Romantic Getaway

Start your tour of Sri Lanka in Negombo, located a short 30 minutes’ drive from the international airport. Relax, rejuvenate and prepare for your trip in the comforts of a friendly and vibrant coastal city. Negombo is a popular destination with the city accommodating a wide array of actives that range from beach sports to inbound exploration tours that navigate through Negombo’s colonial churches and narrow streets. Negombo is also home to a number of luxury hotels, boutique retail outlets and spas making it the perfect location to help you ease into your Sri Lankan itinerary.
Overnight stay in Negombo

Enroute to Anuradhapura, choose to spend your morning at the Anawilundawa Bird Sanctuary and then an afternoon tour of The Wilpattu National Park or a whole-day safari at just one of the locations. The Anawilundawa Bird Sanctuary is a must-visit spot for not only avid bird-watchers, especially those with an interest in spotting water birds but is also for photography enthusiasts. The Wilpattu National Park meanwhile, offers a larger spread of wildlife of which include the Sri Lankan elephant, Sri Lankan leopard, and the sloth bear as the park’s most sought-after animals. Safari tours with private guides are available to make this exploration a truly special adventure.
Overnight stay in Anuradhapura

Wake up in the ancient kingdom of Anuradupura, has been Sri Lanka’s first capital for 1400 years. Explore this city, its many Buddhist temples and manmade lakes to gain an intricate understanding of Sri Lanka’s rich history, traditions, and cultural practices. The archeological museum of Anuradhapura houses many artifacts, from a restored relic chamber to traditional drawings and excavated ornaments. Cultural ambiance radiates from this township and visitors are invited to attend sessions of Buddhist worship and meditation.
Overnight stay in Anuradhapura

Start your day by visiting the Sigiriya Rock Fortress, recognized by UNESCO as the 8th wonder of the world and included in almost all Sri Lankan travel itineraries and tours. Make sure to pack a pair of comfortable walking shoes as climbing this fortress is not for the faint-hearted with its steps often cascading into the crevices of the rock. Exploring this architectural marvel is an absolute must for any trip to Sri Lanka but do expect crowds as it is one of the country’s most visited sites. Following Sigiriya, explore a local village on a private guided tour. Interact with locals, dive into some local cuisines and explore the outskirts of town to grab an understanding and appreciation of the true local way of life. Arriving in Kandy, choose to either spend your afternoon relaxing or exploring the Kandy nightlife.
Overnight stay in Kandy

Kandy’s relatively wetter and cooler climate will surely be more pleasant and rather relaxing after coming down from the country’s northern dry zones. Kandy is recognized as the cultural capital of Sri Lanka, with no tour to Sri Lanka being complete without visiting this absolute gem of a city. The city houses many attractions including the famous ‘Temple of the Tooth’, Kandy museum, spice and tea houses, Kandy lake and the Peradeniya Botanical Gardens. Kandy is also a modern city, with an abundance of luxury hotels, local and foreign restaurants chains and shopping boutiques ready to cater to the likes of any visitor to the region.
Overnight stay in a planter’s bungalow

Wake up early to either take a stroll through Kandy’s streets, visit the nearby Elephant Orphanage or silently peer into the morning rituals conducted by monks at various places of worship. A particularly fascinating sight to behold is at the Temple of Tooth, where rituals are performed three times a day: at dawn, noon and lastly in the evenings. Please ensure you inform us if you wish to add such events to your Sri Lanka itinerary as there are certain restrictions to be mindful of when attending such cultural practices in Sri Lanka.
Overnight stay in a Planter’s Bungalow

Another up-country town that is a favorite amongst tourists and locals alike is Hatton. Hatton is surrounded by luscious green vegetation that encompasses artistically crafted tea estates with perfectly trimmed hedges and plains on which small patches of forest tower above. The train ride to Hatton is particularly beautiful. Hop aboard a slow-moving, local train to experience a truly authentic and local Sri Lankan tour with views of flowing waterfalls, colonial bridges, cascading forests and endless Tea plantations making this journey one you won’t forget.
Overnight stay in Hatton

Hatton packs a lot for its size. The most famous attraction in Hatton is Adams Peak, Sri Lanka’s holiest mountain that requires more than 5,000 steps before ascending to its peak. The climbing season commences in January and ends in April with the mountain being lit up at night for pilgrims and climbers. This mountain is considered deeply religious to both Buddhist and Hindu worshippers in Sri Lanka. Some other favorite destinations of travel in this region include; The Sinharaja Forest Reserve, Mackwoods Tea Factory tour, Horton Plains National Park, Castlereagh Reservoir and Lakshapana waterfall with overnight accommodation at a tea plantation being an added bonus, enquire within.
Overnight stay in Hatton

Galle can be reached within four and a half hours from Hatton. Galle is a major city with a rich heritage, having been under their control of the Portuguese, Dutch and then the British, who recognized this port city as an important maritime hub. Galle’s history is summed by its Fort, built by the Portuguese in 1588, expanded by the Dutch and later occupied by the British and now a UNESCO Listed Heritage site. Galle is home to some of Sri Lanka’s best beaches and pristine coastlines, friendly and delicious kitchens including several acclaimed restaurants, shopping boutiques, deluxe guest houses and lastly an array of outdoor adventures of which whale and dolphin seem to be the crowd favorites.
Overnight stay in Galle

Besides the gorgeous colonial architecture, chilled-out day spa’s and boutique street shopping adventures, Galle is best known for its gorgeous beaches. Take your time to unwind at Unawatuna, recognized as one of Galle’s best beachy stretches for its never-ending turquoise water and its golden sand shore. Swimming, surfing and or simply relaxing by the shore, sipping a margarita are all options in this picturesque location. Be sure to sip on some king coconuts and dig into a platter of fresh seafood, particularly the southern crab curries when exploring Galle.
Overnight stay in Galle

From Galle, Colombo is a short two-hour drive away. Having reached Colombo, spend your day exploring Sri Lanka’s commercial capital. Attractions in Colombo include the Gangarama Temple, Beira Lake, and Galle Face Green. The ‘Galle Face Green’ is perhaps Colombo’s most iconic stretch of land surrounded by the most luxurious hotels in Sri Lanka. This stretch is also home to high-end restaurants, roof-top lounge bars, and buffets which celebrate a range of international cuisines. Stays and evening dinners at these hotels and restaurants are quite popular and can be organized by our travel agents to give your Sri Lankan holiday an unforgettable finish.
Overnight stay in Colombo

Rest, relax and jump aboard a Colombo city tour. Try out what it feels like to ride aboard a tuktuk or perhaps grab a Colombo street food favourite ‘Kottu-Rotti’ and try it out. Choose to shop at Galleria, ODEL or any other major shopping outlets in Sri Lanka. Equip yourself with some souvenirs, sweets or locally sourced garments to truly cap off your romantic Sri Lankan holiday in style.