Honeymooners Whistle Stop Tour of Sri Lanka
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A lifetime of magical memories made together with your loved one during this romantic honeymoon in Sri Lanka – its fast and furious, full of adventure and delight. Encounter playful elephants at the orphanage, visit Buddhas most sacred temple, cycle around an ancient city, visit UNESCO World Heritage sites, experience one of the most beautiful train journeys in the world, spot exotic wildlife in their natural habitat, release your own turtle into the ocean – but above all, create these experiences of Sri Lanka together with your nearest and dearest! This 9 night adventurous, romantic Sri Lankan honeymoon is perfect for those wishing to soak up a full Sri Lankan experience – the culture, the history, Sri Lankan wildlife and its stunning scenery. This holiday has been especially for energetic couples and honeymooners wishing to explore this wonderful island between the months of October and April.
In addition to the special honeymoon courtesies provided by each of the hotels, we at Sri Lanka Holidays are delighted to include the following free upgrades as a way of celebrating your marriage:
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- A couples 60-minute ‘Spa Treatment’ in Ella
- A ‘Honeymoon Gift’ as a memento of your special holiday
- A traditional ‘ROTI Dinner Experience’ at Paddy Island in rural Galle – nestled away in Yatagala, Paddy Island is situated in an acreage of paddy fields. Arriving at a beautiful garden adorned by candles and torches, you will be warmly greeted and served Ceylon Arrack Cocktails. After which, head to the kitchen and learn a few cooking tricks whilst actually participating in the food preparation, (or if you prefer, stay outside to enjoy the sunset). When the food is ready, enjoy a delicious traditional Sri Lankan Roti dinner in this delightful setting (please let us know in advance if you prefer an alternative, non-spicy dish).
Itinerary Highlights:
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- Experience Culture and History
- Scenic Train Journey
- Elephant Orphanage, Wildlife Safari and Turtles
- Roti Dinner Experience
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Destination
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Included
All entrance feesExpenses of personal natureStar AccommodationTransfers -
Not Included
All applicable taxes
Day 1: International Flight
Day 2: City Stay
Day 3: Hill Capital via Elephant Orphanage
Day 4: The Lions Rock & Cycle Tour
Day 5: Cave Temples
Day 6: Waterfall, Tea Factory & Scenic train journey
Day 7: Trek to Little Adams Peak and 9 Arch Bridge
Day 8: Travel to Yala National Park & Safari
Day 9: Release a Turtle and Explore the Fort
Day 10: The End of This Chapter
- You will be travelling in a private airconditioned vehicle with your own chauffeur. This means that morning departure times are flexible each day, as is the amount of time you wish to spend at each site/activity. Your guide will advise on suitable travel times to avoid peak congestion and recommended the best time of day to ensure maximum enjoyment of the activity.
- All travel time to/from locations are quoted in the itinerary, but please understand that these are only approximate to give a general guide. You will discover that Sri Lankan roads (and their users) are quite unique and appear somewhat chaotic – and it’s not just pedestrians, cyclists, bikers, tuk-tuks, dogs, slow moving heavy goods and agricultural vehicles that cause congestion. Don’t be surprised if you see the occasional elephant, monkey, land-lizard or cattle strolling across the road too! Consequently, ‘we expect the unexpected’ and work on anticipate travel times based on 30-40 kms per hour.
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- Scheduled international flights (economy travel) from most of the major airports in the United Kingdom
- 8 nights accommodation at 3* standard hotels sharing a room
- Daily breakfast
- Travel in a private vehicle with your own chauffer guide
- Entrance fees to all sites and experiences as specified on the itinerary
- Train Tickets 1st/2nd Class (from Nuwara Eliya to Ella)
- Sri Lanka ETA visa All applicable taxes with no hidden charges
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- Travel Insurance
- Lunch, Dinner and beverages throughout
- Any personal expenses
- Camera and video permits