Classic Sri Lanka & Maldives Beach

• Day 1 - Fly to Colombo:
  Fly to Colombo, Sri Lanka’s charming capital, and transfer to your hotel in Negombo. Depending on your time of arrival, enjoy the rest of the day at leisure.
• Day 2 - Travel to Sigiriya:
  Travel inland to Sri Lanka’s UNESCO-rich Cultural Triangle. Immerse yourself in the charms of Sevangama Village, experiencing authentic local culture and rural life as you enjoy a scenic catamaran cruise followed by a tractor ride through lush paddy fields and vibrant flower gardens. You’ll also get to spend time with the villagers, learning to cook local dishes and taking a pottery class.
• Day 3 - Sigiriya Rock Fortress:
  Travel to Sigiriya, home to the 5th-century UNESCO World Heritage-listed Rock Fortress, ‘Lion Rock’. Explore the gardens, admire the world-renowned Heavenly Maidens frescoes and pass between a pair of colossal lion’s paws to climb to the top for panoramic views. Then, embark on an adventurous jeep safari on Minneriya National Park, looking out for large herds of elephants, sloth bears, leopards and more wonderful wildlife.
• Day 4 - Travel to Kandy:
  Travel to Dambulla where you will tour the Rock Temple which dates to the 1st century BC. Visit a spice garden in Matale and watch a cooking demonstration before continuing through majestic hill country to the city of Kandy, Sri Lanka’s cultural hub. Visit the sacred Temple of the Tooth Relic then, this evening, enjoy a cultural show of folk dancing and music.
• Day 5 - Train to Nuwara Eliya:
  Board a train bound for Nanu Oya, passing through endless tea plantations backed by mist-covered mountains and cascading waterfalls. Continue to Nuwara Eliya where, this evening you’ll take a tuk tuk ride through the town.
• Day 6 - Explore Nuwara Eliya:
  Begin the day at the Tea Factory, learning about the process of plucking, processing and packaging tea leaves. Then, enjoy a high tea experience at the Grand Hotel Nuwara Eliya with freshly brewed Ceylon teas and views over the hillsides.
• Day 7 - Return to Colombo:
  Ascend from the highlands back to Colombo. Take a tour of the city, visiting the Colombo Museum, Independence Square, Pettah’s vibrant markets and the scenic Galle Face Green promenade. Embark on a guided street food tour, visiting some of the city’s best local food spots.
• Day 8 - Fly to Maldives:
  Bid farewell to your guide today and transfer with the rest of your group to the airport and fly to the capital city of the Maldives, Malé. On arrival you will be met and escorted to your boat transfer to your hotel. The next few days will be at leisure with no escorted touring involved.
• Days 9-12 - Maldives at Leisure:
  In the Maldives, you’ll be immersed in a paradisical, sun-drenched world of turquoise lagoons, powder-soft white sands and the unhurried pace of island life. Your time here can be spent exactly as you wish – that may be moving with the sun from the pool to the beach to the bar, exploring the house reef with a snorkel, or taking part in some of the many activities that are available at your hotel. With its calm lagoon, the Sun Siyam Olhuveli has plenty of watersports options, or you can indulge in a treatment at the spa. As the daylight fades, grab your favourite drink and find yourself the perfect spot to watch the sun dip gently into the ocean before dining at one of the hotel’s range of restaurants.
• Days 13-14 - Fly Maldives to Australia:
  After breakfast, travel by boat back to Male’ and transfer to the airport for your flight to Australia, arriving home the next day.

• 16 Jan 2027 - 28 Jan 2027
  Land only: from $8,980 pp twin share / $14,180 pp sole use
  Flight inclusive: from $10,180 pp twin share / $15,380 pp sole use *
• 20 Feb 2027 - 04 Mar 2027
  Land only: from $8,980 pp twin share / $14,180 pp sole use
  Flight inclusive: from $10,180 pp twin share / $15,380 pp sole use *
• 06 Mar 2027 - 18 Mar 2027
  Land only: from $8,980 pp twin share / $14,180 pp sole use
  Flight inclusive: from $10,180 pp twin share / $15,380 pp sole use *
• 03 Apr 2027 - 15 Apr 2027
  Land only: from $7,880 pp twin share / $11,660 pp sole use
  Flight inclusive: from $9,080 pp twin share / $12,860 pp sole use *
• 20 Nov 2027 - 02 Dec 2027
  Land only: from $7,880 pp twin share / $11,860 pp sole use
  Flight inclusive: from $9,080 pp twin share / $13,060 pp sole use *
• 04 Dec 2027 - 16 Dec 2027
  Land only: from $7,880 pp twin share / $11,860 pp sole use
  Flight inclusive: from $9,080 pp twin share / $13,060 pp sole use *
• 15 Jan 2028 - 27 Jan 2028
  Land only: from $9,680 pp twin share / $15,160 pp sole use
  Flight inclusive: from $10,880 pp twin share / $16,360 pp sole use *
• 05 Feb 2028 - 17 Feb 2028
  Land only: from $9,680 pp twin share / $15,160 pp sole use
  Flight inclusive: from $10,880 pp twin share / $16,360 pp sole use *
• 18 Mar 2028 - 30 Mar 2028
  Land only: from $9,680 pp twin share / $15,160 pp sole use
  Flight inclusive: from $10,880 pp twin share / $16,360 pp sole use *
• 15 Apr 2028 - 27 Apr 2028
  Land only: from $8,080 pp twin share / $12,060 pp sole use
  Flight inclusive: from $9,280 pp twin share / $13,260 pp sole use *
• 21 Oct 2028 - 02 Nov 2028
  Land only: from $8,280 pp twin share / $12,560 pp sole use
  Flight inclusive: from $9,480 pp twin share / $13,760 pp sole use *
• 04 Nov 2028 - 16 Nov 2028
  Land only: from $8,280 pp twin share / $12,560 pp sole use
  Flight inclusive: from $9,480 pp twin share / $13,760 pp sole use *
• 18 Nov 2028 - 30 Nov 2028
  Land only: from $8,280 pp twin share / $12,560 pp sole use
  Flight inclusive: from $9,480 pp twin share / $13,760 pp sole use *
• 02 Dec 2028 - 14 Dec 2028
  Land only: from $8,280 pp twin share / $12,560 pp sole use
  Flight inclusive: from $9,480 pp twin share / $13,760 pp sole use *

* Prices and category availability are subject to change without notice. Land only prices exclude international flights.

• Goldi Sands
• Kassapa Lions Rock
• Mount Randholee
• Araliya Green Hills
• Granbell Hotel
• Sun Siyam Olhuveli

How long is this journey?

This itinerary runs for 14 days and 12 nights.

When can I travel?

Departures are currently scheduled between 16 Jan 2027 and 14 Dec 2028, subject to live availability.

Are there different departure options?

Yes, multiple departures may be available depending on your preferred travel period.

Can I travel solo?

Solo pricing may be available on selected departures, and final options can be confirmed at enquiry.

Are discounts available?

Seasonal or loyalty discounts may be available on selected departures at the time of enquiry.