Sri Lanka Luxury Honeymoon Tour

On arrival, you will meet our Chauffeur/ Guide, who meet and greet at the Bandaranaike International Airport. Upon arrival in Kandy, check in to your hotel. Your evening hours will be spent at leisure. Kandy, a lovely city, the Hill Capital, and the last stronghold of the Sinhala Kings, retains an aura of grandeur on which time has not affected. Encircled by hills, with a tranquil lake in its center, it is the site of the renowned "Temple of the Tooth" and the Royal Botanical gardens home to one of the best collections of Orchids. Kandy and its satellite villages are the centers of the island's handicraft industry, and its traditional dances are the most spectacular in the country. Hotel Option: King's Pavilion or similar in Kandy. (L, D)

After breakfast, we will make a visit to the Royal Botanical Garden in Peradeniya, and you will be accompanied by an expert botanist. Royal Botanical Garden, Peradeniya is one of the best botanical gardens in Sri Lanka and one of the most beautiful in Asia. It is located just 6 km from Kandy, the second-largest city in Sri Lanka. The botanical gardens are huge & well- organized gardens. It is renowned for the collection of a variety of Orchids and has more than 300 varieties of Orchids, spices, medicinal plants, and palm trees attached to it is the National Herbarium. The total landmass of the botanical garden is 147 acres; it is managed by the Division of National Botanic Gardens of the Department of Agriculture. The origins of the Botanic Gardens date as far back. The Classical Avenue of Palms is located in this garden. One tree with a significant history is the Cannonball Tree planted by King George V of the United Kingdom and Queen Mary in 1901. The tree is bent with their fruit which looks like Cannon Ball, which is how it came to be named. Upon completion, we will explore the city of Kandy and will be given some free time for shopping if required. At approximately around 1630HRS, we will proceed to the Temple of the Tooth, Kandy. The Temple of the Tooth is the most important place for the present Buddhist because it is the final resting place of the sacred tooth relic of Buddha known as "Sri Dalada Maligawa." It is famous for its carvings and the beautiful art that is unique to Sri Lanka. The most important part of the Dalada Maligawa is the octagon (Pathirppuwa). Thousands of people line up each day to get a glimpse of its majesty. Kandy is also one of the most beautiful cities of Sri Lanka with its picturesque lake built by its last king, and hills surrounding the city, it's devales the oldest the Natha devale belonging to the 14th century, and the palace of the last king of Kandy which are presently the districts courts and the archaeological museum. Kandy also is the center for Buddhist cultural affairs with meditation centers and Buddhist publication societies. Hotel Option: King's Pavilion or similar in Kandy. (B, L, D)

After breakfast, you will leave towards Bentota on route to visit the Three Temple Complex at Pilimathalawe. We will leave the hotel around 08:00. Our guide will be arranging everything for your tour. While you will reach there, you will see pristine spice plants and a nearby three temple complex. The three temples (Gadaladeniya, Lankathilake, Embekka) have been made in the 14th century before the Kandyan Kingdom was fully established. These temples are three located within easy walking distance, giving another unforgettable experience for heritage lovers. Proceed to Bentota and check in to the hotel. You will be spending on leisure. Hotel Option: Reef Villa at or similar in Bentota. (B, L, D)

You will spend these days at leisure by the beach. Optional - You will visit to see the turtle hatchery. Kosgoda is famous for its sea turtle conservation project operated by the Wild Life Protection Society of Sri Lanka. It was established in 1988 to protect Sri Lanka's turtles from extinction. Since then, it has released about 3.5 million baby turtles into the wild. The hatchery pays fishermen for eggs that they collect at night along the long sandy beach. Although October to April is the main laying season, some eggs (mostly green turtles) can be found at Kosgoda throughout the year. The hatchery buries the eggs in the sand, and when they hatch around 50 days later, the baby turtles are released into the sea at night. Only about one in 1,000 turtles survive to maturity. Kosgoda turtle hatchery also has tanks for injured or disabled turtles, including albino turtles that would not survive in the wild. There's also a small shop and café. Hotel Option: Reef Villa at or similar in Bentota. (B, L, D)

After breakfast, you will check out from the hotel and proceed to Colombo for your last night. Upon arrival in Colombo, you will have leisure and explore the city on your own if possible. At approximately around 11:00, we will go to MRS. Mohara Dole's residence to experience a Sri Lankan culinary lesson and enjoy a delicious lunch cooked by yourself. After that, at approximately around 16:00, your guide will take you on a walking tour of Colombo. Colombo is the trade capital that has long been the traditional gateway to the orient. Today, Colombo is a fascinating city with a happy blend of east & west, past & present, with its own charm. The main seaport of Sri Lanka is in Colombo, and adjoining it is Pettah, the local bazaar & trading area. Other places of interest are the beautiful Buddhist temples, Hindu temples, the historic Wolfendhal church, the main residential area - cinnamon gardens and the BMICH - International Conference Hall and the commercial area - Fort. Upon completion, we will return to our hotel overnight. Hotel Option: Casa Colombo Hotel or similar in Colombo. (B, L, D)

Breakfast at the hotel. If you wish, you will do the Colombo City tour according to your flight time. On completion, you will depend on your departure flight time leave to the airport (B, L)