Maldives Beach and Sri Lanka Luxury

Your international flight lands at Velana International Airport in Male. A local representative greets you and escorts you to a shared speedboat for the twenty minute ride to Maafushi island. You check into Arena Beach Hotel in a Standard room on a bed and breakfast basis. The remainder of the day is free to relax, swim at the nearby bikini beach, or simply rest after your journey. You overnight on this local island with breakfast ready for the next morning.

After breakfast, you have a full day to explore Maafushi at your own pace. You may walk to the local market, visit the community mosque, or book an optional snorkelling trip to a nearby reef. The island’s sandy lanes and friendly cafes invite relaxed wandering. In the afternoon, you can rent a kayak or simply sunbathe on the public beach. Dinner is on your own at one of the seaside restaurants. You overnight again at Arena Beach Hotel.

Another free day allows you to discover more of Maafushi. You could take a public ferry to Male, the capital, to see the Grand Friday Mosque and the fish market. Alternatively, book a boat trip to a remote sandbank for swimming and a picnic. The evening is perfect for a sunset stroll along the harbour, followed by a seafood dinner at a local cafe. No guiding services are provided today. You overnight for a third night on Maafushi.

After breakfast, you have one last full day to enjoy the laid‑back island atmosphere. You might take a short boat trip to a nearby reef for snorkelling or simply relax in a beachfront hammock with a book. The afternoon is ideal for souvenir shopping at local boutiques or trying a traditional Maldivian lunch at a cafe. In the evening, pack your bags and enjoy a farewell dinner on your own by the water. You overnight for a fourth night at Arena Beach Hotel.

After breakfast and checkout, your shared speedboat transfers you back to Velana International Airport. You board your included domestic flight to Bandaranaike International Airport in Colombo. Upon arrival in Sri Lanka, a chauffeur driver greets you and transfers you by private vehicle to Uga Riva, a beautifully restored colonial manor set among coconut plantations near Negombo. The drive takes about twenty minutes. After checking in, the remainder of the day is free for you to unwind. Breakfast only is included for tomorrow morning; dinner is on your own tonight.

Following breakfast, your chauffeur driver takes you inland to the Cultural Triangle, a drive of roughly four and a half to five hours. You arrive at Jetwing Vil Uyana, an eco‑luxury resort built over wetlands with stunning views of Sigiriya Rock Fortress. The afternoon is at your leisure to enjoy the serene surroundings, visit the spa, or take a nature walk. Dinner is included as part of your half‑board plan. You settle in for your first of two nights in this unique sanctuary.

Your chauffeur driver wakes you early for a pre‑dawn climb of Sigiriya Rock Fortress, a UNESCO World Heritage site. You ascend the 600‑foot lion rock, passing ancient frescoes and reaching the summit as the sun rises over the jungle. After descending, your driver takes you on a day excursion to Polonnaruwa, the medieval capital, where you explore well‑preserved ruins, ancient temples, and majestic statues. You return to Jetwing Vil Uyana in the late afternoon. Dinner is served at the hotel, and you overnight here for a second time.

Breakfast is followed by a three‑hour drive through spice‑scented villages to Kandy. Your chauffeur driver delivers you to Kings Pavilion, an elegant boutique hotel overlooking the Udawattekele Forest Reserve. The afternoon is free to lounge by the pool or wander the hotel’s terraced gardens. Your rate is bed and breakfast, so dinner is not included. You spend your first night in this refined hilltop retreat.

Your chauffeur driver meets you after breakfast for a tour of Kandy’s foremost landmarks. You pay respects at the Temple of the Sacred Tooth Relic, then explore the bustling central market. Depending on your preference, you may add a visit to the Royal Botanical Gardens or catch a traditional dance performance. Your driver is available to arrange optional excursions to tea plantations. Lunch and dinner are independent, giving you freedom to sample Kandy’s eateries. You return to Kings Pavilion for a second night.

After breakfast, your chauffeur driver navigates winding roads toward Hatton, a four‑hour journey through dramatic hill country scenery. You check into Ceylon Tea Trails, a collection of historic tea planter bungalows operating on an all‑inclusive basis. The afternoon invites you to wander through adjacent tea fields or simply sit on your veranda with a book. Your all‑inclusive plan covers dinner, drinks, and select activities. You overnight in a lovingly restored colonial bungalow.

Your chauffeur driver leads you on a morning walk through the tea gardens, explaining the plucking process and the factory’s workings. You then participate in a guided tea tasting, comparing different grades and regional flavours. A picnic lunch can be arranged near a waterfall, or you may return to the bungalow for a sit‑down meal. The all‑inclusive plan covers everything, so you can relax without worrying about extras. You spend a second night surrounded by rolling green hills.

Breakfast is followed by a five and a half hour drive south to Yala. Your chauffeur driver delivers you to Leopard Trails, a luxury tented camp on the boundary of Yala National Park, known for one of the highest leopard densities in the world. This camp operates on an all‑inclusive basis, covering meals, drinks, and game drives. In the evening, a campfire is lit, and you share stories of past safaris with fellow guests. You settle into your spacious tent for the first of two nights.

Your chauffeur driver, who also serves as a naturalist, wakes you before dawn for an early morning game drive. You traverse different sectors of the park, watching for leopards, elephants, and sloth bears. Returning to camp for a late breakfast, you then have a few hours to rest before an afternoon drive. The afternoon safari explores new terrain, maximizing your wildlife encounters. Dinner is back at the camp, followed by a second night under canvas.

After breakfast, your chauffeur driver escorts you along the southern coastline to Galle, a four‑hour journey. You check into Jetwing Lighthouse, a Geoffrey Bawa‑designed property perched on a rocky headland overlooking the Indian Ocean. The late afternoon is free; you may walk to the historic Galle Fort, a UNESCO site filled with Dutch architecture and small galleries. Your half‑board rate includes dinner at the hotel. You sleep to the sound of waves breaking against the rocks.