10 Days Sri Lanka & Maldives
Deposit (fixed): AUD $300 per person ( with 7 days cooling off period)
Final payment: Due 90 days prior to the departure date.
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- Overview
- Itinerary
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Overview
The itinerary blends cultural and historical sightseeing, scenic hill-country experiences, beach relaxation, and optional adventure activities in Sri Lanka, followed by pure island resort downtime in the Maldives.
Day 01: Colombo
Arrival at the Bandaranayke International airport, Sri Lanka, the pearl of the Indian Ocean, will be met and garland by representative of Classic Lanka Travels and you will be driven to Colombo.
Next start your Colombo City Tour.
During the city tour you will visit and Photo stop at:
- Independent Square
- Galle Face Green
- World Trade Centers
- Sri Lanka Old Parliament
- Dutch Hospital
- BMICH
- Avkana Buddha
- Town Hall
- Vihara Mahadevi Park
- Lotus Tower (outside)
- Nelum Pokuna
- Seema Malakaya Temple
- Sir Ponnambam Vaneshwar Kovil
- Red mosque
- Kings House
- Arcade Independence
- Art Galary
- Central Point Building
- Prison Cell of Sri Lankas last king Sri Vikrama Rajasighe
- Sri Lanka Parliament
- Tour in Diyatha Park
After visit modern shopping malls, One Galle Face, Colombo City Center etc. Overnight stay at Colombo.
- Overnight: in Colombo.
- Accommodation: 3, 4, 5 stars hotels (Lahan Hotel Jeonju) as mentioned or similar.
Day 02: Colombo - Dambulla (Breakfast)
After having breakfast, proceed to Dambulla. Climb Sigiriya Rock Fortress.
“Sigiriya Rock Fortress, built by the young King Kasyapa in 5th century. He built his palace on the top of this rock and decorated its sides with colorful frescoes. Combining baffling architectural features and sensual artistic values, the Lion Rock is a UNESCO World Heritage Site .as well as nominated to be the eighth wonder of the world- along with the Grand Canyon and Ancient Pyramids.”
“The king’s fortress complex was built on the flat top of the rock formation, extending to almost an acre, and the extensive ruins are still visible. The central fortress takes the form of a lion figure with gigantic paws. In English, it translates to ‘Lion Rock’, alluding to the time when travelers could climb through the open throat, “giriya”, of a lion, “sinha”. Today, the only remains are the lion’s gigantic paws, sculpted into the side of a 600-foot-tall rock rising above lush, green jungle.”
Next visit Dambulla Cave Temple.
Dambulla cave temple is another UNESCO World Heritage Site in Sri Lanka.
Five separate caves contain about 150 absolutely stunning Buddha statues and paintings, some of Sri Lanka’s most important and evocative religious art.Sri Lanka has a long history of the presence and practice of Buddhism. The Dambulla cave temple represents one of the oldest sites for Buddhist monasticism, with a history as a pilgrimage site for twenty-two centuries. The massive cave temple complex is unique in Southeast Asia because monks carved the caves out from rock. Overnight stay at Dambulla.
- Overnight: in Dambulla.
- Meal Included: Breakfast at hotel.
- Accommodation: 3, 4, 5 stars hotels (Lahan Hotel Jeonju) as mentioned or similar.
Day 03: Dambulla - Kandy (Breakfast)
After having breakfast, proceed to Kandy.
Enroute visit Spice Garden.
You will get knowledge about various plants and spices native to Sri Lanka.
Next Visit the Sacred Temple of Tooth Relic in Kandy, and the museum at the temple.
The Temple of the Sacred Tooth Relic is a Buddhist temple in the city of Kandy. It is located in the royal palace complex of the former Kingdom of Kandy, which houses the relic of the tooth of the Buddha. Since ancient times, the relic has played an important role in local politics because it is believed that whoever holds the relic holds the governance of the country. Kandy was the last capital of the Sri Lankan kings and is a World Heritage Site mainly due to the temple.”
After Visit Kandy Lake and Gem Museum.
The museum exhibits rare minerals in the world which are found in Sri Lanka. The museum also gives its visitors detailed knowledge in how Sri Lankan minerals and gems outshine the ones found around the world.
Later in the evening watch cultural show with traditional Fireworks. Overnight stay at Kandy.
- Overnight: in Kandy.
- Meal Included: Breakfast at hotel.
- Accommodation: 3, 4, 5 stars hotels (Lahan Hotel Jeonju) as mentioned or similar.
Day 04: Kandy - Nuwara Eliya (Breakfast)
After Breakfast you will drive towards Nuwara Eliya with a stop to visit the Kandy viewpoint.
Nuwara Eliya is a city in the tea country hills of central Sri Lanka. The city is the administrative capital of Nuwara Eliya District, with a picturesque landscape and temperate climate. It is at an altitude of 1,868 m (6,128 ft) and is considered to be the most important location for tea production in Sri Lanka.
Next visit tea plantations, a tea factory & waterfall.
At the tea plantations & a tea factory you will get an opportunity to learn more about Ceylon Tea & see tea manufacturing process.
While in your city tour at Nuwara Eliya you’ll visit Victoria Park. Victoria Park is a place to relax and enjoy the natural sights and clean mountain air.In the evening leisure at Gregory Lake. Overnight stay at Nuwara Eliya.
- Overnight: in Nuwara Eliya.
- Meal Included: Breakfast at hotel.
- Accommodation: 3, 4, 5 stars hotels (Lahan Hotel Jeonju) as mentioned or similar.
Day 05: Nuwara Eliya - Ella (Breakfast)
After breakfast proceed to Ella.
Ella is a small town in the Badulla District of Uva Province, Sri Lanka governed by an Urban Council. It is approximately 200 kilometers (120 mi) east of Colombo and is situated at an elevation of 1,041 meters (3,415 ft) above sea level. The area has a rich biodiversity, dense with numerous varieties of flora and fauna. Ella is surrounded by hills covered with cloud forests and tea plantations. The town has a cooler climate than surrounding lowlands, due to its elevation. The Ella Gap allows views across the southern plains of Sri Lanka.
While your tour in Ella you can see 9 Arch Bridge, Little Adams Peak & Ravana waterfall. Visit Flying Ravana. (Optional)
Flying Ravana Adventure Park is one-of-a-kind experience available in Sri Lanka, located amidst the luscious green
estates of Ella. Completed with its pride, Sri Lanka’s first-ever Mega zip-line.The two-wire zip-line stretches for more than half a kilometer, slides at 80kmph, and offers a bird’s-eye view of the beautiful hills of the island.
The adventure park is exclusively designed for adventure enthusiasts and adrenaline junkies who prefer a not-so- ordinary hillside experience, offering ATV/quad bike rides, Abseiling, Archery, and Air rifling for a gripping outdoor experience.
Flying Ravana is truly Ella in all its glory. Overnight stay at Ella.
- Overnight: in Ella.
- Meal Included: Breakfast at hotel.
- Accommodation: 3, 4, 5 stars hotels (Lahan Hotel Jeonju) as mentioned or similar.
Day 06: Ella - Bentota (Breakfast)
After having breakfast proceed to Bentota
Bentota is delightfully located along one of the finest beaches on the Southwest coast, and an ideal location to relax your mind with the Golden sandy beaches.
Spend your evening at leisure watching the waves as they bounce off the sun-kissed sands. Overnight stay at Bentota.
- Overnight: in Bentota.
- Meal Included: Breakfast at hotel.
- Accommodation: 3, 4, 5 stars hotels (Lahan Hotel Jeonju) as mentioned or similar.
Day 07: Bentota - Departure (Breakfast)
After breakfast visit Kosgoda Turtle Hatchery – located 11 km (6.8 mi) south of Bentota, is a community-based turtle hatchery and turtle watching project set up by the Turtle Conservation Project (TCP) in association with the Wildlife Department of Sri Lanka.
Then you will visit mask manufacturing shops. Mask making is a popular tradition in Sri Lanka. Many Sri Lankan mask artisans ply their trade along the Western, Southwestern and Southern coasts of the island.
Also, you can do a Boat safari tour at Madu River. The Madu River area surrounding the river are all swampy marshlands covered in mangrove forests. It is interesting to note that mangroves play a huge part in preventing erosion. There are also over 50 kinds of butterflies and 25 kinds of mollusks found in the Madu River zone. While on your boat ride you can see those.
Visit Diyakawa Water Sports center for water sports
(Surfing, Waterskiing, Wakeboarding, body boarding, banana ride, tube ride, jet-ski, Snorkeling, diving,)
At the end of the tour, you will be transferred to the airport in time for your flight (please note that your departure flight from Sri Lanka should be scheduled for the evening).
We hope these seven days of inspiring experiences—distinctly different from typical tours—will leave you with unforgettable, lifelong memories.
- Meal Included: Breakfast at hotel.
Day 08: Maldives (Breakfast)
Pure relaxation on pristine beaches and in turquoise lagoons.
- Overnight: in Maldives.
- Meal Included: Breakfast at hotel.
- Accommodation: 3, 4, 5 stars hotels (Lahan Hotel Jeonju) as mentioned or similar.
Day 09: Maldives (Breakfast)
Pure relaxation on pristine beaches and in turquoise lagoons.
- Overnight: in Maldives.
- Meal Included: Breakfast at hotel.
- Accommodation: 3, 4, 5 stars hotels (Lahan Hotel Jeonju) as mentioned or similar.
Day 10: Maldives - Departure (Breakfast)
Pure relaxation on pristine beaches and in turquoise lagoons.
At the end of the tour, you will be transferred to the airport in time for your flight (please note that your departure flight from Maldives should be scheduled for the evening).
We hope these tree days of inspiring experiences—distinctly different from typical tours—will leave you with unforgettable, lifelong memories.
- Meal Included: Breakfast at hotel.
Tour Included
- Accommodation at 3-4-5 ⭐️ hotels in each city.
- Local English speaking guides.
- All entrance fees as mentioned in the official itinerary.
- Transportation in an Air-conditioned Latest Vehicle.
- 01 bottles of mineral water per person per day.
- Return speedboat transfers in Maldives.
Tour Excluded
- International airfares to/ from Australia (quoted separatedly, if requested).
- Airport – hotel transfers, pre & post hotel (contact VN Holidays team for the best rates).
- Traveler’s insurance.
- Snacks, drinks & Alcoholic beverages.
- Gratuities & Tips.
- Early check in & Late check out.
- Visa.
- Activity fees for water sports.
- All entrance fees where entrance fees are applicable including below sites.
- Sunset cruise / Dolphin cruise
- Complementary snorkeling items.
Tour Prices
Group Size
(Min 2 Clients)Hotels
Option 01Hotels
Option 02Hotels
Option 03Per person cost sharing a Double room on a BB (Bed & Breakfast) $ 2,499 $ 2,820 $ 3,830 Per person cost sharing a Double room on a HB (Bed & Breakfast & Dinner) $ 2,500 $ 2,900 $ 3,950 Group Size
(Min 4 Clients)Hotels
Option 01Hotels
Option 02Hotels
Option 03Per person cost sharing a Double room on a BB (Bed & Breakfast) $ 2,300 $ 2,650 $ 3,660 Per person cost sharing a Double room on a HB (Bed & Breakfast & Dinner) $ 2,350 $ 2,750 $ 3,800 Departure Dates
Available Dates: Until 30 Apr 2027.
List of Hotels (or Similar)
Region Hotels Proposed
Option 01Hotels Proposed
Option 02Hotels Proposed
Option 03No of Nights Colombo The Ocean Colombo 4⭐️ Fairway Hotel 4⭐️ Only doubles are available Cinnamon Lakeside 5⭐️ 01 Dambulla Acme Grand Hotel 3⭐️ Tropical Life Resort & Spa 4⭐️ Liyya Water Villa 5⭐️ 01 Kandy Rivendell Hotel 3⭐️ Thilanka Kandy 4⭐️ Grand Kandyan Hotel 5⭐️ 01 Nuwara Eliya Oak Ray Summer Hill Breeze 3⭐️ Araliya Red 4⭐️ Araliya Green City 5⭐️ 01 Ella Ella Mount Heaven 3⭐️ Morning Dew 4⭐️ Morning Dew 4⭐️ 01 Bentota Hibiscus Beach Resort 3⭐️ Earl’s Reef Beruwala 4⭐️ Cinnamon Bey 5⭐️ 01 Maldives Adaaran Select Hudhuran Fushi 4⭐️ Cinnamon Dhonveli Maldives 4⭐️ Adaaran Prestige Vadoo 5⭐️ 03 Entrance Fees Per Person (You can select as per your wish)
Sigiriya Rock Fortress USD 35 Dambulla Cave Temple USD 10 Temple of Sacred Tooth Relic USD 09 Cultural Show (If you visit Gem Museum you will get complimentary tickets) USD 08 Gregory Lake USD 03 Victoria Park USD 04 Flying Ravana – Ella USD 30 Turtle Hatchery USD 05 Madu River Boat Safari USD 35 Water Sports Depends on Activities Changes
The itinerary can be changed due to weather, tide levels, and operating conditions.
Programmers, prices, services and conditions are based on those valid at the time of proposal submission and are subject to change thereafter without advance notice until all services have been paid in full.
Special Requests
Your special requests (diet, vegetarian,…) should be sent before your departure date.
VN Holidays' Responsibility
Certain parts of the tours on offer are provided by independent third parties, such as airlines, hotels, transport operators and local tourist offices.
VN Holidays is not responsible for any loss or theft, injury or damage caused thereby to the tourists, including those occurring outside of the normal touring programmers.
Additional expenses incurred due to delay, accident, natural disaster, political actions and unrest shall be borne by the tourists.
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Deposit (fixed): AUD $300 per person ( with 7 days cooling off period)
Final payment: Due 90 days prior to the departure date.