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Sri Lanka & Maldives Tour Package - 10 days/9 nights

Explore the culture of Sri Lanka and relax on the beaches of the Maldives during a 9-night tour filled with nature, history, and relaxation!

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Explore the culture of Sri Lanka and relax on the beaches of the Maldives during a 9-night tour filled with nature, history, and relaxation!

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Duration
10 jours
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Highlights

Visit the fish market and colonial monuments of Negombo

Climb the UNESCO-listed Sigiriya Fortress

Discover the tea plantations and landscapes of Nuwara Eliya

Experience a boat safari on the Madu River through the mangroves

Relax in a beach resort in the Maldives

Enjoy optional activities like visiting the Dambulla Temple or the turtle hatchery

Description

Explore the culture of Sri Lanka and relax on the beaches of the Maldives during a 9-night tour filled with nature, history, and relaxation!

Day 1: Arrival in Negombo
You will be welcomed at Colombo airport in Sri Lanka and transferred to your hotel in Negombo.
In the evening, discover the coastal charm of Negombo: its fish market, Dutch fort, St. Mary’s Church, and lively streets near the beach.
Dinner and overnight in Negombo.

Day 2: Negombo – Dambulla
After breakfast, you will head to Dambulla. You will climb the Lion Rock of Sigiriya, a UNESCO-listed fortress offering remarkable views of the region.
As an option, you can visit the Pinnawala Elephant Orphanage.
Next, you can wander through the vibrant and flavorful local market of Dambulla.
Dinner and overnight in Dambulla.

Day 3: Dambulla – Kandy
After breakfast, you will travel to Kandy, with a stop at a spice garden. You will discover the culture and history of the spice trade on a guided tour. In Kandy, you will visit the Temple of the Tooth, a Buddhist sacred site housing a relic of Buddha.
As an option, you can visit the Dambulla Cave Temple with its Buddha statues.
Dinner and overnight in Kandy.

Day 4: Kandy – Nuwara Eliya
After breakfast, head to Nuwara Eliya. You will visit a tea plantation and its factory, where you will learn about the tea-making process and may even participate in the harvest (excluding Sundays and full moon days).
In the late afternoon, you can enjoy a relaxing walk around Lake Gregory, surrounded by lush greenery.
Dinner and overnight in Nuwara Eliya.

Day 5: Nuwara Eliya – Bentota
After breakfast, you will travel to the southwest coast towards Bentota.

In the afternoon, you will embark on a boat safari on the Madu River. You will navigate through the mangroves and observe birds, reptiles, and local wildlife.
As an option, you can visit the Kosgoda Turtle Hatchery, which is involved in their protection.
Dinner and overnight in Bentota.

Day 6: Bentota – Maldives
Transfer to Colombo airport and fly to Malé.
Upon arrival, you will be transferred to your hotel via a domestic flight and speedboat.
Dinner and overnight in the Maldives.

Days 7 to 9: Stay in the Maldives
You will have free time to enjoy the facilities of the Canareef Maldives Resort, located in the Addu Atoll.
You can alternate between relaxing on the beach, yoga sessions, snorkeling, or various sports activities depending on your preferences.
With full board, you will enjoy a variety of meals throughout the day.
Breakfast, lunch, dinner, and overnight at the hotel.

Day 10: Return
After breakfast, you will be transferred to the airport for your return flight.

Options

Please choose the language of your driver-guide (English-speaking or French-speaking) as well as your insurance package.
 

Several optional visits are available for an additional fee:

  • Visit to the Pinnawala Elephant Orphanage
  • Visit to the Dambulla Cave Temple
  • Visit to the Kosgoda Turtle Conservation Center

The "All Inclusive" option for the Canareef Maldives hotel is available for an additional fee.

Should you be interested in any of these options, kindly inform us when making your reservation.

Good to know

  • Availability: All year round (see calendar)
  • Duration: 9 nights / 10 days
  • We advise you to check the entry requirements for Sri Lanka and the Maldives before booking your trip (VISA, vaccinations, etc.)
    As a reminder, this package does not include flights from France to Sri Lanka and Maldives to France.
  • Attention: Please select a flight that arrives on the same day as the start of the tour.
  • Departure location: You will be picked up upon arrival at Colombo airport.
  • Arrival location: You will be dropped off at Malé airport at the end of your stay.
  • A copy of your passport is required after booking in order to book the air transportation between Sri Lanka and the Maldives.
     

Hotels included in the tour:

  • 4* Category:
    Negombo: Fairway or similar
    Dambulla: Tropical Life or similar
    Kandy: Thilanka or similar
    Nuwara Eliya: Araliya Red or similar
    Bentota: Tangerine or similar
    Maldives: Canareef Maldives – “Sunset Beach Villa” room
     

Accommodation capacity:

  • Single room: 1 adult
    Double/twin room: 2 adults
    Babies and children are not allowed.
  • Any specific requests regarding the type of bedding (double bed/separate beds) as well as any other requests and special conditions regarding accommodation are subject to availability and may incur an additional charge.
  • For technical reasons, hotels in Sri Lanka may be replaced with similar accommodation, and the itinerary may be reversed.
  • Some hotels may offer air conditioning as an option for an additional charge, payable directly to the hotel by the travelers.
  • The accommodation included in this trip is not suitable for people with reduced mobility. For more information, please contact customer service.
  • If, due to the flight schedule, the first and last day are shortened by a late arrival or early departure, no refund will be issued. Similarly, any meals included in the package that cannot be taken due to these schedules will not be refunded. Also, depending on the timings of optional activities and excursions, meals that cannot be taken at the hotel will be at the clients' expense.
     

Transportation:

  • The flight between Colombo and Malé lasts approximately 1.5 hours. Please note that the maximum allowed weight for checked luggage is 20kg. 1 checked bag and 1 carry-on bag per person are included; for any additional luggage added during your booking, an extra charge will apply.
  • This program requires an arrival in Sri Lanka on the morning of the first day and a departure from the Maldives in the afternoon on the last day. In case of different flight times, the program may be modified and services may be removed to adapt to your arrival and departure times.
  • Please note that in Sri Lanka, traffic can be heavy, and driving habits may differ significantly from what you're used to.

Price includes

  • 5 nights in 4* accommodation (local standards) in Sri Lanka

  • International flight Colombo/Malé (1 checked baggage of 20kg maximum per person)

  • 4 nights in 4* accommodation (local standards) in the Maldives

  • Full board (excluding drinks)

  • Transport in a private air-conditioned vehicle with an English-speaking driver-guide during the tour

  • Airport<->hotel transfers in Sri Lanka

  • Domestic flight transfers and/or speedboat transfers between the airport and hotel in the Maldives

  • The included activities mentioned in the program in Sri Lanka

Price doesn't include

  • International flights France/Colombo and Malé/France (or vice versa)
  • Airport taxes
  • Visa and ETA (Electronic Travel Authorization) fees for Sri Lanka
  • Early check-in and late check-out at hotels (check-in at 2:00 PM, check-out at 12:00 PM)
  • Meals and drinks not mentioned
  • Visits and entry fees to sites not mentioned
  • Optional activities
  • Optional insurance
  • Tourist taxes (pay on the spot)
  • Tips and personal expenses
  • Anything not mentioned in the "Included" section

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