Sri Lanka & the Maldives - 10 days

Sri Lanka & the Maldives - 10 days

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Tour Overview

Embark on a captivating 10-day journey through Sri Lanka and the Maldives, where ancient history meets tropical paradise. Begin your adventure in Sri Lanka, exploring the remarkable ruins of Polonnaruwa and climbing the iconic Sigiriya Lion Rock fortress. Discover the Dambulla Rock Temples and immerse yourself in the vibrant culture of Kandy, with visits to the Temple of the Tooth and a traditional cultural performance. Stroll through the lush Royal Botanical Gardens in Peradeniya and learn about Sri Lanka's rich spice heritage in Matale. Then, unwind in the Maldives, where you can relax on pristine white sands, snorkel in crystal-clear waters, and indulge in a variety of water activities. With comfortable 4-star accommodations and guided tours, this small group wildlife tour offers a perfect blend of exploration and relaxation. Transfers, meals, and entrance fees are included, ensuring a seamless and unforgettable experience. ...more ...less

Highlights

  • Polonnaruwa - Explore the remarkable ruins of the ancient capital city of Ceylon

  • Sigiriya - Climb to the top of the iconic 5th century Lion Rock fortress and see the Heavenly Maidens

  • Dambulla Rock Temples - Visit the largest, best-preserved cave-temple complex in Sri Lanka

  • Kandy - Take in the highlights including the famous Temple of the Tooth and enjoy a cultural performance

  • Peradeniya - Explore the Royal Botanical Gardens

  • Matale - Learn all about Sri Lanka's herbs and spices at the spice gardens

  • Relax in the beautiful Maldives, enjoying activities like snorkelling and reef diving

Itinerary

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Day 1: Colombo

Location: Colombo

Accommodation Name: hotel

Colombo - Dambulla. Welcome to Sri Lanka! Upon arrival at Colombo Airport you will be met and transferred to your hotel in Dambulla.

Day 2: Polonnaruwa

Location: Polonnaruwa

Accommodation Name: hotel

Meals Included: Breakfast

Today we enjoy a sightseeing tour of Polonnaruwa, once the capital city of Sri Lanka, now a world heritage site. See the intricate ruins of the Royal Palace, the Lotus bath, King Parakramabahu’s Statue and a beautiful artificial lake, as well as several temples. Afterwards, we head to Sigiriya where we climb to the top Lion rock to see the remains of this amazing 5th century fortress.

Day 3: Dambulla

Location: Kandy

Accommodation Name: Overnight: Kandy

Meals Included: Breakfast

Dambulla - Kandy. En route to Kandy, we explore Dambulla Rock Temple, located in a cave. Here, we view the ornate painted walls and ceilings comprising of over 150 images of the Buddha. See the colossal figure of the Buddha carved out of rock and spanning 14 metres. Next, we head to the spice garden in Matale to learn about how the spices are grown. In the evening, we visit the splendid Temple of the Tooth Relic, afterwards we enjoy a cultural show featuring traditional Sri Lankan dancing.

Day 4: Kandy

Location: Kandy

Accommodation Name: Overnight: Colombo

Meals Included: Breakfast

This morning we take a leisurely stroll and admire the Royal Botanical gardens in Peradeniya, home to 147 acres of flowers, trees and plants. Next, we enjoy a city tour of Kandy, visiting the town, bazaar, arts and crafts centre, a gem museum and lapidary. There'll also be a visit to the Ceylon Tea Museum where you can learn all about the tea-picking process. Afterwards, we head to Colombo.

Day 5-9: The Maldives

Location: Maldives

Accommodation Name: Overnight: Maldives

Meals Included: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

Colombo - Male. Transfer to the airport on day 5 for your flight to Male (NOTE: the flight is not included in this package, please let us know your flight details so we can arrange the airport transfers accordingly) . Upon arrival in Male, we will be met at the airport and transferred to the resort by speedboat and the rest of the day is free for you to relax in paradise!





Enjoy a four blissful days relaxing on the white sands, swimming, snorkelling and admiring the sparkling seas. There’s so much to do - why not take a glass bottom boat ride, go reef diving, fishing, surfing or just laze about.



Day 10: Male

Location: Male

Accommodation Name: hotel

Meals Included: Breakfast

Transfer back to Male Airport for your onward flight.





Consider extending your stay and go in search of Sri Lanka's elephants, leopards and abundant wildlife in one or more of Sri Lanka's famous national parks. Extend your stay by a day, a week or even two! We offer a variety of properties for you to choose from. Browse our best places to visit, [[Sri Lanka's best beaches|126428]] or [[wildlife in Sri Lanka|126552]] pages for suggestions on what to see and do on your holiday. If you can’t find what you’re looking for, please let us know so we can accommodate your request.

What's Included

  • Accommodation
    Our rating: Standard

  • Breakfast daily, 4 lunches and 5 dinners

    Enjoy daily breakfast, along with 4 lunches and 5 dinners included in the tour package.

  • 4 nights 4 star hotels in Sri Lanka and 5 nights 4 star hotel in Maldives

    Stay in 4-star hotels for 4 nights in Sri Lanka and 5 nights in the Maldives.

  • Touring and excursions as per itinerary

    Participate in all touring and excursions as outlined in the itinerary.

  • Entrance fees to all included sites in Sri Lanka

    Entrance fees to all sites included in the Sri Lanka itinerary are covered.

  • Escorted by a licensed English speaking chauffeur guide in Sri Lanka

    A licensed English-speaking chauffeur guide will escort you throughout your stay in Sri Lanka.

  • Specialist local guides at some sites

    Specialist local guides will be available at certain sites to enhance your experience.

  • An airport arrival transfer days 1 and 5, and a departure transfer days 5 and 10

    Airport arrival transfers on days 1 and 5, and departure transfers on days 5 and 10 are included.

  • All transfers and transportation in private air-conditioned tourism vehicles

    All transfers and transportation will be in private air-conditioned tourism vehicles.

  • A 2 or more people travelling policy applies for this private tour

    This private tour requires a minimum of 2 people traveling together.

What's Not Included

  • International flights and visas

    International flights and visas are not included in the tour package.

  • Flight from Colombo (Sri Lanka) to Male (Maldives)

    The flight from Colombo to Male is not included in the package.

  • Tipping - An entirely personal gesture

    Tipping is not included and is considered a personal gesture.

Age Policy

Not recommended for under 5yrs.

Mode of Transport

Travel in private air-conditioned tourism vehicles with airport transfers on days 1, 5, and 10, and enjoy a speedboat transfer upon arrival in the Maldives.

Accommodation

Enjoy 4 nights in 4-star hotels in Sri Lanka and 5 nights in a 4-star hotel in the Maldives, offering comfort and luxury throughout your journey.

Check out our Q&As

  • What kind of accommodation is provided during the tour?

    The tour includes 4 nights in 4-star hotels in Sri Lanka and 5 nights in a 4-star hotel in the Maldives.

  • Are airport transfers included in the tour package?

    Yes, airport arrival transfers are included on days 1 and 5, and departure transfers are included on days 5 and 10.

  • Is the flight from Colombo to Male included in the tour package?

    No, the flight from Colombo to Male is not included in the tour package.

  • What meals are included in the tour?

    The tour includes breakfast daily, 4 lunches, and 5 dinners.

  • What activities are available during the stay in the Maldives?

    During the stay in the Maldives, you can relax on the white sands, swim, snorkel, take a glass bottom boat ride, go reef diving, fishing, surfing, or simply relax.

  • Are entrance fees to sites in Sri Lanka included?

    Yes, entrance fees to all included sites in Sri Lanka are covered in the tour package.

  • Is there a guide provided during the tour?

    Yes, the tour is escorted by a licensed English-speaking chauffeur guide in Sri Lanka, and there are specialist local guides at some sites.

  • What Ethical Travel credentials does the tour company have?

    Ensuring our footprint is light and that the benefits of travelling reach the local communities you visit is paramount to us. We’re proud to say that when travelling with us, the large majority of your holiday funds remain within the countries you visit, supporting local economies at a grass roots level.

  • How long has the tour company been trading?

    Since 1998

  • Who will be my travelling companions on the tour?

    With English-speaking tours, it's not a huge surprise that most on our travellers are from English-speaking countries or have English as their second language. Our group tours cater for everyone from 18 years old to 70+

  • Will the accommodation included meet local health and safety regulations?

    Yes

Reviews of this operator

Nicola Hodgkinson (Google Reviewer)  

Recently returned from Greece, a...

07-May-2024

Recently returned from Greece, a 5 day tour with OTG. Unfortunately, I had a negative experience on day 2 where I needed local support to get me out of a tricky situation. Thank you to Alexandra Z from Hetco Tours in Athens for helping me continue on with the trip, to the Hotel Zafolia staffing team and to Danielle and team here in the UK for supporting me with the aftermath. Your kindness will not be forgotten and I will pay it forward. I've now booked 3 trips with yourselves and will continue to go back. Thank you all. Honestly, I am SO grateful. Blessings to you all. Nicola ...more ...less

Calvin  

Wonderful experience

05-Jan-2023

Jamal is our tour guide. Right from the start, he created a group chat in whatsapp and if any issues to make sure we contact him. He was on the ball with every issue thrown at him. Luggage being left behind, stragglers wondered off in a different path, hotel room etc. He explains the various site along our route to give us a better understanding of the local cultures. We had a great time, thanks to Jamal. ...more ...less

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The Land of Northern Lights tour was a triumph! My tour of Southern Iceland was absolutely wonderful. The venues chosen, the timing allotted at each venue and the variety of things to experience was nearly perfect. Our guide, "Thor", was smart, amusing, full of history and anecdotal stories as well as being incredibly hospitable and helpful. This small group experience was my first, but not my last thanks to On the Go. ...more ...less

Trawls (Google Reviewer)  

On The Go Tours Sri...

05-Feb-2024

On The Go Tours Sri Lanka was an incredible experience that was made even better by our tour guide Akthar. He was incredibly knowledgeable about his country and he loved sharing it with us. The tour covers a wide range of activities so you can truly experience what Sri Lanka is all about. The beautiful 4-5 star hotels at the end of every day was an absolute bonus. Thanks for a great trip OTGT I’m sure this won’t be my last ...more ...less

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Traveled through Egypt with On...

30-Nov-2023

Traveled through Egypt with On the Go Tours, professional service, very informative and helpful tour guides. The choice of hotels was excellent... Definitely recommend this company

Gavin Harrigan  

King Tutankhamun 10 day tour of Egypt

16-Sep-2021

I have just returned from my tour with On The Go and it was an amazing trip! From arriving at the airport and meeting the OTG representative, everything was well organised and hassle free.  Our tour guide was Amir. He is awesome!! From the beginning he was so friendly and enthusiastic about showing us around Egypt, giving us loads of information at each place and time to explore ourselves. Learnt so much from him about this fascinating place, and he was always happy to answer more questions.   The trip itself was amazing. There's lots of travelling on this trip, but it's really not too bad, and the sights you see when you get to where you are going are worth it. I'm not a big fan of boats, but the Felluca ride across the Nile was pretty fun too.  On the first day I also did the optional tour of Cairo with Ahmed Helal - another excellent guide from OTG. It's worth doing this add on as you don't spend much time in Cairo, and you go to three very different places.  I'm so glad that I decided to do this trip. It was just ace.  If you're thinking about it too, you should probably just book it. And hopefully you get Amir as your guide. ...more ...less

Joyce Heitler (Google Reviewer)  

I would give this tour...

09-May-2024

I would give this tour group no stars if possible. The tour was not guaranteed but they did not inform me when I booked and they did not have enough people. Way after I booked they said I needed a doctors letter because I was over 70. Also way after booking I was informed I needed travel insurance. They knew my age when I booked. They would not refund my tour even though it was 4 months away. ...more ...less

Simla Patel (Google Reviewer)  

This company doesn’t deserve even...

26-Nov-2024

This company doesn’t deserve even 1 star. I would not recommend this company. There are hidden fees which means the cost of the holiday ends up being very expensive. We recently came back from our trip to China where it is not customary to tip in restaurants & hotel staff. Yet we had to make a payment upfront in cash to to the guide for more than £100. The hotel service was appalling. Just think £100 from each person. The trip was suppose to be a Tour yet we had to pay for all entrance fees. We complained about the poor condition of the hotels but no one responded to our emails to date. The after sales service is non existent. Do not use this company. Far far too expensive for what you get. Not competitive at all. They messed up our booking; repeatedly asked for the same information. We spent so much time correcting their errors. Very difficult to get hold of anyone because they all work in S Africa or New Zealand. Absolute nightmare ...more ...less

Sarah Paterson (Google Reviewer)  

Terrible tour of India. For...

27-Dec-2023

Terrible tour of India. For some reason On the Go hadn't realised that my room mate had booked her own room for the first night of tour. So the hotel in Delhi had tried to put me in her room after midnight, by wheeling in an extra bed. She went Crazy!! I then had to sit in hotel reception for hours. While the tour guide said he couldn't find me a room. Throughout the tour the guide consistently ask me and my room mate for money for my room, causing more friction between us. Don't book with this company had the worst experience ever. Go with Intrepid or G Adventure ...more ...less

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I had used them once...

09-Aug-2023

I had used them once before and loved them. I decided to try them again for a Baltic tour not knowing that they put me on another Tour group- Baltic vision. Loved that tour but was not impressed they marked up the cost for me over 100%. I understand taking some for yourself because of paperwork, but over double the cost everyone else paid on the tour. Just double check before you book with them that you’re not over paying. ...more ...less

Book with Confidence

  • Transfer as credit to Future Tours

    On The Go Tours allows you to transfer existing payments to a future tour to avoid cancellation fees if you can't travel and inform on the go tours, 60 days before departure.

  • Low Deposit

    On The Go Tours requires a minimum deposit of 500 GBP per person or the full booking value, whichever is less, with the final balance not due until 60 days before departure.

  • Cancellation Policy

    We don't charge a cancellation fee, here is a summary of on the go tours charges.

    Up to 60 days before tour starts: Forfeit 100% of deposit.

    At 59 days before tour starts: Forfeit 50% of booking price.

    At 30 days before tour starts: Forfeit 100% of booking price.

Sri Lanka & the Maldives - 10 days

10 Days Starting in Colombo, Sri Lanka and ending in Male, Maldives

Visiting: Colombo, Polonnaruwa, Kandy, Maldives, Male

Tour operator:

On The Go Tours

Tour code:

619/SL

Group Type:

Private

Specialist Group:

Family/Kids

Guide Type:

Fully Guided

Group size:

2 - 24

Physical rating:

Low

Age range:

Not recommended for under 5yrs.

Tour operated in:

English

Activities:

Sightseeing, Snorkeling