Sri Lanka is the absolute hotspot for a dreamy honeymoon with all the fun, adventure, and romance anyone can ask for. Over the years, this tourism hub has attracted many honeymooners due to its wonderful attractions that range from epic beaches with the best sunsets, cascading waterfalls, tea estates, train rides with unbelievable views, diverse wildlife, ancient fortresses, and forts, the list goes on. To top it off, these endless possibilities are paired with amazing food, a rich cultural heritage, great hospitality, and tropical weather.

There are several things to consider when planning your honeymoon itinerary in Sri Lanka. Busy brides and grooms should start as early as possible to make sure that they get the best experience out of this memorable moment. As your wedding draws closer, all your time will be split among a million things to do, and planning your honeymoon will not make the top of the list for many practical reasons. So make plans way ahead to avoid stressing about it last minute. Planning a honeymoon itinerary is not as easy as it looks but choosing Sri Lanka as your destination will take away half your worries what with all the exciting things you can do there!

There are many things to keep in mind like the best season to travel to another country and luckily for you, Sri Lanka has its best season on the west coast between December and April and if your wedding falls between May and October, you can always visit the east coast. Organizing your itinerary with the right destinations to visit in Sri Lanka depends on when your honeymoon is scheduled. Keep this in mind when making plans with your loved one. In case you happen to be too busy or somehow end up having to organize an itinerary last minute, there are plenty of tailor-made Sri Lanka Honeymoon Tour Packages on offer. Just sit down with your soon-to-be wife or husband and take note of what you'd like to do in Sri Lanka and you are all good to go as soon as you consult a travel company in Sri Lanka who will listen to your needs and organize an itinerary for you. If you are a last-minute planner, Walkers Tours would be a great fit.

Skyline of the Kandy, The City of Romance | Image via pexels

Kandy is a popular honeymoon destination with a rich cultural heritage where the Temple of the Tooth Relic is located. A day or two in this picturesque city and a scenic train ride can be included in your itinerary as you can take a train from Kandy to Ella. After enjoying the charming vibes of the cozy Ella town, you can move on to the Yala National Park or if you are in for the adventure, hike the Ella rock without leaving.

If you are Galle-bound, you are in for a treat with pretty little boutiques, museums, a lighthouse, and old colonial buildings that await exploration.

The Galle Fort is the best place to be to watch the sun go down the horizon over the shimmering ocean. Coral reefs in Unawatuna, turtle watching, scuba diving, lagoon canoeing, whale watching, the sky is your limit!

If you are a history lover or your partner is, visit the Sigiri fresco or the cities of Anuradhapura and Polonnaruwa where you can explore remnants of the old Sri Lankan kingdoms.

There are many other places you can add to the itinerary based on the interests you share with your partner. It all depends on the season you travel in and how you organize the places to visit. Your budget also matters since you have to book suitable accommodation based on your itinerary.

Don't overload the itinerary with too many places to visit, you do not want your honeymoon to be a busy week or two. Leave time to relax and make memories with your partner. Sri Lanka happens to be a magical place where you can plan your honeymoon to be anything you want it to be. So plan shared activities that your loved one can take part in and remove any solo activities that could ruin the fun for either one of you.

If your partner is in for surprises, you can add a candlelit dinner, book a spa day, gift memorable souvenirs like a traditional Batik garment, Sri Lankan paintings, a box of Ceylon tea or fragrant spices, or if you want to splash out with it, buy a famous Sri Lankan blue sapphire or moonstone to remember your perfect honeymoon in the little pear-shaped island!