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15 Days Sri Lanka & Maldives Tour

Get to know the heart and soul of South East Asia.

The perfect Indian Ocean combination — 11 days exploring the very best of Sri Lanka followed by a 3-night Maldives island escape. Sri Lanka's ancient fortresses, sacred temples, misty tea estates, Yala leopard safaris and tropical Mirissa beaches combine with the turquoise atolls, coral reefs and white-sand beaches of the Maldives for the ultimate dual-destination holiday.

Itinerary

Scenic 15 Days Sri Lanka & Maldives Tour

Tour Quick Facts

Start Negombo
End Maldives
Duration 15 Days
Group size 8
Style Luxury Private Tour

Your Sri Lanka adventure begins with a warm welcome from our driver-guide at Bandaranaike International Airport. Transfer to Negombo — a charming coastal town famous for its golden beaches, Dutch colonial forts, tranquil lagoon and fresh seafood. Check in to your hotel and spend the first evening relaxing by the Indian Ocean.

Included Activities

  • Private airport transfer to Negombo hotel
  • Hotel check-in assistance

Meals

Breakfast
Lunch
Dinner

Optional Activities

  • Evening stroll along the beachfront
  • Seafood dinner at a local restaurant

After breakfast, explore Negombo with your private vehicle and English-speaking guide. Visit the historic Dutch Fort — a remnant of colonial rule. Explore St. Mary's Church, one of Sri Lanka's most impressive Catholic churches. Walk through the vibrant Fish Market famous for its fresh catch. Enjoy a scenic drive along the Negombo Lagoon through mangrove forests and fishing villages, and see the Dutch-era Hamilton Canal.

Included Activities

  • Negombo Dutch Fort
  • St. Mary's Church
  • Negombo Fish Market
  • Negombo Lagoon drive
  • Hamilton Canal

Meals

Breakfast
Lunch
Dinner

Optional Activities

  • Negombo Beach leisure time
  • Lagoon boat ride (own cost)

After breakfast transfer to the Cultural Triangle. Climb the iconic Sigiriya Rock Fortress — a UNESCO World Heritage Site and one of the world's great archaeological wonders. This 5th-century royal palace built atop a volcanic plug rises 200 metres above the jungle. Walk through the royal water gardens, admire the ancient Sigiriya Frescoes (painted maidens) and enjoy panoramic views from the summit.

Included Activities

  • Private transfer Negombo to Sigiriya
  • Sigiriya Rock Fortress guided climb
  • Royal gardens & frescoes visit

Meals

Breakfast
Lunch
Dinner

Optional Activities

  • Elephant back safari nearby (own cost)

A full day around the Cultural Triangle. Visit the magnificent Dambulla Cave Temple — a UNESCO World Heritage Site with five cave sanctuaries housing 153 Buddha statues and 2,100 sq metres of vivid ancient murals painted over 2,000 years. Then experience a traditional Sri Lankan Village Tour — ride a bullock cart through rural lanes, glide across a village lake by catamaran, and enjoy an authentic village lunch cooked by local families.

Included Activities

  • Dambulla Cave Temple guided visit
  • Bullock cart village ride
  • Catamaran lake ride
  • Authentic local village lunch

Meals

Breakfast
Lunch
Dinner

Optional Activities

  • Polonnaruwa ancient city visit (own cost)
  • Village cooking demonstration

After breakfast transfer from Sigiriya to Kandy — Sri Lanka's sacred cultural capital nestled in highland hills around a beautiful lake. En route stop at the Matale Spice Garden to learn about cinnamon, cardamom and cloves. Visit the sacred Temple of the Tooth Relic (Sri Dalada Maligawa) — the most important Buddhist site in the country housing the revered tooth relic of the Buddha. Stroll around Kandy Lake.

Included Activities

  • Private transfer Sigiriya to Kandy
  • Matale New Ranweli Spice Garden
  • Temple of the Sacred Tooth Relic
  • Kandy Lake promenade

Meals

Breakfast
Lunch
Dinner

Optional Activities

  • Kandyan cultural dance show (evening)
  • Bahirawakanda Buddha statue visit

After breakfast transfer to Nuwara Eliya — Sri Lanka's tea capital at 1,868 metres, known as 'Little England' for its colonial bungalows, manicured gardens and crisp mountain air. Visit the Damro Labookellie Tea Centre for a factory tour and tasting. See the spectacular Ramboda Falls. Climb the Ambuluwawa Tower for panoramic 360° highland views.

Included Activities

  • Private transfer Kandy to Nuwara Eliya
  • Damro Labookellie Tea Centre — tour & tasting
  • Ramboda Falls
  • Ambuluwawa Tower

Meals

Breakfast
Lunch
Dinner

Optional Activities

  • Gregory Lake boat ride
  • Colonial town walk

After breakfast transfer from Nuwara Eliya to the Yala National Park region in Sri Lanka's south-east. Descend through spectacular highland landscapes and lush lowland jungle to one of Asia's great wildlife destinations. Check in to your lodge near Yala and spend the afternoon at leisure, listening to the jungle sounds and preparing for the safari adventure ahead.

Included Activities

  • Private transfer Nuwara Eliya to Yala
  • Scenic highland descent drive
  • Yala area hotel check-in

Meals

Breakfast
Lunch
Dinner

Optional Activities

  • Afternoon bird watching near the lodge
  • Sunset by the lagoon

Rise early for a spectacular jeep safari in Yala — the world's most leopard-dense national park. Your private jeep with expert naturalist guide traverses grasslands, scrub jungle, lagoons and rocky outcrops. Keep watch for leopards (best spotted at dawn), herds of elephants, sloth bears, mugger crocodiles, spotted deer and over 200 bird species including painted storks and sea eagles. Afternoon at leisure at the lodge.

Included Activities

  • Full day Yala jeep safari — morning & afternoon game drives
  • Private jeep with expert naturalist guide
  • Park entrance fees payable at gate (~LKR 6,000/person)

Meals

Breakfast
Lunch
Dinner

Optional Activities

  • Second evening safari drive

After breakfast transfer west along the southern coast from Yala to the beach paradise of Mirissa. En route pass the salt flats of Hambantota and the stilt fishermen of Weligama. Arrive in Mirissa, check in and spend the afternoon relaxing on golden sands as the Indian Ocean laps the shore.

Included Activities

  • Private transfer Yala to Mirissa
  • Coastal route scenic drive
  • Hotel check-in

Meals

Breakfast
Lunch
Dinner

Optional Activities

  • Stilt fishermen photography stop
  • Weligama Bay swim stop

After breakfast explore Mirissa. Visit Coconut Tree Hill — the most photographed spot on the south coast, where a cluster of palms frames a sweeping arc of the Indian Ocean. Swim and relax at Mirissa Beach. Walk out to Parrot Rock for great coastal views. Spend the afternoon at local cafés and hidden beach spots at your leisure.

Included Activities

  • Coconut Tree Hill viewpoint
  • Mirissa Beach swimming & relaxation
  • Parrot Rock coastal walk
  • Guide

Meals

Breakfast
Lunch
Dinner

Optional Activities

  • Whale watching (seasonal Nov–Apr, own cost)
  • Mirissa night market

After breakfast check out from Mirissa and transfer to Colombo via the southern coastal highway. Stop at Galle Fort for a guided walk. Arrive in Colombo and visit Gangaramaya Temple, drive through the Pettah Markets and explore the Dutch Hospital Shopping Precinct. Check in and enjoy the evening at leisure.

Included Activities

  • Private transfer Mirissa to Colombo via Galle Fort
  • Galle Fort guided walk
  • Gangaramaya Temple
  • Colombo city drive

Meals

Breakfast
Lunch
Dinner

Optional Activities

  • Galle Face Green sunset walk
  • Colombo rooftop bar

After breakfast check out from Colombo and transfer to Bandaranaike International Airport for your short flight to Velana International Airport, Malé. On arrival our representative greets you and transfers you to your hotel (15–20 minutes). Check in and enjoy a refreshing welcome drink as you take in the turquoise Indian Ocean for the first time.

Included Activities

  • Colombo airport departure transfer
  • Malé hotel check-in
  • Welcome drink on arrival

Meals

Breakfast
Lunch
Dinner

Optional Activities

  • Malé harbour sunset walk

After breakfast embark on a guided Malé City Tour. Visit the Grand Friday Mosque with its impressive golden dome. Tour the Presidential Palace. Stroll through Sultan Park. Explore the bustling Malé Fish Market where local fishermen bring in the day's catch. End with shopping for traditional Maldivian handicrafts at local markets.

Included Activities

  • Grand Friday Mosque
  • Presidential Palace
  • Sultan Park
  • Malé Fish Market
  • Craft market shopping
  • Roundtrip transfers & guide

Meals

Breakfast
Lunch
Dinner

Optional Activities

  • Traditional Maldivian dinner

After breakfast enjoy a full day at leisure in the Maldives — relax on the white-sand beach, swim in the turquoise lagoon, or enjoy optional water sports.

Included Activities

  • Hotel beach & pool access
  • Day at leisure

Meals

Breakfast
Lunch
Dinner

Optional Activities

  • Coral reef snorkelling
  • Sunset cruise
  • Dolphin watching
  • Spa treatment

After a final breakfast, check out and transfer to Velana International Airport for your departure flight. You leave with unforgettable memories of white-sand beaches, turquoise lagoons and the warm hospitality of the Maldives.

Included Activities

  • Hotel departure transfer to Velana International Airport

Meals

Breakfast
Lunch
Dinner

Optional Activities

  • Leisure time to explore independently
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Inclusions and activities

Flights

International & Domestic Flights Included

Meals

  • Daily buffet breakfast is included at all hotels in Sri Lanka and the Maldives.

  • Village lunch included on the Sigiriya Village Tour day.

  • All other meals are at your own expense.

Transport

  • Airport arrival & departure transfers included (Sri Lanka & Maldives).

  • Private air-conditioned vehicle with English-speaking driver-guide throughout Sri Lanka.

  • Malé airport hotel transfer included.

  • Private jeep for Yala National Park safari.

  • All intercity road transfers in Sri Lanka included.

Accommodation

14 nights of premium accommodation — 11 nights in 4★ hotels across Sri Lanka (rated 8/10 or higher) + 3 nights at Hotel Jen Malé or Similar in the Maldives. Hotels centrally located for convenient access to sightseeing, shopping and dining.

Included activities

  • Negombo City Tour — Dutch Fort, St. Mary's Church, Fish Market, Lagoon Drive
  • Sigiriya Rock Fortress guided climb (UNESCO World Heritage Site)
  • Dambulla Cave Temple guided visit (UNESCO World Heritage Site)
  • Traditional Sri Lankan Village Tour — bullock cart, catamaran & village lunch
  • Temple of the Sacred Tooth Relic, Kandy
  • Matale New Ranweli Spice Garden visit
  • Tea estate factory tour & tasting, Nuwara Eliya
  • Yala National Park jeep safari — private vehicle with naturalist guide
  • Mirissa — Coconut Tree Hill, Mirissa Beach & Parrot Rock
  • Galle Fort guided walking tour (UNESCO World Heritage Site)
  • Colombo city tour — Gangaramaya Temple, Pettah Markets
  • Malé City Tour — Grand Friday Mosque, Presidential Palace, Sultan Park, Fish Market (roundtrip transfers & guide included)
  • Complimentary bottled water on all guided tours
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Optional activities

  • Whale watching from Mirissa — seasonal Nov–Apr (own cost)
  • Pigeon Island snorkelling, Maldives (own cost)
  • Sunset cruise in the Maldives (own cost)
  • Maldives spa treatment (own cost)

What's Excluded

  • Flights between Sri Lanka and Maldives (available on request)
  • Maldives departure tax
  • Sri Lanka e-visa fee (complimentary guidance provided)
  • Maldives e-visa / arrival stamp (if applicable)
  • Yala National Park entrance fees ~LKR 6,000 per person
  • Entrance fees — Sigiriya ~LKR 4,500 / Dambulla ~LKR 1,500 / Temple of Tooth ~LKR 1,000
  • Meals not specified in the itinerary
  • Gratuities / tips for all staff
  • Personal expenses
  • Peak season and holiday surcharges
  • Travel insurance (highly recommended)
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