Discover the incredible natural wonders, ancient treasures, and cultural delights of magnificent Sri Lanka, before embracing tropical bliss with a four-night Maldives retreat.
Your 12-night fully escorted tour of Sri Lanka commences with an overnight stay in dynamic Colombo, before touring the revered Dambulla Cave Temple, a complex renowned for its well-preserved Buddhist paintings.
Other highlights include travelling to Nuwara Eliya, Sri Lanka’s famed tea country, on one of the world’s most scenic train rides, a thrilling private jeep safari through Yala National Park, and exploration of the Royal Botanical Gardens.
In a fitting finale to your holiday, you’ll savour a four-night hotel stay at the OBLU XPERIENCE Ailafushi. With lush green gardens and endless views of the turquoise Indian Ocean, you’ll while away the hours unwinding at this tranquil resort in perfect harmony with its surroundings.
Your Imagine Holiday Includes
1 night five-star stay in Colombo at The Kingsbury Hotel with breakfast
Dambulla Cave Temple
Ride the Podi Manike scenic train from Kandy to Nuwara Eliya*
Overnight Flight
Your Tour
Your Itinerary
Your holiday begins as you fly from the UK to your destination.
Today, you’ll arrive in Colombo, Sri Lanka’s dynamic capital, where old-world masterfully clashes with modernity. Admire ornate British and Dutch colonial buildings and colourful markets, with an evening at leisure, before resting your head for the night.
Overnight: The Kingsbury Hotel
Venture to Sigiriya for a tour of the Dambulla Cave Temple, a revered complex sprawled across a hill and the largest of its kind in Sri Lanka. You’ll then transfer to Kandalama, where you’ll spend the next three nights.
Meals Included: Breakfast
Overnight: Heritance Kandalama
Today you’ll journey to Polonnaruwa. You’ll explore this intriguing medieval city by bicycle. Next, you’ll visit a local farmer’s house where you’ll savour a traditional Sri Lankan lunch, before enjoying a thrilling jeep safari.
Meals Included: Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner
Overnight: Heritance Kandalama
The Cultural Triangle encompasses ancient cities like Sigiriya and Polonnaruwa. On a village tour, you’ll experience the traditional way of life in this historic region, enjoying cultural performances, and savouring the delicious local cuisine.
Meals Included: Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner
Overnight: Heritance Kandalama
Today, you’ll learn about fragrant spices as your guide explains shows you how they are grown. You’ll then transfer to Kandy where you’ll spend the next two nights and savour a walking tour and a visit to the Temple of the Tooth.
Meals Included: Breakfast & Dinner
Overnight: Cinnamon Citadel Kandy
Enjoy the tranquillity of the Royal Botanical Gardens in Peradeniya, bursting with over 4,000 plant and tree species. Following lunch, you’ll visit the Master Ruwan, a guru of the ancient Kandyan art of dancing and drumming at his private dancing school.
Meals Included: Breakfast & Dinner
Overnight: Cinnamon Citadel Kandy
Today, you’ll savour one of the world’s most scenic train rides as you travel from Kandy to Nuwara Eliya, the heart of the nation’s famed tea country. Upon arrival, you’ll explore Little England, before heading to your hotel.
Meals Included: Breakfast & Dinner
Overnight: The Grand Hotel
You’ll first drive to a tea plantation and tea factory. Walk through the production process and enjoy a cup of Ceylon Tea, before returning to your hotel where you’ll indulge in an authentic High Tea.
Meals Included: Breakfast & Dinner
Overnight: The Grand Hotel
Today, you’ll transfer to Ella to explore the Nine Arches Bridge and trek to Mini Adam’s Peak. Walk along the railroad passing over the bridge and listen to your hiking guide explain the history, before heading to Mini Adam’s Peak.
Meals Included: Breakfast & Dinner
Overnight: Jetwing Yala
Early this morning, you’ll join a guided safari tour of Yala National Park. As you tour by private jeep, keep your binoculars handy. Return to Jetwing Yala hotel for a late breakfast, with the rest of the day at leisure.
Meals Included: Breakfast & Dinner
Overnight: Jetwing Yala
Today, you’ll savour a stunning three-hour coastal drive to Weligama where your next hotel stay awaits. En route, you’ll visit the traditional technique of spear fishermen wading the shallows on stilts.
Meals Included: Breakfast
Overnight: Weligama Bay Marriott Resort & Spa
Today, you’ll drive to Galle. This historic city is best known for its handmade lace, beautiful beaches, and Galle Fort. Take a tour of the Fort, a World Heritage site and one of Sri Lanka’s most impressive colonial landmarks.
Meals Included: Breakfast
Overnight: Weligama Bay Marriott Resort & Spa
The perfect finale to your holiday, you’ll relish the next four nights in the paradisal setting of the Maldives. Delight in sumptuous beauty and massage treatments, an endless array of dining options, and delicious beverages served from a swim up bar.
Meals Included: All-Inclusive Board Basis
Overnight: OBLU XPERIENCE Ailafushi
Your holiday complete, today you’ll head to the airport for your flight home.
Meals Included: Breakfast
Your Tour Highlights
Prices
Twin-Share Prices from £3,999pp
Solo Passenger Prices from £5,999pp
Your Hotel Stay
Colombo
The Kingsbury Hotel (Or Similar)
Perfect located near Galle Face Green, The Kingsbury Hotel Colombo is celebrated as one of the finest five-star hotels in Colombo. The Kingsbury provides you with unparalleled dining experiences, accommodation, and spa facilities, ensuring you a luxurious stay. You’ll savour local cuisine at Harbour Court, freshly prepared seafood at The Ocean Seafood Restaurant, or experience true opulence with a dazzling drink at the chic rooftop bar, Sky Lounge. Following dinner, you could retreat to the luxury spa for rejuvenating therapies and treatments or retire to your intimate, warmly coloured room, sinking into plush, white bedding.
Kandalama
Heritance Kandalama (Or Similar)
Located in Kandalama, enchanting Heritance Kandalama nestles beside a lake amid a dense forest at the core of Sri Lanka’s astounding Cultural Triangle, close to several World Heritage Sites. The five-star property is shaped like the outspread wings of a bird and extends one kilometre, rising seven floors, yet almost appears to be part of the mountainside. Expect the finest comforts and service, including the 152 guestrooms and suites that feature timbered floors and private balconies. Dining options include a 6th floor restaurant revealing panoramic views and exclusive picnics in paddy fields and candle-lit cave dinners. Facilities extend to a spa, library, and a lakeside outdoor pool.
Kandy
Cinnamon Citadel Kandy (Or Similar)
Nestled among sweeping green hills, you’ll awake to tranquil misty mornings in Cinnamon Citadel Kandy, the ideal retreat for your relaxed getaway. After long days of exploration, you’ll relish dining on sumptuous cuisine; at Café C, appreciate riverbank views as you sample an array of contemporary fusion cuisine or, at Lounge Bar, sip on tantalising signature drinks, paired with other bites and beverages, with views over still waters. Followed by a dip in the tranquil open-air swimming pool, return to your room; enjoy a calming, dimly lit atmosphere before unwinding in soft, cosy linens for the night.
Nuwara Eliya
The Grand Hotel (Or Similar)
Experience a symphony of elegance and opulence at The Grand Hotel. An iconic landmark itself, this is the one and only luxury colonial hotel in Nuwara Eilya. Enjoy a calm and contemporary stay in elegant Edwardian styled rooms and enjoy a world of epicurean delight with a phenomenal selection of culinary options available on-site.
Yala
Jetwing Yala (Or Similar)
Beautifully situated beside the serene Yala National Park, Jetwing Yala rests on an uncharted patch of coastal wilderness on Sri Lanka’s southern shoreline. You’ll find an array of restaurants and bars here, including The Restaurant – a prime fine dining space overlooking the coast – and The Bar, which features outdoor seating to experience the best of Yala’s inviting ambience. Invest in your wellness at Ayu Spa with beauty and body treatments and authentic Balinese massages. Each room at Jetwing Yala features hues of red and green to immerse you in tropical vibrancy, and you’ll find it easy to unwind here, settling into your canopy bed.
Weligama
Weligama Bay Marriott Resort & Spa (Or Similar)
During your stay at Weligama Bay Marriott Resort & Spa, you’ll marvel at Sri Lanka’s captivating beauty, enjoying its prime location near Mirissa Beach, as well as five-star hotel accommodation and amenities. Come evening, you’ll delight in fine dining at the upscale Big Fish, light fare and refreshments at Tides Bar, and poolside dining at Surf’s Up Pool & Beach Bar. After a plunge in the sparkling outdoor pool or a luxurious treatment at Quan Spa, relax and recharge in your spacious room with indulgent bedding, a marble bathroom and oversized tub, and private balcony.
Maldives
OBLU XPERIENCE Ailafushi (Or Similar)
The OBLU XPERIENCE Ailafushi provides you with a true taste of the Maldives; this free-spirited all-inclusive hotel offers the perfect retreat stay. This brand-new resort stylishly showcases the tropical island lifestyle with its vibrant rooms and breath taking views. Enjoy flavoursome cuisine with international influences at the Main Restaurant or enjoy a unique gourmet dining experience on the beachfront at The Copper Pot Truck. If you’re feeling adventurous, enjoy the beautiful waters and tranquil landscapes in the most immersive way possible – from a canoe or stand-up paddleboard, which the hotel will provide for you to use in order to unlock the wonders of the ocean.
