Stay 1
1 night
Colombo
Begin in Colombo, allowing time to recover from the flight and gain a first impression of Sri Lanka before travelling along the coast.
A privately tailored tour followed by the beach
Sri Lanka Highlands, Wildlife & Maldives
Travel from Colombo to Galle, Udawalawe, the tea country and the hills around Digana before slowing the pace completely with seven nights in the Maldives.
14 nights
Luxury seven-centre holiday
Tailored personally
Our specialist view
Why this combination works
“This is a compact Sri Lanka route with a great deal of contrast. The overnight stops keep the journey moving, two nights in the hills provide a welcome pause, and a full week in the Maldives gives you time to relax properly afterwards.”
Colombo
→ Galle
→ Udawalawe
→ Nuwara Eliya
→ Digana
→ Maldives
Suggested itinerary
The journey, stay by stay
Travellers who want Sri Lanka’s culture, wildlife and highland scenery, followed by an uncomplicated week beside the Indian Ocean.
Stay 2
1 night
Galle
Continue to Galle for its atmospheric fort, colonial architecture and sea-facing ramparts. A well-planned afternoon and evening reveal the character of the old town.
Stay 3
1 night
Udawalawe
Travel inland to the Udawalawe area, best known for its elephants and open landscapes. A private safari can be timed around the conditions and the rest of your journey.
Stay 4
1 night
Nuwara Eliya
Climb into the cooler tea country for plantations, sweeping highland scenery and a change of pace from the southern lowlands.
Stay 5
2 nights
Digana
Spend two nights in the hills around Digana. The longer stay creates room to enjoy the setting, explore locally or simply pause before the final journey south.
Stay 6
1 night
Near Colombo airport
Return towards Colombo for a practical final night close to the airport, avoiding an uncomfortable rush before the onward flight.
Stay 7
7 nights
Maldives
Finish with a full week on a Maldives island chosen around your preferred atmosphere, beach, reef, dining and transfer. This is where the touring gives way to uninterrupted relaxation.
What makes it memorable
Highlights worth building around
- Colombo introduction
- Galle and its historic fort
- Wildlife around Udawalawe
- Sri Lanka’s tea country
- Two nights in the hills near Digana
- Seven nights in the Maldives
A starting point, not a package
Keep the route. Change the details. Or begin again.
We can alter the route, number of nights, hotel style and experiences, or build a completely different Indian Ocean journey around you.