Family Sri Lanka and Maldives Adventure

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  • No booking fees
  • duration 15 days
  • tour type Small group Request as private
  • age requirement 7-95 yrs
  • max group size 18
  • guiding method Fully guided
  • Tour Code BM-21845
  • Footprint Carbonneutral CO2 emissions resulting from all trips on Bookmundi will be offset via investments in carbon reduction projects.
  • Operated in English
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  • Starts Colombo, Sri Lanka
  • Ends Male, Maldives
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HIGHLIGHTS Download trip notes
  • Discover the variety of Sri Lanka: tropical jungle, cool highlands & Buddhist treasures
  • Close-up elephant encounters at Udawalawe National Park
  • Relax on board a traditional dhoni boat, with all meals freshly prepared
The tour "Family Sri Lanka And Maldives Adventure" starts in Colombo and ends in Male. This is an active and outdoor tour that takes 15 days taking you through Colombo, Hulhumale, Kandy, Male and 11 other destinations in Sri Lanka and Maldives. This is a guided small group tour that includes accommodation, transport, meals and others.

Combining an actioned packed ten day journey across Sri Lanka with a relaxing traditional Dhoni cruise in the Maldives is a winning combination! Explore jungles, discover Buddhist relics, take part in a cookery lesson and tour ancient temple sites on mountain bike, it's all part of the adventure in this tropical paradise known as Buddha's Island.



Wildlife - search for groups of wild elephants, buffalo, wild boar and crocodile in Udawalawe National Park, returning to our comfortable tented camp in the evening



Pidurangala - a magical experience staying in a jungle lodge on the footsteps of Sigiriya's Lion Rock. Experience sunset lake cruises, nature trails, cooking demonstrations and dinner under the stars



Maldives - cruise around the islands on a traditional Dhoni, snorkelling in crystal clear waters
ITINERARY Expand All
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  • Day 1 : Join trip in Colombo
  • Day 2 : Visit the fish markets of Negombo, drive to a secluded eco lodge near Sigiriya. Night time walking safari.
  • Day 3 : Nature walks, cooking demonstration and sunset boat cruise at our Jungle retreat. Dinner under the stars
  • Day 4 : Climb Sigiriya's sky fortress. Visit rural Habarana, travel by tuk tuk, tractor cart and canoe to a farm for a cooking lesson and lunch before travelling onto Giritale
  • Day 5 : In Giritale; explore the nearby ancient city of Polonnaruwa by bike
  • Day 6 : Free morning. Afternoon jeep safari to spot wild elephant
  • Day 7 : Drive to Kandy via the botanical gardens at Peradeniya. Walking tour of lakeside town of Kandy
  • Day 8 : Visit a tea factory in Nuwara Eliya and catch the train to Ella
  • Day 9 : Visit Elephant sanctuary and game drive in Udawalawe National Park
  • Day 10 : Visit Turtle Hatchery and Galle Fort. Drive to Hikkaduwa
  • Day 11 : Fly to the Maldives and join our Dhoni cruise boat
  • Day 12 : Cruise to Kudhi Boli, tour of the island and snorkelling
  • Day 13 : Cruise to Rihiveli, cooking lesson and beach BBQ
  • Day 14 : Cruise to Hullhu Male with visits to Male's markets
  • Day 15 : Trip ends in Male
WHAT'S INCLUDED
Meals
  • 14 Breakfasts, 7 Lunches, 7 Dinners
Accommodation
  • Pegasus Reef Hotel (1 night)
  • Back of Beyond, Pidurangala (2 nights)
  • Giritale Hotel (3 nights)
  • Mahaweli Reach Hotel (1 night)
  • Oak Ray Ella Gap Hotel (1 night)
  • Athgira River Camp (1 night)
  • Citrus Hikkaduwa (1 night)
  • Aboard boat (3 nights)
  • Aboard Boat (1 night)
Transport
  • Driver(s)
  • Bus
  • 4WD
  • Boat
  • Flight
  • Train
Guide
  • Explore Tour Leader
  • Boat Crew
  • Local Guide(s)
Others
  • Bicycle
  • Rickshaw
  • Tuk Tuk
WHAT'S EXCLUDED
  • Any international flights to Colombo and from Male are not included in this price. We always recommend that you arrive 1 day prior to your tour starting date.
  • Travel insurance is not included in this Family Sri Lanka and Maldives Adventure tour. Travel insurance is mandatory to buy. World Nomads' travel insurance has been designed by travelers for travelers.
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REQUEST A PRIVATE, CUSTOMIZABLE DEPARTURE By design, this is a group tour. You can however request a private, customized version of this tour for yourself or your private group of people. Private departures are usually more expensive, but come with these benefits:
  • Personal Itinerary can be tweaked and customized.
  • Protected Travel within your own bubble.
  • Professional Access our Travel Specialists' insider knowledge.
  • Privacy Enjoy a tour focused solely on you or your travel group.
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GOOD TO KNOW Download trip notes
CANCELLATION

No additional cancellation fees apply for this Family Sri Lanka and Maldives Adventure tour. You can cancel the tour up to 63 days prior departure and avoid paying the full amount, but your deposit paid is non-refundable. No refund applies for cancellations within 62 days of departure.

Payment

For any tour departures within 30 May 2024, full payment is required. For tours that depart later than 30 May 2024, a deposit of 10% is required to confirm this tour, and the remaining balance will be charged 62 days before trip departure.

Travel Insurance

Family Sri Lanka and Maldives Adventure tour requires that you have adequate and valid travel insurance covering medical and personal accidents, including repatriation costs and emergency evacuation. World Nomads offers travel insurance for independent travelers and intrepid families.

Visa

For this Family Sri Lanka and Maldives Adventure tour getting the required visa(s) is the responsibility for each individual traveller, as visa requirements vary depending on your nationality. We recommend to check with your local embassies representing the countries that you are traveling to, as part of this itinerary.

For Solo Travelers

A twin share room may not always be available for solo travelers as it depends on the final number of people on the tour. If you have picked twin share room while booking, and that option is not available, we will get back to you after booking. A single room might then be available against an additional fee.

COVID-19 Safety Measures

This trip incorporates the following COVID-19 measures:

  • The average size of this tour is just 12 people.
  • Rigorous hygiene safety measures will be followed in transportation, accommodation and meal venues.
  • All travellers 18 years and older will be required to be either fully vaccinated atleast 14 days prior to departure or have taken a negative test (rapid antigen or PCR)  within 72 hours of departure.
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