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From $ 4,870 per person

Honeymoon to Sri Lanka in the Winter

Sri Lanka
13 days (12 nights)
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.
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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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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  • 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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  • 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.
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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.
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.
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.
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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.
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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.
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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

We went to Sri Lanka as a three-generation family of three. The superb trip was organised by Samanthie and the team and it's difficult to see how it could have been bettered.
Roy Wood (February 2026) Read the whole review here Google
Red Dot organised the most wonderful 3-week holiday for us. Samanthie built a trip around the amazing sights we had requested visiting, together with her own suggestions and a wide mix of hotels, which gave us the flavours of both traditional Sri Lanka and the sleek, stylish contemporary version of the country. Our Driver made the whole experience incredibly special for us.
Alie C (February 2026) Read the whole review here Trip Advisor
I can’t thank Cherylle and the Red Dot team enough for their meticulous planning of our family holiday to India travelling through Rajasthan over Christmas. As a family of all adults, every suggestion from daily activities to hotel choices was simply perfect. We travelled through Delhi, Ranthambore (an unforgettable tiger safari!), Jaipur and Agra and I truly feel we experienced the very best of each destination while moving at a relaxed, well thought out pace
Daisy Stanton (February 2026) Read the whole review here Google
My partner arranged a holiday trip at fairly short notice to Sri Lanka with Red Dot on a recommendation, Samanthie was so patient & helpful with her suggested itinerary which we followed with some minor amendments. On arrival at Colombo we met Manjula our chauffeur/guide who was absolutely brilliant!
Andrew S (February 2026) Read the whole review here Trip Advisor
Dulmini and the Red Dot Team arranged a fantastic trip for us around Assam and North Eat India. Faultless service. I cannot recommend them more highly.
Martin Thomas (February 2026) Read the whole review here Google
Wonderful company. Our holiday in Sri Lanka was perfect. Local knowledge made all the difference
Sandra Nicholson  (February 2026) Read the whole review here Google
We looked up, and communicated with umpteen tour operators. Though Red Dot seemed to have offices in Sri Lanka and the UK, they seemed to have the best reviews. We were fortunate enough to correspond with Cherylle, who not only assured us of the safety of our friend, but created a personalised, and flexible, itinerary which we could not have done ourselves.
Jayant Banerji (February 2026) Read the whole review here Google
A 14-day tour with Red Dot Tours was the perfect antidote to the bleak UK winter. After a glowing recommendation from a friend, we contacted Red Dot Tours and were not disappointed. Our consultant, Lahiru, curated a seamless itinerary. Throughout the planning phase, Lahiru was incredibly responsive; the final itinerary—delivered via a user-friendly 'Guest Portal'—was impressively detailed, covering every hotel stay and excursion.
Phil Blair ( February 2026) Read the whole review here Google
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