Honeymoon: Sri Lanka

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COLOMBO AIRPORT – NEGOMBO

• Arrival at Colombo airport where you will meet a representative of our local agency
• Morning; head for your hotel in the pleasant fishing village of Negombo
• Afternoon, you will have the opportunity to meander around Muthurajawela Marsh in a traditional canoe, a lagoon is located between Negombo and Colombo, fort a three-hour trip

NEGOMBO – PINNAWALA – SIGIRIYA

PINNAWALA

• Morning; drive to Pinnawala
• Visit the elephant orphanage. You might have the opportunity to feed a baby elephant…

• Afternoon; visit of Sigiriya and its wonderful high-perched fortress!
• Climbing up of the Lion Rock and on reaching the summit you’ll discover the remnants of the ancient royal fortress surrounded by many pools and gardens

POLONNARUWA – HABARANA

POLONNARUWA | Part of the “Cultural Triangle”

• Morning; on the way to Polonnaruwa, a former capital of Sri Lanka nearly 10 centuries ago
• Visit of ancient temples, statues and many other buildings
• Lunch with a Sri Lankan family

HABARANA

• Afternoon; elephant ride in the lush countryside near Habarana

DAY 4

DAMBULLA – KANDY

DAMBULLA | Golden Temple

• Morning: drive to Dambulla
• Visit of the famous Golden Temple: the five immense caves used as sanctuaries have walls covered in religious murals and will certainly be the highlight of your visit. This has been a UNESCO World Heritage Site since 1991.

KANDY

• Mid-morning: road to Kandy
• On the way: visit of the traditional villages and witness the daily life of Sri Lankan people
• Stop at the spice garden to learn about the trees and plants our daily spices come from: cinnamon, lemongrass, etc. You can then test your knowledge while enjoying a cookery class and lunch on site if you wish
• Afternoon: wander around Kandy, a city steeped in history. Make sure you see the Temple of the Tooth and the city centre
• Evening: traditional dance performance and the night ceremony of the Temple of the Tooth

Honeymoon Extra: you will enjoy a sari-fitting session offered by a specialised shop in Kandy. Ladies will receive a free sari and gentlemen will also get a gift

DAY 5

PERADENIYA – MAUSSAWA

PERADENIYA

• Royal Botanical Garden; the largest in Sri Lanka and full of trees and exotic flowers
• In this vast estate where you can see many flower species (including beautiful orchids) and exotic trees such as sea coconut trees, giant bamboos, rubber trees, etc

MAUSSAWA

• Afternoon: you will explore the “green gold” mountains at the Maussawa Estate
• On this vast estate with an authentic feel you will have the opportunity to meet the villagers and wander around the many paths and rice paddies at your own pace
• Dinnertime; you will taste delicious dishes made with produce from nearby organic gardens

DAY 6

NUWARA ELIYA –  THE TEA GROWING COUNTRY

NUWARA ELIYA | “little England”

• After breakfast: go to the train station for a memorable journey
• Train: Take a local train to admire the endless tea fields and the many waterfalls

NUWARA ELIYA

• In Nuwara Eliya you will amble around town and discover the reason why it’s called “Little England”
• Visit the tea fields then go into the tea factory to see the different processing stages, from freshly picked tea leaves to world-famous Ceylon Tea
• Afternoon; tea tasting on the estate

DAY 7

RAWANA – UDA WALAWE

• After breakfast: visit of the renowned Rawana Falls
• On the way: you can stop to admire the Buddha of Buduruwagala, the tallest one in Sri Lanka at 15 meters
• Weather permitting you can go for a swim at the waterfalls, otherwise you can just admire this wonderful nature site and go for a walk!
• Late afternoon; a jeep safari in Uda Walawe National Park to see elephants, buffaloes, crocodiles and – if you’re lucky – leopards

DAY 8

GALLE – BALAPITIYA

GALLE | firstly called Gimhathiththa

• Galle was under European influence for a long time and this can still be seen in the colonial architecture
• Visit the Dutch Fort and ramparts and stroll around the Galle Lighthouse
• Enjoy the sound of the surf crashing into the seafront and spend a timeless moment in this city where past and present are so entwined
• Afternoon; road to Balapitiya

HONEYMOON EXTRA

• An Ayurvedic massage will be offered at your hotel

BALAPITIYA

• You are coming to the end of your tour…
• Today you will enjoy doing nothing in Balapitiya
• Make the most of the sun, the beach and any local activities!

BALAPITIYA – COLOMBO AIRPORT

• Enjoy these last few hours on the beautiful island of Ceylon, depending on your flight schedule
• Transfer to the airport to fly home