Lankan destinations.

Begin in Colombo with time to settle in and discover the capital's lively blend of heritage and modern city life. Continue into the green hills of Kandy for sacred landmarks, lake views and a refined hillside stay, before travelling south to Bentota for two restful nights beside the Indian Ocean.

Designed for couples who value privacy and an easy pace, the journey includes private air-conditioned transportation with a professional English-speaking chauffeur-guide and can be tailored around your arrival and departure times.

Colombo skyline illuminated beside the water
Colombo city life
Temple of the Sacred Tooth Relic beside Kandy Lake
Kandy heritage
Fishing boat resting on golden sand beside the sea at sunset near Bentota
Bentota sunset
Golden sand and rolling waves on Sri Lanka's southern coast
Bentota coast

Day-by-day itinerary

Five Days
Together in Sri Lanka.

Each day can be refined around your flight schedule, interests and preferred balance of discovery and relaxation.

Day01

Colombo · Arrival

Welcome to Sri Lanka

Meet your private chauffeur-guide at Bandaranaike International Airport and transfer to Colombo. Settle into your hotel and enjoy time at leisure after the flight. If your arrival allows, take a gentle introduction to the city with Galle Face Green, Independence Square and Colombo's atmospheric colonial districts.

  • Private airport welcome and transfer
  • Optional introductory Colombo drive
  • Relaxed evening together

Overnight: Colombo · Breakfast included Approx. travel: 45–75 minutes

Day02

Kandy · Culture and hills

From the Capital to the Last Royal City

After breakfast, continue inland through changing countryside toward Kandy. Visit the Royal Botanical Gardens at Peradeniya before exploring the historic hill capital. Walk beside Kandy Lake and visit the revered Temple of the Sacred Tooth Relic, with an optional cultural performance in the evening.

  • Royal Botanical Gardens
  • Kandy Lake and city orientation
  • Temple of the Sacred Tooth Relic

Overnight: Kandy · Breakfast included Approx. travel: 3½–4½ hours, excluding visits

Day03

Bentota · Southern coast

Scenic Journey to the Indian Ocean

Enjoy a relaxed Kandy morning and hillside views before travelling south toward Bentota. Pause along the route as time permits, then check in beside the coast. The remainder of the day is free for the beach, the pool and a quiet sunset together.

  • Leisurely Kandy morning
  • Private scenic transfer to Bentota
  • Sunset and coastal relaxation

Overnight: Bentota · Breakfast included Approx. travel: 4–5 hours

Day04

Bentota · Leisure and discovery

A Day Designed Around You

Spend an unhurried day beside the ocean, or choose an optional experience together. Possibilities include a private Madu River boat journey, a visit to a turtle-conservation centre, water sports in Bentota or an excursion to the UNESCO-listed streets and ramparts of Galle Fort.

  • Beach and resort leisure
  • Optional Madu River or Galle Fort experience
  • Flexible time for couples

Overnight: Bentota · Breakfast included

Day05

Colombo Airport · Departure

Coastal Morning & Farewell

Enjoy breakfast and a final quiet morning by the coast. At the appropriate time, your chauffeur-guide will transfer you privately to Bandaranaike International Airport and assist with your departure. Additional sightseeing can be arranged when a later flight schedule permits.

  • Final morning at leisure
  • Private airport transfer
  • Departure assistance

Meals: Breakfast Approx. travel: 2–2½ hours

Proposed accommodation

Three Distinctive Stays,
One Romantic Escape.

These hotels are proposed as requested and remain subject to availability when your booking is confirmed. A suitable alternative of a similar category will be offered when needed.

DestinationProposed hotelNightsRoomMeal plan
ColomboNH Collection Colombo1Deluxe RoomBed & Breakfast
KandyThe Theva Residency1Deluxe RoomBed & Breakfast
BentotaThe Eden Beruwala2Deluxe RoomBed & Breakfast

What's covered

Tour Inclusions
& Exclusions.

Your final quotation will clearly confirm every included service, activity, entrance fee and experience.

Included

  • Four nights' accommodation at the confirmed hotels
  • Daily breakfast at each hotel
  • Private air-conditioned transport throughout
  • Professional English-speaking chauffeur-guide
  • Airport meet-and-greet, arrival and departure transfers
  • Transportation for confirmed sightseeing
  • Highway charges, fuel, parking and driver expenses
  • One litre of bottled water per person per day
  • Applicable hotel taxes, service charges and government taxes

Not included

  • International or domestic flights
  • Visa or Electronic Travel Authorization fees
  • Travel insurance
  • Lunches, dinners and beverages unless confirmed
  • Room service, minibar, early check-in or late check-out
  • Optional activities and excursions
  • Entrance fees unless listed in the final quotation
  • Personal expenses, porterage, tips and gratuities
  • Costs caused by flight disruption or guest-requested changes
  • Any service not listed in the final quotation

Important information

Designed with Care.
Operated with Flexibility.

Availability. Hotels, room categories and activities are confirmed only after availability and payment requirements are met.

Journey conditions. Travel times are approximate. Weather, traffic, attraction closures or safety considerations may require sensible itinerary adjustments.

Hotel arrangements. The proposed room categories and any special honeymoon amenities will be confirmed in the final quotation.

Travel documents. Guests are responsible for passports, visas, travel insurance and entry requirements. Please share dietary, medical or mobility needs before confirmation.

Make it yours

Shape Your Own
Romantic Escape.

Add another night by the ocean, include a private dinner, upgrade the room categories or adjust the sightseeing around the experiences you value most.

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