Welcome at Velana International Airport, speedboat transfer to SAii Lagoon, and a relaxed evening on the lagoon-facing terrace.
Fixed departure · 2026
Maldives and Sri Lanka
11 days- Tour type
- Fixed departure
- Duration
- 11 days / 10 nights
- Dates
- 30 Apr – 10 May 2026
- Countries
- Maldives · Sri Lanka
- Hotels
- 3
Overview
Group G0 by Asia This Way. A refined Maldives and Sri Lanka group departure blending island leisure with cultural highlights.
Itinerary
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Snorkelling on the house reef, leisurely lunch overwater, and sunset on the beach. Optional dolphin cruise.
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Excursion to a private sandbank for swim-and-lunch, return for a slow afternoon and spa time at the resort.
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Free day for water sports or simply doing nothing. Group dinner under the stars to round off the island leg.
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Speedboat back to Malé, flight to Colombo, and scenic 4h road transfer up to Dambulla and Heritance Kandalama.
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Early ascent of the fifth-century rock citadel before the heat, then UNESCO-listed frescoes and the mirror wall. Afternoon at leisure.
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Dambulla Cave Temples in the morning, then a guided exploration of Polonnaruwa's ancient royal city. Return to the lodge for dinner.
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Drive to Kandy via a spice garden stop. Visit the Temple of the Sacred Tooth Relic and the Royal Botanical Gardens of Peradeniya, then continue to Colombo.
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Walking tour of Pettah and the colonial Fort district, lunch at the Galle Face Hotel, and an afternoon for the National Museum or Independence Square.
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Morning in the Cinnamon Gardens neighbourhood and along Galle Face Green. Farewell dinner at a Colombo seafront restaurant.
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Transfer to Colombo airport for international departure. End of services.
Hotels
01 · Maldives · 4 nights
SAii Lagoon Maldives, Curio Collection by Hilton
Beachfront beach villas on South Malé Atoll, calm lagoons, and a soft-island atmosphere to begin your journey.
02 · Dambulla · 3 nights
Heritance Kandalama
Geoffrey Bawa's iconic eco-lodge built into a forested cliff, 30 minutes from Sigiriya Rock Fortress and the Dambulla Cave Temples.
03 · Colombo · 3 nights
Cinnamon Grand Colombo
Refined city hotel in the heart of Colombo's diplomatic quarter, walking distance to Galle Face Green and the colonial old town.
Cost
Included
- 10 nights in selected 4★ and 5★ hotels (twin share)
- Domestic flight Malé → Colombo, speedboat transfers in the Maldives
- Private air-conditioned road transport in Sri Lanka with English-speaking driver-guide
- Daily breakfast; selected dinners as listed in the itinerary
- Sigiriya, Dambulla, Polonnaruwa, and Kandy entrance fees and guides
- Snorkelling gear and one group sandbank excursion in the Maldives
- International airport transfers on arrival and departure
- Asia This Way trip leader from Day 1 to Day 11
- 24/7 WhatsApp support throughout the trip
Not included
- International flights to Malé and from Colombo
- Sri Lanka ETA visa (~$50 USD, applied online before travel)
- Travel insurance (we strongly recommend medical and cancellation cover)
- Lunches and dinners not specified in the itinerary
- Premium beverages, alcohol, and minibar
- Optional spa treatments and water sports
- Tips for guides and drivers (suggested $5–$10 per traveller per day)
Experiences
FAQs
Maldives offers a free 30-day visa on arrival for most nationalities. Sri Lanka requires an ETA, applied online for ~$50 USD before travel — we send you the link and walk you through the form.
Maldives is in transition between dry and wet season — expect 28–32°C, occasional showers, warm seas. Sri Lanka's cultural triangle is hot and dry (30–34°C); the south-west monsoon hasn't started yet.
USD is widely accepted in the Maldives. Sri Lanka uses Sri Lankan Rupees (LKR); ATMs are everywhere, and Visa/Mastercard work in cities. Bring some USD cash for tips and small purchases.
Capped at 12 travellers, often 8–10. Small enough that hotels and guides know everyone by name.
Mornings are early on Sigiriya and Polonnaruwa days — that's deliberate to beat the heat. Otherwise the rhythm is unhurried, with free afternoons in the Maldives and Colombo.
Yes — vegetarian, vegan, halal, and gluten-free are all easy to arrange in both countries. Tell us at booking and we brief the hotels and guides.
Enquire about this trip on WhatsApp.
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