Highlights of Sri Lanka with barefoot luxury in the Maldives

Our driver and guide will meet you at the airport and take you on to Thirappane and Ulagalla resort where you will stay for the first nights of this beautiful adventure. Check into the hotel and relax after a long journey. Dinner and overnight at Ulagalla resort.

Ulagalla Resort is a beautiful eco-resort with premium villas surrounded by nature and wildlife, ideally located in the heart of the cultural triangle. On the property, there are fantastic views wherever you are, with beautiful green paddy fields, sparkling reservoirs and untamed scrubland. Couples and honeymooners will enjoy this secluded, natural setting.

Wilpattu was declared a national park in 1938 and spans 131,694 hectares. It is home to a rich wildlife and bird species that often flock to the large number of Villus (lakes) in the park. Many species can be seen in the park, including Axis Deer, Sambhur, Muntjakar, Wild Boar, Wild Buffalo, Labyrinth Bear, Mongoose, Crocodile and Peacock. Here there are also good opportunities to see leopards and wild elephants.

After an exciting game drive, you will be driven back to the hotel, followed by a scenic drive to Nachaduwa Lake.

This unique drive takes you far off the beaten track, weaving along dirt roads through rural landscapes dominated by rice paddies. Birds and buffalo are often seen along with other wildlife, including elephants, especially when you reach the scenic Nachaduwa Lake, a large reservoir framed by dense pockets of forest and the distant hills. This setting offers a beautiful place to enjoy a sundowner at sunset, before heading back to the hotel.

Dinner and overnight at Ulagalla Resort.

After breakfast at the hotel, the trip continues to Sigiriya where you climb the famous rock fortress. Sigiriya Rock Fortress is one of Sri Lanka’s major attractions and was built by King Kashyapa (477-495 AD) to protect him from his rivals. A UNSECO World Heritage Site, also known as the “Fortress in the Sky”. The climb to the top of the fortress not only rewards you with a fantastic view, there is also a lot to discover during the climb to the top which includes water gardens, artistic frescoes, mirror wall, lion gate and then finally the magnificent view from the mountain top.

After this fascinating experience, the tour moves on to another famous sight – Kandy. Here there will be a visit to the Temple of the Sacred Tooth Relic and a guided tour of Kandy.

Sri Dalada Maligawa or Temple of the Sacred Tooth Relic is a Buddhist temple in the city of Kandy, Sri Lanka. It is located in the royal palace complex that houses the Buddha’s tooth relic. Since ancient times, the relic has played an important role in local politics because it is believed that whoever holds the relic has control of the country.

Dinner and overnight at W15 Hanthana hotel.

A beautifully restored bungalow resort consisting of 10 suites, located amidst the lush vegetation, just 15 minutes from the historic center of Kandy. The famous Hanthana mountain range is recognized as one of Sri Lanka’s most picturesque regions. Here you stay in a lovely Bungalow Suite with a large, private terrace, perfect for sunbathing or even an intimate dinner under the stars.

After breakfast at the hotel, you will be driven to the Kandy train station where a new adventure awaits. The train ride to Hatton is one of the most scenic train rides in Asia. The dramatic highland landscape awakens the senses as you meander past lush tea plantations, majestic peaks and cascading waterfalls. Sri Lanka Railways – the government railway network was first started in 1864 during the colonial era. You meet Sri Lankans from all walks of life on the train – it’s a very nice experience. At Hatton station you will be picked up by your driver who will take you on to the hotel where you can relax after a busy day.

Dinner and overnight at the Ceylon Tea Trials.

Ceylon Tea Trails is the world’s first tea bungalow resort, located at an altitude of 1,250 meters in Sri Lanka’s panoramic Ceylon tea region, bordering the UNESCO World Heritage Central Highlands. Tea Trails is the first Relais & The Chateaux hotel in Sri Lanka. The award-winning boutique hotel consists of five restored colonial tea planter bungalows, offering period furnishings, exquisite butler service and gourmet cuisine. The bungalows vary from 4 to 6 rooms and suites; 27 rooms in total.

Breakfast at the hotel and a day to relax and enjoy the surroundings at the hotel. A guided tour of the Dunkeld Tea Factory will be arranged from the hotel. This tour gives you a typical tea experience in Sri Lanka. The hotel’s own tea planters passionately delve into every aspect of tea with just the right amount of detail – from a look back at the early days of ‘planting’ and the lifestyle of the early colonial settlers, to the production process how flavors are created to suit different palates – here you get you the whole process.

Dinner and overnight at the hotel.

Breakfast at the hotel and then on to Mirissa and Weligama Bay, which is a charming beach town on Sri Lanka’s south coast, known for its sandy beaches, surfing and idyllic fishing villages. Just a short tuk-tuk ride from the beach, through paddy fields filled with water buffalo, rises Malabar Hill. Malabar Hill is a luxury resort you won’t want to leave. Beautiful and secluded and a design lover’s dream. After check-in, it’s time to relax and take in the beautiful surroundings.

A hidden oasis!

Choose whether you just want to enjoy the resort’s facilities with pool, spa, yoga, guided bird watching or why not a cooking course! Enjoy Cordon Bleu-trained chef Roshini’s delicious cuisine, or head out to explore this very special corner of Sri Lanka’s south coast. Surfers are a short drive from the waves of Weligama, Ahangama and Mirissa.

A hidden oasis! Malabar Hill is a modern boutique hotel built into the edge of the forest that offers its guests a unique nature experience. Views of sparkling rice fields, tea-clad hills and the distant Indian Ocean are revealed when the floor-to-wall glass windows are opened.

Ask for breakfast in your villa, and sit either on the terrace or on round cushions at the low wood and brass table just inside, and enjoy a fantastic panoramic view. You will see yellow orioles and fluttering butterflies as you sip your morning coffee and enjoy fresh fruit and Sri Lankan specialties.

Breakfast at the hotel and transfer to Colombo where you have an overnight stay at The Wallawwa, which is close to the airport. Explore the capital with your own driver or just relax at the hotel.

Breakfast at the hotel and transfer to the airport to travel on to the Maldives and the magical resort, Soneva Jani. You can stay here for as long as you want, we recommend at least five nights

There is nothing modest about Soneva Jani. The villas range from one to four bedrooms, all with a large private pool, outdoor bathroom with bathtub and a roof terrace where you can pull the roof away so you can gaze at the stars from your bed. Better views to wake up to are hard to beat! The relaxing sound of the waves lulls you to sleep at night…

There’s no limit to the options available when it comes to gourmet dining at Soneva Jani – A candlelit dinner under the stars. A private picnic with your loved ones. Create your own menu with the experienced chefs for the perfect meal. The wine cellar at Soneva Jani is located in a six-metre high glass tower. Private wine tastings and dinners can be arranged.

Of course, the resort has a water sports center that offers free kayaks, stand-up paddleboards, windsurfing, kitesurfing and catamarans. To say that the snorkeling and diving here is divine is an understatement.

Watch classic and modern favorites under the stars or take your Cinema Paradiso experience to new heights, while our chefs prepare a menu of small dishes and snacks. Refreshing cocktails, popcorn and ice cream can also be arranged.