Sri Lanka Honeymoon Itinerary in July 2023

1. Day 1: Colombo
   1 hour (22.6 miles) from Bandaranaike International Airport

   Explore the vibrant city of Colombo, visit the National Museum or take a stroll through Viharamahadevi Park.

2. Day 2: Pinnawala Elephant Orphanage
   2 hours (56.5 miles) from Colombo

   Witness herds of elephants being fed and bathing at the orphanage.

3. Day 3: Sigiriya Rock Fortress
   2 hours and 30 minutes (85.8 miles) from Pinnawala Elephant Orphanage

   Explore the ancient royal palace of King Kasyapa atop the Lion Rock and see the frescoes adorned on the walls of the fortress.

4. Day 4: Polonnaruwa
   1 hour and 30 minutes (39.7 miles) from Sigiriya Rock Fortress

   Visit the second ancient capital of Sri Lanka with the well-preserved ruins of the palace, temples, and statues.

5. Day 5: Kandy
   2 hours (52.8 miles) from Polonnaruwa

   Visit the sacred Temple of the Tooth and watch a traditional Kandyan dance performance.

6. Day 6-7: Ella
   4 hours and 20 minutes (98.8 miles) from Kandy

   Embark on a scenic train ride from Kandy to Ella and hike through the picturesque tea plantations and the Nine Arch Bridge.

7. Day 8: Mirissa
   2 hours and 50 minutes (70.1 miles) from Ella

   Soak up the sun on the pristine beach, witness blue whales on a whale watching boat tour.

8. Day 9: Galle
   2 hours and 10 minutes (38.9 miles) from Mirissa

   Explore the Dutch fort and watch the sunset at the lighthouse.

Time and Costs Estimates

• Colombo National Museum (2 hours, $4)
• Pinnawala Elephant Orphanage (3 hours, $20)
• Sigiriya Rock Fortress (3 hours, $30)
• Polonnaruwa (4 hours, $20)
• Temple of the Tooth (2 hours, $20)
• Nine Arch Bridge (3 hours, $10)
• Whale Watching Tour (5 hours, $75)
• Galle Fort (2 hours, free)
Total Estimated Costs $179

Useful Tips

For those with more time, consider taking a safari at Minneriya National Park or visit the ancient city of Anuradhapura. For those with less time, consider skipping Mirissa and head straight to Galle from Ella. It's also a good idea to wear comfortable shoes for the hikes and wear sunscreen and a hat during the trip.