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Honeymoon to Sri Lanka in the Winter

Sri Lanka

13 days (12 nights)

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Honeymoon to Sri Lanka in the Winter

Soak up the very best of Sri Lanka, watching sunrises over jungle canopies, cycling ancient cities, drifting along hidden waterways and relaxing on pristine beaches.

In this tailor-made trip to India, you’ll visit the iconic sights, taste the authentic flavours and dip into the rich culture of Sri Lanka. This sample itinerary, staying in small, serene hotels, give you a fabulous introduction to the island with time spent exploring and relaxing.

Inspired? Tell us what you most want to see or do, and we’ll design a bespoke itinerary built around your own highlights.

You will be met on arrival by your private driver and head straight off to your hotel in Anuradhapura. The route will transport you into Sri Lanka’s cultural and ecological heart, shifting from coastal bustle to the ancient soul of the island.

Stay at

Uga Ulagalla

Heading by bicycle with a local Buddhist guide, you’ll avoid the tourist crowds and gain a profound insight into the sacred, ancient city of Anuradhapura, exploring jungle-strewn temples, monasteries, soaring stupas, bathing ponds and the venerated Sri Maha Bodhi Tree.

Stay at

Uga Ulagalla

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Bicycle tour of Anuradhapura

Start the day with a sunrise picnic on Pidurangala Rock, watching golden light bathe neighbouring Sigiriya Rock Fortress and the jungle below. This afternoon, journey through the wild, timeless beauty of Wilpattu on a safari drive, tracking elephants, leopards and sloth bears.

Stay at

Uga Ulagalla

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Guided climb of Pidurangala Rock, Jeep safari in Wilpattu National Park

A vast rock-carved lion guards Sigiriya, setting the scene for this impressive rock-hewn citadel with its ornate pools, fountains, stepped terraces and pristine gardens. This afternoon you’re heading to Kandy, leaving the sun-baked plains for the cool, tea-covered hillsides and colonial-era architecture.

Stay at

Kandy House

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Guided visit to Sigiriya Rock Fortress

Delve into Kandy’s gardens with a botanist guide, discovering Sri Lanka’s first tea bushes and rare orchids. Explore its iconic temples and the hilltop Buddha by tuk-tuk, then wander colonial streets and vibrant markets, before sipping tea in this culturally rich highland city.

Stay at

Kandy House

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Botanist tour of Peradeniya Botanical Garden, Tuk-tuk tour of Kandy, Tea tasting at Seani Restaurant

Embark on a breathtaking journey by car and rail through lush tea terraces, misty valleys and forested hills, culminating in a visit to a tea estate to discover the timeless art of tea-making firsthand.

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Thotolagala Bungalow

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Tea factory and estate visit

A chance to envelop yourselves in the serene magic of the hill country with a visit to the panoramically sited Lipton’s Seat, overlooking rolling green tea plantations, mist-shrouded valleys and distant mountain ranges.

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Thotolagala Bungalow

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Lipton’s Seat visit

Descending from the cool hill country to the warm, tropical coastline you’ll cut through dense forests, cascading waterfalls and charming villages. This afternoon you’ll hike to Upper Diyaluma Falls for an authentic Sri Lankan picnic and a swim in the crystalline natural pools.

Stay at

Malabar Hills

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Upper Diyaluma Falls trek

Time for serious relaxation. Indulge in floating breakfasts served directly to the private pool of your secluded villa, savour candlelit dinners, cooled by ocean breezes, on your private terrace and enjoy personal yoga sessions and Ayurvedic spa treatments deep in the hotel’s lush surroundings.

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Malabar Hills

Explore your surroundings together, wandering the estate’s Tree Trail, cycling through villages, discovering lagoons on a wildlife trip or learning to cook Sri Lankan dishes — immersing yourselves in the culture and natural beauty of this serene sanctuary.

Stay at

Malabar Hills

You’re heading to Galle Dutch Fort today, wandering the elegant, colonial buildings, dramatic sea-facing ramparts and artisanal shops with a local resident guide. Discover the Silk Road heritage of the port and taste your way through the city’s eclectic street food.

Stay at

Mosvold Villa

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Guided street food tour of Galle Dutch Fort

Time to sink into the colonial-charm and beachside serenity of your honeymoon suite. Swing on a palm-slung hammock overlooking the Indian Ocean, watch the stilt fishermen from a pool-side lounger or indulge in the fusion cuisine with a toes-in-the-sand dinner.

Stay at

Mosvold Villa

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Guided street food tour of Galle Dutch Fort

Begin your day with a tranquil boat ride through Galle’s cinnamon-scented waterways, spotting exotic wildlife. Then cycle together through rice fields and hidden villages to a rustic mud hut for herbal tea and fresh hoppers cooked over an open fire.

Stay at

Mosvold Villa

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Boats, bikes and bites tour of rural Galle

You’ll be driven to the airport today for your homeward flight. Time to revisit the memories of your trip and start picking out your favourite photographs to share on your return.

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What our travellers say

If Red Dot ever ceased to exist and I wanted to return to Sri Lanka I would probably go somewhere else instead. They were, in every way shape and form, impeccable. From Samanthie who created the itinerary to Wicky who drove us here, there and everywhere I cannot imagine anybody doing it better. Impeccable. I need say no more except it doesn’t get any better.

Stuart (March 2025) United Kingdom Read the whole review here Tripadvisor

We chose this company as we wanted our money to benefit the people of Sri Lanka rather than international companies. Their work supports smaller businesses, projects and communities as well as the environment

Jessica E (August 2025) London, UK Read the whole review here Feefo

Our 11th visit to this magical Island with always something new to discover and see. This time we made it up north to Jaffna, via Mannar Island, after beginning in the tea country and acclimatising to the heat, after leaving a very cold UK in January. We had total confidence that RedDot would organise everything to perfection, having used them many times before

Roy L (March 2025) United Kingdom Read the whole review here Feefo

We had a fantastic holiday. The itinerary and choice of hotels was spot on, and seamlessly organised.

Charlotte (August 2024) United Kingdom Read the whole review here Tripadvisor

Exceptional tour of Sri Lanka with Dami. We cannot recommend Dami at Red dot tours highly enough. As our guide over 9 days he made sure that our trip to Sri Lanka was unforgettable- always going above & beyond to impart his knowledge, show us things off the beaten track, looking after us, getting us to try many local delicacies & making us laugh .. a LOT. Cannot imagine anyone doing a better job- if we could take him with us on every holiday we would!

Sarah (July 2025) United Kingdom Read the whole review here Feefo

Dulmini did a great job listening to our wishes and arranged an itinerary that was very busy but met all our needs. Sisira, our guide, was outstanding, providing us with great local knowledge and suggesting other activities on our travels. He was a great driver on the busy Sri Lankan roads, was always punctual but above all added colour to the whole trip.

Malcolm (April 2024) United Kingdom Read the whole review here Tripadvisor

I cannot recommend Red Dot Tours more highly. Thank you so much to Samanthie for her patience with me and all her hard work at putting together the perfect itinerary for my family. I had done a lot of research before I contacted Red Dot and Samanthie created a tour that fitted in all the activities we wanted to do and secured the hotels I told her we would like to stay in (not easy to do in high season).

Nina (July 2025) United Kingdom Read the whole review here Tripadvisor

Wow what can I say, from start to finish we have had a wonderful holiday with Red Dot Tours. Dulmini was so helpful in putting an itinerary together for us as a family of 6 and catering to all of our needs. We have ticked off so many of Sri Lanka’s beautiful sights during our trip. Dulmini and Dhanu were a great help to us while we were out on our travels too.

Anupa (July 2025) United Kingdom Read the whole review here TripAdvisor

We spent 13 days on a Bawa tour with wonderful driver and guide Manjula, including Kandalama Heritance, The Kandy House, The Last House, Jetwing Yala, Jetwing Lighthouse and Club Villa hotels. We are 3 friends, one of them in the wheelchair. Dulmini Ekanayake from Red Dot Tours was very helpful and very patient and found solutions to all our special demands.

Rene (March 2025) United Kingdom Read the whole review here Tripadvisor

The itinerary was absolutely perfect and the hotels wonderful, especially Thotalagala, The Warden’s House and 41 Lighthouse Street. Our driver, Indika, was a delight-charming, knowledgeable, considerate and always punctual; he showed us more of this amazing country than we could have hoped for!

Karen - United Kingdom Read the whole review here Tripadvisor

Wanted to take a moment to thank RedDot Tours, and specifically Jayandi for helping book a wonderful family vacation for my family and I. First time for my family and Jayandi took care of every detail, was so courteous and professional, and genuinely cared about our experience in SL. I would also like to mention Pradeep, our kind and understanding guide/chauffeur who took such good care of us while we were out and about. I cannot recommend RedDot enough!

Bob (November 2024) United States Read the whole review here Tripadvisor

We used Red Dot for the first time for our holiday in Sri Lanka. Dulmini put together such a wonderful experience for us, creating an itinerary she drew up after many discussions about what we like and also gave us suggestions for excursions and activities. It was totally bespoke and we were able to make changes throughout this process.

Gill (March 2025) Kent, United Kingdom Read the whole review here Tripadvisor

This is an excellent tour company. They planned our Sri Lankan holiday from start to finish. The trip was initially planned for 2022 but due to Covid and other issues we didn’t manage to undertake the trip until this year. Throughout all this time we had the same travel advisor Lahiru who responded quickly to my emails and rearranged and adjusted our holiday each year!

Anne (January 2025) United Kingdom Read the whole review here Tripadvisor

As a group of 8 we have had the most fabulous tour of Sri Lanka organised by Dulmini from RedDot who totally understood my brief of "some" culture, agriculture, nature, trekking and relaxation. The hotels chosen were a wonderful mixture of homestay, tented and pure luxury (Ceylon Tea Trails). The experiences to local villages, trekking the Pekoe Trail and climbing Pidurangala were memorable and our wonderful guide, Ananda, was so informative and knowledgeable and adapted to our needs admirable (not easy with a group of 8)

Anna (February 2025) United Kingdom Read the whole review here Tripadvisor

Rated 5 on TripAdvisor

Rated 4.9 on feefo

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Our Conversation

We'll ideally have a detailed chat to get to know how you love to travel. What gets you excited? Where have you already explored? We'll share some ideas and start crafting something that's perfectly you.

Itinerary Planning

This is where the magic happens - we'll put together your bespoke itinerary and send it over to you by email. Every detail tailored to make your heart sing.

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Final Documents and Tips

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Return

Come home feeling absolutely inspired and wonderfully restored. And when you're ready for your next adventure? We'll be here, probably already bursting with ideas for you.

Cherylle, Travel Consultant

Meet our experts

Speak to our Sri Lanka experts to help you plan your trip

Want to see Sri Lanka through local eyes? Our specialists have spent years building relationships across the island and discovering places most visitors never find. They'll get to know exactly what you're looking for and design something that's completely yours. Ready to start planning? Get in touch and let's create your perfect Sri Lankan adventure.

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