Sri Lanka Off-The-Beaten-Track Honeymoon: Wellness & Wildlife
Seeking a long-haul summer trip? We’ve curated this adventure for curious travellers seeking an off-the-beaten-track experience to Sri Lanka’s lesser-explored lands.
📍 North Kandy > Gal Oya National Park > East Coast Sri Lanka > Cultural Triangle > Negombo
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Seeking a long-haul summer trip? We’ve curated this adventure for curious travellers seeking an off-the-beaten-track experience to Sri Lanka’s lesser-explored lands.
Why we love it
“With few long-haul options available in the UK's summer, this is the ultimate getaway for those craving an adventurous escape. We've handpicked hotels in the lesser-explored corners of Sri Lanka, to show off the country's remote beauty. Begin in the lush, undulating landscape of Kandy, where Santani offers a regrounding experience with days of trekking in the Knuckles and meditation workshops. Next is Gal Oya Lodge, nestled in the National Park wilderness, where elephants swim between lagoons and the Vedda's tribal leader will guide you through foraging. The trip's second half is a Robinson Crusoe-style escape on the virtually private Jungle Beach, followed by a deep dive into the Cultural Triangle with a private chauffeur guide. Add in a few of our curated experiences to turn the adventure up and down as you go, or simply kick back and soak in the views!”
Andy
team nemoTrip includes
Excludes international flights
When to go
Perfect weather to enjoy these areas of Sri Lanka
June-Aug
Still good weather, expect the odd shower
May, Sept
It's better to visit central and south of the island in these months
Oct-Apr
Pick and choose from our curated portfolio of hotels and experiences, designing your perfect itinerary.
Your trip includes seamless logistics throughout with the world's top drivers and guides. We customise your trip on a 1-1 basis until it's perfect for you.
We connect you to a personal Travel Expert who is on hand to make your trip truly perfect. They will be in touch within 24 hrs.
International flights are not included in the total cost, our Travel Experts can advise on the best routes and places to book.
Example itinerary
Our team have curated an amazing route for you to get inspired. Your trip will be fully bespoke - we can add, remove and tweak this to your heart's content.
On arrival, you will be met through immigration by our local representatives and introduced to your driver. It's then a scenic 3.5 hour drive to your beautiful first hotel. We can always add a night in Colombo at the beginning if your flight gets in late.
North Kandy
Home to the 'Temple of the Tooth', Kandy is a bustling city surrounded by misty hills in the center of the island. A convenient place to stop for a night or two, there are some great boutique hotel and local experiences to enjoy. We recommend sightseeing with your chauffeur guide (included) and sampling the local delicacies on a food tour.
Featured hotels
Santani
Featured hotels
Santani
Featured activities
Time to head to the wilds of Gal Oya National Park. You will be collected for the 3.5 hour journey, stopping off to enjoy a nice local lunch en route if you wish.
Gal Oya National Park
Remote, untouched wilderness with some fantastic scenery to explore. Here you can expect to see few other tourists as you go boating on the lake, walk through remote villages, and try to spot Elephants swimming between the islands. There's one place to stay here, Gal Oya Lodge, best included between the hills and South coast.
Featured hotels
Gal Oya Lodge
Featured hotels
Gal Oya Lodge
Featured activities
The beach is calling. Depending on the hotel you choose, you will be transferred 3-5 hours up to the East Coast and your relaxing beach hotel for the next few nights.
East Coast Sri Lanka
Seafood curries and white sandy beaches characterise this stretch of coastline. The perfect spot to end a trip or add whenever you want some relaxation, we've selected a range of hotels for you to choose from. It's best visited from May to September, and if included at the end of an itinerary we will include a domestic flight back to Colombo.
Featured hotels
Amaya Beach
Jungle Beach
Karpaha Sands
Trinco Blu by Cinnamon
Uga Bay
Featured hotels
Amaya Beach
Jungle Beach
Karpaha Sands
Trinco Blu by Cinnamon
Uga Bay
Featured activities
You will be collected this morning for the 2.5 hour drive into the cultural heart of Sri Lanka and your next hotel.
Cultural Triangle
As the name suggests, you will find many of the ancient cultural highlights of the island in this area, including Sigiriya Rock Fortress, the Dambulla Caves, and Anuradhapura. There are some excellent hotels to enjoy and all sorts of activities, from hiking to spotting elephants in national parks. If you are into your history and culture, it's not to be missed.
Featured hotels
Aliya Resort & Spa
Cinnamon Lodge, Habarana
Heritance Kandalama
Jetwing Vil Uyana
Ulagalla
Wild Grass Nature Resort
Featured hotels
Aliya Resort & Spa
Cinnamon Lodge, Habarana
Heritance Kandalama
Jetwing Vil Uyana
Ulagalla
Wild Grass Nature Resort
Featured activities
Your final long drive takes you back towards Colombo, a journey of 3 hours. Make sure to grab any spices or last minute shopping en route!
Negombo
Although there are some good beaches and great hotels in the area, Negombo is often used as an entry or exit point due to its proximity to the airport. It's also a good option if you prefer to have a more leisurely start or end to your itinerary.
Featured hotels
Jetwing Beach
The Notary's House
The Wallawwa
Villa Hundira
Featured hotels
Jetwing Beach
The Notary's House
The Wallawwa
Villa Hundira
Featured activities
Time to head home. You will be transferred the short distance to the airport in good time for your international flight. Bye for now!
Sri Lanka Off-The-Beaten-Track Honeymoon: Wellness & Wildlife
£2,720
£2,720
Trip includes
Excludes international flights
FAQs
Why should I book with nemo?
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What are the deposit terms?
We charge a 20% non-refundable deposit, plus charge up front for flights we book. These terms are aligned with our partner hotels, activity and logistics partners in each destination.
If you need to change your trip, we will do everything we can to do so without a charge. Similarly with cancellation, whilst the deposit is non-refundable, we can often transfer this to a future trip.
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