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Sri Lanka and Maldives combi trip
Dive, and the Maldives you'd hate to miss
This Multi stop tour of Sri Lanka and Maldives can be adapted to include as many or as little nights as needed - suitable for mixing Kitesurfing, Wingfoiling, Diving and cultural experiences between these two amazing destinations. Starting in Kalpitiya, exploring the interior of Sri Lanka and finishing on the beach in the Maldives.
Around £3800 per person
All Accommodation
Private transfers throughout the stay in Sri Lanka
Seaplane transfers for Maldives
All Maldives fees and taxes
Not included - International and Internal flights (Planet is able to source these elements), Sports services, entry fees to cultural sites and tips
2 people sharing a room
This is a suggested itinerary — your Maldives specialist will tailor every stop to your dates, level and budget.
4 stops through Maldives
Follow the numbers — each pin is a stop on this tour, in order. Click a pin for the details, or jump straight to that part of the itinerary.
The itinerary
Kalpitiya
Arrive in Sri Lanka and transfer to Kalpitiya, for some Kitesurfing or Wingfoiling. Using our recommended property on a B&B basis, situated next to a fully powered Duotone centre
Sigiriya
About Sigiriya +
Sigiriya Rock, part of Sri Lanka's famed Cultural Triangle, is a UNESCO World Heritage Site renowned for its historical, archaeological, and architectural significance. Often referred to as the "Lion Rock," Sigiriya is an ancient rock fortress that rises nearly 200 meters above the surrounding plains. It was built in the 5th century AD by King Kashyapa, who transformed it into a royal palace, citadel, and garden complex.
The site features a series of terraced gardens, water gardens, and boulder gardens, considered masterpieces of ancient landscape design. Midway up the rock, the Mirror Wall, once polished to reflect the king’s image, is adorned with ancient graffiti and poems left by visitors from centuries past. Nearby, the Sigiriya frescoes depict celestial maidens, or "Apsaras," painted with vibrant pigments that have endured for millennia.
At the summit of the rock, the ruins of the king’s palace offer panoramic views of the surrounding countryside. Sigiriya is often viewed as the pinnacle of Sri Lankan engineering, blending art, urban planning, and natural beauty.
The broader Cultural Triangle includes nearby ancient cities like Anuradhapura and Polonnaruwa, as well as the Dambulla Cave Temples. Together, these sites offer a glimpse into Sri Lanka's rich history, culture, and Buddhist heritage. Sigiriya stands out as an iconic landmark, combining natural grandeur with human ingenuity.
Kandy
After breakfast you will head to Kandy via 1st century Dambulla rock temples. It's hard to know what to admire most, the complex of five painted caves, the giant rock Buddha that stands at the entrance, or the lines of devotees who come to place offerings in a haze of incense.
In the afternoon you'll continue to Matale where you'll visit a spice garden where you'll learn more about Sri Lanka's famed spice industry. From there you'll head to Kandy, Sri Lanka's cultural capital. Staying at the Kandy House Hotel for a 3 night stay. From this spot you can head to Pinnawala Elephant orphanage (1.5hrs), Tea Plantations and Nuwara Eliya (3hrs). Heading to Colombo for your flight to Maldives at the end of this stay.
About Kandy +
Maldives
After leaving Colombo on a direct flight to Male, it is time to relax for the Maldives experience - first off, Seaplane transfers into the Stunning Six Senses Laamu for a 5 night stay - then choose to relax on the beach or indulge in some world class diving with Deep Blue divers. Half board is included in this option.
About Maldives +
Planet Dive specialise in luxury diving holidays to the Maldives. With over 160 resorts to choose from in the Maldives, it can be very difficult to understand which is the best island for your specific holiday requirements and budget. We offer carefully selected resorts, that we have personally inspected, and offer the best quality and value for money in their class.
We can suggest specific islands depending on the type of Maldives holiday you are after, be that hotels with excellent kids clubs and activities for families, with a good range of diving sites close to the resort so are never away for too long, or romantic holiday experiences for couples and honeymooners. For the pure dive enthusiast, we can suggest a resort in the best location for the time you are travelling with the best diving facilities.
Our Maldives dive holiday experts are also on hand to assist you with booking the best scuba diving liveaboards. A dive liveaboard will always give you access to the best dive sites, however with a wide variety of diving vessels to choose from in the Maldives, we always recommend you speak to a Maldives dive expert to find the best diving holiday for you.
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