Tour Overview
A short, sweet honeymoon: royal Kandy, the misty hills of Ella, and golden beaches on the south coast, with romantic touches along the way and no early starts unless you want them.
Where you spend the nights
| Area / base | Nights |
|---|---|
| Kandy | 2 |
| Ella | 2 |
| Mirissa | 2 |
| Total nights | 6 |
Trip at a glance
| Detail | Information |
|---|---|
| Duration | 7 days / 6 nights |
| Tour type | Honeymoon |
| Group size | Private tour: 2 guests |
| Difficulty | Easy |
| Best season | December – April |
| Approx. road distance | ~685 km |
| Guide languages | English, German and Hindi (others on request) |
| Departure dates | Any date – private tour, all year |
Highlights
- Temple of the Tooth
- Kandy–Ella train
- Nine Arch Bridge
- Sunset at Coconut Tree Hill
- Galle Fort
- Honeymoon welcome & couples' massage
Itinerary
Every tour is 100% flexible and customizable. This itinerary is a starting point – we can change the order of the days, add or remove nights, swap activities or extend the tour to match your exact dates, pace and interests.
Hotels and accommodation are not included in the standard tour price. You are free to book your own stays, or let us organise a complete accommodation package for you in your preferred hotel tier (guesthouse, 3★, 4★, 5★ or boutique/villa). We work with hotels across the island and can quote your whole trip as one package.
Please contact us before you place a booking so that we can finalise your customised itinerary and your accommodation plan, confirm availability for your dates and send you a final price.
Family, senior and accessibility friendly. We can arrange an elder-friendly set-up (slower pace, shorter drives, ground-floor rooms, lift-access hotels, wheelchair-friendly vehicles and skip-the-climb alternatives such as the Sigiriya museum and gardens or the Pidurangala base viewpoint) and a child-friendly set-up (child and booster seats, family or connecting rooms, hotels with pools, shorter driving days and kid-friendly meals).
Guides and languages. Our chauffeur-guides work in English, German and Hindi, and we can arrange French, Spanish, Italian, Russian, Chinese and Japanese speaking guides on request.
Meals. The meals shown in the itinerary are what we include when we arrange your accommodation on half board. If you book your own hotels, your meals follow your own hotel booking – tell us which you prefer.
Start dates. This tour is private and runs on any date you choose within its season, subject to availability. It operates in January, February, March, April, December – outside those months the conditions make it either impossible or much less rewarding, and we will say so and suggest an alternative rather than take the booking. Tell us your arrival and departure dates and we will build the itinerary around your flights.
Contact us before booking: [info@lankaitinerary.com] · WhatsApp [+94 XX XXX XXXX]
After a warm welcome at the airport, drive into the hills to Kandy, the last royal capital of Sri Lanka. On the way you can stop at a pineapple or cashew stall in Kadawatha. Check in and relax, then take an evening walk around Kandy Lake as the city lights come on.
Meals: Dinner · Overnight: Kandy · Travel: 3.5 hrs (115 km) · Distance: ~115 km
Visit the Royal Botanic Gardens in Peradeniya, 60 hectares of orchids, spice trees, giant bamboo and the famous avenue of royal palms. After lunch, stroll around Kandy Lake, browse the central market, and drive up to the Arthur's Seat viewpoint for a panorama of the city. Optional: a gem museum, a batik workshop or a Kandy cooking class.
Meals: Breakfast, Dinner · Overnight: Kandy · Travel: City sightseeing · Distance: ~25 km
Board one of the world's most beautiful train journeys (reserved seats arranged by us; subject to availability). For about 6–7 hours the train winds past tea estates, waterfalls, tunnels and misty villages, climbing to the island's highest station at Pattipola. Your driver takes the luggage by road and meets you at Ella station. Evening at leisure in this relaxed hill town.
Meals: Breakfast, Dinner · Overnight: Ella · Travel: Train 6–7 hrs · Distance: ~175 km
Enjoy a sunrise hike up Little Adam's Peak (about 45 minutes each way, easy) for stunning views over Ella Gap. Then walk along the railway line to the Nine Arch Bridge, built in 1921 entirely without steel. After lunch, see Ravana Falls and visit a small family tea garden. Optional: zip-line at Flying Ravana or climb Ella Rock with a local guide.
Meals: Breakfast, Dinner · Overnight: Ella · Travel: Local · Distance: ~20 km
Drive down to the coast via Ella Gap (3.5 hours). Sunset at Coconut Tree Hill.
Meals: Breakfast, Dinner · Overnight: Mirissa · Travel: 3.5 hrs · Distance: ~170 km
Explore Galle Fort (UNESCO), a 17th-century Dutch fortified town still full of life. Walk the ramparts to the lighthouse, visit the Dutch Reformed Church and the old warehouses, and browse boutiques, galleries and cafés in the cobbled lanes. Afternoon at Unawatuna or Jungle Beach, and sunset from the ramparts.
Meals: Breakfast, Dinner · Overnight: Mirissa · Travel: Local · Distance: ~30 km
Enjoy a final morning by the sea before the transfer to Bandaranaike International Airport via the Southern Expressway (allow 3 hours).
Meals: Breakfast · Overnight: — · Travel: 3 hrs to airport · Distance: ~150 km
Includes / Excludes
Price Includes
- Airport pick-up and drop-off
- Private air-conditioned vehicle with licensed English-speaking chauffeur-guide (SLTDA)
- Meals as listed in the itinerary (daily breakfast and dinner as standard)
- Entrance fees to all sites listed in the itinerary
- Reserved train tickets where listed (subject to availability)
- Honeymoon welcome amenities
- One couples' massage
- Local SIM card with data for the lead traveller
- Bottled water in the vehicle daily
- All government taxes and service charges
- 24/7 support while you travel
Price Excludes
- Accommodation (not included in the standard price – we can book any hotel tier for you; see 'Accommodation options')
- International flights
- Sri Lanka ETA (visa) – free for 40 nationalities since 25 May 2026; fee applies to others
- Travel insurance (strongly recommended)
- Lunches and drinks unless listed
- Camera/video permits at some sites
- Tips for guide, driver and safari trackers (suggested USD 10–15/day for your chauffeur-guide)
- Optional activities (e.g. hot-air balloon, zip-line, extra safaris)
- Personal expenses (laundry, phone, shopping)
- Hot-air balloon flight (optional, seasonal)
- Early check-in / late check-out
Frequently Asked Questions
Yes for a first taste – but if you can, add 2–3 more beach nights to relax.
Yes. The tour is private for your group with your own vehicle and chauffeur-guide – you won't share with strangers.
Of course. You can add or remove days, change hotels, upgrade to boutique or luxury properties or swap activities. We'll send a revised quote within 24 hours.
The price is per person based on two adults sharing a room in the hotel category shown. Prices vary by season, hotel choice and group size – request a quote for your exact dates.
Send an enquiry or click Book Now. We confirm availability, then you secure the tour with a deposit; the balance is paid before arrival. [Insert your real deposit and payment terms.]