Nelum Travels

Sri Lanka 12 Dreamy Honeymoon Days

Tour Summary

Suitable for: Couples & Honeymooners

Embark on an enchanting 12-day escape across Sri Lanka, designed perfectly to blend breathtaking natural scenery and quiet coastlines into the ultimate romantic adventure. Throughout this journey, you will explore spectacular destinations, discover deep cultural heritages, and unwind in intimate, peaceful sanctuaries while gathering lifelong memories together in paradise.

What's Included

Private Driver & Guide
Personal Tour Consultant
Private Luxury Vehicle
Seamless Airport Pick-up
Reliable Airport Drop-off
Daily Breakfast Included

Tour Themes

Honeymoon Adventure Beach Escape Scenic Nature Vibrant Culture Exotic Wildlife
Number of Cities
5
Negombo, Dambulla, Pussellawa, Yala, Galle

Day 01 – Negombo

Land at Bandaranaike International Airport, where your personal guide welcomes you to Sri Lanka. Travel a short distance to the seaside town of Negombo to unwind. Experience traditional sailing boat culture, explore historic streets, and take in a stunning sunset over the ocean to launch your getaway.

Negombo Arrival Overview

Day 01 Activities

  • Airport meet and greet
  • Rest & relax at hotel

Negombo Highlights

Catamaran Ride Catamaran Ride
St. Mary's Church St. Mary's Church
Dutch Canal Dutch Canal
Fish Market Fish Market
Local Village Local Village
Sunset Sunset
Accommodation – Heritance Negombo
Meal Plan – N/A
Travel Time – Airport to Negombo - 20 min
Transport Mode – Private Car (Air Conditioned)

Day 02 – Wilpattu

Travel northwest into the dense forest terrain of Wilpattu. Embark on a dramatic safari expedition across the island's largest wildlife reserve, known for its unique natural lakes and diverse ecosystem.

Wilpattu Jungle Wilderness

Day 02 Activities

  • Transfer to Wilpattu
  • Evening safari at Wilpattu National Park

Wilpattu Highlights

Wilpattu National Park Wilpattu National Park
Safari Jeep Safari Jeep
Leopard Spotting Leopard Spotting
Bird Watching Bird Watching
Camping Site Camping Site
Wilderness Sunset Wilderness Sunset
Accommodation – Palpatha Eco Lodge
Meal Plan – Breakfast
Travel Time – Negombo to Wilpattu - 3 hours
Transport Mode – Private Car (Air Conditioned)

Day 03 – Sigiriya

Enter the historic Cultural Triangle to conquer the ancient Sigiriya Rock Fortress. Climb past the colossal lion paws to see old sky-palace ruins, and enjoy an authentic village bullock cart ride through rural farmlands.

Sigiriya Citadel Overview

Day 03 Activities

  • Transfer to Sigiriya
  • Climb Sigiriya Rock Fortress
  • Village tour

Sigiriya Highlights

Sigiriya Rock Fortress Sigiriya Rock Fortress
Pidurangala Rock Pidurangala Rock
Village Bullock Cart Ride Village Bullock Cart Ride
Traditional Lunch Traditional Lunch
Dambulla Cave Temple Dambulla Cave Temple
Lake View Lake View
Accommodation – Jetwing Vil Uyana
Meal Plan – Breakfast
Travel Time – Wilpattu to Sigiriya - 2 hours
Transport Mode – Private Car (Air Conditioned)

Day 04 – Sigiriya

Set off on an exciting afternoon elephant safari in Minneriya National Park, where large gatherings of wild elephants meet near the tank. Later, wander around the ancient royal city ruins of Polonnaruwa or learn traditional culinary skills at a local spice kitchen.

Minneriya Safari Overview

Day 04 Activities

  • Minneriya Elephant Safari
  • Polonnaruwa ruins tour
  • Visit wood carving shop
  • Visit spice garden
  • Authentic curry cooking
  • Evening relaxation

Sigiriya Highlights

Minneriya Elephant Safari Minneriya Elephant Safari
Polonnaruwa Ruins Polonnaruwa Ruins
Wood Carving Shop Wood Carving Shop
Spice Garden Visit Spice Garden Visit
Authentic Curry Cooking Authentic Curry Cooking
Evening Relaxation Evening Relaxation
Accommodation – Jetwing Vil Uyana
Meal Plan – Breakfast
Travel Time – N/A
Transport Mode – Private Car (Air Conditioned)

Day 05 – Kandy

Travel south to the cultural hilltop city of Kandy. Visit the sacred golden-roofed Temple of the Tooth Relic, stroll through the peaceful Peradeniya Botanical Gardens, and experience a vibrant traditional Kandyan dance show.

Kandy Highlands View

Day 05 Activities

  • Transfer to Kandy
  • Visit Temple of the Tooth
  • Kandy lake stroll

Kandy Highlights

Temple of the Tooth Temple of the Tooth
Royal Botanical Gardens Royal Botanical Gardens
Kandyan Dance Show Kandyan Dance Show
Kandy Lake Stroll Kandy Lake Stroll
Bahirawakanda Buddha Bahirawakanda Buddha
Gem Museum Gem Museum
Accommodation – Earl's Regency Kandy
Meal Plan – Breakfast
Travel Time – Sigiriya to Kandy - 2.5 hours
Transport Mode – Private Car (Air Conditioned)

Day 06 – Nuwara Eliya

Climb high up into the cooler tea-growing hills of Nuwara Eliya, affectionately called "Little England." See lush emerald tea fields, admire old British colonial architecture, and take a peaceful boat cruise on Gregory Lake.

Nuwara Eliya Hills

Day 06 Activities

  • Drive to Nuwara Eliya
  • Visit tea factory & plantation
  • Gregory Lake boat ride

Nuwara Eliya Highlights

Tea Factory & Plantations Tea Factory & Plantations
Gregory Lake Boat Ride Gregory Lake Boat Ride
Victoria Park Victoria Park
Post Office Nuwara Eliya Post Office Nuwara Eliya
Golf Course Walk Golf Course Walk
Ramboda Falls Ramboda Falls
Accommodation – Grand Hotel Nuwara Eliya
Meal Plan – Breakfast
Travel Time – Kandy to Nuwara Eliya - 2 hours
Transport Mode – Private Car (Air Conditioned)

Day 07 – Ella

Board the famous blue train to cross dramatic mountain bridges into the cozy village of Ella. Walk over the beautiful colonial bricks of the Nine Arch Bridge and hike up Little Adam's Peak for stunning valley views.

Ella Train Voyage

Day 07 Activities

  • Scenic train ride to Ella
  • Visit Nine Arch Bridge
  • Hike Little Adam's Peak

Ella Highlights

Scenic Train Ride Scenic Train Ride
Nine Arch Bridge Nine Arch Bridge
Little Adam's Peak Little Adam's Peak
Ella Rock Hike Ella Rock Hike
Ravana Falls Ravana Falls
Cafe Chill Evening Cafe Chill Evening
Accommodation – 98 Acres Resort & Spa
Meal Plan – Breakfast
Travel Time – Nuwara Eliya to Ella - 2.5 hours
Transport Mode – Private Car (Air Conditioned)

Day 08 – Yala

Descend from the high hills down into the wild southern plains of Yala. Track leopards, elephants, and crocodiles from an open 4x4 safari vehicle inside Yala National Park before gathering by a cozy jungle campfire at dusk.

Yala Safari

Day 08 Activities

  • Transfer to Yala
  • Evening jeep safari at Yala National Park

Yala Highlights

Yala Safari Jeep Drive Yala Safari Jeep Drive
Leopard Watch Leopard Watch
Wild Elephants Herd Wild Elephants Herd
Peacock Display Peacock Display
Coastal Beach Dunes Coastal Beach Dunes
Jungle Night Fire Jungle Night Fire
Accommodation – Wild Coast Tented Lodge
Meal Plan – Breakfast & Dinner
Travel Time – Ella to Yala - 2.5 hours
Transport Mode – Private Car (Air Conditioned)

Day 09 – Mirissa

Head to the southern surf town of Mirissa. Climb up the iconic red soil of Coconut Tree Hill for panoramic ocean views and enjoy delicious fresh seafood right on the sand at sunset.

Mirissa Golden Beach

Day 09 Activities

  • Transfer to Mirissa
  • Visit Coconut Tree Hill
  • Beachfront dinner

Mirissa Highlights

Coconut Tree Hill Coconut Tree Hill
Mirissa Secret Beach Mirissa Secret Beach
Surfing Lessons Surfing Lessons
Whale Watching Cruise Whale Watching Cruise
Beach Seafood BBQ Beach Seafood BBQ
Coastal Sunset Coastal Sunset
Accommodation – Mandara Resort Mirissa
Meal Plan – Breakfast
Travel Time – Yala to Mirissa - 2 hours
Transport Mode – Private Car (Air Conditioned)

Day 10 – Galle

Step back in time inside the ancient stone walls of Galle Dutch Fort. Stroll past old colonial landmarks, visit the famous white lighthouse, and watch traditional stilt fishermen casting nets into the waves.

Galle Fort Ramparts

Day 10 Activities

  • Transfer to Galle
  • Galle Fort walking tour
  • Stilt fishing experience

Galle Highlights

Galle Fort Lighthouse Galle Fort Lighthouse
Maritime Museum Maritime Museum
Dutch Hospital Precinct Dutch Hospital Precinct
Old Gate Walk Old Gate Walk
Stilt Fishermen Watch Stilt Fishermen Watch
Gelato Tasting Gelato Tasting
Accommodation – Amangalla Galle Fort
Meal Plan – Breakfast
Travel Time – Mirissa to Galle - 45 min
Transport Mode – Private Car (Air Conditioned)

Day 11 – Colombo

Travel back to Colombo for last-minute city sightseeing. Tour iconic landmarks like Independence Square, the historic Gangarama Temple, and the modern Lotus Tower before heading to the airport for your flight home.

Colombo Cityscape Overview

Day 11 Activities

  • Transfer to Colombo
  • Colombo city tour
  • Airport drop-off

Colombo Highlights

Independence Square Independence Square
Gangarama Temple Gangarama Temple
Colombo Lotus Tower Colombo Lotus Tower
Pettah Floating Market Pettah Floating Market
Souvenir Shopping Souvenir Shopping
Airport Drop-off Airport Drop-off
Accommodation – Departure Flight (No Hotel)
Meal Plan – Breakfast
Travel Time – Galle to Colombo to Airport - 2.5 hours
Transport Mode – Private Premium Car
Inclusions

Airport Pick Up and Drop Off

Accommodation as Listed on Bed & Breakfast Basis

Selected Dinners

All the Transfers in an A/C Vehicle with an English Speaking Chauffeur Guide

Visit to Ridi Viharaya

Dambulla Cave Temple

Sigiriya Rock Fortress

Polonnaruwa Ancient Kingdom

Visit the Temple of the Tooth Relic

Visit Peradeniya Botanical Garden

Tea Experience and Visit Tour Tea Factory

High Tea at Pussellawa

Scenic Train Ride

Jeep Safari at Yala National Park

Guided Walk at Galle Fort

Meals Not Mentioned in the Itinerary

Travel Insurance Is Not Included

Late Check-Outs & Early Check-In charges are Excluded

Air-Tickets NOT Included

Camera & Video Permits

Travel Insurance Is NOT Included

Guide/Driver Tips

Booking information

Once booking details are submitted by you, we will go ahead with the booking process. At this stage, we require a 30% payment from you. A booking confirmation will reach you after 48 hours of making the payment. A balance of 70% of the payment is required, 30 days prior to the tour start date. Then you may go ahead with applying for Visa.

Cancellation Policy

All travel offers listed on our website are discounted. As such, all orders are non-refundable, and cannot be used in conjunction with any other promotion. Thus, no refund for Cancellations made with less than 30 days from the start of a tour and for No-show.

Destination Sri Lanka
Type of tour Tailor Made
Duration 12 Days 11 Nights
Starting at
USD 4,800
Per Person
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Wasif Bokhari
3 months ago
We came from America and was amazing experience. Vinoj was excellent and very helpful
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Rohit Majumdar
4 months ago
Shoutout to our rockstar Pahasara who helped us discover the coolest hidden spots, took countless pictures of us and made sure we were always taken care of. Left Sri Lanka with memories and an awesome friend
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Himanshu Roy
4 months ago
I travelled to Srilanka for 10 days with friends in Feb. We got Vinoj’s contact from a mutual friend. I was still skeptical in the beginning before booking but from the moment we landed to our last trip day, Vinoj was so helpful. We travelled across southern srilankan beaches to Ella and then Colombo. His driving is great and he also accompanied us in some activities which enhanced the whole fun as having a local person really improves the cultural experience.
I would recommend Vinoj and his company’s services 100%. He is an asset and as professional as you get. He is an athlete so brings all the energy along. A great human being to have fun with while travelling. Wish all the Best to him 🙌
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Lauren Greenwood
5 months ago
Vinoj is a fantastic driver and he accommodated every request that we made. He drove us to and from the airport and the city, stopping whenever we wanted food, drinks or just to use an ATM. He was so kind and he even decided to attend the cricket match with us.
Honestly he was 10/10, I don’t have a single complaint. He is amazing!
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Pradipta Mohapatra
6 months ago
We are on a trip to Sri Lanka from 24th December 2025 onwards for a 6 nights 7 days tour. Our driver cum guide Mr. Vinoj De Silva is absolutely an excellent driver and has been guiding us throughout our journey. He is exceptional and an asset to your tour company.
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subhradip sikdar
6 months ago
Vinoj was the kindest and the most helpful person in our 8 day Sri Lanka trip. He always went out of his way to help our group of 9 people. He showed us around constantly bought us coconut, food to try, suggested places. Couldn't recommend him and Nelum travels enough. If we ever come back to Sri Lanka, we will only be engaging in him. Thank you so much bro Vinoj, hope to see you soon!
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Jaroslav Ulman
11 months ago
Nelum travels is very good choice, Vinoj is perfect driver , company and he knows best places in Sri Lanka. We apriciate his service all 17 days of our trip. Thank you Vinoj .

General Question

Yes, absolutely! While this itinerary is highly recommended, all our tour packages are 100% tailor-made. We can adjust the duration, change the hotels, add or remove activities, and tweak the route to perfectly match your budget, travel dates, and personal preferences.

Sri Lanka is a beautiful year-round destination! Because it is a tropical island with two distinct monsoon seasons, there is always a sunny side of the island. Whenever you plan to travel, our experts will optimize your itinerary to ensure you visit the regions with the best weather during your stay.

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