If you’re planning to propose on your holiday, why not pick Sri Lanka as your dream destination? Sri Lanka is known as the Land of Gems, so you’ll certainly have plenty of choices when it comes to the perfect engagement ring. And when the time comes to go down on bended knee, here are the top 5 places to get you a resounding ‘yes!’
Propose On Mirissa Beach
Mirissa is one of Sri Lanka’s most romantic beaches and this palm-fringed paradise makes the perfect backdrop to your proposal. Make it legendary with a spot of whale and dolphin watching over a cocktail or experience the colourful corals with a scuba dive lesson.
Adam’s Peak (Sri Pada)
Adam’s Peak is so named because Sri Lanka is thought by some to be the location of the original Garden of Eden. What I love about this legend is that Sri Lanka’s vast number of gems are said to be the solidified tears of Adam and Eve after their expulsion from paradise.
Do you hear the chime of wedding bells in the near future? Is it time to pop the BIG question to your significant other? Before you drop down on one knee, here are 5 unique ideas to take into consideration for your proposal in Sri Lanka that’ll make it hard to say no!
Kandy To Ella Train
Propose In Yala National Park
Up, Up And Away!
Floating amongst the clouds with a fortress in the background is as romantic as it sounds, making it the perfect setting to pop the BIG question. Hot air balloon rides in Sri Lanka, especially in Sigiriya, offer the best views of endless green landscapes and acres of lush fields and forests. The best season for hot air ballooning in the island is from November to May, when the winds are light, and the skies are clear and blue, while the months of March and April are the most ideal.
Sail Away
While whale-watching in Mirissa is a must-do experience on its own in Sri Lanka, combine the awe of spotting the world’s largest animal by getting down on one knee. A luxury catamaran cruise coupled with a champagne breakfast creates the perfect setting for your proposal. Gentle seas are the ideal condition for a calm proposal – we wouldn’t want either of you falling due to rough seas, the best season for whale watching in the south is between November to April.
Glide Along Gentle Waters
If you get sea-sick, why not opt for a gentle boat ride instead? The island has several gentle lakes and rivers where you can enjoy a scenic boat ride. Whether you’re in the hills, the city or along the coast, there are numerous options to choose from which provide the ideal setting for a proposal. Some of the most famous boat rides are:
- Lake Gregory in Nuwara Eliya
- Madu River in Bentota
- Diyawanna in Colombo
A Heli-Experience
Are you the type to go ALL OUT for the one you love? A helicopter ride around the city or other scenic locations in the country will add just the right amount of glam to your special day. Top destinations to take a helicopter ride to:
- Sigiriya
- Trincomalee
- Dambulla
- Nuwara Eliya
- Tangalle
Get Wild
A perfect experience for couples whose love for wildlife and adventure are almost as deep as their love for each other. From glamping in surreal venues to camping in the great outdoors, a proposal under a blanket of stars is sure to get a resounding YES from your partner.
- Glamping – Wild Coast Tented Lodge, Yala
- Camping – Pitch a tent in Horton Plains National Park.