Sunrise Balloon & Romantic Ceylon

A journey built around three distinct romantic set-pieces rather than just a scenic route, a private sunrise hot air balloon flight over the Cultural Triangle, a sunset catamaran cruise and a candlelit dinner inside Galle Fort.

Unique to this Tour

A private sunrise hot air balloon flight over the Cultural Triangle, landing to a champagne toast, followed by a private sunset catamaran cruise and a candlelit dinner in Galle – three distinct romantic set-pieces, not just a scenic route.

Signature Moment

Rising silently over the Cultural Triangle at first light, landing to a champagne toast as the Sigiriya rock catches the morning sun.

Tour Highlights

  • Sunrise hot air balloon over the Cultural Triangle
  • Sigiriya Rock Fortress
  • Temple of the Sacred Tooth Relic
  • Yala leopard safari
  • Private sunset catamaran cruise
  • Galle Fort candlelit dinner

Suggested Stays

  • Negombo (boutique beachfront)
  • Sigiriya (rock-view luxury lodge, 2 nights)
  • Kandy (heritage hotel)
  • Nuwara Eliya (tea estate hotel)
  • Ella (hillside boutique guesthouse)
  • Yala (luxury tented safari camp)
  • Mirissa (boutique beach hotel, 2 nights)
  • Galle (boutique hotel within the fort walls)

Day by Day

The route, step by step

Colombo - Negombo - Sigiriya - Kandy - Nuwara Eliya - Ella - Yala - Mirissa - Galle - Colombo

Day 01
Arrival - Negombo

Transfer from the airport to Negombo. A relaxed first evening together on the coast.

Overnight in Negombo.
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Day 02
Negombo - Sigiriya

Drive north to the Cultural Triangle (approx. 3.5 hours) via the Dambulla Cave Temple. Afternoon climb of Sigiriya Rock Fortress.

Overnight in Sigiriya.
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Day 03
Sunrise Hot Air Balloon Flight

Before dawn, transfer to the launch site near Kandalama for a private hot air balloon flight over the Cultural Triangle, landing to a traditional champagne toast (season: November – April). The rest of the day is free to rest by the pool or book a couples’ spa treatment.

Overnight in Sigiriya.
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Day 04
Sigiriya - Kandy

Drive to Kandy (approx. 3 hours). Visit the Temple of the Sacred Tooth Relic. Evening Kandyan cultural dance performance.

Overnight in Kandy.
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Day 05
Kandy - Nuwara Eliya

Drive into the highlands (approx. 2.5-3 hours) via a tea factory tour, followed by a boat ride together on Gregory Lake.

Overnight in Nuwara Eliya.
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Day 06
Nuwara Eliya - Ella

Scenic train from Nanu Oya to Ella. Visit the Nine Arch Bridge and catch sunset from a hillside viewpoint above the village.

Overnight in Ella.
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Day 07
Ella - Yala

Drive south (approx. 2.5 hours) via Wellawaya for an afternoon jeep safari through Yala National Park.

Overnight near Yala.
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Day 08
Yala - Mirissa

Dawn safari, then transfer to the south coast at Mirissa (approx. 3 hours).

Overnight in Mirissa.
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Day 09
Mirissa - Sunset Catamaran Cruise

A free morning on the beach, with a seasonal whale watching excursion available. In the evening, a private sunset catamaran cruise along the coastline.

Overnight in Mirissa.
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Day 10
Mirissa - Galle

Drive to Galle (approx. 30-40 minutes). Afternoon walking the ramparts of Galle Fort, followed by a private candlelit dinner arranged at your hotel.

Overnight in Galle.
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Day 11
Departure

Transfer to Bandaranaike International Airport (approx. 2.5 hours).

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Good to Know

What's covered,  what's not

Tour Includes

  • All private ground transport throughout the tour
  • Sunrise hot air balloon flight with champagne toast
  • Private guide for cultural sites
  • Private jeep safari at Yala
  • Scenic train tickets, Nanu Oya to Ella
  • Gregory Lake boat ride
  • Private sunset catamaran cruise
  • Private candlelit dinner in Galle
  • All airport transfers (arrival and departure)
  • 10 nights accommodation as specified above
  • Daily breakfast at each property
  • 24/7 on-ground support throughout

Tour Excludes

  • International flights to/from Colombo
  • Travel insurance (strongly recommended)
  • Lunches and dinners unless specified
  • Yala National Park entrance fee (approx. USD 25-35pp)
  • Optional couples’ spa treatment
  • Optional whale watching fee
  • Personal spending, souvenirs and tipping

Gallery

Frames from the journey