Multi-country tours

Sri Lanka & Maldives

Sri Lanka's culture and beaches followed by three nights at a Maldives resort.

Trip at a glance

Duration8 days / 7 nights
Starts inKandy
RouteKandy · Bentota · Maldives
Places3 destinations
CountrySri Lanka
Ideal forMulti-country tours, Honeymoon packages
Trip stylePrivate, customisable
Package codeNX-95KUS8

Best time to visit: January to April

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House reef snorkelling – Maldives

Trip overview

Sri Lanka's culture and beaches followed by three nights at a Maldives resort.

The route spends 2 nights in Kandy, 2 nights in Bentota and 3 nights in Maldives, so you get time for the main sights without changing hotels every day. It suits multi-country tours and honeymoon packages, and every day can be shortened, swapped or extended.

Highlights

Temple of the ToothKandy LakeRoyal Botanical Gardens, PeradeniyaBentota BeachMadu River safariBrief GardenOverwater villa stayHouse reef snorkellingSandbank picnic

Day-by-day itinerary

Day 1Arrive in Kandy

Arrive via Colombo (CMB) and transfer to your hotel
Check in and settle in
Later: Evening puja at the Temple of the Tooth

Day 2Kandy: Kandy Lake and Royal Botanical Gardens, Peradeniya

Kandy Lake: Lakeside walk
Royal Botanical Gardens, Peradeniya: Orchids and giant trees

Day 3Kandy to Bentota

Travel from Kandy to Bentota by private vehicle, with stops on the way
Check in at your Bentota hotel
Bentota Beach: Long golden beach

Day 4Bentota: Madu River safari and Brief Garden

Madu River safari: Mangrove boat ride
Brief Garden: Landscaped garden

Day 5Bentota to Maldives

Fly from Bentota to Maldives and cross into Maldives (flight timings confirmed in your quote)
Check in at your Maldives hotel
Overwater villa stay: Villas built over the lagoon

Day 6Maldives: House reef snorkelling and Sandbank picnic

House reef snorkelling: Reefs accessible from the beach
Sandbank picnic: Private trips to tiny sandbars

Day 7Maldives: Malé city and Manta and whale shark trips

Malé city: Capital with the Old Friday Mosque
Manta and whale shark trips: Seasonal excursions in South Ari and Baa atolls
Optional: a private candlelight dinner (arranged on request)

Day 8Depart from Maldives

Breakfast and hotel check-out
Transfer to Velana International Airport (MLE) for your journey home

How this version is planned

Visa applications sequenced for each country
Short flights or trains between countries chosen to save time
Currency and SIM tips for each country
Fewer hotel changes and later starts, so mornings are yours
A room upgrade request and a cake or flower decoration on one night, on request and subject to the hotel

This is a suggested itinerary. Sightseeing order may change with opening days, weather and local conditions; your final plan is in your written quote.

Good to know

Kandy: Board the Kandy–Ella train for one of the world's most beautiful rail journeys.
Bentota: Do the Madu River safari in the morning for birdlife.
Maldives: Split a stay between a beach villa and a water villa to enjoy both experiences.

At a glance

Duration: 8 days / 7 nights
Route: Kandy, Bentota, Maldives
Ideal for: Multi-country tours, Honeymoon packages
Best time: January to April; November to April
Trip style: Private, customisable
Package code: NX-95KUS8

Plan this trip

Request a customised quote

Prices depend on dates, hotel category and group size, so we quote each trip individually.

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Typically included

Hotel stay for 7 nights with daily breakfast (hotel category as per your quote)
Airport transfers and sightseeing as per the itinerary (private or shared, stated in your quote)
Entry tickets for the sightseeing listed in your quote
Visa documentation guidance before you travel
Trip support from our Chennai team on WhatsApp

Not included

International flights unless added to your quote
Visa fees and travel insurance
Lunch and dinner unless stated
Optional activities and personal expenses
City or tourism taxes payable at hotels where applicable
GST and TCS as applicable under Indian tax rules

Final inclusions are listed in your written quote.

FAQs

Questions about this trip

Can I change this itinerary?

Yes. This is a private, customisable itinerary. We can add or remove nights, change hotels, swap sightseeing and adjust the pace before you book.

When is the best time for this trip?

Kandy: January to April. Bentota: November to April. Maldives: November to April.

How do I start the trip from Chennai?

The trip begins in Kandy (Colombo (CMB), about 3 hours). We can add return flights from Chennai or any other city to your quote.

How much does this package cost?

We quote each trip individually because the price depends on travel dates, hotel category, room sharing and group size. Request a quote and we send a price on WhatsApp.

What documents do I need?

A passport valid for at least six months beyond your return date is commonly required. Visa and entry rules for Indian citizens vary by country and change, so we confirm the current requirements from official sources when you book.

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