Cultural Honeymoon Tour

Experience Sri Lanka's Cultural Richness on Your Honeymoon If you're looking to infuse your honeymoon with culture and heritage, then we have the perfect tour for you. Enjoy unforgettable honeymoon dinners at idyllic locations while exploring some of Sri Lanka's finest UNESCO World Heritage sites. Book this cultural honeymoon tour and discover the best that Sri Lanka has to offer for your perfect honeymoon.

Day 01 - Colombo to Negombo

Arrival and Relaxation: A Romantic Getaway in Negombo

Upon your arrival at Bandaranaike International airport, your personal chauffeur guide will welcome you warmly and accompany you on a 30 minute drive to Negombo. Take some time to unwind and enjoy the fantastic amenities at the hotel throughout the day. In the evening, you'll be taken to a nearby river for a private, intimate dinner on a beautifully decorated ferry. The ferry is illuminated with natural lanterns and will travel at a leisurely pace along the scenic river, surrounded by mangrove vegetation.

You'll be served by a personal butler, a chef, and a ferryman, who will ensure your comfort and enjoyment. Choose from one of three specially designed 4-course dinner menus, featuring seafood, meat, or Sri Lankan/Eastern specialties. Your meal will be complemented by a bottle of sparkling wine, with tea and coffee served after dinner.

Overnight stay in Negombo.

Day 02 - Negombo

Sigiriya Excursion with a Visit to Dambulla Rock Cave Temple.

Start your day with a hearty breakfast, and then head out on a scenic drive to Sigiriya that lasts approximately four hours. While en route, be sure to make a stop at Dambulla Rock Cave Temple – one of the best-preserved cave temples in all of Asia. This temple complex boasts five caves, with over 2000 square meters of painted walls and ceilings, showcasing the incredible artistic talents of the locals who once lived in this small island nation. Due to its immense artistic and archeological values, Dambulla Cave Temple has been listed as a UNESCO world heritage site.

You'll also have the chance to visit the Golden Temple, located at the entrance of Dambulla Rock, which includes a Buddhist museum completed in 2000.

Afterward, you'll continue your journey to your hotel in Habarana. In the evening, you can enjoy a romantic candlelit dinner by the lake.

Overnight stay in Sigiriya.

Day 03 - Negombo to Sigiriya

Explore Polonnaruwa and Sigiriya: A Tour of Sri Lanka's Rich Cultural Heritage

Enjoy a delicious breakfast before departing for Polonnaruwa. The drive will take about 1.5 hours.

Take a cycling tour of one of Sri Lanka's best-preserved ruins - the UNESCO World Heritage City of Polonnaruwa. Cycling through the soft surfaces covering approximately 10km, you'll witness the impressive stone culture and well-preserved 12th-century ruins of the medieval capital of Sri Lanka.

Polonnaruwa's ancient heart is an essential royal capital that recalls an inspired past. Despite being nearly a millennium old, it's relatively younger than Anuradhapura and, consequently, in better condition. The monuments are arranged in a compact garden setting and their development is easier to follow.

In the evening, you will head to Sigiriya to explore the 5th-century Rock Fortress. King Kashyapa built the fortress, which is an impressive UNESCO World Heritage Site and one of the Wonders of the World. Due to its unique shape, the Rock itself has its identity. The irrigation technologies of water gardens and the archeological technologies of the large lion carved at the entrance are precious since they still exist.

The Fortress was named Sigiriya, which means 'Lion Rock' in Sinhalese, due to the lion paws at the entrance. The beautifully designed ramparts and moats built around the rock are a testament to the Fortress's strength and resilience. The colorful frescoes with unique paintings of women and the Mirror wall demonstrate the beauty and majesty of Sigiriya.

Dinner and overnight stay in Sigiriya.

Day 04 - Sigiriya to Kandy

Explore Kandy's Rich History and Culture

Start your day after breakfast with a scenic drive to Kandy, which takes approximately two and a half hours. Make a stop at a Spice Garden in Mathale along the way. Upon your arrival in Kandy, take a city tour and explore its rich history. Kandy, also known as the hill capital or Hill country, was the last stronghold of Sinhalese kings after Portuguese, Dutch, and British ruling

periods.

For Buddhists in Sri Lanka and around the world, Kandy is considered one of the most sacred sites as it is home to the Temple of the Sacred Tooth Relic of Lord Buddha. Don't miss the Bahirawakanda Buddha statue, which is one of the most scenic places in the city. The Kandy Lake, built by King Sri Wickrama Rajasinghe in 1807, is also a major highlight of the city. The upper lake drive is especially scenic and memorable.

Today, Kandy is the center of Buddhism, arts, crafts, dancing, music, and culture. Complete

the city tour with a visit to a gem lapidary, art and craft center, and a traditional cultural show

to experience the town's full cultural oerings.

Dinner and overnight stay in Kandy.

Day 05 - Kandy to Nuwara Eliya

Explore Nuwara Eliya: Tea Factories, English-Style Towns, and Scenic Views

Your morning will begin with a three-hour drive to Nuwara Eliya after breakfast. Marvel at the endless acres of greenery and tea plantations surrounding you along the way. Visit a tea factory to get a glimpse of the Ceylon tea-making process and enjoy a cup of pure Ceylon tea.

Then, you'll be driven to your hotel in Nuwara Eliya, where you can rest and refresh before

embarking on an afternoon city tour. Known as Little England, Nuwara Eliya enjoys spring-like weather all year round. During the tour, you'll see English country-style houses and half-timbered bungalows as you visit Victoria Park, Gregory Lake, and the 19th-century Golf Club, and take a scenic drive around

the city.

In the evening, enjoy a romantic candlelit dinner by Gregory Lake at Calamander Lake.

Dinner and overnight stay in Nuwara Eliya.

Day 06 - Nuwara Eliya to Bentota

After breakfast, you will be driven to Bentota (Approx. 5 and half hrs. drive).

En route visit St.Claire and Devon water falls.

Dinner and overnight in Bentota.

Day 07 - Bentota to Colombo

After breakfast, you will be driven to Airport for your flight back home (Approx. 2 hours’

drive).

Inclusions :

• Accommodation in standard rooms as per the itinerary

• Transport is based on 01 Air-conditioned Luxury private vehicle

• Service of an English-speaking Chauffeur Guide during sightseeing tour

• Entrance and service fees mentioned on the itinerary

• 4 star hotel accomodation and can be upgraded if required at an extra cost

• All current taxes as on date

• Parking and highway tickets

Exclusions :

• Sri Lanka Visa

• Cost of Lunch & Dinner during the tour (if not mentioned in the itinerary)

• Any International Airfare / Airport taxes

• Any change in tax structure resulting from the hike in published tariff.

• Items of personal nature like tips, laundry, phone calls etc.

• Any video / still camera fee to the monuments and places of visit

• Any other item not explicitly mentioned under price includes.

• Bar, telephone and laundry bills

• Tips to guides, restaurants, and hotel lobby. Tipping is expected.

• Any others expenses

Other Conditions :

Optional excursions and additional services could be provided for which we will charge additionally. Visits to wildlife parks will be at client's own risk.

Safari vehicles (none air-conditioned) available are very basic with basic insurance cover (not comprehensive as in the case of vehicles used for tours).