Why you should go to Sri Lanka for your honeymoon

Luxury hotels, beautiful locations, unforgettable experiences, what more could you possibly want.

Nathan
Nathan
India Specialist
Published on
16 Nov 2018
Updated on
25 Apr 2025
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So the big day is over (many congratulations), now for the honeymoon. But where to go? If you are after stunning locations, exciting activities, sunny beaches and relaxing spas, Sri Lanka is the best place for you. Whatever it is that you want to do, we are sure that Sri Lanka will be a perfect honeymoon destination.

Sri Lanka Sunset
A sunset in Sri Lanka

Wilderness, Luxury and Romance

When you think of accommodation in the remote, wilder areas of Sri Lanka, what you imagine may not be the epitome of romance. You may think of very basic camps with no hot water, non flush toilets and small, cramped bedrooms. However, this is not the case. Sri Lanka is teeming with luxury hotels and lodges, including the country's more remote areas, that are all beautifully decorated, with features such as swimming pools and private verandas with staff on hand to provide excellent service. Examples include Wild Coast Tented Lodge, Gal Oya Lodge and Ceylon Tea Trails.

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Experience both wilderness and luxury at Wild Coast Tented Lodge

Pools with a view

Many hotels in Sri Lanka contain plunge or infinity pools, designed and positioned to make the guests feel like they are immersed in the surrounding landscape. This is a perfect and a romantic way to cool off after a busy day in sunny Sri Lanka, all the while being surrounded by beautiful, calming scenery. Some hotel suggestions include Cape Weligama and Living Heritage Koslanda.

Infinity Pool Weligama
Weligama's half moon infinity pool
Infinity Pool Living Heritage Koslanda
The infinity pool at Living Heritage Koslanda

Go on Safari

Safaris are not just reserved for Africa. Sri Lanka is home to abundant wildlife, such as elephants, leopards and sloth bears. Immersing yourself in nature by visiting one of the country's several National Parks and Reserves is a wonderful part of any honeymoon.

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A Beautiful Leopard at Wilpattu National Park

If you want to see Sri Lanka's beautiful leopard, then Yala and Wilpattu are the best National Parks to go to. Yala is the most popular National Park in the country, and can therefore get very busy during tourist season, but it does however have the highest leopard density in the entire world, making chances of spotting this big cat extremely high. Wilpattu also has quite a large population of leopards, but, unlike Yala, is not visited by many tourists, which will provide a more genuine feeling of being in the wilderness.

Minneriya is an excellent National Park to go to in order to spot elephants. The best time to go is from the month of July to October when there may be up to 300 elephants coming to the park's waterholes to drink. This spectacular event is called 'The Gathering' and is the world's biggest congregation of Asian elephants.

Elephants In Minneriya National Park
Go on a safari to see Sri Lanka's elephants

Whale watching

A trip to spot these gentle ocean giants is a fantastic addition to any honeymoon. The waters around Sri Lanka are home to five species of whale, including Blue Whales and Orcas. One of the best ways of seeing these animals is by catamaran, with the option of spending a night on-board one of these vessels and spend the following morning viewing whales while eating breakfast. The best place to go whale watching is a small town on Sri Lanka's south coast called Mirissa, while the best time to go is between November to April/May, as during the monsoon months, the waters around the island are quite rough and not suitable for spotting whales.

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A blue whale in Sri Lanka
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Mirissa,the best place in the country to go whale watching
Whale Watching In Mirissa
See gentle ocean giants up close

Hit the beach!

A small island in the Indian Ocean, Sri Lanka has a huge amount of brilliant beaches to visit. You can choose whether to relax on the sand and work on your tan, or take part in fun and exciting watersports. On the west coast, you are within reach of the most affluent areas of Sri Lanka, such as Negombo and Hikkaduwa, and have hundreds of hotels to choose from. The south coast is the best place to go, with beautiful beaches, temples, fisherman on stilts and colonial era towns.

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One of Sri Lanka's many beautiful beaches

Go on a spa retreat!

Sri Lanka's luxurious spas will offer you the perfect opportunity to relax, with a range of treatments and therapies. There are many resorts and spas in Sri Lanka, such as Aliya Resort and Spa, located in the cultural triangle. This property offers a range of specialist treatments, as well as day excursions to see Sri Lanka's wild elephants or hiking up Sigiriya.

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Aliya Resort and Spa
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Have a relaxing break at a beautiful spa

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Elizabeth Spells

I have just returned from the most amazing trip to Tanzania, booked with Far & Wild. Everything went so smoothly from the first time I spoke with them. The planning was great, the itinerary was perfect for us, and the lodges were amazing. We spent 10 nights with an amazing guide, travelling through Northern Tanzania and even got to see the migration, which was a lifetime ambition of mine. This wasn't our first safari, so we were nervous as to how it would compare, but it was spot on. We're particularly grateful that she suggested a private 'bush lunch' in the Ngorongoro Crater as the public picnic spot was very busy! I will certainly be using them again to book our next trip....we're thinking of a relaxing beach stay next time to get over the excitement of safari!

July, 2024
Orla Rhodes

Just back from another amazing F&W organised trip to Namibia with the family (8 adults). Having been there before, Alistair tailored our trip to include our favourite locations and added a new one for us, Okonjima Plains camp, which we loved.The quality of accommodation and guiding, activities, food and drinks was exceptional throughout. Although not inexpensive I felt it was good value for the level of luxury we had. Kwessi Dunes, Shipwreck lodge, Ongava, Okonjima with pit stops Windhoek (city tour recommended ), Swakopmund (Sandwich Harbour and Walvis Bay tour) and Grootberg lodge (best sundowner drive )

June, 2024
Arnhild Schia

We had a wonderful trip to São Tomé and Príncipe - a small island nation in the Gulf of Guinea with paradise (almost empty) beaches and jungle forest. It was all well organised by Far and Wild and we stayed at Omali lodge at Sao Tome, then on Roca Sundy, and Sunday Praia at Principe - a great combination of different types of resorts/hotels. Omali is close to Sao Tome town with its colonial buildings, markets, hustle and bustle. Roca Sunday gives an old plantation experience and Sundy Praia a luxury beach experience. Very friendly (from time to time a bit slow) service, great fresh food, specifically if you like fish/seafood, vegetables and fruits (almost all sourced locally). Nice temperature between 23 and 30 degrees Celsius, nice swimming conditions. We really recommend this for those who want to experience a pristine destination with few other tourists and friendly and welcoming people. The islands also feel (and I believe are) very safe. At Principe, there are no dangerous animals, snakes or whatever, and it was great to be able to hike in the jungle without being very conscious of where to put your hands and feet. Go before everyone else does!

July, 2024
Henri Papenfus

Back home again, basking in the joys of a superb safari. Every aspect you arranged for us, including linking up with Mack Air and Wild Horizons locally to transport us. The choice of camps, Camp Hwange in Zimbabwe and Muchenenje Safari Lodge in Botswana, was spot on and exactly what we had hoped for - ideally situated, comfortable, in good surroundings, and with excellent wildlife on the doorstep and throughout the wider country. The service staff in each looked after us very well, catering was excellent, and the game guides were professional, knowledgeable and helpful. The weather was, as usual for that part of the world, also good at the time of our visit. Blue skies and stunning sunsets. Warm but not too hot during the day, although quite cold at sunrise when viewing game. The viewing started. You made us happy, and we recommend you to similar safari enthusiasts with confidence.

June, 2024
AC

Far and Wild went above and beyond to make sure my trip to Zambia was special. I would definitely recommend them and their services to anyone wanting to travel to Africa.

May, 2024
Tiny

Lovely holiday at the amazing Almanara on Galu beach, a beach like no other. Far and Wild excelled themselves from beginning to end of our holiday in beautiful Kenya.... What a country!,

April, 2024
Stodge

Wow! These guys are amazing. Can’t recommend them highly enough. Friendly AND efficient! Sorted out our trip (last minute and lots of different family member needs, sorry!) in record time and everything worked like clockwork. Trip of a lifetime to the Masai Mara. Will be back (and use F&W again!)!

March, 2024
Fiona C

It was a dreamy holiday on the Kenyan Coast - Far and Wild, their efficiency and professionalism allowed us to relax and be the happiest family alive !! We cannot fault them, their care and understanding of what we wanted from a holiday ensured we had the most memorable trip. We will be booking with them again for sure!

March, 2024