Sri Lanka & Maldives in 13 days - Pearls of the Indian Ocean - LUXURY

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Land in Colombo and witness breathtaking views from the top of the Lion Rock in Sigiriya. Discover the wildlife of Minneriya National Park, explore the cave temples of Dambulla and enjoy the majestic architecture and tea plantations of Kandy and Nuwara Eliya before you find your bliss on the pristine beaches of Beruwala and Seeduwa. Relax further in the All-I...
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Overview

Trip type
Small Group Tour
Lodging level
Premium - 4 star
Physical level
Very Easy
Trip pace
Balanced schedule

Highlights

    • Malé
    • Colombo
    • Kandy
    • Negombo
    • Nuwara Eliya
    • Sigiriya

What's this trip about?

    Land in Colombo and witness breathtaking views from the top of the Lion Rock in Sigiriya. Discover the wildlife of Minneriya National Park, explore the cave temples of Dambulla and enjoy the majestic architecture and tea plantations of Kandy and Nuwara Eliya before you find your bliss on the pristine beaches of Beruwala and Seeduwa. Relax further in the All-Inclusive comforts of the Maldives.

Details

Itinerary focusClassic Highlights
Group sizeIntimate group - max of 9 people
Age rangeNo age restrictions
Flights and transportRound trip airfare and all internal transport included
Start CitySeeduwa
End CitySeeduwa

Travel Themes

  • 50 plus
  • Cultural
  • Local Immersion & Homestays
  • National Parks
  • Nature & Wildlife

Destinations

  • Asia
  • Sri Lanka
  • Maldives

Attractions

  • Dambulla
  • Kandy
  • Minneriya National Park
  • Polonnaruwa
  • Sigiriya

Activities

  • Culture
  • Historic sightseeing
  • History
  • Homestays & Cultural Immersion
  • Nature
  • Ruins & Archaeology

Trip includes

    • Departures from main US airports.
    • International flights: US - Colombo, Male - US. *
    • International flight: Colombo - Male.
    • Scenic train ride from Nuwara Eliya to Kandy. **
    • 12 nights accommodation in Luxury category hotels.
    • 7 breakfasts in Sri Lanka and All-Inclusive in the Maldives. ***
    • Transfers in air conditioned vehicle in Sri Lanka.
    • Visits and entrance fees as indicated in the itinerary.
    • All air taxes and fuel surcharge.
    • Deluxe Overwater Villa in the Maldives
    • Speedboat transfers in the Maldives.
    • Deluxe Overwater Villa in the Maldives
    • English-speaking guide.

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Itinerary

Day 1: US - Night on board

Arrival at US departure airport ready to check-in for an overnight flight to Colombo. Night on board. * If either your outbound or inbound flights depart in the early hours (before 4:00 a.m.) you must arrive at the airport the night before the indicated departure day.

Day 2: Colombo - Seeduwa

Arrive at Colombo International Airport and transfer to Seeduwa, on the west coast of Sri Lanka. The rest of the day is at your leisure to enjoy your beautiful surroundings or take a relaxing stroll along the idyllic coastline. Known as the Pearl of the Indian Ocean, Sri Lanka exudes natural beauty and tropical charms. Overnight stay in Seeduwa.

Day 3: Seeduwa - Sigiriya - Dambulla

Breakfast at the hotel. Today, travel to the Sigiriya region and, on arrival, set off to visit Sigiriya Rock Fortress, also known as Lion Rock. Within its triple-moated defence, the huge rock rises to a sheer height of almost 500 feet. On its summit are the foundation...

Day 4: Dambulla - Minneriya - Dambulla

Breakfast at the hotel. Spend the morning at your leisure, sightseeing in the city or relaxing at your own pace. We recommend an optional excursion to the ancient city of Polonnaruwa, one of Sri Lanka's most breathtaking archaeological sites.* In the afternoon, we rec...

Day 5: Dambulla - Kandy

Breakfast at the hotel. Today, set off for Dambulla to visit the Golden Temple, a sacred 2,000-year-old pilgrimage site carved into the rocks. The walls and ceilings are covered with Buddhist murals and there are more than 130 Buddha statues in its interior. Next, en ...

Day 6: Kandy - Nuwara Eliya - Kandy

Breakfast at the hotel. Leave for Nuwara Eliya for an afternoon of sightseeing. Nuwara Eliya is known as the 'Little England' of Sri Lanka and is a beautiful region, filled with lush-tea plantation and typical farmlands. Visit a traditional tea plantation to learn abo...

Day 7: Kandy - Beruwala

Breakfast at the hotel. Leave the highlands behind for the idyllic shores of Beruwala, a famous resort town with a large number of hotels, providing first-class facilities and stunning beaches. Beruwala is also famous for water sports such as sailing, water-skiing, pa...

Day 8: Beruwala

Breakfast at the hotel. Spend the day at your leisure, enjoying the facilities of your hotel or relaxing on the beach. We recommend an optional excursion to Galle Fort and a Turtle Hatchery.* Overnight stay in Beruwala. * Optional Excursion to Galle Fort & Turtle ...

Day 9: Beruwala - Colombo - Maldives

Breakfast at the hotel. At the indicated time, transfer to Colombo airport for your flight to Malé, the capital of the Maldives. Enjoy an exciting speedboat transfer to your hotel, passing paradise atolls and admiring the landscape. Arrive at the hotel and settle in, ready for an idyllic All-Inclusive stay. Overnight stay in the Maldives.

Day 10: Maldives

All-Inclusive. Spend the day at your leisure and take the opportunity to snorkel in the turquoise waters or simply unwind with a beachside massage. Overnight at your hotel.

Day 11: Maldives

All-Inclusive. Enjoy a day at your leisure in the Maldives. We recommend relaxing on the idyllic beaches or getting your adrenalin pumping with some watersports such as windsurfing or kayaking. Overnight stay in the Maldives.

Day 12: Maldives

All-Inclusive. Relax at your leisure and enjoy another day in paradise. Be sure to snorkel in the clear waters of the Indian Ocean, which are teeming with marine life, and end the day with a sunset cocktail. You deserve it! Overnight stay in the Maldives.

Day 13: Maldives

All-Inclusive. Spend another relaxing day in paradise. Enjoy the warm waters of the Indian Ocean and lounging on the white sand beaches. Overnight in the Maldives.

Day 14: Maldives - Night on board

Breakfast at the hotel. At the indicated time, leave for Malé Airport for your return flight back to the US. Night on board. * If either your outbound or inbound flights depart in the early hours (before 4:00 a.m.) you must arrive at the airport the night before the indicated departure day.

Day 15: US

Arrive in the US and end your trip.

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Last Updated: 3/29/2024

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12 nights accommodation in Luxury category hotels.,

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Meals Included
7 breakfasts in Sri Lanka and All-Inclusive in the Maldives. ***
Age Requirements
No age restrictions
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