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9 nights · 4 places

Honeymoon on a Budget

Big views and quiet beaches, without the big bill

Sunrise on Sigiriya, cool nights among the tea, and five nights on the south coast, in comfortable hotels that leave money for the good dinners.

  1. Sigiriya
  2. Nuwara Eliya
  3. Mirissa
  4. Galle

From, per person

$657
Price it for my dates
Honeymoon on a Budget
CouplesBeachHill country
Length
9 nights
Places to stay
4
Best months
Jan, Feb, Mar, Dec
Style
Couples, Beach, Hill country

Highlights

What makes it special

  • Sigiriya Rock
  • Horton Plains walk
  • Whale watching
  • Galle Fort at sunset

Your route

Day by day

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  1. Day 1: Arrive and drive to Sigiriya

    Your driver meets you at the airport. Settle in for a quiet evening after the drive of about three and a half hours.

  2. Day 2: Climb Sigiriya Rock

    Start early to see the summit in the soft morning light, then rest by the pool for the afternoon.

  3. Day 3: Into tea country

    A scenic drive of around four hours to Nuwara Eliya, stopping at a tea estate on the way up.

  4. Day 4: Horton Plains

    A morning walk over the high moorland to the World's End viewpoint. The evening is cool, so bring a jumper.

  5. Day 5: To the south coast

    A long drive of about five hours, down from the hills to the sea at Mirissa.

  6. Day 6: Mirissa

    Spend a free day on the beach, and walk up Coconut Tree Hill at sunset.

  7. Day 7: Whale watching

    Head out on the boat in the morning, in season. Take the afternoon off.

  8. Day 8: To Unawatuna and Galle

    Under an hour along the coast. Walk the Galle Fort ramparts as the sun goes down.

  9. Day 9: A day in Unawatuna

    Cook a Sri Lankan lunch together in the morning, and spend the afternoon swimming in the bay.

  10. Day 10: Fly home

    Your driver takes you to the airport, about two and a half hours away.

Stays

Where you could stay

Choose a hotel level on the right, or pick each hotel yourself in the designer.

StopBudgetComfortSuperior
Sigiriya2 nightsBack Of lake VillaLion See Hotel - SigiriyaLa Cloudz Sigiriya
Nuwara Eliya2 nightsRoshan Guest HouseCottage San FrancescoSummerhill Bungalow by Bluechip Leisure
Mirissa and Weligama3 nightsCasa BananaMirissa Moments HotelKiss Blossom
Galle and Unawatuna2 nightsSky View Cabin UnawatunaSerenity Boutique - UnawatunaVilla Rumassala Luxury Chalets Unawatuna

Prices through the year

When it costs least

Per person for 9 nights, two people sharing, at comfort level. Best months for this route: Jan, Feb, Mar, Dec.

  1. December 2026:
    Dec$726
  2. January 2027:
    Jan$723
  3. February 2027:
    Feb$723
  4. March 2027:
    Mar$723
  5. April 2027:
    Apr$663
  6. May 2027:
    May$657
  7. June 2027:
    Jun$657
  8. July 2027:
    Jul$697
  9. August 2027:
    Aug$697
  10. September 2027:
    Sep$657
  11. October 2027:
    Oct$657
  12. November 2027:
    Nov$684
Lowest price Best weather for this route Other months

Included

  • Your choice of hotels, with breakfast each morning
  • Private air-conditioned car or van with an English-speaking driver
  • Airport pickup and drop-off
  • The activities listed, including entry fees

Not included

  • International flights
  • Sri Lanka travel authorisation (ETA) and travel insurance
  • Lunches and dinners, unless your hotel plan includes them
  • Tips, drinks and personal spending

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