Road journey to Balpitiya: On arrival in Colombo, you will be welcomed to Sri Lanka by your driver and transferred to your resort in the coastal town of Balpitiya. This is a journey of around 130km and, depending on traffic, should take you around two hours. On arrival, check-in and relax for the rest of the day.

Accommodation: Stay tonight at Kumu Beach (Ocean View Bedroom)

Days at leisure: You have two days at leisure to relax at your hotel, on the beach or explore Balapitiya and the local area independently.

Accommodation: Stay these nights at Kumu Beach (Ocean View Bedroom)

Meals: Breakfast

Road journey to Hatton, via Kitulgala: After breakfast, you will be met at the hotel by your driver and start the journey into Sri Lanka’s beautiful and hilly interior. After around 170km and four hours of driving, you will reach Kithugala, an area of the hill country that is well known for its adventure activities. You will stop at the Borderlands Adventure Camp, where you’ll be going for an adrenalin filled rafting experience on the Kelani River.

The rafting takes place on the Kelani’s clear waters, a little way upstream from Kithulgala. After a safety briefing, and a few pointers on rafting technique, the action starts. Seven high quality, class II and III rapids and temperate waters make the Kelani River a premier introduction to the sport of whitewater rafting. The river hosts rapids between grades 2 and 3, with the rafting stretch approximately 6.5 kilometers in length, and taking between 45 minutes to 1.5 hours to complete, depending on water levels. With the Kelani’s special “Killer Fall” and “Butter Crunch” rapids, rafters are guaranteed a challenge, but are also offer a chance to relax, with small calm stretches allowing a refreshing swim in the river to unwind. Ideal times are from May to December, although there are no “bad” times. The river is dam controlled, therefore water levels can be low in April, but can also be quite high during the monsoon season. The resort staff are highly trained and all Borderlands raft trips meet international safety standards, with all raft guides trained in CPR, (Cardiovascular Pulmonary Resuscitation), first aid and river rescue. Participants will wear life jackets and helmets for safety and will be guided by an expert Borderlands team.

After your rafting, enjoy a well-earned late lunch, before setting off again to Hatton, around two hours further up into the hills. Arrive in the late afternoon and settle in to your luxurious bungalow.

Accommodation: Stay tonight at the Camellia Hills (Camellia Bedroom)

Meals: Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner

Day at leisure: Today is at leisure to relax in your idyllic surroundings. Lie in a hammock with a good book, swim in the pool or set off to explore the surrounding tea plantations on foot or using the bungalows complimentary bicycles.

Accommodation: Stay tonight at the Camellia Hills (Camellia Bedroom)

Meals: Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner [All-inclusive]

Transfer to the seaplane: After breakfast, say goodbye to your Tea Trails bungalow and transfer to the nearby resevoir to board your Cinnamon Air flight to Kogala. Please note that the flight may touch down in Hambantota en route.

Flight: C79701 Castlereagh Resevoir - Koggala Lagoon 11.15 - 12.45

Private transfer to your hotel: On arrival on the south coast, you will be reunited with your driver, who will meet you off the flight and transfer you to your hotel in Galle Fort. 

Afternoon Galle Fort walking tour: This afternoon set out to explore the colonial history of the Galle Fort. Experience the deep history of colonial Sri Lanka with a knowledgeable local who will take you a complete circuit around Galle Fort; which is a UNESCO World Heritage site, built in 1588 by the Portuguese and later fortified by the Dutch and British respectively. Today, the Galle Fort is a vibrant and self-contained, multi-ethnic and multi-religious society that showcases an effortless balance of European and Sri Lankan culture. 

Your walking tour begins at around 3pm at your hotel and lasts for around an hour and a half.

Accommodation: Stay tonight at the Fort Bazaar (Bazaar Room)

Meals: Breakfast

Day at leisure: Today is at leisure to explore Galle independently and relax in its colonial charm.

Accommodation: Stay tonight at the Fort Bazaar (Bazaar Room)

Meals: Breakfast

Transfer to KK Beach: At the agreed time today, transfer out of Galle, a short distance east down the coast to KK Beach. Check-in and enjoy relaxing at the last stop of your honeymoon.

Accommodation: Stay tonight at the KK Beach (Deluxe Double Room)

Meals: Breakfast

Private Whale Watching in Mirissa: Early this morning you will be met at your hotel in Galle and transferred to Mirissa, about 45 minutes away, for your private whale watching tour. Borderlands Ocean Safaris offer exclusive private boats, giving you the opportunity to enjoy your trip in comfort and away from the hustle and bustle of the overcrowded public boats. The boats are fast and can take you to the shipping lanes (where the whales and dolphins are) in about half an hour. Along the way you’ll see other marine life; sea turtles, flying fish, pods of spinner dolphins and much more. In good weather, you may probably be the first boat at the whales and the first boat back at shore. The tour lasts for approximately 5 hours and at the end, you will be met by your driver who will transfer you back to your hotel to relax.

Afternoon at leisure: This afternoon is at leisure to relax by your hotel or on the nearby beach.

Accommodation: Stay tonight at the KK Beach (Deluxe Double Room)

Meals: Breakfast

Day at leisure: Today is at leisure to relax at your hotel, explore the local area independently or head back into Galle to hunt for souvenirs.

Accommodation: Stay tonight at the KK Beach (Deluxe Double Room)

Meals: Breakfast