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Sri Lanka & the Maldives

10 days

PRIVATE TOUR: See the best of the Indian Ocean. Discover grand temples, intricate ruins and a rich, intriguing culture combined with beautiful gardens and leafy wildlife parks in spectacular Sri Lanka. Then, breathtaking beaches and idyllic pleasures are waiting to be experienced in stunning Maldives.

For a detailed itinerary and information about visas, money, weather and more download our Trip Notes

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Tour Overview

Duration

10 days

Starts

Colombo

Ends

Range

Private

Tour Guide

Yes - for all included sightseeing

Group Size

Minimum age

5 yrs, accompanied by an adult

Departs

Any day of the year

Hotel Rating

4 star

Countries

Sri Lanka, Maldives

Arrival Transfer

Yes

Departure Transfer

Yes

Meals included

Breakfast: 9, Lunch: 4, Dinner: 5
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of 3 pages
Per Person From
NZD$5,995.00
Deposit From
Final payment
NZD$3,598.00
$8,392.00

Tour Highlights

Polonnaruwa - Explore the remarkable ruins of the ancient capital city of Ceylon
Sigiriya - Climb to the top of the iconic 5th century Lion Rock fortress and see the Heavenly Maidens
Dambulla Rock Temples - Visit the largest, best-preserved cave-temple complex in Sri Lanka
Kandy - Take in the highlights of Kandy including the famous Temple of the Tooth, enjoy a tuk tuk ride and watch a cultural performance
Relax in the beautiful Maldives
Peradeniya - Explore the Royal Botanical Gardens
Matale - Learn all about Sri Lanka's herbs and spices at the spice gardens in Matale

Included

Breakfast daily, 4 lunches and 5 dinners
4 nights 4 star hotels in Sri Lanka and 5 nights 4 star hotel in Maldives.
Touring and excursions as per itinerary
Entrance fees to all included sites in Sri Lanka
Escorted by a licensed English speaking chauffeur guide in Sri Lanka
Specialist local guides at some sites
An airport arrival transfer days 1 and 5, and a departure transfer days 5 and 10
All transfers and transportation in private air-conditioned tourism vehicles
A 2 or more people travelling policy applies for this private tour

Not Included

International flights and visas
Flight from Colombo (Sri Lanka) to Male (Maldives)
Tipping - An entirely personal gesture

Itinerary

Day 1 - Colombo to Dambulla

Colombo - Dambulla. Welcome to Sri Lanka! Upon arrival at Colombo Airport you will be met and transferred to your hotel in Dambulla.

Overnight: Dambulla

Day 2 - Polonnaruwa & Sigiriya

Today we enjoy a sightseeing tour of Polonnaruwa, once the capital city of Sri Lanka, now a world heritage site. See the intricate ruins of the Royal Palace, the Lotus bath, King Parakramabahu’s Statue and a beautiful artificial lake, as well as several temples. Afterwards, we head to Sigiriya where we climb to the top Lion rock to see the remains of this amazing 5th century fortress.

Overnight: Dambulla
Meals: Breakfast

Day 3 - Dambulla Rock Temple

Dambulla - Kandy. En route to Kandy, we explore Dambulla Rock Temple, located in a cave. Here, we view the ornate painted walls and ceilings comprising of over 150 images of the Buddha. See the colossal figure of the Buddha carved out of rock and spanning 14 metres. Next, we head to the spice garden in Matale to learn about how the spices are grown. In the evening, we visit the splendid Temple of the Tooth Relic, afterwards we enjoy a cultural show featuring traditional Sri Lankan dancing.

Overnight: Kandy
Meals: Breakfast

Day 4 - Kandy city tour

This morning we take a leisurely stroll and admire the Royal Botanical gardens in Peradeniya, home to 147 acres of flowers, trees and plants. Next, we enjoy a city tour of Kandy, visiting the town, bazaar, arts and crafts centre, a gem museum and lapidary. There'll also be a visit to the Ceylon Tea Museum where you can learn all about the tea-picking process. Afterwards, we head to Colombo.

Overnight: Colombo
Meals: Breakfast

Days 5-9 - Relaxation in the Maldives

Colombo - Male. Transfer to the airport on day 5 for your flight to Male (NOTE: the flight is not included in this package, please let us know your flight details so we can arrange the airport transfers accordingly) . Upon arrival in Male, we will be met at the airport and transferred to the resort by speedboat and the rest of the day is free for you to relax in paradise!

Enjoy a four blissful days relaxing on the white sands, swimming, snorkelling and admiring the sparkling seas. There’s so much to do - why not take a glass bottom boat ride, go reef diving, fishing, surfing or just laze about.

Overnight: Maldives
Meals: Breakfast x5, Lunch x4, Dinner x5

Day 10 - Male

Transfer back to Male Airport for your onward flight.

Consider extending your stay and go in search of Sri Lanka's elephants, leopards and abundant wildlife in one or more of Sri Lanka's famous national parks. Extend your stay by a day, a week or even two! We offer a variety of properties for you to choose from. Browse our best places to visit, Sri Lanka's best beaches or wildlife in Sri Lanka pages for suggestions on what to see and do on your holiday. If you can’t find what you’re looking for, please let us know so we can accommodate your request.

Meals: Breakfast

Prices & Dates

'Twin/Double' prices are per person when there are 2 people on the same booking sharing a room. 'Single' prices are applicable to solo travellers and anyone wanting the privacy of their own room, based on a travelling party of at least 2 adults.

Prices are indicative and will vary depending on your chosen hotels, room availability as well as time of travel. Please note that discounts will apply if there are more 4 our more people in your travelling party, since fixed costs like transportation and guiding are shared across the group.

2024
Twin/Double
Single
11 Dec - 20 Dec
Sold Out
Sold Out
12 Dec - 21 Dec
Sold Out
Sold Out
13 Dec - 22 Dec
Sold Out
Sold Out
14 Dec - 23 Dec
$6,765
$11,205
15 Dec - 24 Dec
$6,765
$11,205
16 Dec - 25 Dec
$6,765
$11,205
17 Dec - 26 Dec
$6,765
$11,205
18 Dec - 27 Dec
$6,765
$11,205
2025
Twin/Double
Single
1 Jan - 10 Jan
$11,205
$17,955
2 Jan - 11 Jan
$11,205
$17,955
3 Jan - 12 Jan
$11,205
$17,955
4 Jan - 13 Jan
$11,205
$17,955
5 Jan - 14 Jan
$11,205
$17,955
6 Jan - 15 Jan
$11,205
$17,955
7 Jan - 16 Jan
$11,205
$17,955
8 Jan - 17 Jan
$11,205
$17,955

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