Joanna James
Imagine sun kissed beaches, shaded by swaying palms, or cuddling up on chilly nights and crisp morning walks through tea estates. Maybe even safaris through rustic jungles and candlelit dinners on the beach! Well, all this and more is promised at top honeymoon destinations in Sri Lanka.
You can plan to enjoy a beach honeymoon in Sri Lanka at any time of the year. As a tropical destination, the island has only two seasons. And the monsoon seasons only effect a part of the island consecutively. You can honeymoon on the east coast from May to October and enjoy the west coast from November to April. The most popular beach destinations in Sri Lanka include Bentota, Hikkaduwa, Mirissa, Galle, Unawatuna, Negombo, Chilaw, Trincomalee, Pasikuda and Arugam Bay. But to better dive deeper into the culture of the nation, consider the convenience of booking Sri Lanka beach tour packages. Reputed tour companies such as SoulTrek Sri Lanka will be happy to offer tailor-made packages just for you. From the right agent, you can choose to be a part of a marine life conservation programme or decide on a heavenly 7 day east coast explorer tour. Choices are endless!
If you are looking for a secluded honeymoon consider the hill country. The highlands of Sri Lanka have plenty of cosy hideaways for you and your partner to rest, relax and rejuvenate as you start your new life together. Choose from plenty of pretty locations. Ella is a lovely village in the mountains and silvery waterfalls. Climb the verdant hills, trek to waterfalls and bathe in bubbling springs, enjoy the crisp clear weather and cosy nights. Nuwara Eliya is a slice of England wrapped up in tropical vibes. The once colonial base, is now a town of colonial style bungalows, a horse racing track and mountains covered in tea bushes. Ask your tour operator in Sri Lanka to plan a romantic holiday in the chilly highlands and enjoy the romance.
Diversity is Sri Lanka's biggest lure. The national parks are some of the best in the world. Not only are they home to rustic and exotic surroundings, but are reserves for a wide variety of wild life you only see in the tropics. Enjoy romantic safaris into the wild savannahs of Sri Lanka. Watch elephants in stupendous numbers at places like Minneriya Park and Kaudulla. See a leopard chase its pray at Yala. The most popular national park in Sri Lanka, Yala is noted for its variety of flora and fauna. Home to wild boulder strewn beaches visited by wild elephants. Yala has one of Asia's largest leopard populations, over 200 varieties of birds, mammals, amphibians and reptiles.
Habarana is one of the islands most popular destinations for scrub jungles, wild elephants crossing the main highway and plenty of experiences in the lush villages. Plan a honeymoon in Habarana and look forward to being part of the village life. Dine under the stars, kayak on Habarana Lake, plan a safari to a nearby park and even book a hot air balloon ride.
If you are a couple who love culture and learning about foreign traditions, ask you tour agent to book a cultural honeymoon tour in Sri Lanka. Such tours will take you across the 'Cultural Triangle' which includes the ancient kingdoms of Anuradhapura and Polonnaruwa. Most of the sites are UNESCO World Heritage Sites and offer you a chance to delve deep into the birth of Buddhism on the island and witness the might of the island nations past kings.
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