Sri Lanka & Maldives
Sri Lanka & Maldives – A Journey Between Culture and Escape
12 nights 
Flight from Paris
Meals included or not (see program) 
Double room
Stay in Sri Lanka & the Maldives – Combined tour.
Set off on a 15-day / 12-night trip between Sri Lanka and the Maldives, taking in Sigiriya, Anuradhapura, Polonnaruwa, Kandy, Nuwara Eliya, Yala, Galle, and a 5-night stay at Bandos Maldives 4* in the North Malé Atoll.
Highlights : Culture, Nature, Beach, Combined discovery & relaxation
For whom: Couples, Culture lovers, Tropical landscape enthusiasts, Families
Duration
12 nights – 15 days
Meal plan
Breakfast
Departure
Paris
ROOM TYPE
Double room
The destination
This combined itinerary brings together two highly complementary faces of the Indian Ocean: Sri Lanka, with its UNESCO-listed sites, Buddhist temples, tea plantations, wildlife and colonial heritage, then the Maldives, to extend the journey in a setting of turquoise lagoons and tropical beaches.
Climate: Sri Lanka has a hot and humid tropical climate all year round, with rainy seasons and dry periods that vary depending on the region.
Activities: UNESCO sites, temples, botanical gardens, safari in Yala, local train, beach stay, swimming, relaxation in the Maldives.
Tour overview
This 15-day / 12-night private tour offers a discovery of Sri Lanka in a private vehicle with an English-speaking driver-guide, with the possibility of a supplement for a French-speaking driver-guide or an accompanying guide, subject to availability. The trip combines the island’s major cultural must-sees with a 5-night beach extension in the Maldives.
| Itinerary | Paris – Colombo – Sigiriya – Anuradhapura – Polonnaruwa – Dambulla – Kandy – Peradeniya – Pinnawela – Nuwara Eliya – Buduruwagala – Yala – Galle – Malé – Bandos Maldives – Paris |
| Accommodation | Sigiriya : Camellia Resort and Spa 3* sup Kandy : Thilanka 3* Nuwara Eliya : Jetwing St. Andrews 4* Tissa (Yala) : Chaarya Resort and Spa 4* sup Maldives : Bandos Maldives 4* |
| Meals | Breakfast |
The experience
Between Buddhist devotion, historical remains, tea-covered hills and a seaside interlude on the edge of a lagoon, this combined trip offers a well-balanced discovery between cultural immersion and tropical relaxation.
Key highlights
- Must-sees: Sigiriya, Polonnaruwa, Kandy and Pinnawela
- The holy city of Anuradhapura and the cave temples of Dambulla
- The Peradeniya Botanical Garden and an encounter with the elephants of Pinnawela
- The colonial charm of Galle and Nuwara Eliya in the heart of Tea Country
- A safari in the Yala wildlife reserve
- A 5-night stay at Bandos Maldives 4*
Activities
Activities included in the tour
- Excursion to Anuradhapura and discovery of the Mihintale sanctuary
- Climb the Lion Rock at Sigiriya and visit Polonnaruwa
- Discover the rock temples of Dambulla, the market and the spice gardens of Matale
- Visit the Temple of the Tooth in Kandy and a traditional dance show
- Stroll through the Peradeniya Botanical Gardens and visit the Pinnawela Elephant Orphanage
- Discover Nuwara Eliya and its colonial atmosphere
- Stop at the Buduruwagala site and a 4×4 safari in Yala National Park
- Discover Galle before the flight to the Maldives
- Free days in the Maldives to enjoy the lagoon, the pool and the hotel’s activities
Frequently asked questions
Between April and October 2026 depending on the proposed departure dates.
Yes, flights included, transport in Sri Lanka in a private vehicle with an English-speaking driver-guide, transfer by speedboat in the Maldives, and a 5-night stay at the Bandos hotel.
This trip can be enjoyed as a family, notably thanks to the 5-night stay at Bandos Maldives 4*, presented as suitable for couples or families, but the tour portion in Sri Lanka will be better suited to children who are used to travelling and cultural discoveries.
What if your next trip took you from Sri Lanka’s sacred cities all the way to the Maldives’ turquoise lagoons, between culture, nature and island gentleness?
Between temples, UNESCO-listed sites, tea plantations, safari and a beach interlude in the North Malé Atoll, this combined trip invites you to discover the Indian Ocean in all its richness and diversity.
Prices for this tour are valid until 18/10/2026. Feel free to contact us by clicking the get an offer button or by filling in the questionnaire directly below to find out the available dates.