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Sri Lanka Romantic Escape

The journey

A journey shaped around shared moments – sunset walks, candlelit dinners on the beach, tea estate views for two and a scenic mountain train ride side by side. From Kandy’s temples to Ella’s hillside cafes and Mirissa’s shoreline, every stop is chosen for its romantic pull, making this an ideal route for honeymooners and couples alike.

Elephant encounters at Pinnawala

Temple of the Tooth in Kandy

A private tea-estate tasting in Nuwara Eliya

The scenic hill-country train to Ella

Sunrise hike to Little Adam's Peak

Private candlelight beach dinner in Mirissa

Sunset walk through Galle Fort

Your route

Colombo, Pinnawala, Kandy, Nuwara Eliya, Ella, Mirissa, Galle, Colombo/Airport

Itinerary overview

A closer look at the flow of your journey. Daily timing always remains flexible.

Day

01

Colombo Sunset Welcome

Arrive at Bandaranaike International Airport with a private meet-and-greet, then transfer to a boutique romantic hotel in Colombo. In the evening, take a sunset walk along Galle Face Green before an optional candlelit welcome dinner or rooftop city view, setting a quiet, intimate tone. Overnight in Colombo.

Day

02

Pinnawala to Kandy

Drive through lush countryside to Pinnawala to watch elephants bathing and playing in the river together, then continue to Kandy through green hills and spice gardens. In the evening, visit the Temple of the Tooth Relic, followed by a soft-lit lakeside walk. Overnight in Kandy.

Day

03

Tea Estates & Nuwara Eliya

Wind through mountain roads, waterfalls, and endless tea plantations to a private tea estate tasting overlooking breathtaking valleys. Arrive in misty, colonial Nuwara Eliya for an evening stroll around Gregory Lake, with an optional boat ride or colonial-style high tea. Overnight in Nuwara Eliya.

Day

04

Scenic Rail Romance

Board the iconic hill country train through tea fields, tunnels, and waterfalls, sitting together by the open windows as misty valleys drift past. Arrive in Ella for a slow evening walk in the cool mountain air with cafe lights and soft music. Overnight in Ella.

Day

05

Sunrise Peak & Nine Arches

Hike to Little Adam’s Peak for sunrise views over endless valleys, then visit the iconic Nine Arch Bridge hidden within lush jungle. Spend the afternoon cafe hopping, at the spa, or trying playful adventures like ziplining, before a shared sunset over the hills. Overnight in Ella.

Day

06

Beach Arrival in Mirissa

Descend from cool hills to warm tropical beaches, checking into a beachfront boutique stay in Mirissa. Spend the afternoon relaxing by the ocean or enjoying a couple’s spa treatment, then close the day with a private candlelight dinner on the beach. Overnight in Mirissa.

Day

07

Whales & Galle Fort

Join an optional early morning whale-watching excursion (seasonal November–April) for a magical ocean encounter, then continue to the UNESCO-listed Galle Fort. Walk hand in hand through cobbled streets, boutique cafes, and ocean-facing ramparts at sunset. Overnight in a heritage boutique stay in Galle.

Day

08

Departure

Enjoy a relaxed romantic breakfast in Galle Fort, with an optional final beach walk or seaside coffee before a scenic coastal drive back to Colombo and transfer to the airport, carrying home the memories of a slow, intimate Sri Lankan escape.

What to expect

Inclusions & exclusions

  • 7 nights’ accommodation on a bed-and-breakfast basis
  • Private air-conditioned vehicle with English-speaking chauffeur guide
  • All transfers and touring as per the itinerary
  • Entrance fees to listed sites
  • One private candlelight dinner experience
  • International and domestic flights
  • Visa fees
  • Travel insurance
  • Meals not specified in the itinerary
  • Personal expenses and gratuities.

Your final proposal will clearly confirm accommodation, meal plan, entrance fees and any optional experiences selected for your dates.

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Your Sri Lanka

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A few quick details are enough to get started.


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