Sri Lanka & Maldives: luxury travel between heritage and lagoons

18 Days / 17 Nights – From 5250€*

An exclusive journey combining the cultural richness of Sri Lanka and the serenity of the Maldives.

* Price per person based on 2 people. Prices from, subject to availability. Flights not included.

Description

An exceptional itinerary for curious travelers, sensitive to the beauty of the world and the comfort of essentials.

The Sri Lanka is revealed in all its diversity: wild parks, royal relics, green mountains and slow-paced villages.

Then comes the enchantment of the Maldivesbetween turquoise lagoons, coral reefs and endless sunsets.

Each stage has been chosen for its authentic character and discreet refinement from intimate lodges and colonial mansions to boutique hotels and beach villas in the Maldives.

Day 1 – Arrival Colombo – Road to Wilpattu

Welcome at the airport and transfer to Wilpattu National Park. Settle into an elegant wilderness lodge.

Day 2 – Wilpattu Safari

Full-day safari in the country’s largest park, famous for its leopards, elephants and waterfowl. Drive to Anurâdhapura and relax in a nearby boutique hotel.

Day 3 – Anurâdhapura, sacred city

Visit the monumental stupas and UNESCO-listed ruins. Return to the hotel at the end of the day.

Days 4 to 6 – Sigiriya, the Lion Rock

Departure for Sigiriya. Climb the emblematic rock at sunrise and discover the royal garden. Check into a charming hotel surrounded by rice fields.

Days 7 & 8 – Ella and its green landscapes

Panoramic drive to the center of the island, between plantations and forests. Break in a local village before reaching Ella. Overnight in a boutique lodge overlooking the valley.Hike to Little Adam’s Peak and stroll over the Nine Arch Bridge. Return to your accommodation for a moment of relaxation by the pool.

Days 9 & 10 – Haputale and the tea plantations

Drive to Haputale. Visit to a plantation and tea tasting at a tea factory. Settle in for 2 nights in an old colonial mansion overlooking the mountains.

Day 11 – Negombo

Descent to Negombo, an ancient port town with retro charm. Check-in at a boutique hotel overlooking the sea. Dinner at the hotel restaurant.

Days 12 to 17 – Stay in the Maldives

Flight Colombo – Malé. Transfer by seaplane to your island hotel. Settle into your villa on the beach, between coconut palms and a turquoise lagoon.Free days to the rhythm of the waves and the wind. Diving, sunset cruises, spa, yoga or lazing on the white sand.
All-inclusive stay in an exclusive establishment, combining refinement and serenity.

Day 18 – Return

Transfer by seaplane to Malé, then international flight home.

Additional information

What's included

17 nights in top-of-the-range accommodation, Private English-speaking driver in Sri Lanka, Internal flight Colombo – Malé, Private transfers and seaplane, All-inclusive breakfasts in the Maldives, Activities and visits according to program, Personalized logbook

What's not included

International flights, Meals and activities not mentioned, Personal expenses, tips and local taxes, Travel insurance (cancellation, assistance, baggage)