Classic Sri Lanka & The Maldives: Bespoke Holiday Itinerary Suggested Holiday Itinerary

DAY 1 DEPART THE UK

 Fly from the UK to Colombo overnight.

 DAY 2 GAMPAHA

On arrival meet your chauffeur guide and transfer to your nearby hotel in rural Gampaha. This rural area with its coconut farms and pineapple plantations is the perfect base to recover from jet lag and relax into Sri Lanka.

DAY 3-5 THE CULTURAL TRIANGLE

Your chauffeur- guide will drive you to the Cultural Triangle today where you’ll begin your exploration of its many exciting and magnificent sites.  Your hotel is a great base. 

You’ll explore the famous historical sites of Polonnaruwa, Sigiriya Rock Fortress and Dambulla Cave temples. These are, with good reason, a must when visiting Sri Lanka. However, we will also take you to some of our favourite secret sites along the way too, such as a local farm for a home-cooked lunch.

DAY 6-8 The Knuckles Mountains – Tea & Kandy

You’ll travel from the Cultural Triangle towards the edge of the Knuckles Mountain Range. Here you’ll stay at Ashburnham Estate which is off-the-beaten-track, surrounded by hills and waterfalls with amazing views. Despite the rural location, you’re within proximity of both Kandy (Sri Lanka’s second city) and the tea country.

During your stay, you will explore Kandy’s Botanical Gardens and hidden temples, enjoy a tea experience with the estate manager of Ashburnham and there will be plenty of time to relax and enjoy the beauty of your surroundings.  

DAY 9 Colombo

Drop out of the hills down to Colombo. The journey is a scenic one – passing from the tea clad hills to the jungle-covered lowlands and finally coming out to the verdant paddy fields below.

Your last night in Colombo will give you a chance to experience first-hand this vibrant city. Our walking tour of Colombo is a great way to explore the histories and sites of this rapidly changing city.

DAYS 10 - 15 THE MALDIVES

Transfer to the airport this morning for the short flight to Male. On arrival, you will transfer by speedboat to your island resort - home for the next five days. Enjoy!

The indicative price for this holiday includes all-inclusive accommodation at Adaaran Club Rannalhi in the Maldives as it complements the Sri Lanka tour well. However, all Experience Travel Group holidays are tailor-made, so please feel free to discuss your Maldives requirements with your travel expert who will ensure the accommodation is suited to you.

DAY 16 FlY HOME

Today you depart The Maldives for your flight home. 

Your personalised quotation with Experience Travel Group will include:

• International Flights (we can omit if you prefer)
• Accommodation as described
• Privately guided tours and transfers 
• Original Experience Travel Group "Signature" experiences 
• Full financial protection (full ABTA and ATOL bonding)
• 24-hour in-country backup while away
• Your dedicated travel expert in the UK 

For more on our pricing policy read here.