Part Two of our trip to Sri Lanka. Don’t let the journey time to Shangri La Hambantota {around 4 to 4.5 hours} put you off, it’s an incredible journey & feels almost like a mini tour of Sri Lanka because there is SO much to see en route. Our journey started on the highway looking out over rice paddies and tropical palms. But then we got into the heart of the real Sri Lanka. The roadside fruit stalls, the fish sellers, cows wandering down the road, glimpses of paradise beaches, fishermen perched on stilts. The car is luxurious and there’s even free Wifi! By January though a new highway will have been built, reducing the journey time down to around 2 hours. Or you can fly direct into Hambantota airport with FlyDubai.Read More

Oh Sri Lanka. A magical, varied, chaotic island in the Indian Ocean. An island covered in palm trees, home to temples, national parks, elephants & leopards, tuk tuks and tea plantations. It’s a perfect honeymoon spot, combining beaches with adventure, culture & delicious food. An ideal spot in it’s own right or you could combine with The Maldives. We split our week’s stay into two parts; the first couple of nights at Shangri La Hotel Colombo. A brand new property in the capital.

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