HILLS TO SEA HONEYMOON
A 14 Day Tour
NEGOMBO – HATTON – KOSLANDA – KOGGALA – BALAPITIYA – COLOMBO
This tailor made journey curated for honeymooners ties together the best of the misty hills and the sun kissed beaches in experiences that are made for just two, all the while staying at the most intimate luxury boutique hotels in Sri Lanka along the way. Experience a one-time old manor house turned boutique hotel, modern interpretations of a colonial planter’s bungalow, an eco-boutique retreat on an 80 Acre forest estate and uber-romantic getaways on the island’s south coast. Let us make sure your honeymoon is sheer idyllic perfection.
TOUR HIGHLIGHTS:
- Cross romantic mist covered reservoirs by boat
- Lose yourself amidst emerald tea blanketed hills
- Wander the cobbled streets of chic Galle Fort
- Hike and swim under private waterfalls
- Enjoy sunsets and swaying palm trees on Sri Lanka’s west coast
- Romantic candlelit dinners
ITINERARY OVERVIEW
Day | Activity | Location | Accommodation |
Day 1 | Arrive into Colombo International Airport where you will be met and transferred the short distance to The Wallawwa an 18-room boutique hotel set in an expansive tropical garden. | Negombo | The Wallawwa |
Day 2 | From The Wallawwa, head into the western hill country to Camellia Hills above the Castlereagh Reservoir. This newly built five-bedroom boutique hotel is a contemporary interpretation of a tea planters’ home. | Hatton | Camellia Hills |
Day 3 | Activities in the hills include visit to the local tea plantations and factory, take a walk through the tea gardens, enjoy a boat ride on Castlereagh Reservoir or visit the pretty Warleigh Church which dates back to British times. | Hatton | Camellia Hills |
Day 4 | At leisure | Hatton | Camellia Hills |
Day 5 | Train from Hatton to Haputale then continue the short drive to Koslanda Stay 2 nights at Living Heritage Koslanda, a 6 bedroom eco-retreat located on an 80 Acre estate with its own private waterfall. | Koslanda | Living Heritage Koslanda |
Day 6 | Take a walk through the forested trails to swim under the private waterfall, enjoy a cooking class, visit nearby Diyaluma Falls or just chill by one of Sri Lanka’s most picturesque infinity pools. | Koslanda | Living Heritage Kolanda |
Day 7 | Travel south to reach the island’s picturesque southern coastline, and continue on towards Koggala Lake and stay 3 nights at the stunning Tri Resort. | Koggala | Tri |
Day 8 | Enjoy a spa treatment at the resort or join a yoga class. Take a boat ride on Koggala Lake or visit nearby Galle. | Koggala | Tri |
Day 9 | At leisure | Koggala | Tri |
Day 10 | From Koggala Lake, it’s just an hour to Kumu Beach in Balapitiya, a small coastal village on Sri Lanka’s sunset coast. The hotel is located above a sandy stretch of beach edged by huge boulders, in its own private palm-shaded garden with a 23-metre swimming pool. | Balapitiya | Kumu Beach |
Day 11 | At leisure | Balapitiya | Kumu Beach |
Day 12 | At leisure | Balapitiya | Kumu Beach |
Day 13 | Head to Sri Lanka’s up-and-coming capital for your last night, staying at Maniumpathy which dates back to 1906. This peaceful boutique hotel has been renovated for the modern age whilst preserving its sense of history. | Colombo | Maniumpathy |
Day 14 | Transfer to the airport in time for your return flight. |