Celebrate Valentine’s Day in Sri Lanka with romantic hill-country stays, beach escapes, scenic drives and special candlelight experiences for couples.
Arrive at Bandaranaike International Airport and receive a warm welcome from a VAC Tours & Travels representative. Proceed to Kandy with en route visits to Pinnawala Elephant Orphanage, where rescued elephants are cared for, and the Royal Botanical Gardens in Peradeniya, home to more than 4,000 species of plants. In Kandy, enjoy a city tour including the Upper Lake Drive viewpoint and a traditional cultural dance show. Check in at the hotel, enjoy dinner and overnight stay in Kandy.
After breakfast, travel through scenic hill-country landscapes toward Nuwara Eliya. En route, visit a tea factory to learn about Sri Lanka’s tea heritage and stop at Ramboda Waterfalls for photographs. Upon arrival, enjoy a city tour of Nuwara Eliya, known as “Little England,” including Gregory Lake and Victoria Park. Check in to the hotel, enjoy dinner and overnight stay in Nuwara Eliya.
After breakfast, continue toward Ella along one of the island’s most picturesque routes. Stop at the famous Nine Arches Bridge, hike Little Adam’s Peak for panoramic views and enjoy leisure time walking around Ella town. Check in to the hotel, enjoy dinner and overnight stay in Ella.
After breakfast, proceed to Bentota. En route, visit Ravana Waterfalls and stop at Kitulgala for white-water rafting, an exciting yet beginner-friendly activity. Continue with a visit to a Turtle Hatchery and enjoy a peaceful Madu Ganga boat safari. Spend the evening relaxing on Bentota Beach, followed by a romantic candlelight dinner arranged specially for Valentine’s Day celebrations. Overnight stay in Bentota.
After breakfast, travel to Colombo for a city tour and shopping experience. Visit Lotus Tower, Gangaramaya Temple, Independence Square and the Red Mosque. Enjoy shopping at ODEL, One Galle Face Mall, Nolimit and House of Fashion before transferring to Bandaranaike International Airport for departure.