
Maldives
Eight days touring Sri Lanka, then the Adaaran Select on an all-inclusive basis
Maldives
The Sri Lanka highlights tour in a group of 16 at most (Polonnaruwa, Lion Rock, Dambulla and a safari in Hurulu Eco Park, Matale and Kandy, the tea plantations, Galle), then a flight to Malé and three nights at the Adaaran Select Hudhuran Fushi 4*, all-inclusive, with speedboat transfers.
When
Dec to April
Price
From 3 259€ excl. flights
(based on 2 people sharing)
How long
10 nights
Ideal length
Days 1-8
The Cultural Triangle, Kandy and Galle.
Day 1
Flight to Sri Lanka
Flight to Colombo. Night on board.

Day 2
Colombo – Sigiriya
Welcome and drive to Sigiriya.

Day 3
Polonnaruwa
The medieval city of Polonnaruwa, a UNESCO site, and its Gal Vihara Buddhas.

Day 4
Lion Rock
At dawn, the climb up the Sigiriya fortress and its frescoes.

Day 5
Dambulla and Hurulu Eco Park
The Golden Temple of Dambulla, then a jeep safari among the elephants.

Day 6
Matale – Kandy
Nalanda Gedige temple, a spice garden in Matale, then the Temple of the Tooth in Kandy.

Day 7
Tea country
Ramboda Falls and the tea plantations of Nuwara Eliya.

Day 8
Galle and the Indian Ocean
Drive to the fortified town of Galle and the south coast.

Days 9-13
Three all-inclusive nights.
Day 9
Colombo – Malé
Flight to Malé, then a speedboat (about 25 minutes) to the Adaaran Select Hudhuran Fushi.

Day 10
Maldives, free day
Beach, lagoon and water sports.

Day 11
Maldives, free day
A last day by the lagoon.

Day 12
Malé – flight home
Speedboat to Malé airport and fly to France.

Day 13
Arrival in France
Arrival in France during the day.


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