Ayu in the Wild is a specialist in curating the most unique luxury honeymoon holidays in Sri Lanka, with the indulgence of private guides, hand-picked accommodation and the insider knowledge of the best local secrets. Our concierge services are comprehensive and tailored to meet guests’ needs and expectations.
With its sun-kissed beaches, misty tea hills, nature and culture, Sri Lanka offers one of the best destinations for honeymooners. For those who want more than just a beach stay, from luxurious boutique properties to intimate villas on the South Coast and hillside retreats in the central highlands, the country offers a good blend of luxury, romance together with slow travel experiences in the company of Ayu in the Wild’s expert Naturalist or community-based guides or local hosts.
Itinerary highlights
Privately guided safari through the wilderness of Yala National Park in the company of Ayu in the Wild’s expert Naturalist to see Leopard, Elephant and other wildlife and later in the evening, unwind with sundowners overlooking the ocean.
Enjoy a private breakfast on the coastal sand dunes near Yala National Park, surrounded by the stillness of nature.
Enjoy a romantic train journey through beautiful and scenic mountain landscapes of the central hills.
Savour a private picnic breakfast after a guided biodiversity walk through the lush Ceylon tea mountains.
Indulge in a private visit to a tea factory for a quintessential tea experience in Sri Lanka.
Learn about the art of traditional Kandyan dancing and drumming followed by a short cooking lesson and a delicious lunch served by the dance teacher’s family.
Privately guided look into the world-renowned Temple of the Tooth Relic in Kandy, where the tooth of Buddha is enshrined. This is one of the most sacred sites on the island.
Rejuvenate together with ayurvedic, wellness and spa treatments and yoga for a deeply relaxing and pampered experience.
Drift away on a tranquil boat ride at sunset in a dug-out canoe through a lily filled lake for some quiet solitude, birdwatching and breathtaking views across the water of both Sigiriya Lion Rock and Pidurangala Rock.
Take to the skies on a private helicopter ride over Sigiriya to witness the majesty of the ancient rock fortress and the scenic landscape.
Sail away on a romantic private yacht cruise with champagne breakfast to spot whales in Mirissa.
Explore Sigiriya, Dambulla and Anuradhapura, World Heritage sites, to appreciate Sri Lanka’s rich historic archeological ruins and culture of over two millennia.
Enjoy a glass of champagne after taking a ride on a hot air balloon at sunrise over Dambulla with breathtaking views of birds rising in the air and village life starting around lakes and rice paddies below.
Privately guide tour of Galle, a world heritage site, navigating through the fort’s charming alleyways with insights on the fascinating blend of local design traditions and European colonial influence in architecture, living heritage of the Fort and highlights of its labyrinth of cobblestoned streets.