Honeymoon in Paradise Sri Lanka

Airport/Negombo

• Welcomed by a representative & handed over to your respective guide
• Proceed to Negombo

Take in this beautiful resort city that sits on the shores of a natural lagoon. During its vibrant history, it was used as a trading port by the Portuguese and thereafter the Dutch who fortified it. It’s an ideal place for those who want quick access to and from the airport. One of the best ways to travel around the city would be using the 100km long Dutch canal, which was then used as supply routes by the Dutch administration!

• Relax on the Beach during sunset.
• Overnight stay in Negombo at any of the following hotels you choose;

High End Hotel: Heritance Negombo
Mid-level: Jetwing Lagoon
Low end: Goldi Sands
Budget: Beacon Beach Hotel

Kandy

• Proceed to Kandy
• Early breakfast, and en-route visit to Pinnawela Elephant Orphanage

Witness these majestic mammals bathing or feeding while at the Pinnawela Elephant Orphanage. The best times to visit would be during feeding time 0900-1000hrs or 1300-1400hrs) and bathing time (1000-1030hrs or 1400-1430hrs).

• Reach to the last Kingdom of Kandy, and do a city tour
• Evening Cultural Show

Enjoy an evening filled with culture featuring traditional drummer infleuenced by various parts of the island including fire dancers, demon dancers, traditional dancers that are truly breathtaking!

• Hotel: Overnight stay in Kandy

High End Hotel: Cinnamon Citadel
Mid-level: Amaya Hills
Low end: Queens
Budget: Oakray Regency

Kandy

• Morning visit to Royal Botanical Gardens

Located in Peradeniya, only a mere 5.5km west of Kandy, is the Royal Botanical Gardens that is home to a great variety of indigenous flora and foliage, including spices and medicinal plants, orchids and more.

• Temple of the Tooth Relic

Located in the Royal Palace complex of the former Kingdom of Kandy, and it also UNESCO protected site.

• Overnight stay at same hotel

Nuwara Eliya

• Move on the NuwaraEliya
• En route stop at a Tea Factory and Tea Garden, and enjoy Lunch too
• Stop over at Ramboda Falls
• Enjoy a city tour of Nuwara Eliya

Walk around the little town and the lake

• Overnight Stay in Nuwara Eliya at any of the following hotels

High End Hotel: Heritance Tea factory
Mid-level: St Andrews
Low end: Hill Club
Budget: Summer Hill Breeze

Bentota

• Travel to Bentota via St. Clair’s and Devon Falls

St Clair’s waterfall is the widest and 20^th highest waterfall in Sri Lanka. It is known as “Small Niagara” in Sri Lanka. Devon Falls is the 19^th highest waterfalls in Sri Lanka, and its name is derived from the pioneer English Coffee Planter called Devon whose plantation is situated near by the falls.

• Stops over at Kithulgala for Level 4 white water rafting

White water rafting on Kalani Ganga in Kithulgala is an option. Thrilling adventure on the white water sections of the Kalin River is suitable for amateurs as well as professionals. You will experience the thrill of shooting rapids and the euphoria of making it through during this session. Also you will witness the scenic location used for the Oscar award winning film “Bridge over the river Kwai” filmed in 1956.

• Reach and get settled at the Beach Hotel in Bentota
• Following Day after Breakfast and visit to Balapitiya for a river cruise

Explore Maadu Ganga via a boat cruise. The Maadu Ganga (River) is home to Sri Lanka’s largest wetland complete with a large mangrove forest and home to a large variety of vertebrae animals and species of foliage and flora.

• Enjoy lunch at Captain’s Boathouse
• Relax on the Beach in the afternoon
• On day 07 after breakfast visit Galle Fort, in the Bay of Galle

The Galle Fort was built in 1588 by Portuguese, and later fortified by the Dutch in 17^th Century. It is still considered as the best example of a fortified city built by the Portuguese in South and Southeast Asia. There are various attractions to be seen within the fortified walls of the Galle Fort such as the following attractions;

• Galle National Museum
• The Dutch Church
• Maritime Museum
• The Lighthouse
• Clock Tower
• Old Dutch Hospital
• Relax on the Beach in the afternoon

• Overnight stay in Bentota

High End Hotel: Cinnamon Bey
Mid-level: Bentota Beach Hotel
Low end: Club Dolphin
Budget: Citrus Hikkaduwa

Explore Colombo

• Head to Colombo for a City Tour
• Indulge in some great sights in and around the commercial city including the following attractions in Colombo;
  • Viharamadevi Park
  • Mazes of Pettah Market
  • Galle Face Green & Town Hall
  • Independence Square & Independence Arcade
  • Nelum Pokuna Theatre &National Museum
  • Dutch Hospital & President Office

Transfer to Maldives For Two Nights

• Arrive in and head to Male ANANTARA VELI ***** anantara.com

ANANTARA VELI – Let the beauty of Anantara touch you in the Maldives. Nestled on Dhigu & Veli island in the South Malé Atoll, Anantara Maldives is a brief 35 minutes by speedboat from Malé International Airport. Whisk yourself away to a natural sanctuary of romance. Delight in sensual living over a lagoon at Anantara Veli Resort & Spa, Maldives in one of 50 Over-Water Bungalows. Walk hand-in-hand on a secluded stretch of white island sand. Contemplate the oceanic light as it evolves from morning glow to dusk, subtly changing hues and glittering off the clear waters just beneath your private bungalow.

Persons: 2 Adults

Meal Plan: Full Board

Transfer: Combined Speedboat Return

Accommodation: Superior Over Water Bungalow (DBL)

• As Per Flight Schedule Transfer to Male International Airport
• Reach your final destination via transit at Bandaranaike International Airport
• Please note that Colombo and Maldives flight schedule will finalise the 10^th night whether to stay in Sri Lanka or Maldives