Sample itinerary
Sri Lanka Honeymoon Tour
A romantic route through the hills, wildlife and the south coast.
Sample itinerary
Sri Lanka and Maldives Tour
Two islands, one trip: explore Sri Lanka with your own private driver, then fly an hour and a half to the Maldives for the beach. This sample 10-day route shows how the two fit together, and everything is adjustable.
- 10 days sample
- Private vehicle & driver in Sri Lanka
- Ideal for honeymoons
How does a Sri Lanka and Maldives holiday work?
This combined holiday pairs a private Sri Lanka sightseeing route with a Maldives island stay. The two countries require separate flight, resort and transfer planning; confirm exactly what is arranged and included rather than assuming one tour price covers every connection.
This is a suggested sample itinerary. We confirm the route, hotels and price in a personal quote.
Tour at a glance
- Length
- 10 days sample, fully adjustable
- Type
- Twin-centre: Sri Lanka tour + Maldives stay
- Starts from
- Colombo airport
- Places
- Negombo, Sigiriya, Kandy, Nuwara Eliya, Ella, Yala, Galle, then the Maldives
- Transport
- Private air-conditioned vehicle with driver in Sri Lanka
- Price
- Personal quote based on dates, hotels and your Maldives island choice
Who it suits
- Honeymooners wanting adventure and a beach finish
- Couples celebrating an anniversary or special occasion
- Travellers who want culture, wildlife and the ocean in one trip
Day by day Sample
- 1
Arrival in Negombo
Land in Colombo and rest by the coast in Negombo after your flight.
- 2
Sigiriya
Climb Sigiriya Rock Fortress and visit the Dambulla Cave Temple.
- 3
Kandy
The Temple of the Tooth, Kandy Lake and an optional cultural show.
- 4
Nuwara Eliya
Tea country: a working tea factory, plantation walks and Gregory Lake.
- 5
Scenic train to Ella
One of the world’s great train rides through the hill country.
- 6
Ella
Nine Arch Bridge, Little Adam’s Peak and Ravana Falls.
- 7
Yala safari
A jeep safari in Yala National Park, then on to the south coast.
- 8
Galle and fly to the Maldives
Morning in Galle Fort, then your flight to Malé and speedboat or seaplane to your island.
- 9
Maldives
Beach days: snorkelling, diving, or simply the lagoon.
- 10
Maldives and departure
A final morning by the water before your flight home from Malé.
How the two parts fit together
Sri Lanka and the Maldives pair naturally: the flight between Colombo and Malé takes around an hour and a half, and several airlines fly the route daily. Most travellers spend five to seven days touring Sri Lanka, then three to five days switching off in the Maldives.
We plan and run the Sri Lanka part with your own vehicle and driver, book your inter-island flights if you wish, and time the route so you arrive at the airport relaxed. Popular stops on the way south include Sigiriya, Kandy, Ella and Galle Fort.
Choosing your Maldives island
The Maldives is one resort per island, so your choice of island shapes the stay: house-reef snorkelling, diving, overwater villas or a simple beach bungalow. Tell us your budget and what you enjoy, and we’ll suggest islands that fit and coordinate the transfers.
If you’re travelling for a honeymoon, our Sri Lanka honeymoon tour page has more ideas for the island part of the trip, and we can arrange airport transfers at both ends.
How private touring with us works
You travel in our own air-conditioned vehicle with one driver for the whole trip, so there is no sharing with strangers and no fixed schedule. Your driver collects you from the airport or your hotel, takes you between places, waits while you visit and helps with local advice along the way.
Before you travel, we agree the route and the hotels with you, and confirm what is included in writing. During the trip, small changes such as an extra stop, a slower morning or a different restaurant are easy to make.
What's usually included
Included
- Private air-conditioned vehicle with an English-speaking driver
- Route planning around your dates and interests
- Fuel, parking and highway tolls
- Airport pick-up and drop-off
Not included
- International flights and Sri Lanka ETA / visa
- Entrance fees and safari jeep hire
- Accommodation and meals, unless agreed in your quote
- Travel insurance and personal expenses
Related reading
See our Sri Lanka and Maldives itinerary for route options in detail, and Sri Lanka honeymoon ideas if you’re planning a romantic trip.
Frequently asked questions
Do you book the Maldives part too?
We plan and run the Sri Lanka tour with our own vehicles and drivers, and we help you choose and coordinate the Maldives island, flights and transfers so the whole trip fits together.
How do we get from Sri Lanka to the Maldives?
By direct flight from Colombo to Malé, which takes around an hour and a half. Several airlines fly daily. From Malé, your resort arranges a speedboat or seaplane transfer.
How many days do we need?
Ten days is a comfortable minimum: five to seven days in Sri Lanka and three to five in the Maldives. Two weeks lets you slow down.
Is this trip good for a honeymoon?
Yes, it is one of the most popular honeymoon combinations: culture, wildlife and scenery in Sri Lanka, then a private island finish in the Maldives.
How much does this tour cost?
It depends on your dates, hotels and your choice of Maldives island, which varies widely in price. Send us an enquiry and we’ll reply with a written quote for both parts.
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Balance sightseeing days with island nights
Choose how many full days you want in Sri Lanka before selecting the Maldives stay. A short cultural and hill-country route can leave more time for the islands; a wider Sri Lanka loop needs more nights and should not be rushed to meet the connecting flight.
For the Maldives portion, room type, meal plan and resort transfer method are important buying decisions. Ask what is confirmed, how arrivals connect with transfers and whether flight costs are part of the quote. Entry requirements should be checked for both destinations.
Share your travel dates, departure airport, group size and budget split. Honeymooners should specify room preferences and any special arrangements; do not assume upgrades or celebration extras are included.
Know who you are travelling with
Meet our founder, Dewage Nishantha Kumara, and see guest photographs from our Sri Lanka journeys. The guest gallery is separate from the original traveller reviews.
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